3rd Grade Physics Activities

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Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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Can Sound Travel Through Things?

Through simple experimentation, students will learn how sound waves function and travel.

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Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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Inertia in Motion

Through experimentation, students will learn about the first law of motion, including inertia, force, and friction.

Subjects

Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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How Do Different Surfaces Affect the Momentum of Marbles?

Help your pupils better understand momentum with this hands-on activity. Pupils are challenged to use various equations…

Subjects

Science

Physics

Motion and Momentum

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ACTIVITIES

Sydney & Simon: Full STEAM Ahead DIY Water Pump Instructions

Follow these printable instructions to build a water pump, just like the one in Sydney & Simon: Full STEAM Ahead. Along…

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Physics

Science

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Newton's Laws Printable Book (3-6)

Browse this printable book of teacher resources that provides science activities using readily available materials.…

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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High Sounds & Low Sounds

Try a printable science activity that focuses on high and low sounds.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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The Ferris Wheel

Try a printable science activity that focuses on wheels as simple machines.

Subjects:

Machines

Inventions

Vocabulary

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Shadow Drawings

Try a printable science activity that focuses on understanding shadows.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Light and Optics

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Electricity Wordsearch

Try a printable science activity that focuses on electricity vocabulary.

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Physics

Language Arts and Writing

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My Compass and Magnet Observations

Students make observations and draw conclusions using compasses and magnets.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Magnetism

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Jumping Coins

Students will learn about work versus force by dropping coins on a ruler.

Subjects

Science

Physics

Force and Motion

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Whirlybirds

Build and modify flying paper vehicles in order to observe the effects of gravity, air resistance, and slipstreaming.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Aerodynamics

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Roller Coasters

Build a miniature roller coaster in order to observe the effects of gravity and momentum.

Subjects:

Physics

Science

Engineering

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Learning about Levers

Students will make a lever to lift stones, and will learn the science behind levers.

Subjects

Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates students' understanding of potential, radiant, and kinetic energy.…

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Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Chutes Away

By making different types of parachutes, students will learn about the effects of air resistance on falling objects.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Playground Physics Printable Book (Grades 3-6)

Share a book that describes science activities on the playground that use readily available materials. Students will…

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Physics

Science

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Rubber Band Blast Part I

Children explore the range of a rubber band. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that…

Subjects:

Physics

Science

Mathematics

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Seat-Belt Safety Part II

Students continue to demonstrate the importance of seat-belts and air bags in cars.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Let's Make an Electromagnet

Try a printable science activity that focuses on making an electromagnet.

Subjects:

Electricity and Magnetism (Electromagnetism)

Physics

Science

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Demonstrate a Magnetic Field

Try a printable science activity that demonstrates a magnetic field.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Magnetism

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Investigating Reflection of Light

Try a printable science activity that focuses on light reflection.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Light and Optics

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Make a Periscope

Try a printable science activity that focuses on light reflection.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Light and Optics

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