| Second Grade Science |
| Copyright 2007, Holly Murray. All Rights Reserved. |
| Last revised 12/06/2007 |
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| We went on a nature walk through the woods collecting leaves. We found many different colors and shapes. When we returned to our classroom, we sorted them by type. Caleb then created a chart to demonstrate the variety that we discovered. |
| Our Leaf Project |
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| A Science Side Tickler . . . |
Question: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Answer: Pilgrims! |
| Laughter worketh good like a medicine. Proverbs 17:22 |
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| Activities You Can Do At Home |
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Go on a nature walk and collect interesting leaves, cones, and flowers. Look for pollinators! |
Lay a sheet of plain paper on top of a leaf. Using the flat side of a crayon, rub over the leaf and the leaf details will appear on paper. Look for the veins! |
Put a pair of socks on over your shoes and walk through the yard. Remove the socks and look for hitchhikers. Discuss how seeds travel. |
Make musical instruments. Place dry beans between stapled pie plates or in tin cans with lids. Play! |
| Place a wet paper towel in a clear plastic cup. Insert a bean between the side of the cup and the wet paper towel. Place in a window and keep towel moist. Watch the seed sprout! |
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