Rigorous Third Grade Science Curriculum for NGSS
Do you ever wonder what your third graders should know in science? As an elementary teacher that follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this third grade science curriculum helps…
Strong science instruction encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on exploration. In elementary classrooms, effective science teaching combines inquiry-based learning, structured instructional models, and meaningful connections across content areas. Whether you’re teaching Earth systems, life science concepts, or physical science topics, these resources are designed to support both conceptual understanding and classroom implementation.
Do you ever wonder what your third graders should know in science? As an elementary teacher that follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this third grade science curriculum helps…
Ah, Thanksgiving. That special day when we express our gratitude for family, food, football, and…science experiments. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to explore science with your students. The best part…
While natural selection is a difficult concept to teach elementary students, engaging picture books can help teachers introduce the topic and supplement their instruction. With these natural selection books, students…
Use picture books about ecosystems and engaging nonfiction texts to draw students into learning about ecosystems and the biodiversity of plants and animals within an ecosystem. These books make a…
These Atoms and Molecules Science Stations include eight different science stations where students deepen their understanding of atoms and molecules, including the structures and properties of matter. The focus is on…
Earth Day is one of those times of year when science, curiosity, and real-world connections all come together. Students are thinking about how their actions impact the planet. And let’s…
When teaching earth science, one of the most useful distinctions to help students understand is the difference between slow changes examples and fast changes examples in the real world. Slow…
Teach students about wind and water weathering and erosion with a SORT about Wind and Water Changes aligned with the Next Generation Science Stations. In this second grade station, students…
Teach students about which plant parts we eat with a SORT about identifying plant parts. In this station, students categorize plants by the part that we eat: root, fruit, stem,…
Teach students about the types of water on Earth with a SORT about Water Habitats. In this station, students sort bodies of water by the type of water habitat they…
Looking for St. Patrick’s Day science activities your K-5 students will actually get excited about? You’re in the right place. This post rounds up 19 St. Patrick’s Day science activities…
Teach students about solids, liquids, and gases with a States of Matter SORT. In this properties of matter sorting activity, students read about different types of matter and then sort…
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