2nd grade landforms and erosion videos
Quick answer
This 2nd grade playlist covers landforms and erosion, from FreeSchool's "Exploring Landforms and Bodies of Water" and Learn Bright's landform lessons to Crash Course Kids on weathering and erosion and FreeSchool's Grand Canyon story. Finish with Generation Genius songs on Repeat one, or play all on repeat for a science block.
Videos in this playlist
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Exploring Landforms and Bodies of Water for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 2
Landforms for Kids | Learn about the 4 Types of LandformsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 3
Types of Landforms | Learn about many different natural features of the earthLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 4
Water Bodies for Kids | What are the different bodies of water?Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 5
Landforms, Hey!: Crash Course Kids #17.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 6
Learning About LandformsMr. DeMaioPlay from here Loop - 7
Map Skills 3: Landforms With Map Key - Learn How to Read MapsMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop - 8
More About Landforms - Learn How Natural and Human-Made Landforms FormMiacademy & MiaPrep Learning ChannelPlay from here Loop - 9
Where Do Mountains Come From? | Geology for KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 10
Weathering for Kids | What Is Weathering? Fun Introduction to Weathering for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 11
Weathering and Erosion | What Is the Difference between Weathering and Erosion?Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 12
Weathering and Erosion: Crash Course Kids #10.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 13
Weathering and Erosion Video Lesson for Kids | Science Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 14
The Power of Water for Kids: How Erosion by Water Shapes Landforms for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 15
All About Glaciers for Kids: How Glaciers Form and Erode to Create Landforms - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 16
Exploring the Grand Canyon for Children: Learn How the Grand Canyon was Formed for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 17
The Maps & Landforms SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 18
Earth's Water SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop - 19
The Erosion SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
What do children learn about landforms in 2nd grade?
In 2nd grade (ages 7–8) children name landforms such as mountains, hills, valleys, plains and islands, and bodies of water such as oceans, rivers and lakes. They learn that wind and water slowly wear away and move rock and soil, and they read simple maps that show land and water.
How can RepeatWatch help with an earth science lesson?
Loop the part that shows a river carving a canyon with an A–B loop so your child can watch the slow change again. Slow it to 0.75x when new words appear, save each landform on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops for short sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What should my child be able to do after this unit?
Most children can name and describe common landforms and bodies of water, find them on a simple map, and explain how wind and water cause erosion over a long time. Grade levels vary by country and school.
Is there a simple erosion activity to try at home?
Build a small hill of sand or soil on a tray and pour water slowly from the top, then blow gently through a straw. Compare what you see with the FreeSchool and Learn Bright videos on water and wind erosion.