Grade 3
Earth Science
3 lessons · Lesson plan · Printables · Interactive Activity
Earth's Past
Fossils & Past Environments
Organize fossil data, find distribution patterns, and use evidence to infer broad features of past environments.
45 min · ~12 min prep · 5 materials
Weather & Climate
Weather vs. Climate: Finding Patterns in Data
Read tables, pictographs, and bar graphs to find seasonal weather patterns. Then use long-term information to compare climates in two regions.
45 min · ~10 min prep · 6 materials
Weather Hazards
Severe Weather: Design a Wind-Safe Shelter
Engineer a classroom shelter roof that resists strong model wind; test two designs fairly, compare data, and improve a solution.
45 min · ~12 min prep · 6 materials