3rd Grade Basic Principles Resources
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Rocks and Minerals Unit, Types of Rocks, Weathering and Erosion, Rock Cycle
Transform your rocks and minerals unit with this comprehensive and engaging resource! Whether your textbook is outdated or you're looking for a way to make science more exciting, this Rocks and Minerals Unit offers everything you need to inspire curiosity and integrate reading, writing, and hands-on science activities. From Earth's layers to weathering and erosion, this unit dives deep into the study of rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape our planet. Looking for even more engaging res
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
4-ESS1-1
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
Natural Disasters Unit - Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis
Do your students want to dig deeper into learning about natural disasters, but your science text is lacking? Make learning about natural disasters engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on natural disasters. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with back
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Natural Disasters Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
Force and Motion Pushes and Pulls
Fun, hands-on activities for force and motion is LOADED in this packet! Created with the Next Generation Science pushes and pulls standards in mind, if you are looking for thinking maps, lesson plans, science stations, and foldables for force and motion interactive notebooks, this is what you are looking for! All with the objective of Force and Motion. **UPDATED** As of summer 2020, I have added a 20 side PowerPoint to help teach your students about force & motion as well as an emergent rea
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Entire Year NGSS
Scientists & The Scientific Method, Scientific Processes | 2nd 3rd Grade Science
This resource is a complete science unit with engaging lessons and experiments to introduce second, third, and even fourth grade students to science, the scientific method, and other processes scientists use. Students learn the different areas of science, types of scientists and the jobs they do, science tools, science safety, and planning and conducting experiments using the scientific method. Your students will enjoy ten high engagement lessons in a detailed teaching Power Point, science jour
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.7
, W.2.8
, W.3.7
+3
Also included in: Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on rocks and minerals. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Science Bundle
States of Matter - Reading Passages, Comprehension, Activities, Labs, Task Cards
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit! Looking for even more engaging resources? Pair this unit with the companion Matter Interactive Notes and Quizzes set - complete with doodle-style note pages and quizzes! Check it out here!Pages included:Matter reading pass
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Matter Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
The Three States of Matter, Solid, liquid, Gas Sort Worksheet
The Three States of Matter, Solid, liquid, Gas Sort Worksheet (Real Images) | Digital Resource!Google Slides link included now! Drag and drop images included. The link is on the second page of the pdf file. Just make a copy of the file.Solid, Liquid, Gas Sorting Page18 picturesanswer keyanchor sheetRecording SheetGreat for review, homework, or assessment. LearnersoftheWorld
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science
Parts of a Plant Craft Spring Science Craftivity Interactive Notebook Sub Plans
This Parts of a Plant craft is a hands-on spring science activity that helps students understand plant structure and function in a visual, engaging way. Designed for 2nd grade science, it also works well for review or enrichment in upper elementary classrooms. Students create a lift-the-flaps flower to label each plant part and explain what it does. The format makes it easy to add to an interactive notebook or use as a standalone spring science craftivity during your plant unit. Two levels of p
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
Food Chains (Animals and Energy) Activities, Printables, Picture Sorts
Food Chains (Animals and Energy) Activities, Picture Sorts, Printables, Anchor Charts & Science CentersBring your Food Chains and Energy in Ecosystems unit to life with these engaging, hands-on science activities, real-life animal photo sorts, and interactive printables! Perfect for elementary science centers, interactive notebooks, and whole group lessons, this resource helps students explore the flow of energy in food chains, and identify herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, decomposers,
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: LIFE SCIENCE Real Picture Sorts, Activities and PowerPoints BUNDLE
The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls - Weathering and Erosion Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on erosion (Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls – season 3, episode 12). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on rocks, erosion, or even habitats! Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans. Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Write a definition and Describe 3 ways • Extension activity: Draw the effects of erosion Answer
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Science Interactive Notebook FULL YEAR BUNDLE Worksheet
Everything you need for teaching 2nd grade or 3rd grade science in one place! This Science Interactive Notebook Full Year Bundle is packed with interactive journals, worksheets, and activities to last the entire school year! This 2nd and 3rd grade science bundle includes a years worth of curriculum, lesson plans, foldables, vocabulary, quizzes, and more! With 30 science units you will have everything you need for 30 weeks or more of fun and engaging science instruction. Each unit includes eas
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Science Bulletin Board Bundle
Do you need a science bulletin board for your classroom? This is the perfect product for you! I am so excited about this editable science bulletin board! I like to hang various pieces in my room (or as an anchor chart) for my students to reference all year long! This board is a great way to display learning objectives, science goals, facts about scientists, conversation starters, fun/interesting facts, and more! Download includes: 3 Different board titles: 1) What is a scientist? 2) Mad About S
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: School Subjects Bulletin Board Bundle
Organisms in Ecosystem: Producer, Consumer, Decomposer Text, Review, Sort
This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your upper elementary students to show their knowledge of organisms in an ecosystems food chain in a kinesthetic way! It allows you to challenge your students to think critically when completing this cut and paste to show you what they know. Students can read about producers, consumers and decomposers then apply their knowledge in the sorting activity. This resource is great for teaching, practice or assessment of knowledge. Included in thi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Scientific Method Activity Pack
