2nd Grade Common Core Life Science Worksheets

Little gardeners, get to know your plants! See the cycle of a plant from its birth to adulthood, and read a bit about photosynthesis too.

In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.

Your child will write about his or her favorite animal. Kids will research their favorite animals online or at the library, then write down three facts.

What's your favorite animal? Kids love answering that question, and with this animal research graphic organizer, they can write all about it.

Bug out on some insect anatomy! Can you name each part of the insect? Try making an educated guess by using what you already know about animal body parts.

Here is a fresh and fruity way to learn a bit of life science. Sit down with your little one and teach them all the different parts of an apple!

All living things go through cycles. Learn about the life cycle of an amphibian with this diagram of the life of a frog!

This short nonfiction text will provide students with an opportunity to become more comfortable with identifying and defining academic vocabulary words—and they'll have fun learning all about the life cycle of a chicken in the process!

How does the butterfly become so beautiful? Learn about the four stages that it goes through in its life.

Fact: This worksheet is about unusual animals from all over the world. Opinion: This is the best fact and opinion worksheet ever!

Take a trip down to the deep blue sea and learn about the life cycle of a fish! Fish go through the same stages of life as many other living things.

Did you know that baby turtles are born all alone on the beach? Learn about the life cycle of a turtle with this life science worksheet.

These pictures have a lot to say! The animals in this worksheet don't talkÃbut they can tell you a lot about what they're like by the way they look.

All living things have a life cycle. Learn about the different stages that a bird goes through from birth to adulthood!

This fun cut and paste sheet teaches kids about the process an apple tree goes through as it grows.

All living things go through many changes as they grow to be adults! Help your little one understand how he will grow and change.

Just like all plants and animals, you go through different stages in life too! Help your child to see how he will change and grow throughout his life.

This tree anatomy worksheet will give your little naturalist a better understanding of the parts that make up a tree.

Help your child learn about facts and opinions. Kids will read statements about animals before determining whether each statement is a fact or opinion.

Did you know that trees have more parts than just the trunk, branches and leaves? Take a look on the inside of a tree with this fill-in-the-blank diagram!

Help your child learn about facts and opinions in this animal-themed worksheet! Students will read sentences and decide whether they express facts or opinions.

How long does a butterfly live? Find out with this worksheet! Give your second grader a fun way to practice making graphs using given information.

Get outside and take a stroll! This leaf guide will give your little one a great learning experience the next time you're out at the park.

Mammals come in all shapes and sizes - as big as a human or as small as a mouse! Learn about the life cycle of a mouse with this cut and paste activity.

Did you know that insects like dragonflies have life cycles that are very similar to our own? Help your little scientist get to know the circle of life.

Hop this way for some marsupial madness! Your child can learn about the life cycle of a kangaroo, and how marsupials differ from mammals.

The narwhal is one unusual animal! Your child will learn about this horned sea creature through text and pictures.

How can you tell how old a tree is? Look no further! This worksheet gives a basic overview of tree rings for your little scientist.

Do you need a job? Well, this elephant is looking for a new symbiotic partner, and you could be just the candidate he's looking for!

The rainforest is a vibrant, lush place teaming with life! Have your little environmentalist think of some ways to help the rainforest.