Studying Space with Merge Cube

Grade: 3rd grade Subject:  Science Topic: Space and the Planets Description:  Students will use a Merge Cube to hold the planets in their hands! Science TEK:  3.8BCD The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky....

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Physical Characteristics of Environments

Grade: 3rd grade Subject: Science Topic: Environments Description: Students will create a new animal of their choice.  Using autodraw, or google drawings, the students will be drawing and creating a new environment for this animal to live.  Students must describe the...

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Forms of Energy: Thermal

Grade: 3rd Subject: Science Topic: Forms of Energy: Thermal Description: This can be either an engage activity to the forms of energy unit or it can be used as a station/lesson to introduce thermal energy.  Students will use the Go Temps (can be checked out from...

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Using Weather Apps & Maps to Measure Changes

Grade:  3rd Subject:  Science Topic:  Using Weather Apps & Maps to Measure Changes Description:  In addition to going outside to record changes in the weather and make predictions, invite students to use apps like Weatherbug or websites like weather.com to collect...

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Observing Soil with Digital Microscopes

Grade: 3rd Subject: Science Topic: Observing Soil with Digital Microscopes Description: Using digital microscopes, students can zoom in on earth science and capture images to include in their findings. Students observe soil samples with their eyes, hand lenses, and...

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