Grade 3 Science Curriculum

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Grade 3 Science Curriculum Plan

Yearly Plan (180 days)


Term Content Focus Duration

Term 1 (90 days) Introduction to Science, 12 weeks


Living Things, Human Body,
Plants

Term 2 (90 days) Animals, Environment, 12 weeks


Matter and Materials,
Energy, Review, and
Assessments

Monthly Plan (for Term 1: 90 days)

Month 1 (Weeks 1-4)


Topics: What is Science? Living Things (Characteristics of Living Things)
Learning Goals:
- Understand what science is and its importance.
- Learn about living things and their characteristics.
- Observe living organisms in the environment.

Month 2 (Weeks 5-8)


Topics: Human Body (Parts of the Body, Functions), Importance of Hygiene
Learning Goals:
- Identify parts of the human body.
- Understand the functions of major organs.
- Learn about hygiene practices to maintain good health.

Month 3 (Weeks 9-12)


Topics: Plants (Parts of Plants, Photosynthesis, Plant Growth)
Learning Goals:
- Recognize different parts of plants and their functions.
- Understand how plants grow and produce food.

Weekly Plan (Example for Month 1: Week 1)


Day Topic Activities Assessment

Day 1 Introduction to Discuss what Oral questioning


Science science is,
brainstorm
scientific questions.

Day 2 Importance of Group discussion on Class participation


Science the importance of
science in daily life.

Day 3 Living Things: Explore the Worksheet on


Characteristics characteristics of characteristics
living things with
examples.

Day 4 Living vs. Non- Sorting activity Observation and


Living Things (living vs. non-living feedback
things)

Day 5 Review & Quiz Review week's Quiz


content, conduct a
short quiz.

Detailed Daily Plan (Example: Week 1, Day 1)


Topic: Introduction to Science
Objective: Students will understand what science is and why it is important.

1. Introduction (10 mins):


- Begin with a question: 'What do you think science is?'
- Allow students to share their ideas.

2. Main Activity (25 mins):


- Present a simple definition of science: 'Science is the study of the natural world.'
- Show examples of scientific discoveries (e.g., light bulbs, medicine, space exploration).
- Encourage students to ask scientific questions (e.g., 'Why is the sky blue?').

3. Group Activity (15 mins):


- Divide students into small groups to discuss: 'How does science help in our daily life?'
- Groups share one example each with the class.

4. Conclusion (10 mins):


- Recap the key ideas.
- Homework: Write one scientific question you'd like to explore.

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