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.
Make Your Own Glass Cleaner
Ever thought of making your own household products? Try this home recipe for glass cleaner that's easy, effective and very inexpensive!
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.
Make Your Own Marshmallows
Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!
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 Sunny Pinwheels
The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages. Your child can make his own!
Nice Shades! How Light and Color Affect Sight
By creating handmade pairs of sunglasses with different lenses, your child will explore color, perception, and how light affects everything you see.
Test Your Tongue: Are Strawberries Sweet or Sour?
Did you know that some people say that eating strawberries with balsamic vinegar or black pepper improves the taste? Do some taste test science in the kitchen with your child to investigate this theory.
Create a Constellation
Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.
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.
Pop Bottle Science
Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!
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