3rd Grade Science Resources : Page 19

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.