Science Supplements — Teacher Edition (with answers)

Second Grade · Print Packet

#1 · 5-Day Weather Log

2-ESS1-1 · Weeks 5–8

Record the sky, temperature, and wind each day for a week.

Columns: Date · Sky (sunny / cloudy / rainy / snowy) · Temperature (°F) · Wind (none / light / strong) · One sentence about the weather. At the end of the week, circle the day with the warmest temperature.

Answer: Look for: dates filled in for 5 days, units labeled (°F), and a complete sentence about each day.

#2 · Cloud Watch

2-ESS1-1 · Weeks 9–12

Sketch three clouds you see today and name each shape.

Use the cloud key: cumulus (puffy), stratus (flat sheets), cirrus (wispy). Add the date, time, and the season under each sketch.

Answer: Look for: three labeled sketches with date/time and a sentence about the weather they suggest.

#3 · Sort the Stuff

2-PS1-1 · Weeks 13–16

Sort 6 small objects by 2 properties (hard/soft, smooth/rough, etc.).

Make a 2-column chart. List the property at the top of each column. Write the object name and one observation: 'The bottle cap is hard and smooth.'

Answer: Look for: clear property labels, all 6 objects placed, and observation sentences using describing words.

#4 · Plant Growth Diary

2-LS2-1 · Weeks 21–24

Measure your bean plant every two days for 10 days.

Record the date and the height in centimeters. Sketch the plant once a week. After 10 days, write one sentence about the pattern you saw.

Answer: Look for: at least 5 measurements with cm, two sketches, and a sentence noticing change (e.g., 'It grew taller each time.').