Grade 3 Science — Canadian Curriculum Guide

Grade 3 Science covers plant life cycles, forces and movement, strong and stable structures, and soils and the sky.

Curriculum Units — Grade 3 Science

Strand B: Life Systems

Lessons:

  • Plant Needs and Life Cycles

Key topics: Roots, stems, leaves, Seed germination, Pollination

Strand C: Matter and Energy

Lessons:

  • Forces and Movement

Key topics: Pushes and pulls, Friction, Magnets

Strand D: Structures

Lessons:

  • Strong and Stable Structures

Key topics: Triangulation, Materials and strength

Strand E: Earth and Space

Lessons:

  • Soils and the Sky

Key topics: Soil types, Cloud types, Moon phases

What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 3 Science

  • Describe plant parts and functions
  • Investigate forces (pushes and pulls)
  • Explore what makes structures stable
  • Examine soil properties
  • Observe moon phases

Parent Tips for Grade 3 Science

  • Start a garden together
  • Build towers from cardboard and tape
  • Observe the moon each night

Frequently Asked Questions

What science topics are taught in Grade 3 in Canada?

Plant life cycles, forces and movement, strong and stable structures, and soils and the sky.

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