Grade 2 Nature of Science Activities and Resources

Linked to Grade 2 Arkansas Science Frameworks

(Nature of Science Frameworks should be taught primarily through Life, Physical and Earth Science content areas. Most of these lessons and resources are posted in the appropriate content strands, but additional inquiry resources are also posted here.)

Frameworks	Lesson/Activity	Web Resources	Questions MC = Multiple Choice OR = Open Response
NS.1.2.1 Communicate observations orally, in writing, and in graphic organizers: T-charts pictographs Venn diagrams bar graphs	Activities Exchange - Texas Instruments What is a graph? - NASA (Click on "Activities")	Create a Graph Inspiration & Kidspiration What's in a Graph? - AAAS	Candle Burn #4 (MC), #5 (OR) - NAEP
NS.1.2.2 Develop questions that guide scientific inquiry	What is an Invention? - NASA (Click on "Activities")	Scientific Inquiry - BBC
NS.1.2.3 Conduct scientific investigations individually and in teams: lab activities field studies	What Changes a Shadow's Size? - NASA (Click on "Activities")	Beacon Learning Center - Lessons Plastics - FREE Resources TOYS - Science Toys from Common Household Materials
NS.1.2.4 Estimate and measure length and temperature using International System of Units (SI)	- AAAS How Long is a Meter - NASA (Click on "Activities")	GO Temp Activities
NS.1.2.5 Collect measurable empirical evidence in teams and as individuals	- AAAS	Data Analysis (USGS Free Data Sets) Natural Resources Data (USDA) Nature of Science - BBC
NS.1.2.6 Make predictions in teams and as individuals based upon empirical evidence
NS.1.2.7 Use age appropriate equipment and tools in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand lenses, rulers, and thermometers)		Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms
NS.1.2.8 Apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide)		ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SAFETY