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 Fingerprint Powder
Learn how to make your own fingerprint powder and test your CSI skills.
Build Your Own Barometer
Can your child make his own device to measure differences in the weather? This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.
Set Up a Smelling Station
Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.
Make an Orange Cup Bird Feeder
Got a bird fancier on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a scrumptious bird feeder using an orange, string, and a wooden knitting needle.
Play Whistle Hide-and-Seek
Encourage your kids to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.
Explore the Phases of the Moon
Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work!
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!
Make a Paper Helicopter
Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.
Bounce an Egg
Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!
Make a Super Squirter
Don't waste your money buying a water squirter at a toy store. Encourage your child to learn about air pressure by helping him devise his own with a soda pop bottle and balloon. Get ready to get soaked!
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