2nd Grade

Lovely Ladybugs

Let your students show off their creative sides with this fun ladybug craft project.

Magical Metamorphosis

This lesson will introduce students to the life stages different types of insects go through to change from egg to adult.

Spider & Insect Detectives

This lesson will introduce students to the differences between spiders and insects.

Termites – Social Insects

This lesson will introduce students to social insects, specifically termites.

The Pollinator

Develop a simple model that mimics a bee pollinating plants.

The Dragonflies of Summer

In this assignment, your students will practice reading comprehension with a nonfiction passage about dragonflies.

Roach Mimicry

Students will draw roaches.

Amazing Insect Facts

This short exercise will surprise your students with fascinating animal facts while testing how well they can recall what they read.

Fabulous Fireflies

Create fireflies with this fun craft activity!

Writing Prompt

In this assignment, your students will practice creative writing as they write about houseflies.

A-maze-ing Monarchs

Students will learn how monarchs grow from caterpillars to butterflies and migrate.

Spider Activity

Students will build spider webs in this activity.

Entomologist for a Day

This is a two-part lesson in which students will become entomologists for a day as they study a ladybug’s habitat, diet, life cycle and behavior.

Troublesome Termites

Enjoy a fun termite craft project!

Fun with Fireflies

Students will practice subtraction by cutting and gluing matching cards.

Insect Mouthparts

Students will learn about how, in order to eat all different types of food, insects need to have different types of mouths.