Description

2nd Grade States of Matter Activities & Reading Passages for Google Classroom

Teaching 2nd grade states of matter is simple and fun with this interactive Google Classroom activity pack! Designed for 2nd-grade teachers, this no-prep, standards-aligned resource helps students explore solids, liquids, and gases in engaging and meaningful ways.

With drag-and-drop tasks, reading passages, and short-answer questions, students will investigate how matter changes phases through heating and cooling and the unique characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases. Each lesson connects science concepts to everyday experiences, keeping learning exciting and relevant.

Perfect for independent work, science centers, or sub plans, this resource simplifies lesson planning while keeping students engaged. Whether introducing these concepts or reviewing for assessments, this pack is a must-have for your classroom!

2nd Grade States of Matter Activities Includes the Following Google Slides:

• Editable passages to explain material
• Short answer: KWL chart
• Drag-&-drop: match the answers to the questions (what is matter? what kind of matter exists?)
• Drag-&-drop: identify the state of matter in each picture
• Drag-&-drop: identify the state of matter of each object
• Drag-&-drop: identify the state of matter of each phase of water
• Short answer: Read about physical changes, then answer three questions about water changing states
• Drag-&-drop: identify the state of matter that results in each scenario

Why Teachers Love these 2nd Grade States of Matter 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 States of Matter: Introduce or review key concepts about solids, liquids, and gases.
• Independent Work: Students can complete activities at their own pace.
• Science Centers: Hands-on tasks make learning fun and interactive.
• Early Finishers: Keep students engaged with meaningful activities.
• Sub Plans: Stress-free lessons that are ready to use.
• Assessment Prep: Help students review states of matter before quizzes or tests.

2nd Grade Science SOLs included:

• 2.3 Matter
  • a) Matter has mass and takes up space.
  • b) Solids, liquids, and gases have unique characteristics.
  • c) Heating and cooling change phases of matter.

This states of matter activity pack makes teaching simple and engaging, giving students a solid understanding of how matter changes and behaves in different phases. With interactive activities and real-world connections, this resource enhances your science lessons and excites your students about learning!

Get your 2nd graders ready to explore the wonders of solids, liquids, and gases!