Explore solids, liquids, observable properties, changes from heating and cooling, and ways materials are used in this 2nd grade science game. This is a Grade 2 Science review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: Matter Basics, Solids, Liquids, Heating & Cooling, Material Choices.
- Grade 2 Science review
- Whole-class review on one shared screen
- Test or quiz prep
- Team-vs-team practice in class
A peek at what's on the board — 5 categories and one sample clue from each. Answers stay hidden until you open them, so the game still works.
What is matter?
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anything that takes up space and has mass
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Does a solid keep its own shape?
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yes
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Does a liquid take the shape of its container?
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yes
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What happens to ice when it gets warm enough?
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it melts
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Why might glass be used for a window?
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it can be transparent
+4 more clues in this category
Board content
Matter Basics
- $100 — What is matter?
- anything that takes up space and has mass
- $200 — Is a rock matter?
- yes
- $300 — Is water matter?
- yes
- $400 — Can matter have different properties?
- yes
- $500 — What are two common states of matter studied in 2nd grade?
- solids and liquids
Solids
- $100 — Does a solid keep its own shape?
- yes
- $200 — Is a wooden block a solid or liquid?
- solid
- $300 — Is an ice cube a solid or liquid?
- solid
- $400 — Can solids have different textures?
- yes
- $500 — Name one property you can observe in a solid.
- color
Liquids
- $100 — Does a liquid take the shape of its container?
- yes
- $200 — Is milk a solid or liquid?
- liquid
- $300 — Can you pour a liquid?
- yes
- $400 — Does water keep the exact shape of a cup after being poured into a bowl?
- no
- $500 — Name one liquid people commonly drink.
- water
Heating & Cooling
- $100 — What happens to ice when it gets warm enough?
- it melts
- $200 — What happens to liquid water when it gets cold enough?
- it freezes
- $300 — Is melting caused by heating or cooling?
- heating
- $400 — Is freezing caused by heating or cooling?
- cooling
- $500 — Can some changes in matter be reversed?
- yes
Material Choices
- $100 — Why might glass be used for a window?
- it can be transparent
- $200 — Why might metal be used for a spoon?
- it is strong and keeps its shape
- $300 — Why is soft fabric useful for a blanket?
- it is flexible and comfortable
- $400 — Why might rubber be used for rain boots?
- it resists water
- $500 — Do different materials have properties that make them useful for different jobs?
- yes
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