Science Lessons and Investigations, Grade 3 [Paperback]

Inspire students to explore real-world science topics withScience Lessons and Investigations!

The 12 robust science units present important science concepts, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science.

Each unit guides students in exploring a science concept following the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. The variety of activities helps to build on students prior knowledge and experience and helps them apply their understanding of the science concept in a creative way.

Science Lessons and Investigationsprovides you with teaching support and comprehensive science units that include:

• Concept engagement activitythat sparks students interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage)
• Exploration activitythat helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore)
• Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary reviewto help students develop understanding. (Explain)
• Comprehension activitiesincorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate)
• Writing prompts and hands-on activities*to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

Topics covered inScience Lessons and Investigations,grade 3 include:

Life Science

• Plant and Animal Life Cycles
• Nature and Nurture
• Adaptations
• Organisms in a Changing Environment
• Group and Social Behavior
• Fossils of Ancestors

• Weather
• Climate
• Natural Processes and Hazards

• Changes in Movl“H