Science
Grade 3 · Canadian Curriculum (General)
Grade 3 science covers growth and changes in plants, strong and stable structures, forces causing movement, and soils in the environment.
Students investigate what plants need and how they are used, test which shapes and materials make structures strong, explore contact and non-contact forces including magnetism and gravity, and study the composition of soil and its role in supporting life.
Curriculum Breakdown
Important Topics
- Growth & Changes in PlantsPlant parts and their functions, what plants need, and how we use them.
- Strong & Stable StructuresHow shape and material affect the strength and stability of a structure.
- Forces Causing MovementContact and non-contact forces, including magnetism and gravity.
- Soils in the EnvironmentWhat soil is made of and how it supports plants and other living things.
- Scientific InquiryPlanning a fair test, measuring and recording results in a table.
- Design & BuildDesigning and testing a structure for a specific purpose.
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