Daily Science Grade 3

Fit standards-based science instruction into your curriculum!

Help your grade 3 students develop a genuine understanding of standards-based scientific concepts and vocabulary using the 150 engaging activities in Daily Science! A variety of rich resources, including vocabulary practice, hands-on science activities, and comprehension tests in multiple-choice format, help you successfully introduce students to earth, life, and physical science concepts.

30 weeks of instruction cover the following standards-based science topics:

Big Idea 1: Living things have adaptations that help them survive in their environment.
Week 1: Why do flowers have different colors and scents?
Week 2: How do dolphins sleep without drowning?
Week 3: Why does a cactus have needles?
Week 4: Why do birds migrate?
Week 5: Unit Review

Big Idea 2: Plants have many parts. Each part does a special job.
Week 1: What’s the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
Week 2: How does a tree get water from its roots to its leaves?
Week 3: Why do dandelions turn white and fluffy?
Week 4: Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Week 5: Unit Review