Physical Science Teaching Resources for 3rd Grade
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Forces Quiz
Assess students' understanding of contact and noncontact forces with this forces quiz for 3rd grade students.
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States of Matter: Liquids – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of liquids.
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Using Simple Machines - Worksheet
A set of worksheets to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they can help use solve everyday problems.
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Exploring Magnets Worksheets
Download this magnetism worksheet to use when exploring magnetism in your elementary school science lessons.
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Push or Pull? Worksheet
Use this push or pull worksheet when exploring forces and motion in your 3rd grade science lessons.
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Which Force Is That? Worksheet
Use this forces worksheet to teach your 3rd grade students about the common forces of friction, buoyancy and gravity.
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States of Matter Poster Pack
Cover the basics of the states of matter with this set of posters.
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Heat Energy Sources Interactive Activity
Help students identify different sources of heat energy with this engaging, interactive activity.
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Natural and Human Made Heat Sources Sort
Explore the different man-made and natural heat sources with this sorting activity.
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What is Heat? Thermal Energy Teaching Slides
Guide students through learning about thermal energy with this set of ‘What is Heat?’ teaching slides.
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The Force of Friction Comprehension Worksheets
Download this friction worksheet to teach your 3rd grade students about the force of friction and its impact on our daily lives.
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All About Gravity Mini-Book
Get students exploring gravity facts for kids with this printable mini-book perfect for 3rd grade science lessons.
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Exploring Sound Energy Worksheet Pack
Enhance your students' comprehension of sound energy concepts, whilst catering to a range of learning needs, with this set of 11 worksheets.
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Sound Energy Interactive Activity
Reinforce your students' understanding of sound energy concepts with this set of 10 interactive activities.
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Heat Sources Cut-and-Paste Worksheet
Explore different types of heat sources with your students using this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Heat Sources Sorting Activity
Explore various sources of heat with this printable sorting activity for your students.
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Object Movement Investigation Worksheets
Get students to push or pull on an object with this forces investigation for your 3rd grade science lessons.
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Energy and Electricity Crossword Puzzle
Reinforce science vocabulary with an energy and electricity crossword puzzle.
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Force and Motion Sorting Activity
Show students force and motion examples with this force and motion sorting activity for elementary school science lessons.
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Force and Motion Task Cards
Use these force and motion task cards as a student review activity in your 3rd grade science lessons.
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Cinderella's Design Challenge
A STEM style challenge themed around the fairy tale Cinderella.
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Matter and Energy: Clever Changes – Word Wall
80 content-specific vocabulary cards for a word wall based on matter and energy.
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States of Matter Lab Worksheet
A lab experiment mixing a solid with a liquid to create a gas.
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Changing States of Matter Worksheet
A worksheet based on the changing states of matter.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster that displays the three states of matter, their properties, and the processes for changing states.
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Types of Forces Worksheet
Teach students about the types of contact forces with this simple one-page worksheet perfect for 3rd grade science lessons.
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States of Matter
A poster to display in the classroom showing the states of matter.
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States of Matter Template
A template to use when learning about changes in states of matter.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Forces in the Playground Worksheet
Download this forces in the playground worksheet to help your students explore the pushes and pulls that make playground equipment fun!
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Mass vs. Weight Poster
Display this poster to help students remember the difference between weight and mass.
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Colors of the Rainbow Poster
Teach the order of colors in the rainbow with this classroom poster and worksheet.