Science

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Fossweb modules for second grade science GLCEs including plants; pebbles, sand and silt; trees; and solids and liquids. Within each module, there are simulations, games, videos, pictures, audio stories, as well as the Ask A Scientist feature.

Cool Science for Kids The Howard Hughes Medical Institute invites curious kids to explore biology...on screen, off screen, and in between. Includes topics on plant parts, strange stuff in our air, the connection between butterflies and caterpillars, and more.

Houghton Mifflin Science: Discover! Simulations Grade 2 simulations include Plants and Animals, Environments and Energy, Treasures from the Earth, Patterns in the Sky, Matter and Energy, Motion and Forces.

National Geographic Xpedition Hall An interactive "museum" that takes you on geography journeys. Here, you'll climb a mountain, hover over the earth, speed across Europe, visit an archeological dig, and even order sushi - plus games, animations, and more!

Wonderville Presented by the Science Alberta Foundation, second grade Wonderville activities include: Fishing with Hailey, Buoyancy Match, Mind the Gap, and Glimmer Balls.

Droplet and the Water Cycle Avoid pitfalls and predators while you navigate through several challenging levels of the hydrological cycle. Presented by NASA.

Plant Life Cycle Simulation From subscription-based EduMedia. With the right conditions of water supply, temperature, and location, seeds germinate to produce a new plant, thus beginning the new cycle of the plant life cycle.

Seed Germination Lab An online seed germination lab where students alter the variables of water when growing three pots of radishes.

Plant Life Cycles Online presentation including video and games about the life cycle of plants from MacMillan/McGraw Hill.

Earth's Materials Online presentation including video, games, and quizzes about surface changes on the Earth from MacMillan/McGraw Hill.

Matter Online presentation including video, games, and quizzes about the properties of matter from MacMillan/McGraw Hill.

Water for Kids - EPA site with tons of links to water related resources for kids

__Online Technology Integrated Lesson Plans for Teachers__
Geology with Peanut Butter and Jelly Lesson written by Aaron D. Vande Wege of Tri County Schools combines hands-on science by having students create a representation of the solid earth'​s layers along with a technology component of using a digital camera and/or Powerpoint presentation to report their knowledge. The Path of Water Lesson written by Linda Zadow of Hudsonville Public Schools requires students to use Kid Pix to create a narrated slide show/web page showing their knowledge of how water travels across the earth. Properties of Materials and Mixtures Great multi-lesson unit from Oakland County ISD with hands-on and internet activities. Includes all necessary supplemental materials and printables. Water Great multi-lesson unit from Oakland County ISD with hands-on and internet activities. Includes all necessary supplemental materials and printables. Landforms Great multi-lesson unit from Oakland County ISD with hands-on and internet activities. Includes all necessary supplemental materials and printables. Life Cycle of Plants Great multi-lesson unit from Oakland County ISD with hands-on and internet activities. Includes all necessary supplemental materials and printables.

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NASA Kids' Club High interest science games for kids. Includes games which are space-themed.

Drag and Drop Water Puzzle drag and drop pieces of a puzzle to make it look like the picture shown.

Design a Habitat Your task will be to build the perfect habitat for one of the most endangered animals in the world, the black-footed ferret.

Animal Survival See if you can keep the Sand Lizard alive through its typical day. He's counting on you!

Magnetic Fridge Poetry Play with wild words to create a poem.

Grow Up Can you find all four life cycle stages before time runs out?

Sliding Puzzle Move the tiles around to put the picture back together.

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Glossopedia online glossary for kids about scientific terms and concepts.

Ask A Scientist connects you to some of the top scientists in the country, and each of them is connected to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. If you've got a question about medicine, human biology, animals, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, or evolution, then please, Ask A Scientist!

__General Science Resources for Teachers__
Discovery Education Lesson Plan Library List of great lesson plans on a variety of elementary topics. Regional Math and Science Resources An excellent list of resources for teachers maintained by Saginaw Valley State University.

__Michigan Science GLCEs for Second Grade__
Second Grade Science Grade Level Content Expectations

__Professional Associations__
**National Science Teacher's Association** The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. **American Association for the Advancement of Science** An international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. International Society for Technology Education ISTE advances excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology.

Sources on this page compiled by Becky and Leslie