Air, Water & Soil in the Environment - Earth Science Grade 2
EBOTM2153
$26.99 CAD
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- Author : Bellaire, Tracy
Air, Water & Soil in the Environment (Grade 2) is a hands‑on science resource packed with experiments that help students explore the properties of air, water, and soil. Through prediction, observation, and inquiry‑based learning, students investigate air pressure, water states, the water cycle, soil types, erosion, earthworms, and pollution.
This resource aligns with all Canadian provincial Grade 2 science standards, including Ontario’s Earth & Space Systems, BC’s Materials & Environment, Alberta’s Exploring Liquids & Soil, and more. It also meets NGSS Grade 2 performance expectations (2‑ESS2‑1, 2‑PS1‑1, 2‑LS4‑1) and Common Core literacy skills through recording observations, communicating results, and collaborative discussions. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and curriculum‑aligned science instruction.
Students will learn about air and water in our environment.
The activities in this book have two intentions:
- to teach concepts related to earth and space science and
- to provide students the opportunity to apply the necessary skills needed for mastery of science and technology curriculum objectives.
Throughout the experiments, the scientific method is used. In each section, you will find teacher notes designed to provide guidance with the learning intention, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.
Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.
The experiments in this book fall under thirteen topics that relate to two aspects of earth and space science: Air, Water, and Soil in the Environment.
- Learning About Air - Part One
- Learning About Air - Part Two
- The Movement of Air
- Using and Needing Air
- What is Water?
- The Water Cycle
- Water Facts
- Waterproof or Waterlogged?
- Needing and Using Water
- Soils
- Earthworm Invasion!
- Erosion
- Pollution
Standards Alignment Review
U.S. Standards Alignment
Common Core (ELA & Math Connections)
Although not a literacy resource, the book meets CCSS through:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.8 – Recall information from experiments
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1–2.4 – Collaborative discussions, presenting findings
- CCSS.MATH.MEASUREMENT – Measuring water, mass, volume
NGSS – Next Generation Science Standards (Grade 2)
2-PS1-1 – Properties of materials
2-PS1-2 – How materials change
2-LS4-1 – Observing plant/animal habitats (earthworms, fish breathing)
2-ESS2-1 – Wind & water shaping land (erosion experiments)
2-ESS2-2 – Water cycle
K-2 ETS1 – Engineering design (wind chime construction)
All NGSS performance expectations are supported through hands‑on investigations, predictions, observations, and conclusions.
Canadian Curriculum Standards Met
The resource aligns strongly with Grade 2 Earth & Space Systems expectations across Canada. Below is a province‑by‑province match.
Ontario – Grade 2 Science & Technology (2022 Curriculum)
Strand A: STEM Skills & Connections
- A1.1–A1.5: Predicting, observing, investigating, recording, concluding Matches repeated use of prediction, observation charts, diagrams, and conclusions (e.g., “Make a prediction… record observations… make a conclusion”)
- A2: Safety procedures “Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom.”
Strand B: Earth & Space Systems – Air, Water, & Soil
- B2.1: Properties of air
- B2.2: Properties of water
- B2.3: Water cycle
- B2.4: Soil components & types
- B2.5: Human impact & pollution All directly taught through experiments on air, water, soil, erosion, earthworms, pollution.
British Columbia – Grade 2 Science (Big Ideas & Curricular Competencies)
- Big Ideas:
- “Materials have properties and behaviours.”
- “Water is essential to life.”
- “Living things have life cycles.”
- Curricular Competencies:
- Questioning, predicting, observing, measuring, recording, communicating
- Hands‑on investigations All competencies appear throughout the resource’s experiment‑based structure.
Alberta – Grade 2 Science
- Topic: Exploring Liquids
- Topic: Exploring Soil
- Topic: Hot & Cold Temperatures
- Scientific Inquiry Skills Matches water properties, soil types, evaporation, temperature effects on air.
Saskatchewan – Grade 2 Science
- Earth & Space Science: Air & Water in the Environment
- Life Science: Animal Needs (fish breathing, oxygen cycle)
- Inquiry & Communication Skills
Manitoba – Grade 2 Science
- Cluster 4: Air & Water in the Environment
- Cluster 1: Growth & Changes in Animals (fish breathing experiment)
- Scientific Inquiry Skills
Nova Scotia – Grade 2 Science
- Properties of Materials
- Air & Water in the Environment
- Soil & Erosion
- Environmental Responsibility
New Brunswick – Grade 2 Science
- Earth & Space Science: Air & Water
- Environmental Impact & Pollution
- Scientific Literacy & Inquiry
Prince Edward Island – Grade 2 Science
- Air & Water in the Environment
- Soil & Living Things
- Scientific Inquiry Skills
Newfoundland & Labrador – Grade 2 Science
- Air & Water in the Environment
- Soil Composition & Erosion
- Environmental Stewardship
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut: These territories follow provincial curricula (primarily BC or Alberta), so the resource fully aligns with territorial expectations.
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