Hello, 3rd grade teachers!
Welcome to The Science Penguin. We are here to simplify and streamline your teaching of 3rd grade science.
You and your students will love hands-on labs, interactive notebook templates, sorts, articles, and digital activities.
We have so many great resources that I will simplify the search so you can save time.
Let’s begin!
🧠 Know Your 3rd Grade Science Standards
NGSS: California, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Hawaii, New Mexico, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
NGSS with a different name: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
Nearly Identical to NGSS: Louisiana and Montana
Similar to NGSS: Utah and Massachusetts
Texas has TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Virginia has SOL (Standards of Learning). Florida has NGSSS (Next Generation Sunshine State Standards), not to be confused with NGSS. 😅 Other states have their own unique standards.
A lack of cohesion can make planning difficult, but I am here to help you!
📆 Free 3rd Grade Science Planning Guide
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3rd Grade NGSS Bundle
3rd Grade NGSS Bundle
3rd Grade TEKS Bundle
3rd Grade TEKS Bundle
🔎 Science Labs in a Snap
Science Labs in a Snap Bundle is designed to help teachers easily incorporate hands-on activities for AN ENTIRE YEAR OF LABS with 3rd grade scientists.
There are 63 labs for 21 topics. That’s 3 labs per topic: engagement lab, exploration lab, and an elaboration lab. See Labs in a Snap on TPT.
Here are the 8 most popular Labs in a Snap for 3rd grade.
🔎 3rd Grade Science Faves
We have digital tools, reading passages, vocabulary posters, and units to make your class simply engaging!
Here are 4 popular 3rd grade resources.
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