Grade 2 Simple Machines and Movement - 2022 Updated!

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Grade 2 Science Unit

Ontario curriculum based science unit with a nature twist! Each science unit includes pdf instructions and all relevant handouts and digital resources (where applicable).

Ziyo, your imaginary friend, needs help to cross a stream! Can your learners help Ziyo by building a simple machine using common materials? Don’t worry, after investigating types of movements and simple machines, your learners will definitely be able to help.

Examine how objects move, simple machines, simple machines in nature, the impacts of simple machines, and construction of simple machines with these five activities. Engage your learners by exploring simple machines in their lives with the understanding of how they make life easier through hands-on activities.

This unit includes sections on: How do things move?; Simple Machines; Simple Machines in Nature; Impact of Simple Machines; and Simple Machine Construction.

Interested in all 4 units? Purchase the complete grade from the store and get a discount.

This Science Unit has been updated based on the 2022 Ontario Curriculum

Grade 2 Science Unit

Ontario curriculum based science unit with a nature twist! Each science unit includes pdf instructions and all relevant handouts and digital resources (where applicable).

Ziyo, your imaginary friend, needs help to cross a stream! Can your learners help Ziyo by building a simple machine using common materials? Don’t worry, after investigating types of movements and simple machines, your learners will definitely be able to help.

Examine how objects move, simple machines, simple machines in nature, the impacts of simple machines, and construction of simple machines with these five activities. Engage your learners by exploring simple machines in their lives with the understanding of how they make life easier through hands-on activities.

This unit includes sections on: How do things move?; Simple Machines; Simple Machines in Nature; Impact of Simple Machines; and Simple Machine Construction.

Interested in all 4 units? Purchase the complete grade from the store and get a discount.

This Science Unit has been updated based on the 2022 Ontario Curriculum

Required Materials:

Gr 2 simple machines and movement: Examples of each simple machine - inclined plane, lever, wedge, wheel and axle, screw, pulley, Ruler and marble for each learner, Scrap paper, Carrot or celery for each learner, Paperboard (cereal box cardboard), Skewers or wooden stir sticks, Tape, String, Containers with screw lids, Bolts and nuts, Screws with screwdrivers, Pulleys , Found materials, such as from recycling bin, toilet paper rolls, containers, bags