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Grade 3

In Grade 3 students continue to explore forces and begin to understand the relationship between the force and the motion of the object.  Students explore life cycles and the differences in characteristics between individuals in a population. Our third-grade lessons are designed for students to develop an understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards for third grade.  Each lesson is a video that guides students through an interactive lesson and a hands-on activity.  Download and complete the FREE worksheet for each lesson! Collect the materials on your own or simply purchase the kit from our store!

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What Next Generation Science Standards does the Grade 1 program enrich?  

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  • 3-ETS1-1, 3-ETS1-3, 3-PS2-1, 3-PS2-2, 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4, 3-LS1-1, 3-LS2-1, 3-LS4-2, & 3-LS4-3

Lessons

Lessons
SE Cup Stack Challenge
07:49

SE Cup Stack Challenge

3-ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 3-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. Students are given a limited amount of resources to complete a simple yet engaging challenge to explore the engineering design process. Materials Needed: 10 red cups 4 pre-cut strings 1 rubber band
SE Balanced and Unbalanced forces
07:36

SE Balanced and Unbalanced forces

3-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object. 3-PS2-2. Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion. Students explore balanced and unbalanced forces using blocks and balls. Students learn how to make a simple paper airplane. Students use patterns to predict the future motion of the airplanes by trying to land it in a certain location. Materials Needed: masking tape 1 tennis ball 1 wooden block
SE Magnetism
05:11

SE Magnetism

3-PS2-3. Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other. 3-PS2-4. Define a simple design problem that can be solved by applying scientific ideas about magnets. Students will explore magnetism. Students observe the force of magnetism when two objects are not in contact with each other. Students use their knowledge of magnets to design solutions to various problems. Materials Needed: 2 magnets compass string paper clips *other various items to test for magnetic properties
SE Life cycles
06:05

SE Life cycles

3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. Students will explore magnetism. Students observe the force of magnetism when two objects are not in contact with each other. Students use their knowledge of magnets to design solutions to various problems. Materials Needed: Crayons Brad Plate Plate with 1/4 window
SE Animal groups
03:59

SE Animal groups

3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive. Students will discuss how animals form groups to help individual members survive and participate in an interactive classroom discussion. Students will build miniature ant farms and try to find ants for their farm. Materials Needed: 16oz deli container w/ lit 8oz foam cup sand toothpick
SE Differences for survival
05:41

SE Differences for survival

3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing. Students will develop an understanding of how variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing by exploring with a bird beak activity. Materials Needed: Forceps Clothespin Spoon Rubber Bands Tooth Picks Beans 3 small paper cups
SE Habitat Homes
06:27

SE Habitat Homes

3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. Students will develop an understanding that in particular habitats some organisms are able to survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. Students will create a habitat in a container. Materials Needed: 32Oz Deli container w/ Lid Rocks Soil Seeds
Materials

Grade 3 Materials

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