Changes to Our Environment for Second Grade

Description

Changes to Our Environment for Second Grade.

“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. 💛