Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 3

Science Lessons and Investigations - Grade 3
Inspire students to explore real-world science topics with Science Lessons and Investigations! The 12 robust science units present important science concepts, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science.

Each unit guides students in exploring a science concept following the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. The variety of activities helps to build on students’ prior knowledge and experience and helps them apply their understanding of the science concept in a creative way.

Please note: this book series is published by a secular publisher and is not faith based.
Please also note that some grades contain sections on genetics/family traits that may be challenging for children who are adopted or otherwise not a part of their biological family. Science Lessons and Investigations provides you with teaching support and comprehensive science units that include:

Concept engagement activity that sparks students’ interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage)

Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore)

Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain)

Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate)

Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

*The hands-on activities may include science experiments, STEM challenges, art projects, or other cross-curricular activities.

Topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations Grade 3 include:

Life Science

Plant and Animal Life Cycles

Nature and Nurture

Adaptations

Organisms in a Changing Environment

Group and Social Behavior

Fossils of Ancestors

Earth Science

Weather

Climate

Natural Processes and Hazards

Physical Science

Changes in Movement

Predicting Motion from Patterns

Magnetic Forces

Includes answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities. Ideal for the classroom and homeschooling.

Publisher: Evan-Moor
Page Count: 224
ISBN: 9781645140054
Faith-Based: No