Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grade 2 Performance Expectations related to Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems.- 2-LS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
- 2-LS2-2: Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
- 2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Correlated Resources
Life
Animals
Animals of the Air - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Animals of the Ice and Snow - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Animals of the Ice and Snow Read Animals of the Ice and Snow See the Quiz for Animals of the Ice and SnowDigital
Animals of the Rivers - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Animals - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
Wandering Seals - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Weird Animals: Blackspotted Puffer Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Weird Animals: Giant Moray Eel - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Weird Animals: Manta Ray - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Weird Animals: Painted Flutemouth Fish - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Weird Animals: Sea Cucumber - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Rainforest Home - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
Plants
Plants - Nonfiction Book
NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-1
Roses - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
City Gardening - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Giant Sequoias - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Pinecones - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Powerful Plants - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Plants - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-1
Plants in the Desert - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
Life
Invertebrates
Anemones - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Plant Life
Traveling Seeds - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Pollinators - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Succulents - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Plant Life - Investigation Pack
NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS4-1
Plants in Space - Science Video
NGSS Codes: 2-LS2-1
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Bamboo - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1
Coconuts - Quick Read
NGSS Codes: 2-LS4-1