In Part 1 of Third grade Science Curriculum, I discussed several topic that you need to cover while homeschooling in third grade, especially if you want to keep in line with what is being taught nationally. Here is part two of Third Grade Science curriculum.
Common birds, trees, flowers: Use a nature journal to teach about these topics and spend a few afternoons, or even a month worth of afternoons learning about nature as it comes to life in the spring.
Forest plants: If you don’t have access to a forest, take a trip to the library and pick up several books on this forest plants. One such book is Trees and Plans in the Rain Forest.
Conservation of plants and animals: Use examples in the real world and news to discuss conservation of plants and animals. Take a closer look at endangered animals, and discuss how we are causing plants and animals to disappear.
Weather and climate: Weather and climate can be observed on a daily basis at the start of the day by taking note of the weather outside. If you take a couple of trips a year, discuss how the weather is different in your destination. Take advantage of these opportunities to discuss what is also going on in other areas. Watching a national weather broadcast on occasion would certainly get this message across.
Earth’s changing surface: Many movies and documentaries discuss changes on the earth’s surface. View one of these with your kids.
Magnets and electricity: Purchase or borrow an experiment kit that features magnets and electricity. This is a topic that should be experienced hands-on. In fact you should purchase a large kit that features many different experiments.
Compass: Using plans found on any number of internet websites, make a compass and teach your kids how to use it.
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