Science Resources for 2nd Grade

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

201 safe, low-cost, hands-on science experiments across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy using common household materials—a long-running homeschool favorite for elementary and middle school.

National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

Thousands of true, bite-sized facts about science, nature, space, animals, history, and geography in National Geographic Kids' bold photo-packed style—a curiosity-building enrichment book for a wide range of ages.

Usborne 100 Science Experiments

100 simple, hands-on science experiments—crystals, circuits, balloon rockets, kaleidoscopes and more—with clear illustrated steps and explanations. A low-prep, household-materials activity book for elementary homeschoolers.

Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit

A beginner-friendly chemistry kit with 11 colorful experiments that introduce young scientists to chemical reactions, acids, bases, and the scientific method.

Thames & Kosmos Kids First Robot Engineer Kit

An introduction to robotics for young children ages 4-8, with 10 motorized robots to build and a storybook that guides kids through engineering concepts.

Evan-Moor Daily Summer Activities: Moving from 2nd to 3rd Grade

Teacher-developed 10-week summer workbook for grades 2-3 with daily reading, math, writing, and critical thinking activities plus hands-on Friday projects.

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 2-3

Bestselling summer workbook for grades 2-3 with daily 15-minute activities in reading, writing, math, and science to prevent summer learning loss.

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 1 & 2

Adventure-based summer workbook from Brain Quest for grades 1-2 with map quests, stickers, and daily activities in reading, math, and science.

Ada Twist, Scientist

Beloved picture book about a curious girl who uses the scientific method to investigate the world — inspiring young scientists everywhere.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space

A stunning introduction to the solar system, stars, galaxies, and space exploration for preschool and early elementary learners.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why

Over 100 answers to kids' biggest questions about animals, nature, space, and everyday life with stunning National Geographic photos.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 2

Daily science workbook for 2nd graders with 30 weekly units on life cycles, habitats, matter, and simple machines with hands-on experiments.

Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set

Usborne Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Science

Melissa & Doug Magnetic Human Body Anatomy Play Set

DK Children's Encyclopedia: The Book That Explains Everything

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit

Usborne Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 2

Cross-curricular activity workbook for second graders with 300+ pages covering reading comprehension, math facts, science, and social studies.

CircuitMess STEM Toys for Kids

ScienceFusion Homeschool Textbooks

ScienceFusion Homeschool science program offers robust lessons with extensive print and online content. Get your package at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. More than a traditional science program and more than an online science textbook, ScienceFusion of...

2nd Grade Foresman Science

Spend less time planning for science and more time actually doing science. This program provides inquiry-rich content with Scaffolded Inquiry™ activities; cross-curricular connections that link reading and science skills in every chapter; hundreds of...

Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding: A Science Curriculum for K-8 and Older Beginning Science Learners, 2nd Ed. Vol. I, Grades K-2

Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding (BFSU) - BFSU is for teachers, homeschoolers, and other educators to deliver a first-rate science education to K-8 students and older beginning-science learners. Vol. I (here) is for grades K-2 a...

MPH Science Grade 2

My Pals are Here (MPH) Science helps young learners acquire deep understanding of scientific concepts while developing essential process skills through a stimulating and friendly approach. Stimulating and Vibrant Learning is experiential and deducti...

Interactive Science Homeschool Curriculum

The next generation K-8 science program makes learning personal, engaging, and relevant for today's children. Interactive Science features an innovative write-in student edition that enables children to become active participants in their learn...

Evan-Moor Science Lesson Plans, Resources, & Books For Children

Teach your students the fundamentals of science using fun and engaging science resources by Evan-Moor. Our science lesson plans help students grasp key science concepts and vocabulary, using hands-on projects and inquiry-based lessons....

Epic! Learning Videos

Thousands of educational videos for kids covering science, math, DIY, cooking, social studies, and more. Curated for ages 12 and under with no ads and safe content.

Epic! for Educators

Free digital library for K-6 educators with 40,000+ books, audiobooks, learning videos, and quizzes. Includes classroom management tools, reading logs, and progress tracking for up to 36 students.

Mystery Science

Open-and-go elementary science lessons built around real questions kids ask, with narrated videos and simple hands-on activities that need almost no parent prep.

Pack Ciencias Interactivas: Fotosíntesis y Abejas

A Spanish-language interactive science bundle with two browser-based lessons—photosynthesis and bees/pollination—for K-5 learners, built for quick homeschool or classroom use with no app installs.

PBS LearningMedia Science Collection

Thousands of free, NGSS-aligned science videos, simulations, and lesson plans for K-12 from PBS, NOVA, NASA, and GBH.

BrainPOP Jr. Science

Animated science lessons for grades K-3 covering animals, plants, weather, the human body, and earth science.

Science

e-learning for kids is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to fun and free learning on the internet for children ages 5 - 12. We offer free courseware science with video lessons....

Earlybird Start-Up Science

Earlybird Start-Up Science is a series of four books specially designed for 7-8 year-olds. This series opens the door to the challenging world of scientific discovery and aims at introducing young learners to scientific concepts. Simple explanations...

BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week

Inspire young learners with Annie and Moby ... every week! The BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week app delivers a different animated movie every week plus related quizzes and educational activities.

Science Techbook

Science Techbook is a breakthrough K-12 digital science textbook that changes the way students and teachers experience real-world science phenomena, boosting achievement and igniting interest in the exploration of cross-cutting science concepts. Thi...

Science Curriculum K-3

Science Matter Unit Preview, Physical Properties, Solids, Liquids, & Gases, Evaporation, Combining Substances, Atoms, Summary Simple Machines Unit Preview, Lever, Pulley, Inclined Plane, Wedge, Screw, Wheel & Axle, Summary Magnets Unit...

Home School Science Activities Second Grade

Kit includes all nine 2nd Grade activities with all materials needed, individually packed for 1 students, lesson plans and worksheets for the “best value” price of $85. All Materials are furnished and separately packaged for each activity. 1. Boats...

Science

Mapped to Next Generation Science Standards, EducationCity’s science content is sure to engage your pre-K through 6th grade students’ natural curiosity and fascination about the world around them. Follow budding scientist, Manu, as he leads the Educa...

Play and Learn Science

Play and Learn ScienceFun Science Games for KidsWith Play and Learn Science, kids have science and problem-solving games at their fingertips anywhere they go! Play shadow games, control the weather, roll and slide objects down a ramp, and choose the...

15Worksheets.com

A group of retired teachers making free worksheets available for teachers, homeschoolers, and tutors.

Science4Us

Key Benefits K-2nd Grade Science Over 350 Online Lessons and Worksheets. Over 500 Hands-On Science Activities. Web and iPad App-Based. Correlates to State Standards. Builds Math & Language Arts Skills. Automated Reporting for Homeschool...

BrainPOP Jr. Homeschool

Create homeschool memories your kids will never forget

Science

Work in Progress: Core Knowledge Science™ The Core Knowledge Foundation is currently developing Core Knowledge Science™ (CKSci), a comprehensive Science program for grades K–5. The CKSci units will be organized according to major Science topic areas...

BrainPOP Jr. at Home

Kick-start your kids’ classroom confidence from home

K-8 Science Lessons

Engaging science lessons for K-8, trusted by teachers in over 30,000 schools!