Science - 3rd Grade

• Don't Marry the Mole!
  Students will demonstrate the power of solar energy by completing a variety of activities, including the create of a Pizza Box Solar Oven.
• Fun in the Sun & Shade
  The students will compare temperatures of soil and water in and out of the sun, and recognize that the sun heats the land and water.
• Here Comes the Sun
  This activity will have students predict, measure and record temperatures.
• Make a Refrigerator
  Students will learn heat transfer by designing a refrigerator and wearing winter clothing.
• Managing Heat
  Group activities help students understand the role of the sun as the source of heat and light for living things on Earth. They will also understand the role of friction in creating heat.
• Our Friend, the Sun
  Group activities help students understand the role of the sun as the source of heat and light for living things on Earth. They will also understand the role of friction in creating heat.
• Sun or Shade?
  Students will use a thermometer to measure the air temperature in several places around the school and then return to the classroom to graph the data. In addition, students will grow 3 plants in different sunlight and record the growth.
• Sunlight Necklaces
  Students will create living necklaces to explore the power of sunlight.
• TRB 3:5 - Investigation 1 - Is It Hot in the Light?
  In this activity, students will make observations that things in direct sunlight are warmer than things that are not in as much sunlight. Also, they may notice that there may be more heat near asphalt, brick, or cement because heat can be stored and radiated from these, also.
• TRB 3:5 - Investigation 2 - Green Apples
  Classroom activities help students understand the effect of light on the growth of seeds and plants.
• TRB 3:5 - Investigation 3 - It's Hot
  Classroom activities help students understand the effect of sunlight on the Earth.
• TRB 3:5 - Investigation 4 - Heat Misconceptions
  Classroom activities help students understand that gloves do not provide heat, but rather, they will insulate or hold in any heat that is in their hand.
• Warm Me Up!
  Students will identify and discuss the misconception that many might have about heat sources, specifically that clothes do not produce heat.

• The Warmth of the Sun
  This lesson plan will help students broaden their understanding of the sun, particularly its critical role in warming the land, air, and water around us.