2nd Grade Science Book Guides Resources
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ACTIVITIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionSocial Studies and History -
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Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
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Body Parts and Actions Vocabulary Lessons—Teacher's Guide
In this compilation of lessons, activities, and worksheets, students learn that vocabulary words normally used to…Subjects:Human Body and AnatomyHuman BiologyBiology -
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Hey-Ho, To Mars We'll Go! Book Activity Guide
Fun and interactive activities that supplement a unique look at the science of interplanetary travel! This guide…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle Activity & Discussion Guide
Introduce students to the three types of dung beetles and their vital role in the environment with a science picture…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Dumpster Diver: An Activity Guide
After reading The Dumpster Diver, use this activity guide to discuss recycling and brainstorm creative ways to reuse…Subjects:RecyclingChildren's Book CharactersEnvironmental Science -
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Subway Ride Activity Guide
Encourage critical thinking by asking pupils questions before, during, and after reading Subway Ride, a book that takes…Subjects:LiteratureHurricane SandyReading and Literature -
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Diary of a Worm Classroom Activities
Enhance pupils' enjoyment of Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin with a wide variety of classroom extension activities that…Subjects:LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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Tsunami! Discussion Guide
Introduce children to Japanese art and traditional storytelling as they read Tsunami!, written by Kimiko Kajikawa and…Subjects:LiteratureForeign LanguagesGeography -
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EARTH! My First 4.54 Billion Years Curriculum Guide
Our Teacher Discussion Guide for EARTH! MY FIRST 4.54 BILLION YEARS, a novel that teaches students about the history of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience -
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Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins
Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Oceans and Seas Teacher's Guide
Utilize the discussion questions and activities in this printable teacher's guide before, during, and after reading…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureAquatic Animals -
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The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to ornithology and American wildlife through the discussion questions and cross-curricular activities…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesReading and Literature -
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The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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Lighter Than Air Teaching Guide
Use this teaching guide to integrate the picture-book biography of "aeronaut" Sophie Blanchard, the first female pilot,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
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No Monkeys, No Chocolate Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for the book "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" includes a selection of cross-curricular activities that can…Subjects:ScienceMathematicsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Animal Disguises Teacher's Guide
Explore how animals adapt for survival in the wild with this printable teacher's guide for Animal Disguises. Extend…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureAnimal Adaptation -
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Teacher's Guide to Books by Jason Chin
Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers. This teacher's guide to Chin's…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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A Teacher's Guide to Books Written by Nancy Carlson
Extend students' enjoyment of children's books by Nancy Carlson and enhance their understanding of the topics covered in…Subjects:LiteratureAlphabetWinter Season -
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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide
Promote discussion about the meaning of family with the resources in this educator's guide for And Tango Makes Three, a…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureBanned Books and Censorship -
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Snow Activity Guide
Celebrate the wonder of winter with your class. This activity guide for Snow by Cynthia Rylant includes pre- and…Subjects:Winter SeasonSeasonsEarth Science -
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Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi
Use a teaching guide that includes vocabulary, chapter guides, and extension activities to be used while reading…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFantasy Fiction
