3rd Grade Science Activities
Browse through our third grade science activities. We have many 3rd grade science activities to keep your third grader learning on the fly, all year long. From from testing out your taste buds to building a barometer, you'll find our collection of third grade science activities below.
Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste
Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.
Discover Christmas Smells and Memories
Memories can be easily evoked by scents that are familiar to us. In this activity, your child will test out his smell and its connection to memories with Christmas scents.
Make a Handwriting Analysis!
Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!
Homemade Fizzy Water
Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a fizzing tasty treat perfect on a hot summer's day.
Make Spider Web Art!
Explore the fascinating, webby world of spiders by collecting webs from around your house and taking a closer look!
Make a Balloon Stick to the Wall Like "Magic"
Almost every adult tried the classic balloon-on-wall trick as a kid, but it never ceases to amaze little kids who see it for the first time. Try it with your kids and watch their eyes light up in wonder.
Plant an Insectivorous Terrarium
Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of tiny bug-eating plants.
Alfalfa Friends
These plant friends are created with grass seeds and perfect for teaching kids about the plant life cycle. Once the grass grows long, cut and style them to look like hair!
Make a CSI Kit
Normal household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with.
Explore Christmas Tree Science
The Christmas season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!
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