This resource accompanies our Rethink 2nd Grade Science Matter- Properties & Change unit. It includes ideas for use, ways to support exceptional children, ways to extend learning, digital resources and tools, tips for supporting English Language Learners and students with visual and hearing impairments. There are also ideas for offline learning.

This virtual field trip from Historic Bath State Site is a fun way to learn more about a kid's life in the 18th century. The field trip packet contains ,links to YouTube videos of costumed interpreters demonstrating historic activities, pre- and post-watch content for educators that provide context and engagement, and follow-up activities (games, crafts, and coloring pages). Live Q&A can be booked as part of the field trip as well.

Students will make predictions about the solid and liquid states of matter. They will meet both math and science standards in measurement and physical science.

In this short unit, students are introduced to the three forms of matter by using their observation skills and recording properties of various common examples of matter. Students will work in pairs and small groups to observe, discuss, and record properties of solids, liquids, and gases. A poem about matter and a diagram of solid, liquid, and gas are included with the lesson.

Students will make predictions about the solid and liquid states of matter. They will meet both math and science standards in measurement and physical science.

This unit was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 2nd Grade Science.

Great Visuals to clarify the abstract concepts of states of matter and how temperature affects states of matter.

Great Visuals to clarify the abstract concepts of states of matter and how temperature affects states of matter.

Students will learn about three states of matter with this simple experiment as they make a salt water solution.  They will observe that water evaporates, but salt does not.