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GRADE
THREE SCIENCE RESOURCES
Animals
I Earth I Properties of Matter
I The Solar System I Fire
& Fuels I Heating & Cooling I Plant
Structures & Adaptations I Simple Machines
I Sound
Animals
Earth
- The
One Inch Square Project – Looking Without a Microscope
Science is about testing — and about looking closely.
Choose something interesting: a tree trunk, a leaf, flower,
the soil surface, or a slice of soil from a shovel.
- A
Science Odyssey: You Try It: Plate Tectonics
Compares a boiled egg to the earth's crust and have an interactive
activity that lets you manipulate tectonic plates. Pull
the plates apart and push them together and watch what happens
to the Earth.
- Soil
Information
Detailed information on soil.
- Inside
The Earth from EnchantedLearning.com
Coloured pictures and explanations of inside the earth.
- The
Structure of the Earth
Description of the Earth.
- Earth
Printout/Coloring Page: EnchantedLearning.com
Print out this page depicting the cross-section of the Earth.
- Inside
the Earth
Colored illustrations and detailed explanations.
- ISS
EarthKAM
This a NASA sponsored program that provides stunning, high
quality photographs of our planet taken from the Space Shuttle
and International Space Station. Enter the site and explore
this spectacular ISS EarthKAM image library! Images range
from Australia to Canada, from coastlines to mountain ranges,
providing a new and unique perspective of our planet.
- Landforms
and How They Change
Lesson plan on weathering due to temperature change. The
students are going to do an experiment to see what happens
when rocks are heated and then cooled.
- “Lift
Off!"
Concepts to be Taught: Isaac Newton’s theory that
"For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction."
Force and Motion. Force is the capacity to do work or cause
physical change. Motion is the action or process of changing
position.
- Exploring
Volcanoes
The major objective of this 2-3 week unit is to explore
volcanoes, volcanic activity, and the effect on the environment.
Materials needed include the book “Magic School Bus
Inside the Earth”, 9X12 paper, world maps, red crayons,
clay. A number of related URL's are recommended and should
be bookmarked ahead of time for Gr. 3.
- Volcano
Cloze Activity from EnchantedLearning.com
Print out a Cloze activity on volcanoes.
- Volcano
Cams:
- Volcano
Events
Click on a country to view an atmospheric image of the active
volcanoes.
- Volcano
Report Form
For young researchers, here is a printable template for
volcano reports.
- Volcano
Did You Know Cards
Print out multiple copies of these cards to distribute to
students, to keep track of facts as they learn about volcanoes.
Use the cards to compile a report, or to share later as
a class.
- Parts
Of A Volcano Worksheet
- Internet
Activities
- Part
of a Volcano
Learn
about the parts of a volcano that eventually contribute
to a major eruption, and then print out this colorful
worksheet for students. Use the 2nd link above to go
over the various parts.
- Exploding
Volcanoes
Learn
how to build your own volcanoes--exploding volcanoes, that
is--with the instructions at this site.
- Building
Volcano Models
There
are various types of volcanoes in the world; learn about
them here and then build your own model accordingly.
- Choose
A Volcano Worksheet
Using the volcanic activity links above, have each student
choose a volcano, then report back to the class on them
using this simple worksheet.
- Volcano
Scavenger Hunt
Using Volcano World's
excellent online resources, have your students complete
this printable scavenger hunt to answer questions about
volcanoes.
- Volcano
Evacuation Simulation
Your
students are on vacation at an active volcano site, when
the volcano starts making noises that it's about to erupt.
What to do? That's up to your students, as they must use
the resources here to work cooperatively and plan a safe
and orderly evacuation within a limited time.
Properties
of Matter
- Matter
A listing of websites on matter.
- Enchanted
Learning - Phases of Matter
This site has several good diagrams on matter and its phases.
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Lesson
Plans on Matter
This Utah education site has a variety of lesson plans on
matter.
- Atoms
and Molecules
This site has a very good power point presentation on atoms
and molecules.
- Matter
and the Elements
This site gives teacher background on matter. It is a good
read for gaining the understanding necessary to teach this
topic.
- Definitions
for the study of matter
This page gives clear definitions of atoms and molecules
with a good illustration.
- All
About Matter
Properties of Matter online activity.
- The
Periodic Table
This site includes a student version of the periodic table
including history of the table and explanation of the organization
and chemicals on it.
- Chem4Kids
So you're asking, what is CHEMISTRY? Come join us on this
website for a very thorough look at the definition of chemistry
and the many facets of this subject.
