Description

2nd Grade Weather Activities & Reading Passages for Google Classroom

Teaching weather concepts doesn’t have to be stressful! This interactive Google Classroom activity pack is designed for 2nd-grade teachers, providing no-prep, standards-aligned resources to help students understand weather patterns, seasonal changes, and more.

With engaging drag-and-drop activities, short-answer responses, and opportunities for real-world connections, students will build a strong foundation in weather science. From observing the water cycle to exploring severe weather, each lesson helps students connect science to their everyday lives.

Perfect for independent work, science centers, or even sub plans, this pack makes planning simple while keeping students excited to learn. Whether you’re introducing weather concepts or preparing for assessments, this resource is a must-have!

2nd Grade Weather Activities Includes the Following Google Slides:

• Editable reading passages
• Short answer: KWL chart
• Drag-&-drop: finish the paragraph about weather
• Drag-&-drop: match the definition to the vocabulary word (rain gauge, thermometer, weather vane)
• Short answer: Answer questions based on a weather forecast
• Short answer: Identify the type of weather shown in each picture
• Drag-&-drop: match the definition to the vocabulary word (blizzard, hurricane, thunderstorm, tornado)
• Drag-&-drop: match the storm to the picture (blizzard, hurricane, thunderstorm, tornado)
• Drag-&-drop: match the flood & drought label to the correct picture
• Short answer: compare flood and droughts

Why Teachers Love these 2nd Grade Weather Activities:

• No-prep and ready for Google Classroom
• Interactive activities to keep students engaged
• Covers essential science concepts aligned with 2nd-grade SOLs
• Perfect for independent work, science centers, or sub plans

Ideal For:

• Teaching Weather Concepts: A perfect introduction or review of essential weather topics.
• Independent Work: Students can explore the activities at their own pace.
• Science Centers: Hands-on, drag-and-drop tasks make learning interactive and fun.
• Early Finishers: Keep students engaged with meaningful, no-prep activities.
• Sub Plans: Ready-to-go lessons that keep students learning even when you’re away.
• Assessment Prep: Review key weather concepts before tests or quizzes.

2nd Grade Science SOLs included:

• • 2.6 Weather
    • Measure, record, and track weather patterns.

This weather activity pack takes the stress out of planning, giving students meaningful practice with weather patterns and tools. With engaging visuals and easy-to-use activities, you’ll love how it simplifies your science lessons while keeping students excited to learn!

Get ready to explore the wonders of weather with your 2nd graders!