Skill Sharpeners: Science, Grade 2

Build your second grader’s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.

The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.

Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following second grade topics:

Physical Science

• Matter
• Changes in Matter
• Forces and Motion
• Forces at Play

Life Science

• My Body
• Body Parts
• Animal Life Cycles
• Plants
• Habitats

Space and Earth Science

• Space
• The Sun
• Weather

Earth’s Systems

• Geology
• Water and Ice

Science and Engineering

• Science
• Engineering

Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:

• provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills
• offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world
• is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards
• includes an answer key

Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include:

• How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science
• Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
• Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary
• Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children’s learning.

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