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Science Sparks - 3rd Grade Science Activity Cards

Updated: 25 Apr 2025

Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for 3rd Grade!

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grade: 3

Curriculum

S.3.6.B

Describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;
S.3.6.C

Predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling in a variety of substances such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor (gas); and
S.3.12.B

Identify and describe the flow of energy in a food chain and predict how changes in a food chain such as removal of frogs from a pond or bees from a field affect the ecosystem;
S.3.12.C

Describe how natural changes to the environment such as floods and droughts cause some organisms to thrive and others to perish or move to new locations; and
S.3.13.A

Explore and explain how external structures and functions of animals such as the neck of a giraffe or webbed feet on a duck enable them to survive in their environment; and
S.3.13.B

Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.
Science 3.5(B)

Describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;
Science 3.5(C)

Predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming wa...
Science 3.9(B)

Identify and describe the flow of energy in a food chain and predict how changes in a food chain affect the ecosystem such as removal of frogs from a pond or bees from a field; and
Science 3.9(C)

Describe environmental changes such as floods and droughts where some organisms thrive and others perish or move to new locations.
Science 3.10(A)

Explore how structures and functions of plants and animals allow them to survive in a particular environment; and
Science 4.10(C)

Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.

teaching resource

Science Sparks - 3rd Grade Science Activity Cards

Updated: 25 Apr 2025

Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for 3rd Grade!

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grade: 3

Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for 3rd Grade!

Need Some Quick 3rd Grade 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 3rd Grade 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 3rd Grade science fast finisher activity card offers a simple, hands-on task that sparks curiosity and reviews 3rd Grade 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 3rd Grade 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 3rd Grade science activity cards ready!

This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

S.3.6.B

Describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;
S.3.6.C

Predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling in a variety of substances such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor (gas); and
S.3.12.B

Identify and describe the flow of energy in a food chain and predict how changes in a food chain such as removal of frogs from a pond or bees from a field affect the ecosystem;
S.3.12.C

Describe how natural changes to the environment such as floods and droughts cause some organisms to thrive and others to perish or move to new locations; and
S.3.13.A

Explore and explain how external structures and functions of animals such as the neck of a giraffe or webbed feet on a duck enable them to survive in their environment; and
S.3.13.B

Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.
Science 3.5(B)

Describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container;
Science 3.5(C)

Predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming wa...
Science 3.9(B)

Identify and describe the flow of energy in a food chain and predict how changes in a food chain affect the ecosystem such as removal of frogs from a pond or bees from a field; and
Science 3.9(C)

Describe environmental changes such as floods and droughts where some organisms thrive and others perish or move to new locations.
Science 3.10(A)

Explore how structures and functions of plants and animals allow them to survive in a particular environment; and
Science 4.10(C)

Explore, illustrate, and compare life cycles in living organisms such as beetles, crickets, radishes, or lima beans.

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