Measuring Students use nonstandard and standard units of measurement to compare objects. The properties of length, area, temperature, volume and weight are investigated. Plant and Animal Life Cycles Students raise their own plants from seeds. They also raise fruit flies and mealworms. Students observe and record data on plant and animal life cycles, and stages of growth and development.
Students practice humane treatment of animals.
Weather Students make daily weather observations to collect data to record and share with others. They investigate wind, temperature, and the water cycle. After analyzing weather patterns, students make recommendations about outdoor activities as a service to other classrooms in the school. Return to top of page Grade 3 Butterflies and Moths Students observe the biological process of metamorphosis and learn to care for and feed butterflies. Students practice humane treatment of animals.