Year 3 Science

Students will identify and describe different types of forces as pushes or pulls acting on objects, observing their effects on motion.

Students will investigate how objects move differently on various surfaces, observing how some surfaces make things slow down or stop more easily.

Students will design simple experiments to measure and compare the amount of friction on various surfaces.

Students will explore various magnetic objects and identify materials that are attracted to magnets.

Students will investigate the two poles of a magnet and observe the forces of attraction and repulsion.

Students will explore the invisible magnetic field around magnets using iron filings and test the strength of different magnets by observing how many paperclips they can hold.

Students will learn about the Earth's magnetic field and how it influences compasses.

Students will explore the concept of gravity as a force that pulls objects towards the Earth, observing its effects on falling objects.

Students will investigate how air resistance acts as a force that slows down moving objects, particularly those falling or flying.

Students will explore how water resistance affects objects moving through water, observing how different shapes move more easily.

Students will identify and describe the functions of roots and stems in supporting the plant and transporting water.

Students will investigate the roles of leaves in making food and flowers in reproduction.

Students will conduct experiments to observe how varying amounts of light and water affect plant growth.

Students will explore the role of nutrients from the soil and adequate space for healthy plant development.

Students will observe and describe the stages of a plant's life cycle, starting from a seed.

Students will investigate how plants are pollinated and how seeds are dispersed to grow new plants.

Students will explore how different plants have adapted to survive in various environments, such as deserts or rainforests.

Students will identify major bones in the human body and understand their roles in support and protection.

Students will compare the skeletons of different animals (vertebrates and invertebrates) and discuss their adaptations.

Students will investigate how muscles work in pairs to pull on bones and create movement.

Students will explore the importance of exercise for muscle strength and overall health.

Students will learn about different food groups and the importance of a balanced diet for humans.

Students will investigate the dietary needs of different animals and introduce simple food chains.

Students will learn about the basic parts of the human digestive system and their roles in processing food.

Students will observe and describe the physical properties of various rocks, such as texture, hardness, and permeability.

Students will observe and describe the physical characteristics of various rocks, such as their colour, texture, and whether they are hard or soft, and begin to classify them.

Students will investigate how rocks are broken down and moved by natural forces like wind and water.

Students will describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when living things are trapped within rock.

Students will explore how fossils provide evidence about animals and plants that lived millions of years ago.

Students will investigate the different layers of soil and identify its components, including rocks, sand, clay, and organic matter.

Students will explore how different types of soil affect plant growth and the role of decomposers.

Students will identify natural and artificial sources of light and understand that dark is the absence of light.

Students will recognize that light is needed in order to see things and explore how light interacts with objects.

Students will investigate how light reflects from different surfaces and identify good reflectors.

Students will learn about the dangers of direct sunlight and the importance of protecting their eyes and skin.

Students will explore how shadows are formed when light is blocked by an opaque object.

Students will investigate how the size and shape of shadows change depending on the light source and object position.

Students will explore how white light is made up of different colours and how objects appear to be different colours.

Students will learn to turn their curiosity into testable questions that can be answered through investigation.

Students will learn to make simple predictions and form hypotheses based on their scientific questions.

Students will identify the independent, dependent, and control variables in simple practical inquiries.

Students will plan and set up simple practical inquiries and comparative tests, ensuring conditions are fair by changing only one thing at a time.

Students will collect data accurately and record it using simple tables, tally charts, and drawings.

Students will interpret their results and present findings using scientific language, drawings, and simple graphs.

Students will draw simple conclusions from their results and suggest improvements for future investigations.

Students will learn about important safety rules and practices when conducting scientific investigations.

Students will practice using basic scientific equipment safely and accurately, such as measuring cylinders, thermometers, and magnifiers.

Students will practice communicating their scientific ideas and findings to others using appropriate vocabulary and methods.