3rd Grade Science Activities
In third grade, learning gets kicked up a notch, and more complex concepts will land squarely on your child's plate. Want to help, but aren't sure how? From fun activities to learn about place value, to outdoor games that teach parts of speech, we've got the goods to keep your child on track all year long.
Have you ever run out of glue right when you need it? Let your third grader come to the rescue! This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.
In this outdoor activity you and your child will have fun hunting for objects that have something in common and choosing one that doesn’t belong in the group. The object of the game is to have the other person figure out what item doesn’t quite fit. Your child will have so much fun ...
More science activities for third grade:
Make Homemade Glue!
Have you ever run out of glue right when you need it? Let your third grader come to the rescue! This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.
What Doesn't Belong? A Categorization Game
In this outdoor activity you and your child will have fun hunting for objects that have something in common and choosing one that doesn’t belong in the group. The object of the game is to have the other person figure out what item doesn’t quite fit. Your child will have so much fun ...
Make a Water Magnifier!
Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make their own magnifier out of a drop of water!
Make a Back to Nature Backpack
Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson with this backpack, ready for on-the-fly science action!
An Out of This World Solar System Project
The process of creating this scale model will stick with your child... into infinity!
Go on a Teddy Bear Expedition!
This game helps children learn directions in a fun way. The object of the game is to find the hidden teddy bear by only using cardinal directions and coordinates.
Learn Earth Science While Reducing Your Footprint!
Earth Science is an important part of the third grade curriculum, and it's also a great way to learn about how to protect the planet!
Learn Science with Bean Sprouts
After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants – and may develop a green thumb in the process!
Explore the Phases of the Moon
Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work!
Engage Your 3rd Grade Traveler!
If you're planning a trip with a third grader, consider this: with a few simple tools - a road map, a highlighter, and pencil and paper, you can harness your child's impatience and reinforce some solid academic skills while you're at it.
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