Science · 2nd Grade

2nd Grade Science Activities

2nd Grade science activities turn vocabulary and observation into short checks students can complete independently. Build Decks for life cycles, habitats, weather tools, and states of matter.

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Living and Non-Living ThingsClass code LT-248
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Which stage comes after caterpillar?

ChrysalisSeedTadpole
plant and animal life cycles, sequencing, and vocabulary
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Living and Non-Living Things
2nd Grade · 4 tiles
1
Living or non-living?
Multiple choice · 4 choices
2
Sort: living vs. non-living
Sorting · 8 items
3
Match animal to habitat
Matching · 5 pairs
4
Name a living thing
Text response · Open-ended
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What students see
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Which is a living thing?
Tree
Rock
Water
Sand
3 of 8 tiles
Live results · Science
Ava92%
Mateo75%
Lily50%

What 2nd grade science activities cover

Life cycles, States of matter, Solar system vocabulary, Habitats, Sequencing, Science explanations — built as self-checking tiles students play on any device. Choose from multiple choice, matching, sorting, or short response, or mix formats in a single lesson.

How teachers use these activities

Share a quick review activity for morning work or warm-ups — students get instant feedback on every tile. Add a LearnTiles station to your center rotation for independent practice. Or use a short activity as an exit ticket and check results in your dashboard before planning tomorrow.

Interactive formats for 2nd grade science

Multiple choiceSelf-checking answer choices with instant feedback.See feature MatchingPair terms, pictures, facts, or definitions.See feature SortingGroup, order, or classify examples on a Tile.See feature Short responseAsk students to explain, write, or show a strategy.See feature

Skill-specific 2nd grade lessons

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