The Scientific Method can be a challenging process for younger students, so why not make it as fun and interesting as possible? With this pack you can do just that! Not only will you be teaching students the steps of the scientific method but you will be doing it with materials that are rich with vocabulary and offer engaging activities. Included: - Scientific Method binder sheet or mini anchor chart - Vocabulary Cards - Vocabulary crossword - Reading passage with comprehension questions - Scien
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Cards | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce the concepts of physical and chemical changes? This resource was made to provide engaging activities to assess the concepts of physical and chemical changes. These sorts can be completed individually or as a whole group activity. They can be completed in the classroom or online. This contains: •Two sets of small sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Two sets of large sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Pocket pattern that can be used in i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
The Magic School Bus Getting Energized - Forms of Energy Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on sources of energy (Magic School Bus Getting Energized – season 2, episode 10). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on energy, engineering, or forces. Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans! Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Graphic organizer and Draw to explain • Extension activity: Draw your own festival ri
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: The Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Biomes PowerPoint Google Slides Forest Tundra Rainforest Desert Animal Habitats
Biome Interactive PowerPoint & Interactive Google Slides! ***UPDATE: Now includes Interactive Google Slides for Google Classroom and Distance Learning!This resource is part of the Earth Science (Entire) Curriculum. *** Watch this quick PREVIEW VIDEO to see the PowerPoint in action!This teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Biome Interactive PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. This re
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Water Cycle Unit - Reading Passages, Activities, Comprehension, Task Cards
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on the water cycle with this no-prep unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on weather. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the perfect way to integrate literacy an
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Science Bundle
What Is A Scientist Scientific Method Worksheet Easy Science Experiments Project
What is a scientist? What do scientists do? How do they use the scientific method? These back to school science activities introduce kids to what scientists do, science tools, & the scientific method with easy science experiments, kid-friendly reading passages, & simple worksheets. You'll love these beginning of the year science activities! Use them as fun first week of school science activities, or any time to introduce your class to what scientists do. These fun science activities are perfect
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Science
Scientific Method | Science Interactive Notebooks | Scientists
Help your students develop proficiency in the NATURE OF SCIENCE. Do your students LOVE conducting science experiments, but always seem to struggle with the name of the tools they're using or how to use them properly? Do they have difficulty writing conclusions or are they simply missing the connection between science and their own lives? If so, then this unit might be just the thing you're looking for! This INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE UNIT focuses on answering the questions "Why is science import
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Exploring the Scientific Method: Intro to Science
This product was created in order to help elementary students better understand the scientific method. This product includes several activities including a guided reading passage, two cut and paste activities, an experiment, and an assessment on the scientific method.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Plant and Animal Cells Lesson, Project, and Activities - Introduction to Cells
This Plant and Animal Cells Unit is perfect for an introduction to cells. The Cells Unit includes everything you will need to teach students about animal cells and plant cell parts and their functions. I created this Cells Unit to teach science in a fun and engaging way.The PowerPoint lesson is engaging and includes a variety of pictures, video links, and interactive activities.Interactive Google Slides™ options for the PowerPoint lessons are included.Topics Included:Cells can only be seen with
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, Science
2nd & 3rd Grade Science Force and Motion Worksheets & Vocabulary Activities
Teach force and motion with engaging 2nd & 3rd grade science worksheets and 2nd grade vocabulary activities that are ready to print and use. These force and motion worksheets and interactive notebook activities help students understand pushes and pulls, how objects move, how greater force creates greater motion, and why heavier objects require more force. Force and Motion Science Unit Plans include: Easy to follow force and motion lessonsA mini vocabulary word wallVocabulary cards with defini
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Science Bundle
Take advantage of this 25% discount on my Science Units Mega Bundle! This file contains all 19 of my science resources. Units Include: Scientific Process Skills - Unit ActivitiesElectricity and Magnetism - Unit ActivitiesWeather - Unit ActivitiesAnimals - Unit Activities and PostersEnergy Unit and ActivitiesNutrition Mini Book and ActivitiesPlants - Unit ActivitiesBiomes - Research Project and PostersNatural DisastersAstronomy UnitButterfly Life Cycle UnitForce and Motion UnitFrog Life Cycle Un
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
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About 3rd Grade Basic Principles Resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 3rd grade basic principles resources provide teachers with materials that reinforce foundational math concepts like multiplication, division, and fractions, as well as literacy skills such as advanced phonics and cursive writing. These resources include printable worksheets, digital activities, interactive games, and teaching guides designed to help students grasp fundamental concepts while engaging with hands-on materials. Educators can explore a wide selection of resources to enhance classroom instruction or provide meaningful practice opportunities outside of the traditional lesson plans.
Third-grade basic principles resources focus on foundational concepts that support future academic success by strengthening essential math and literacy skills. Materials range from multiplication and division practice sheets to fraction exercises, along with phonics activities and cursive handwriting practice. This collection on Teachers Pay Teachers offers teacher-created resources that balance rigor with engagement, helping students master key concepts while maintaining interest and motivation.
Educators can use these resources to supplement daily lessons, provide targeted practice, or differentiate instruction for varied learning needs. By utilizing a variety of worksheets, games, and digital tools, teachers can make foundational learning fun and accessible while strengthening core skills. These resources enable critical practice and help students build confidence in essential academic areas, setting a solid foundation for future learning.
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