Earth and Its Resources
Grade 2 Science · Illinois, USA
Learn about rocks, soil, water, and protecting our planet.
Lessons
Types of Rocks
There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Soil and Its Layers
Soil is made of tiny pieces of rock, dead plants, and tiny living things. It has layers.
The Water Cycle
The water cycle is how water moves from the Earth to the sky and back again over and over.
Natural Resources
Natural resources are things from nature that people use, like water, air, trees, and minerals.
Protecting the Earth
We can protect the Earth by reducing, reusing, and recycling.
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What topics are in Earth and Its Resources for Grade 2 Science?+
The Earth and Its Resources chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the Illinois curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Earth and Its Resources part of the Illinois curriculum?+
Yes, Earth and Its Resources is part of the official Grade 2 Science curriculum in Illinois, USA.