Physical Sciences Teaching Resources for Year 3

Let the Sun Shine In

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore sources of light and identify the sun as a light source.

Sensational Senses

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the five senses and the information they provide.

Force Knowledge Check

An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of push and pull forces.

Forces Revision

A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise the forces covered in the unit.

Gravity Investigation

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of gravity.

Sources of Heat

A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify kinetic, electrical and chemical sources of heat energy.

Gravity

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of gravity.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of buoyancy.

The Force of Friction

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the force of friction.

Forces in Play

A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate push and push forces at work in the playground.

Push and Pull Forces

The Heat is On

An assessment task in which students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of heat energy and how it moves.

Thermal Insulators - Keeping Out the Heat

A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal insulators.

Thermal Conductors - Feel the Heat

A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal conductors.

Moving Heat

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the concept of heat transference.

What is Heat?

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the concept of heat as a form of energy.

Keeping Warm

A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore prior knowledge and understanding of heat.