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Life cycle of a butterfly sequencing spring craft cut and paste craftivity
A science craft resource for exploring the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly or caterpillar! This fun alternative to a worksheet provides options for sequencing and can be used as an introduction or review of the butterfly life cycle. Ideal for a science center, interactive science notebooks, or to support learning about life cycles, insects/bugs, butterflies, or symmetry. Benefits of this activity:Low prepChildren learn about the butterfly life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a
K - 2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
Grass Seed Growing Houses | Spring Plant Life Cycle | Grow a Neighborhood
Are you looking for a cute spring seed growing activity or to add to your plant unit? Or maybe a fun science project to display for open house?This Grass House Grass Seed Growing Activity (and observation journal) is a cute way to grow some seeds in your classroom and make it look super cute on your counter. Grow a neighborhood or city! A perfect activity to use with your seed unit or to go along with your plant life cycle activities. Makes a cute display for open house as well! Use in spring o
PreK - 4th
Environment, General Science, Science
Life cycle of a frog spring craftivity sequencing activity cut and paste craft
Review the stages of the frog life cycle with this foldable activity. This cut-and-paste printable is differentiated, with options for both matching and sequencing the life cycle of a frog. A fun mix of craft and worksheet! The finished foldout mini-books are ideal for sticking into an interactive science notebook. Use to support a lesson on pond life, amphibians, life cycles, frogs, or as a spring science center. The template optionsThis PDF resource contains 5 different templates so that you
K - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS1-1
Water cycle fold and learn
This is a science fold and learn activity that can be used in different grades. Your students will be able to complete this watercycle wheel: precipitation, collection, evaporation and condensation. This craft has been adapted for two levels (one with some writing). You can also use the tabs to write some extra vocabulary. I have also included the Spanish version: El ciclo del agua. You can find similar activities in my store: > SCIENCE FOLD AND LEARNNote: Each student will need 2 pages. I ha
1st - 3rd
Environment, Science, Spanish
Also included in: Science Fold & Learn SUPER BUNDLE
Life cycle of a bean plant spring sequencing craft with vocabulary writing sheet
A fun, foldable activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a bean plant. This printable mini-book would make a great follow-up activity after growing your own beans! Alternatively, use it for a science center, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plants, growing, or seasonal changes unit activity. Benefits of this activityLow prepChildren learn about the bean plant life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheetCan be used to introduce
1st - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS1-1
Animal Habitats
Animal HabitatsThis is a unit plan designed to teach young children about animal habitats. The habitats included in this unit are: Desert, Rainforest, Ocean, Arctic, Forest, Freshwater Wetlands, Grasslands, Mountains. Students can learn facts about habitats and complete projects and writing activities. Science:Habitat Fact Sheets: Colored fact pages and cards with information about each habitats location, weather, plants and animals. Journal Pages: Printable journals where children can record w
K - 2nd
Environment, Science, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
Also included in: Animal Science SUPER BUNDLE - Animal Habitats & Animal Classification
Food chains craft sequence and fold activities cut and paste science project
These science cut-and-paste folding activities make learning about food chains in different habitats fun! A hands-on alternative to a food chains worksheet for your unit, children can sequence plants and animals on their foldout, before cutting out their templates and folding. The finished results are ideal for an interactive science notebook or whole-class science bulletin board display. They are most suitable for Kindergarten, first, or second grade. Resource 1 - food chains for a woodland,
K - 2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
Weather Worksheets, Weather Passages, Weather and Climate with Severe Weather
Make teaching your weather and climate unit simple and engaging with this ready-to-use resource with weather worksheets, reading passages, and mini books. This no-prep weather resource is perfect for a 1-2 week science unit and includes everything you need to teach basic weather concepts. With reading passages, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and mini books, students practice science vocabulary and deepen their understanding of weather and climate topics. Weather Topics Covered:This
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
Weather Unit: Weather, Weather Tools, Water Cycle, Severe Weather
This weather unit contains tons of activities to help your students learn all about weather, clouds, weather tools, severe weather, the water cycle, weather tracking, temperature tracking, and more. The activities in this unit would be a great addition to your whole group teaching or science centers. The following items are included: * 26 Posters – Weather, Weather Tools, Clouds, Severe Weather * 6 Pocket Chart Header Cards – Types of Weather * 36 Full Color Weather Photographs * Types of Wea
