Physical Science (Grade 2) is a complete hands‑on science unit covering simple machines, states of matter, mixing materials, buoyancy, boats, magnetism, temperature, and insulation. Students investigate real‑world problems using the scientific method—predicting, observing, recording, and concluding—while building STEM skills through engaging experiments.
This resource aligns with all Canadian provincial Grade 2 science standards, including Ontario’s Matter & Energy and Movement, Alberta’s Hot & Cold, Magnetism, and Wheels & Levers, and BC’s Properties of Materials and Forces & Motion. It also meets NGSS Grade 2 performance expectations (2‑PS1‑1, 2‑PS1‑2, 2‑PS1‑3, 2‑PS3‑1, 2‑PS3‑2, K‑2 ETS1) and Common Core literacy and measurement standards. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and curriculum‑aligned science instruction.
The experiments in this book relate to four aspects of physical science:
Movement: Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Buoyancy and Boats
Magnets
Hot and Cold Temperature.
In each section, you will find teacher notes designed to provide you guidance with the learning intention, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide some 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. 96 pages
