After learning about the 3 States of Matter, students can be tested using a pop quiz to check for understanding of the subject, how they transfer from one state to another and also how they are able to illustrates the states of matter either through a drawing of a real life example of the state of matter or the state of matter as a particle. (3.P.2.1, 3.P.2.2, 3.P.2.3)

After learning about the 3 States of Matter, students can be tested using a pop quiz to check for understanding of the subject, how they transfer from one state to another and also how they are able to illustrates the states of matter either through a drawing of a real life example of the state of matter or the state of matter as a particle. (3.P.2.1, 3.P.2.2, 3.P.2.3)

This parent guide supports parents in helping their child at home with the 3rd grade Science content.

This resource accompanies our Rethink 3rd Grade Science course. It includes ideas for use, ways to support exceptional children, ways to extend learning, digital resources and tools, tips for supporting English Language Learners and students with visual and hearing impairments. There are also ideas for offline learning. 

Design a prototype of a solar oven given a cardboard box, ruler, pencil, scissors, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap. Test the oven to see if a s’more is able to cook inside of it.

In this activity students will investigate how different materials are changed when heated or cooled. Students will choose from a variety of materials and devise a method of data collection.

This virtual field trip from Historic Bath State Site is a fun way to learn more about a kid's life in the 18th century. The field trip packet contains ,links to YouTube videos of costumed interpreters demonstrating historic activities, pre- and post-watch content for educators that provide context and engagement, and follow-up activities (games, crafts, and coloring pages). Live Q&A can be booked as part of the field trip as well.

Students become aware that the majority of the Earth's surface is covered by water. They will also understand that water can exist in three states. Teacher Notes for the activity are in the database as a separate resource.

This article provides several simple, fun experiments for elementary students to investigate what happens to solids, liquids, and gases when they are heated.

This scientific article explains the historic, social, and economic implications of the invention of the steam engine. It also discusses how the industrial revolution made manufacturing plants independent from locations next to rivers. The last part describes the nostalgic use of historic steam engines. The text is in child-friendly language and appropriate for children age 8 and up.

Students will investigate and predict the changes that occur in states of matter when heat is applied or removed. Supplemental resources for this lesson can be found as separate entries in the collection. They are identified as "The Heat is On: Name of Resource."

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." It is a performance indicator that can be used to assess student understanding of the concepts addressed by the lesson. Students will describe a super hero who has the power to either add or remove heat from matter, and create a resume and illustration to depict their super hero.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." It is a sample of possible student work for the lesson's performance indicator.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." It is a series of images. Students will use these to spark discussion of how heat changes materials when it is added to them.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." This is the answer key for the "Heat Can Cause Change" activity.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." In this inquiry-based activity, students design a simple experiment to change ice to liquid water.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." It is a presentation that provides background information and images on heat and heat transfer.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." This is an answer key for a handout used in the lesson.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." It is a student handout that will be completed as students observe a demonstration of a pot of water being heated.

This is a supplemental resource for the lesson: "The Heat Is On." This is the answer key for the "Water on the Move" activity.