Grade 3 Growth & Changes in Plants | Hands-On Science, Inquiry & STEM Activities
Make science exciting with hands-on plant experiments, STEM challenges, and inquiry-based learning! 🌱
This Growth & Changes in Plants Unit is a curriculum-aligned, interactive resource designed for Grade 3 students. It explores plant life cycles, adaptations, photosynthesis, and ecosystems through engaging experiments, literacy integration, and STEM activities. Perfect for Ontario Science (Strand B: Life Systems), NGSS, Virginia SOLs, and TEKS, this unit supports inquiry-based learning and real-world connections.
💡 What’s Inside?
✅ Plant Life Cycles & Adaptations – Discover how plants grow and survive in different environments.
✅ Photosynthesis & Ecosystem Roles – Explore how plants make food and impact their surroundings.
✅ Hands-On STEM Experiments – Investigate plant growth, water needs, and environmental changes.
✅ Indigenous Perspectives on Plants – Learn about sustainable harvesting and traditional plant uses.
✅ Science & Literacy Integration – Includes reading passages, vocabulary-building, and comprehension questions.
✅ KWL Charts, Reflection Journals & Assessments – Track learning and encourage scientific thinking.
📌 Fits Ontario Science, NGSS (3-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS4-4), Virginia SOLs (3.4, 3.5, 3.6), and TEKS (3.10A, 3.10B).
