Science Launch — Grade 2

NGSS-Aligned Phenomenon-Based Workbook · 12 Weeks of Real Science

Grade: Grade 2
Ages: Ages 7–8
Pages: 158
Price: $12.99 USD
Format: 8.5 × 11 in (paperback, B&W interior, 158 pages, no bleed)
ISBN: Coming with launch

About this workbook

Grade 2 science that respects how kids actually learn. Twelve phenomenon weeks following the NGSS 5E learning cycle — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — Monday through Friday. Real informational reading (CCSS-ELA RI.2), informative writing prompts (W.2.2), grade-2 math-in-context (2.NBT, 2.MD, 2.G), engineering design challenges (K-2-ETS1), and twelve safe "Try It at Home" investigations. Aligned to NGSS performance expectations 2-PS1, 2-LS2, 2-LS4, 2-ESS1, 2-ESS2, K-2-ETS1.

12-week phenomenon list

Each week opens with a real, observable puzzle and runs the NGSS 5E cycle Monday → Friday.

Week	Phenomenon	Driving question	NGSS
1	Rocks crumble	Why do some rocks crumble while others stay smooth?	2-ESS1-1, 2-PS1
2	Monarch migration	How can a creature smaller than a leaf fly 3,000 miles?	2-LS4-1, 2-LS2-2
3	Floating ice	How can a solid be lighter than the liquid it came from?	2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-4
4	Sand	What is sand actually made of?	2-ESS2-1, 2-PS1-1
5	Sticky seeds	Why do plants make seeds that catch a ride?	2-LS2-2
6	Playground changes	What has changed? What hasn't? Why?	2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
7	Floating paper clip	How does a paper clip float on water?	2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
8	Backyard biodiversity	How many kinds live within 20 steps of your door?	2-LS4-1
9	Straws vs. spaghetti	What makes a material the right one for the job?	2-PS1-2
10	Un-toasting bread	Some changes reverse. Some don't. Why?	2-PS1-4
11	Disappearing puddles	Where does the rain go?	2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
12	Build a bridge	How do you build something that holds a load?	K-2-ETS1-1/2/3

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