Standard 3.S.1A

3.S.1A The practices of science and engineering support the development of science concepts, develop the habits of mind that are necessary for scientific thinking, and allow students to engage in science in ways that are similar to those used by scient...

Grade(s): 3

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2014

Compost

Lesson

Students will practice asking scientific questions and gain experience designing an experiment to answer a question. Students will learn about compost and how trash is composed of two different waste...

Biodome

Lesson

The students will be working together in teams to create biodomes. They will be adding plants, animals, and decomposers to their biodomes.

Bird Feeders

Lesson

The students will be using their engineering skills to create a bird feeder that is squirrel proof.

Eye Wonder: So, You Want to Be a Firefighter!

Lesson

This lesson focuses on insulators and conductors in order to demonstrate the transfer of heat and cold. The lesson makes connections to the profession of a Firefighter so students understand how STEM...