Science Center Activities Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Moon Phases – Cut and Paste Activity
Create a diagram showing the different moon phases and their names with this cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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All About Sloths Animal Project Guidebook
Research and learn about the amazing tree sloth with a printable research guide for kids.
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources – Vocabulary Mini Book
Reinforce science vocabulary by creating a booklet to reference when studying renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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How to Make a Sundial Activity and Worksheet
Print this sundial science worksheet, and follow the instructions to make a sundial with your students when exploring concepts of time.
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Animal Classification Sort
Determine if an animal is an amphibian, reptile, mammal, or bird with this sorting activity.
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Force and Motion Bingo
Play a forces and motion game with your students to reinforce key subject-specific vocabulary.
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Oreo® Moon Phases Worksheet
Engage your students with a science snack-tivity by completing this Oreo® moon phases worksheet.
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Natural Resources – Journal Task Cards
Integrate science and writing while responding to specific scenarios regarding natural resources with this set of 24 journal task cards.
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources – Sorting Activity
Categorize resources as either renewable or nonrenewable with this 24-card sorting activity
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Mixtures and Solutions – Station Cards
Determine if a combination of ingredients makes a mixture or solution during your science centers with this set of station cards.
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Flipbook
Use this printable science flipbook with your students to research and write about a chosen natural resource.
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Mixtures and Solutions Sort
Distinguish between mixtures and solutions with this 24-card sorting activity.
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Insect Investigation - Research Task
Explore insect life cycles and food chains with this research task.
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Force and Motion Sorting Activity
Show students force and motion examples with this force and motion sorting activity for elementary school science lessons.
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Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores – Sorting Activity
Determine if animals are omnivores, carnivores, or herbivores based on their diet with this sorting activity.
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Crossword Puzzle
Reinforce science vocabulary with a renewable and nonrenewable resources crossword puzzle.
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Life Cycle of a Frog – Vocabulary Cards and Puzzles
Reinforce science vocabulary with this set of word wall cards and vocabulary puzzles covering the life cycle of a frog.
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Reading Thermometers – Task Cards
Practice reading thermometers with this set of 24 task cards.
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Ocean Pollution Art Activity
Inspire discussions about ocean pollution and environmental impact with an Earth Day art project.
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Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Activity Templates
Organize, record, and display information about the life cycle of a pumpkin with these activity templates.
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Weather Vocabulary Puzzles
Make your weather lessons more fun with a set of 14 weather vocabulary puzzles.
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Animal Needs and Adaptations Mini-Book
Read and learn about animal adaptations and basic needs with this 14-page mini-book.
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How We Use Natural Resources Mini-Book
Read and learn about how we use natural resources with this 12-page mini-book.
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Planet Mini-Book Collection
Read and learn about the planets of our solar system with this collection of 8 mini-books.
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