Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for Year 3!
Need Some Quick Year 3 Science Activities?
Have you ever experienced that magical moment when a student finishes their work early and asks, “What do I do next?” Instead of trying to scramble and put together something on the fly, be prepared with Science Sparks—a collection of super fun Year 3 science activities that your students will absolutely love!
24 Grade 3 Science Activities for Fast Finishers
This resource pack includes 24 quick, independent Grade 3 science activities designed to reinforce key concepts while keeping your students thinking, exploring, and learning. Each Year 3 science fast finisher activity card offers a simple, hands-on task that sparks curiosity and reviews Year 3 science content in a fun way.
You’ll find activities across a variety of science topics, including:
- Life Science
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- And more!
Downloading Your Year 3 Science Activity Cards
This resource is available in an easy-to-use PDF format for quick printing. If you prefer to make adjustments before printing, you can download the Google Slides version to customize the activities to fit your classroom needs. Simply print, laminate (optional for durability), and have your Year 3 science activity cards ready!
This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.
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