3rd Grade Earth Science Activities

Try a printable science activity that focuses on weather tales, including Groundhog Day.

Weather Tales

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Science

Earth Science

Weather

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In this activity, students will learn about weather fronts. A lesson plan is included.

What Are Weather Fronts?

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Earth Science

Weather

Science

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Astronomy Printables Gallery

Students will learn about space, stars, planets, and more by writing stories and participating in other creative…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Earth Science

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Favorite Autumn Activities Slideshow (K-8)

Browse through TeacherVision's most popular Autumn activities and printables to find something that will benefit your…

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Earth Science

Autumn Season

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Fall Holiday Contract (Grades 1-3)

Introduce students to independent research with these fall holiday projects.

Subjects:

Writing

Autumn Season

Language Arts and Writing

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Endangered Species Wordsearch

Students find the names of animals on the endangered species list in this wordsearch.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Interesting facts and fun activities related to the story of a giant squid attacking a 150-ton ship and dragging it to…

Giant Squid Attack!

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Oceans (Oceanography)

Earth Science

Science

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Children learn what animals and insects make homes in each soil habitat. Also print a copy of the Student Worksheet.

Animal Apartments

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Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Earth Science

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Winter Solstice - Videos & Activities

The winter solstice occurs on December 21. Use these educational videos and related activities to teach students about…

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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Try a printable science activity that focuses on the warming property of snow.

A Blanket of Snow

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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Use this activity to teach students about the life of clouds.

How Are Clouds Formed?

Subjects:

Weather

Earth Science

Science

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In this simulation, students will track a hurricane in the manner of a meteorologist.

Tracking a Hurricane

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Hurricane

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Introduce your students to the reactions that cause volcanoes to erupt with this printable science activity. They create…

Build Your Own Volcano

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Science

Earth Science

Volcanoes

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Autumn Veggies and Fruits

Students research fall vegetables and fruits.

Subjects

Science

Plants and Botany

Earth Science

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Children choose which packages are the most ecological. This environmentally friendly activity is a perfect way to…

Which Package Is Better?

Subjects:

Ecology

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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Favorite Winter Activities Slideshow (Grades K-5)

View this collection of our favorite winter-themed activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the slideshow to…

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Earth Science

Winter Season

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Students collect and handle samples of clay, silt, and sand soil.

Soil Searching

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Soil

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Children learn how people in the community work to conserve natural resources.

Soil Scientists

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

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The Envirobox Project involves six classes from around the U.S. sending each other a shoebox containing environmental…

Box Up Your Habitat

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Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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Investigating Soils and Earth Systems

Because soil sustains life, it offers an excellent context for exploring the interrelationships among the biosphere,…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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Studying soil through a series of integrated activities is a great way to develop your own "hands-in" Earth science…

Hands-In Science

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Science

Earth Science

Soil

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Children will enjoy this art project, which teaches about recycling. This activity would align well with a America…

Collecting Cans

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Recycling

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Water: It's Easy to Swallow!

Explore an activity that is perfect for National Water Quality Month.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Natural Resources

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