Science Inquiry Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Magnet Experiment – Magnetic Flux Lines
Use this engaging magnet experiment when teaching your students about magnetic fields and their effect on magnetic objects.
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Make an Eggshell Disappear - Science Experiment Booklet
Investigate chemical reactions with this hands-on experiment booklet.
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Science Journal Template
Templates to create science journals for your students.
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Thermometer Poster (with Description)
A poster to display in the classroom when learning about the thermometer.
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STEM Job Description Posters and Lanyards
Help students stay on task during STEM group work with these STEM job description posters and lanyards.
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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Salt Water Density Experiment
A hands-on science experiment about salt water density.
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Accidental Inventions - Printable Posters and Reading Passages
Discover some of the world’s most famous (and accidental) inventions with a set of printable invention posters.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Freedom of Choice PowerPoint - Developing Scientific Lines of Questioning
A teaching presentation discussing the development of scientific lines of questioning.
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Changing Shadows – Science Experiment
A science experiment which explores how shadows change throughout the day.
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Group Work Role Cards for the Science Classroom
Assign roles for group work in the science classroom with this set of 6 desk cards.
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STEM - Engineering Process Poster Pack
Classroom posters outlining the STEM engineering design process.
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Science Equipment Poster Pack for the Classroom With Labels
A poster resource pack containing diagrams with labels of various pieces of scientific apparatus.
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Knowing Matters!
A 60-minute lesson in which students will explore how knowledge of states of matter and their changes can help inform practices and decision making.
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Changing States of Matter
A 60-minute lesson in which students will explore the way solids, liquids, and gases change in different situations.
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Lights Line Up!
A 60-minute lesson in which students will draw simple ray diagrams to show the paths of light from a source to the eyes.
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Thermal Insulators - Keeping Out the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal insulators.
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Thermal Conductors - Feel the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal conductors.
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What is a Fair Test? (3-4)
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Fun Sound Experiments for Kids to Add to Your Sound Energy Lessons
These sound experiments for kids offer hands-on learning for elementary schoolers to learn about sound waves, pitch, and more!
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Engineering Books to Add to Your Classroom Library That Teachers And Parents Love (And Kids Too!)
These engineering books for kids are perfect for the classroom or at-home reading. Books for elementary and middle schoolers are included!
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How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever, Tested By Teachers!)
Are you looking for an easy slime recipe for kids to use in your classroom? This teacher-tested guide is all you need!
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Water Experiments for Kids That Are a Big Hit in the Classroom
Teach kids about density, refraction of light, and more with these fun water experiments for kids that are easy to create in the classroom.