“What changes our environment?. Are these changes good or bad?”

Support your students’ understanding of how the environment can change—with clear, simple science activities built just for second grade.
This resource was created to supplement your existing science lessons—not replace them. Every page is designed to reinforce essential concepts using student-friendly language, repeated vocabulary exposure, and meaningful written reflection.

Whether you’re teaching whole group, in small groups, or building in extra support for your English language learners, this resource helps kids feel successful, supported, and seen.

What’s Included in Changes in our Environment for Second Grade:

6 topics covered:

• What is the environment?
• How plants change the environment
• How animals change the environment
• How weather changes the environment
• How humans positively impact the environment
• How humans negatively impact the environment

For each topic:

• Student reading passage with comprehension questions

• 5-question multiple choice quiz

• Vocabulary focus

• Daily Language practice (sentence editing)

• Exit ticket with visual + written response

Plus:

• Teacher instructions

• PowerPoint presentation (6 slides per topic!)

• Final writing extension: Environmental Action Poster OR Mini-Book

• Student checklist + rubrics for writing

• Encouraging layout that avoids confusion and builds confidence

Why You’ll Love It:

• Designed to help all students—especially ELLs—feel successful

• Repeats key vocabulary in multiple formats to increase retention

• Flexible enough to use as morning work, centers, small group reinforcement, or whole group support

• Visuals and layout are intentionally clean, supportive, and not overwhelming

• Adds depth and writing integration to your science block—without adding stress

If you’re looking for a way to strengthen science understanding, teach about changes to our environment for second grade, and support your diverse learners, this is the perfect classroom companion.

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Perfect for October, fall festivals, or any plant life cycle study, this set of activities helps students explore pumpkins in meaningful, hands-on ways. From learning about the pumpkin life cycle to labeling a pumpkin diagram, measuring and weighing real pumpkins, and creating their own interactive mini-books, your students will stay curious and excited about learning.

This resource is designed to be flexible and low-prep. Pair it with any pumpkin book, video, or science text you already use. Choose the activities that work best for your students, or combine them all to create an “All About Pumpkins” report that students can color, decorate, and proudly display.

Inside you’ll find:

• Report template for guided writing

• Pumpkin life cycle and diagram activities

• Interactive mini-book for scaffolded practice

• Vocabulary page with space for illustrations

• Pumpkin Math page (predict, measure, record results!)

• Paragraph writing paper

• “All About Pumpkins” cover page to tie it all together

Whether you use it during science, writing, or your fall festival, this pumpkin resource gives students the chance to read, write, illustrate, measure, and create—all while celebrating one of fall’s favorite symbols.

Pair It With More Fall Writing Fun!

Make this part of a complete fall writing showcase:

• Writing About Apples — Perfect for early fall and apple unit studies.

• Fall at the Farm — Capture the sights and sounds of the season.

• At the Pumpkin Patch — Extend the pumpkin theme into creative writing.

• Fall Poetry: How to Carve a Pumpkin — Bring poetry and imagery into your fall festival celebrations.

Together, these resources create an unforgettable fall writing collection that’s perfect for portfolios, bulletin boards, or a special fall festival showcase.

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