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3rd Grade Science: Full Year Curriculum
Class Experience
US Grade 3
Beginner - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
This course will cover the 3rd Grade NGSS Science Standards in a hands-on and engaging way! Seed and Stem Learning Center believes that students learn science best through exploration, group work, and hands-on activities. Real-world problems, situations, and problem-based learning will drive student inquiry throughout this course. Students will have multiple opportunities to interact with other students and their instructors throughout this course in order to get the most out of their online...
8 units//32 lessons//32 Weeks
Unit 1ForceForce4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1The Nature of ScienceWeek 2Lesson 2Introduction to MotionWeek 3Lesson 3Patterns of MotionWeek 4Lesson 4Balanced and Unbalanced ForcesUnit 2Magnets and ElectricityMagnets and Electricity4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 5Introduction to MagnetismWeek 6Lesson 6Magnetic PolesWeek 7Lesson 7Electric ForceWeek 8Lesson 8Electricity and CircuitsUnit 3Simple MachinesSimple Machines4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 9Work and PowerWeek 10Lesson 10Types of Simple MachinesWeek 11Lesson 11Levers and PulleysWeek 12Lesson 12Building a Simple MachineUnit 4Classifying Living ThingsClassifying Living Things4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 13Lesson 13Characteristics of Living ThingsWeek 14Lesson 14Classifying Living ThingsWeek 15Lesson 15Animal DomainsWeek 16Lesson 16Animal Groups/Unit ProjectUnit 5Animal AdaptationsAnimal Adaptations4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 17Lesson 17Animals and Their NeedsWeek 18Lesson 18Environmental AdaptationsWeek 19Lesson 19Locomotion and Body Covering AdaptationsWeek 20Lesson 20Defense and Environment AdaptationsUnit 6EvolutionEvolution4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 21Lesson 21Fossils and How They are FormedWeek 22Lesson 22Fossils and Evidence of EvolutionWeek 23Lesson 23Animal Adaptations and FossilsWeek 24Lesson 24Fossil Research ProjectUnit 7Life CyclesLife Cycles4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 25Lesson 25Growth and DevelopmentWeek 26Lesson 26Animal Life CyclesWeek 27Lesson 27Plant Life CyclesWeek 28Lesson 28Parent vs. OffspringUnit 8Heredity and GeneticsHeredity and Genetics4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 29Lesson 29Inherited vs. Learned TraitsWeek 30Lesson 30Nature vs. NurtureWeek 31Lesson 31What are Genetics?Week 32Lesson 32Dominant and Recessive Traits
- Students will master the 3rd Grade NGSS Science Standards
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Students will be assigned various activities and assignments throughout the course. These assignments will include online simulations, presentations, worksheets and projects.Assessment
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the classDetails: Students will be provided with an assessment after each unit.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: Report cards and/or certificates of completion will be provided upon request.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Science from Montana State University
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Florida
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Education from Fordham University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Oregon University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Arizona
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Welcome to Seed and Stem Learning Center by Bailey Nelson and Kenneth Kirk! As a prior public school teacher, Bailey experienced the positive difference that scientific inquiry can have on students. Kenneth, who received his Bachelor's of...
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Group Class
$15
weekly or $480 for 32 classes1x per week, 32 weeks
45 min
Completed by 110 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-10 learners per class