2nd Grade Lesson Plans

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Reading and Literature

Listening

Animals (Zoology)

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Plant Eaters and Meat Eaters

In this science lesson plan, elementary students will learn about dinosaurs that were meat eaters versus plant eaters,…

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Geology

Biology

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How Big Is a Blue Whale?

Students will practice their predicting and measuring skills by comparing the size of a blue whale to various objects.

Subjects

Science

Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

KWL Chart - Animals

Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

Subjects:

Science

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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A Visit to the Zoo Sub Kit ( 1-2)

Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 1-2 that encourages children to explore the world of animals.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Safety

Biology

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Imaginary Insect Zoo

Students will make imaginary insects which have the essential characteristics of an insect, such as six legs and three…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Woodpecker Poetry Pack

Teach students to use a KWL and a Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How Charts to extract important details about a text.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Great, Big Enormous Animals

Students walk the length of various animals to get a sense of their size.

Subjects

Animals (Zoology)

Mathematics

Biology

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Camouflage

Students observe the effects of camouflage.

Subjects

Arctic and Polar Regions

Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

KWL Chart - Living and Non-Living

Introduce your students to a KWL chart that is a graphic organizer for recording what students Know, Want to know, and…

Subjects:

Science

Animals (Zoology)

Earth Science

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What Do You Know About Bugs?

This science lesson plan uses a KWL chart to investigate students' knowledge of bugs and to gain further information.

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Is This an Insect?

Students will learn to distinguish insects from non-insects.

Subjects:

Insects

Biological Classification

Animals (Zoology)

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The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification

In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.

Subjects:

Main Idea and Supporting Details

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

Subjects:

Literature

Poetry

Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Little Turtle Poetry Pack

After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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WORKSHEETS

The Butterfly's Story

Pretend you are a butterfly talking to a butterfly larva. Tell the larva how it will change as it grows up. Make…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Looking at Bees

Students can learn about bees and other insects by observing them on school grounds and around the neighborhood.

Subjects:

Science

Biology

Insects

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Dawdle Duckling

Use this detailed teaching guide while reading Dawdle Duckling to your students.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Mealworms

Students will investigate the characteristics and life cycle of mealworms.

Subjects:

Insects

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

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Ants, Ants in the Wild

Science activities that involve observing, writing, and drawing ants.

Subjects:

Insects

Scientific Method

Animals (Zoology)

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Ant Farming Observations

Students will make observations of ants being placed in a commercial habitat.

Subjects:

Insects

Scientific Method

Animals (Zoology)

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Going on a Bee Hunt

Students will study bees in the wild.

Subjects:

Insects

Scientific Method

Animals (Zoology)

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Little Joey Poetry Pack

Teach students about story sequence by rearranging the lines of the stanzas in correct order.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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