NGSS 3rd Grade Resources
Explore these great 3rd Grade Units, perfect for supporting NGSS Reading Instruction
The following 12 Units from Kids Discover Online are a perfect way to support Reading Instruction and Content Knowledge for Grade 3 Physical Science (NGSS.3-PS), Life Science (NGSS.3-LS) and Earth Science (NGSS.3-ESS).
Simple Machines
NGSS.3-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
This Unit delivers the full story on Simple Machines, covering facts and examples of the wheels, pulleys, planes, and levers that run our lives.
Bicycles
NGSS.3-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Learn all about this wheeled wonder with Topics on How Bicycles Work, the History of Bicycles, and High-Tech Bikes.
Electricity
NGSS.3-PS2-3 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Learn all about Static and Dynamic Electricity, The History of Electricity and Magnetism, Uses of Electrical Energy, and more.
Flowers
NGSS.3-LS1-1 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Learn all about Flowers in the Growth Cycle of Plants, How Flowers Attract Pollinators, Flower Scents, and more.
Spiders
NGSS.3-LS4-2 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
In this fascinating Unit, students will see a Spider Up Close, discover how Spiderwebs are created, and learn about Dangerous Spiders.
Birds
NGSS.3-LS4-3 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
In this Unit, students will investigate a Bird Up Close, learn about Feathers and Flight, and meet Extinct and Endangered Birds.
Butterflies & Moths
NGSS.3-LS4-4 Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students will learn all about the Life Cycle and Metamorphosis of Butterflies, the Migration of the Monarchs, and so much more.
Water
NGSS.3-ESS2-1 Earth's Systems
In this Unit, students will learn all about Why Water Is Important, Properties of Water, and Other Forms of Frozen Water.
Glaciers
NGSS.3-ESS2-2 Earth's Systems
Learn all about What Glaciers Are, How Glaciers Form, Kinds of Glaciers, and so much more in this visually striking Unit.
Tornadoes
NGSS.3-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity
Students will explore How Tornadoes Form, the Life Cycle of a Tornado, and the science and adventure of Chasing Tornadoes.
Rain & Snow
NGSS.3-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity
In this essential Unit, students will learn all about the Water Cycle, Weather Terms, Clouds, and so much more.
Hurricanes
NGSS.3-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity
Learn all about What a Hurricane Is, How a Hurricane Develops, Predicting and Preparing for Hurricanes, and more.