1st - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Life cycle of a sunflower plant sequence fold craft cut and paste activity
Explore the stages of the sunflower life cycle with this fun foldable activity. This hands-on resource is a mix of craft and worksheet. It can be used as a science center, for an interactive science notebook, or to support learning about plants, life cycles, sunflowers, or seasonal changes. Simple directions with a picture are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the sunflower are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside. Bene
1st - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS1-1
Natural Resources Worksheets Activities | Renewable Energy Sources Living
Make learning about Earth's natural resources engaging with this planned out, easy to use hands-on unit! This unit includes 10 days of lesson plans, natural resources worksheets, fact book, and activities perfect for exploring living & nonliving resources, renewable & nonrenewable resources, and energy sources. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides are included.A kid-friendly fact book includes all reading material in one easy to use place. Activities require lit
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.4
, SL.3.1
+1
Food chains animal craft sequence and fold activity cut & paste shark bear lion
Are you looking for a fun and interactive addition to your food chains unit that's different from a standard worksheet? This science food chains craft project activity is hands-on, with different animal templates to choose from. Ideal for science centers, interactive notebooks and to support learning about ecosystems, feeding relationships, and habitats. The templatesThis resource has templates for 4 food chains (lion, grizzly bear, shark and snake). Each template, excluding the snake, has 2
K - 2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
Also included in: Food chains slides and sequencing craft activity first second grade
Biomes Project + Posters | Biomes and Ecosystems Activities | 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
This biomes and ecosystems activity includes informative posters and written project options. Learn about the unique ecosystems, plants, animals, and climates of the desert, savanna, rainforest, tundra, and more with NO PREP! ⭐️ Colorful, informative posters about 11 biomes ⭐️ Great for science interactive notebooks, posters, projects, or lapbooks ⭐️ Extension ideas to take the resource to the next level 11 BIOMES INCLUDEDPoster with fold-up and fact sheet option for each biomeDesertChaparral (
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
2-LS4-1
Human Impact on Environment Earth Day Activity Air Water Pollution Worksheet 3rd
Make learning about pollution and how humans impact the environment engaging with this planned out, easy to use hands-on unit! This unit includes 10 days of lesson plans and activities perfect for exploring water pollution, air pollution, land pollution, natural resources, and human impact on the environment. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides are included.A kid-friendly fact book includes all reading material in one easy to use place. Activities require lit
2nd - 4th
Environment, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.3.3
, RI.3.4
Life cycle of a ladybug insect cut and paste craft activity spring craftivity
A fun alternative to a standard worksheet to introduce or review the life cycle of a ladybug. Students will LOVE that they can open and close their finished ladybug life cycle foldout to reveal the stages inside. This differentiated foldable activity could be used as a science center, for interactive science notebooks, or to support a lesson on insects/bugs, symmetry, or life cycles. Benefits of this activity:Low prepChildren learn about the ladybug life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s
K - 2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS1-1
Life cycle of a chicken chick craft activity spring cut & paste bird craftivity
A fun, foldable craft activity for exploring the stages of a chicken's life cycle from egg to adult bird. A great follow-up after hatching out chicks! Alternatively, use for a science center, in an interactive notebook, or for a farm animals or Easter/spring activity. Benefits of this activityLow prepChildren learn about the chicken life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to
K - 2nd
Biology, Environment, Science
Food Chains Task Cards | 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Life Science | Food Chain Activity
The Food Chains Task Cards cover essential knowledge about producers and consumers, including carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Students understand that the Sun is a food chain's energy source and can interpret the flow of energy through a food chain. There are 20 printable questions, a recording sheet, and an answer key. Use for whole class games, in centers, as a test review activity, or as a worksheet alternative. Product Notes1. This resource was added to the 3rd Grade Texas Science Bu
2nd - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
Animal Habitats Activity Worksheets 1st 2nd Grade Rainforest Desert Ocean Arctic