The
Solar System
- Planet
WebQuest
The students are astronauts on a mission to another planet
in our solar system. They will join a crew to gather information
about their destination. When they become experts, they
will voyage to this planet. After exploring it, they will
contact Mission Control on Earth by cyber postcard to communicate
their impressions and data.
- NASA
Kids
This website offers a potporri of space sites designed for
students. These include: Earth Science Kids Only, Space
Place, Star Child, Kid's Corner, Captain Comet, Observatorium,
Space Science Place, Star Child, Dis's Corner, Captain Comet,
Observatorium, Space Science Student Resources, NASA Quest,
K-8 Aeronautic Handbook, Secret Formula, InfoUses Planetmath,
Chandra Educational Materials, Student Access to Space,
NASA Why, Astroventure, Space Kids - Space Science for Kids,
Qwhiz Game.
- Printable
NASA Posters
Download several NASA posters here for use in your classroom.
Topics include Mars, the ISS, flight, sun storms, microgravity,
the Wright Brothers, and more. Many include student activities
as well.
- The
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets is an overview of the history, mythology,
and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets
and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images,
some have sounds and movies, most provide references to
additional related information.
- Exploring
The Planets
Explore the planets as well as the rest of the universe.
- Astronomy
for Kids!
View sky maps, learn about the planets, sky wonders and
constellations or send an astromony postcard.
- Solar
System Puzzle
Interactive puzzle asking questions relating to the planets.
- The
Planets from EnchantedLearning.com
Description and links of the planets.
- Exploring
The Planets - Our Solar System - Family of the Sun Song
A song to help learn the names of the planets and a bit
about each of them.
- Sky
and Telescope Magazine
This site displays current information about astronomy including:
star maps, information on astronomical tools, news items
and lesson ideas. It is current, up to date and accurate.
- StarChild
This is an excellent site for children to use on their own.
It offers information on the solar system and the universe
on two levels and includes some "space goodies. This
site includes a teacher's center with lesson plans.
- Spaceplace
This site is teeming with space activities for children.
It also has a teacher's
site with lesson plans.
- Solar
System Trading Cards
Students can learn about the solar system by answering questions
and earning solar system trading cards for correct answers
on this site.
Check Out This 'Cool Stuff':
-
Moon Calendar
- NASA's
Planetary Photojournal
- Tour
the World's Largest Model of the Solar System
- National
Space Science Data Center Photo Gallery
- Jet
Propulsion Laboratory -- Welcome to the Planets
- Views
of the Solar System
- Amazing
Space
Visit Online Explorations, read new Star News, explore the
Cosmos and connect with the Teaching Tools for teachers.
- Phases
of the Moon from EnchantedLearning.com
Information on the phases of the moon.
- Moon
Phases Diagram Printout from EnchantedLearning.com
Printable diagram of the moon phases.
- Moon
Printout/Coloring Page: EnchantedLearning.com
C ross-section of the moon with a printout that can be coloured.
- The
Moon
Information about the moon.
- Lunar
Eclipse- The Moon
Information about a lunar eclipse.
- Label
the Lunar Eclipse Printout from EnchantedLearning.com
Print out diagram of an eclipse.
- Eyes
on the Sky
Brief explanations and questions on shadows and how they
come about and change during the day.
- Windows
to the Universe
Covers an array of documents, including images, movies,
animations, and data sets, that explore the Earth and Space
sciences
- Galileo
Project
Check out their extensive collection of images and data
from Jupiter, read a brief introduction to the mission,
and join the excitement as we take you through Galileo's
exploration of our solar system's largest planet.
- Earth's
Seasons
Description of the Earth and its rotation.
-
Extreme
Science
This site offers many links to space and earth science topics.
Fire
& Fuels
Heating
& Cooling
Plant
Structures & Adaptations
- Native
Prairie Plant WebQuest
Students are eco-herbalists and environmentalists who have
been hired to help compile information about native prairie
plants. They will be assigned a plant species. It will be
their job to research their plant and inform others about
the physical description, preferred growing conditions,
interesting facts and the way it has been used in the past.
- Plant
Label Me! Printouts from EnchantedLearning.com
Printouts of plant structures with detailed descriptions
of plant structure.
- Quick-Change
Flip Book
Lesson Plan: Children will create a flip book that illustrates
the growth and change of a plant or animal as it goes through
its life cycle.
Simple
Machines
Sound
- Sound
Lesson Plans
A collection of website offering lesson plans on sound.
- Sound
An interactive activity using juice jars and Shockwave!
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