Science Lessons and Investigations, Grade 3 Teacher's Edition Evan-Moor

Inspire students to explore real-world science topics with Science Lessons and Investigations! The 12 robust science units present important science concepts, supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science.

Science Lessons and Investigations provides you with teaching support and comprehensive science units that include: Concept engagement activity that sparks students’ interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage) Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore) Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain) Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate) Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

*The hands-on activities may include science experiments, STEM challenges, art projects, or other cross-curricular activities.

Topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations grade 3 include:

• Life Science


• Plant and Animal Life Cycles

• Nature and Nurture Adaptations


• Organisms in a Changing Environment


• Group and Social Behavior


• Fossils of Ancestors


• Earth Science


• Weather


• Climate


• Natural Processes and Hazards


• Physical Science


• Changes in Movement


• Predicting Motion from Patterns


• Magnetic Forces

Includes answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities. Ideal for the classroom and homeschooling.