Science Lessons and Investigationspresents science learning through in-depth investigation and observation, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science.Each comprehensive unit includes a hands-on engagement activity to allow students to explore and investigate science concepts.The 14 science units build upon prior knowledge and experience and allow students to apply their understanding in a variety of ways. Each unit guides students through exploring the science concept and includes hands-on, cross-curricular activities to extend learning.This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:Teacher support pages and an answer keyUnit concept page to guide discussionVocabulary/Words to knowReading selections with real-life visual examplesComprehension and vocabulary activities”I wonder” and/or research and write writing promptsHands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activitiesTopics covered inScience Lessons and Investigations,grade 2 include:Life ScienceWhat Do Plants Need to Grow?How Do Animals Help Plants?How Do Animals Pollinate Plants?How Many Things Live in One Place?Earth ScienceHow and When Does Earth Change?How Do Wind and Water Change the Shape of the Land?How Do Maps Show Land and Bodies of Water?Where Is Water on Earth?Physical ScienceWhat Is Matter?What’s the Best Material to Use?What Can These Pieces Make?What Happens When You Heat or Cool Something?ScienceHow Does Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Help Earth?What Do Scientists Study?This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key. This is a reproducible resource (photocopying of lessons is permitted) for single classroom or individual home use only.