Science Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Classifying Vertebrates Flow Chart Poster
Classify vertebrates using an animal classification flowchart poster.
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Inherited versus Learned Behaviors Poster
Explain the difference between inherited and learned behaviors with a set of printable anchor charts.
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The Force of Gravity Comprehension Worksheets
Download this gravity worksheet to teach your 3rd grade students about the force of gravity and its impact on our daily lives.
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Innovate and Invent! Science Word Search
Build your students’ vocabulary around the topics of innovation and invention with a word search worksheet.
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Plant Adaptations Webquest Activity
Research and learn about the amazing adaptations of eight unusual plants with an interactive webquest research activity.
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Which Environment is Best? - Worksheet
Identify the best environments for different plants to grow with a cut and paste worksheet.
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Conserve Energy in the Classroom – Student Reminders
Inspire your students to conserve electricity with these energy-saving reminders that can be placed around the classroom.
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Earth Watch: Drowning in Plastic - Comprehension Worksheet
Practice reading comprehension skills and learn about microplastic pollution in our oceans with a reading comprehension activity.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Environmental Word Wall
Help your young students learn about recycling and conservation with an illustrated word wall.
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Recycling Word Search
Build your students’ vocabulary around the topic of recycling with this recycling word search.
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Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Analyze different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.
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Forms of Energy Sorting Activity
Help students identify the different forms of energy with this set of 24 sorting cards.
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The Water Cycle – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Enhance your students’ comprehension and science vocabulary skills with this water cycle worksheet.
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Forms of Energy PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching about the different forms of energy.
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Bubble Map Template - Graphic Organizer
Support student thinking and vocabulary development with a printable bubble map template!
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Types of Fossils Anchor Chart
Introduce your students to types of fossils with a printable Fossils anchor chart.
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Matching Fossils Worksheet Pack
Use a Matching Fossils Worksheet Pack to help your students learn about animals from long ago.
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Flashcards - Pictures of Simple Machines
36 illustrated pictures of simple machines to display in the classroom when learning about simple machines.
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Root Beer Float – Solid, Liquid, Gas Science Lab
Explore solids, liquids and gases while making tasty treats with an exciting Root Beer Float Science Experiment.
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States of Matter Foldable Brochure Template
Introduce your students to the three states of matter with a printable States of Matter Foldable Brochure Template.
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Making a Prediction in Science Worksheets (Differentiated)
Introduce your students to making predictions in science with a set of differentiated Scientific Prediction Worksheets.
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Ecosystem Poster Pack
Introduce your students to the different types of ecosystems with a set of printable Ecosystem posters.
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Mixtures & Solutions – Vocabulary Cards
Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of word wall cards that focus on mixtures and solutions.
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3 States of Matter - I Spy Worksheets
Recognize examples of solids, liquids, and gases with a pack of printable States of Matter I Spy Worksheets!
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Colors of the Rainbow Poster
Teach the order of colors in the rainbow with this classroom poster and worksheet.
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Push or Pull? Interactive Activity
Get students to determine whether a force is a push or a pull with this engaging digital game for Grade 3 science lessons.
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Winter Animal Adaptations - Clip Cards
Discover which behavioral adaptations animals use to survive the winter with a set of Animals in Winter Clip Cards.
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Animal Adaptations Digital Learning Activity Slides
Discover a variety of structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations with an Animal Adaptations Digital Learning activity.
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Platypus Adaptations - Reading Passage & Questions
Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations of the platypus with a set of printable reading comprehension worksheets for 4th grade.
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All About Bowerbirds PowerPoint
Learn about the fascinating creatures that are Bowerbirds with this engaging and beautifully illustrated set of teaching slides.
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Adapting, Migrating, & Hibernating Animals Research Project
Set this classroom project for students to explore the topic of how seasons affect animals, and develop a species-specific profile on a chosen animal.
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The Force of Friction Comprehension Worksheets
Download this friction worksheet to teach your students about the force of friction and its impact on our daily lives.