Grade 2 Simple Machines Science Unit | Force, Motion, STEM & Inquiry Activities
Make Force and Motion Come Alive with This Grade 2 Simple Machines Science Unit!
This hands-on, inquiry-based unit is designed to help Grade 2 students explore the world of simple machines while building vocabulary, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of how machines make work easier.
Perfect for classroom science units or STEM blocks, this unit covers all six simple machines through interactive tasks, real-life connections, and cross-curricular activities.
🧠 What’s Included:
- Lesson plans and learning goals aligned with Ontario curriculum
- Posters and vocabulary cards for each of the six simple machines
- Cut-and-paste and labelling tasks
- Hands-on inquiry activities and experiments
- Journal prompts and observation pages
- STEM extension and reflection activities
💡 Why It’s a Teacher Favourite:
✔️ Aligned to Grade 2 Forces and Motion expectations
✔️ Combines literacy, science, and engineering thinking
✔️ Ready to print and easy to implement
✔️ Builds student curiosity and critical thinking
This unit is the perfect blend of curriculum-aligned structure and student-driven inquiry—ready to use in your science block or STEM rotation!
