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.
Students will use recyclable materials to design and create a wearable flip flop that prevents heat transfer from the hot summer sun.
This course was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 3rd Grade Science.
This course was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 3rd Grade Science.
This is a hands-on lesson that uses science and the steps of the Engineering Design Process to determine important properties in sail design materials and learn how to harness wind power. Students will learn that a problem can be solved in different ways using different materials.
Squishy Circuits are fun for all ages! Use conductive dough and insulating dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. Students can create a circuit which will Illuminate LED lights, make a motor spin, or a buzzer sound. Power is supplied by a 4AA battery pack and travels through the conductive dough to provide power to LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), buzzers, or motors.
Discover some of the creative ways animals build their homes, nests, or community housing. Learn how we can help protect habitats so these crafty critters can continue to be amazing architects!
We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the full video:
Animal Ambassador Clip:
American Alligator (8 min) = https://youtu.be/7K-gG6ctQrI?t=1052
Just like people, animals of all shapes and sizes can be athletes too! Join us as we engage in fun activities, meet live animals and explore unique biofacts as we demonstrate different animal skills and talents.
We have created helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video:
2.P.1 Hissing Cockroach (1 min)= https://youtu.be/N_cGxIuuP0g?t=1081
3.P.3 Osteoderms energy (1 min)= https://youtu.be/dfxNrdHPtpk?t=2507
3.L.1 Osteoderms armor (1 min) = https://youtu.be/dfxNrdHPtpk?t=2463
4.L.1 Caribou Feet (2 min) = https://youtu.be/N_cGxIuuP0g?t=364
Animal Ambassador Clips:
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (6 min) = https://youtu.be/N_cGxIuuP0g?t=862
Northern Pine Snake (8 min) = https://youtu.be/N_cGxIuuP0g?t=1978
Barred Owl (9 min) = https://youtu.be/N_cGxIuuP0g?t=2844
Conservation Clips:
Bird feeder/house/toad abode/bat box (3 min) = https://youtu.be/N_cGxIuuP0g?t=3420
Let’s find out how camels can get moisture from the air and not lose any when they breathe!
We have created a helpful clip if you're unable to watch the full video:
3.P.3 Camel Nasal Passage and Lungs (3 min): https://youtu.be/kLonW39_hk0?t=69
Did you ever wonder what caused that *Zap* when you touch a door knob? Join Nikki as you explore the science (and fun!) behind static electricity! The entire video covers Science Standards 3.P.3 and 6.P.3.
We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the full video:
3.P.3 - Rubbing balloon on hair (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/7E8NxEyhCYQ?t=266
6.P.2 - Explanation of Atoms (3 min): https://youtu.be/7E8NxEyhCYQ?t=55