Animal Habitats reading comprehension passages and questions for 2nd and 3rd Grade. This unit includes animals and habitats of the Rainforest, Polar Regions, Desert, Woodlands, Grassland, Wetlands, Savanna, Tundra, and the Ocean animals with this comprehensive resource pack! This resource will engage students as they discover the diverse habitats that animals call home. Habitats Included:OceansGrasslandsSavannasWetlandsDesertsWoodlandsPolar Regions: The Antarctic and The ArcticMountain RegionsTu
1st - 3rd
Environment, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+9
Animal Habitats and Biomes AND Basic Needs of Animals Science Unit for 2 - 4
Your budding young biologists will love learning about the basic needs of animals and animal habitats and biomes in this life science unit for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. This resource is filled with hands-on and engaging activities your students will love. Everything you need to teach these three topics, including easy to follow lesson plans, is included in this unit. Begin by introducing the important vocabulary using the vocabulary cards and posters. With bright and colorful photographs they
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Spring Scavenger Hunt - Spring Nature Walk Exploration
Grab a clipboard and get out and explore on a SPRING nature walk! Students can work individually, pairs or groups to find spring items. Some sheets list items to find and others have students make lists of things they see. SOLD SEPARATELY - OR PURCHASE THE BUNDLE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE! SCAVENGER HUNTS ARE AVAILABLE IN FOUR SEASONS ALONG WITH NEIGHBORHOOD VERSION!WINTERSPRING SUMMER FALL NEIGHBORHOOD ALL FOUR SEASONS PLUS NEIGHBORHOOD BUNDLE BASIC SHAPE SCAVENGER HUNTSINDOOROUTDOOR3-D GEOMETRIC S
PreK - 5th
Environment, Writing
Photosynthesis Activities Reading Comprehension Worksheets Label the Diagrams
Photosynthesis activities & worksheets including reading comprehension passages, label the diagrams, a cloze passage, vocabulary posters and more. Read and practice putting the photosynthesis process in order through a variety of activities. Great for Science binders or interactive notebooks too! What's Inside:✔ Two Reading Passages on the photosynthesis process ✔ Photosynthesis Doodle Notes ✔ Cloze Passage to reinforce key terminology ✔ Constructed-Response Questions for deeper thinking ✔
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.3
, RI.3.4
+11
All About Bees
Are your kids buzzing to learn about bees? This 160 pages resource pack includes many engaging and exciting activities for your students. This resource will captivate your kids. Written in kid friendly language the information pages and activities will deepen your students understanding. Your kiddo's will be buzzing with new knowledge in no time. Want to go DIGITAL? Check out my ALL ABOUT BEES DIGITAL EDITION HEREIncluded in this printable pack are the following resources: Posters:•Entomologist
K - 3rd
Environment, General Science, Science
Also included in: All About Insects Printable Bundle
Types of Clouds Book
This book is a printable book designed for individual student use. Four types of clouds (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and cumulonimbus) are discussed in easy-to-read primary language. Students are able to color pages and glue in sample clouds made from cotton balls. This makes a great compliment to any weather unit of study.
K - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
NGSS
K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
Life cycle of a pumpkin sequencing activity fall cut and paste science craft
Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant with this foldable sequencing activity and parts of a pumpkin worksheet. This cut-and-paste science resource is differentiated (4 template options) and can be used for a fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or pumpkin science lesson. Once complete, the 2 halves of the pumpkin are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the inside. Your students will love opening and closing the pumpkin like a magic trick! Benefits of this activityLow p
K - 3rd
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
3-LS1-1
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About 2nd grade science environment resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 2nd Grade Science Environment Resources support young learners as they explore natural resources, ecosystems, and conservation. These teacher-created materials help second graders notice how living things and habitats connect in the world around them. The full topic includes lessons that introduce science ideas in clear, age-appropriate ways. It is a strong match for classrooms that want hands-on learning with simple, meaningful science language.
Teachers can find task cards, lesson plans, interactive notebooks, reading passages, and quick assessments that fit this topic well. Many resources break concepts into small steps, which makes it easier for students to stay focused and show what they know. Some sets include sorting activities, labeling pages, and vocabulary practice for extra reinforcement. These formats are helpful because they work well in centers, whole-group lessons, or independent practice.
In the classroom, a teacher might use these resources during a unit on habitats or Earth conservation. A printable lesson and a few task cards can be ready for morning work, a science center, or a small-group review. That saves prep time while still giving students a hands-on way to think about ecosystems and resources. It also makes it easier to reuse the same topic across the week in different ways.
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