Skill Sharpeners Science, Grade 2

Build your second grader s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following second grade topics:-Physical Science-Matter-Changes in Matter-Forces and MotionForces at Play-Life Science-My Body-Body Parts-Animal Life Cycles-Plants-HabitatsSpace and Earth Science-Space-The Sun-WeatherEarth s Systems-Geology-Water and IceScience and Engineering -Science-EngineeringIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:-provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills-offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world-is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards-includes an answer key