Grade Two
Explore fun educational activities for youth that you can try with students and learners at Riverside's Knowledge Path, in your community, or at home!
Looking for more activities? Browse some of the other age groups and modify activities to best fit the educational level of your learners.
Natural Paintbrushes & Nature Painting
Arts & Environment
Build your own paintbrushes using natural objects and create a work of art inspired by the surrounding environment.
Leaf Rubbing
Arts & Science
Combine the arts and sciences in this creative activity to learn more about different species of trees.
Literless Lunch
Environment & Sustainability
Aim for a litterless lunch and reduce the waste produced by your school in a friendly competition!
Adopt A Tree
Science
Dive into the world of dendrology! Observe a tree in your community and document how it changes over time
Playing with Shadows: Make a sundail
Science
Follow your shadow! Find out how the position of shadows is connected to the sun and time in this scientific experiment.
Nature Detectives
Science
Put your thinking cap on and head outside to solve the mysteries of nature.Use your nature detective skills to find out who has been visiting Riverside's Knowledge Path.
Nature Inventions
Science & Sustainability
Gather inspiration from the environment and become a nature inventor! Design and build your invention with sustainability and environmental stewardship in mind.
Captivating Compass Work
Science & Math
Learn how to use a compass so you can navigate your way through Riverside's Knowledge Path!
Adjective Scavenger Hunt
English
Find cool objects in nature and learn how to describe them using adjectives!