2nd Grade Science

Exploring life cycles, weather patterns, and basic scientific inquiry for second grade students.

Life Cycles of PlantsLife Cycles of AnimalsWeather Patterns
Scientific InquirySeasonal Changes and AdaptationsObserving and Measuring Weather
Gardening and Growing PlantsWeather Journals and ForecastingExploring Local Habitats
Using Pictures and DiagramsAsking and Answering QuestionsWorking in Groups
Life Cycles of Plant...Life Cycles of Anima...Weather PatternsScientific InquirySeasonal Changes and...Observing and Measur...Gardening and Growin...Weather Journals and...Exploring Local Habi...Using Pictures and D...Asking and Answering...Working in Groups
Advanced Topics

Seasonal Changes and Adaptations

How Do Seasons Change?

The year is divided into four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each season has different weather, daylight, and temperatures.

How Plants and Animals Adapt

  • Animals: Some animals grow thicker fur in winter or hibernate to stay warm. Birds may fly to warmer places (migrate).
  • Plants: Some plants grow in spring and summer and lose their leaves in fall. Others stay green all year!

Why Do We Need to Adapt?

Adapting to seasonal changes helps living things survive. People wear coats in winter and shorts in summer to stay comfortable!

Explore More

Watch how your local plants and animals change as the seasons change.

Examples

  • Squirrels gathering nuts before winter arrives.

  • Trees growing new leaves in spring.

In a Nutshell

Seasons change throughout the year and living things adapt to survive.

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Observing and Measuring Weather