3rd Grade Science Worksheets & Projects: Fun Food Webs, Solar System and Sea Turtle Activities for Sub Plans

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Are you time poor and looking for 3rd grade science worksheets that are also ideal for 3rd grade substitute teacher activities for emergency sub plans science lessons too? A versatile bundle of fun science centers for 3rd grade – this bundle consists of science reading passages perfect for third grade science lessons. Includes the following units: Food Chains and Food Webs, Phases of the Moon, Sea Turtles and Solar system projects grade 2 – covering Biological Sciences and Earth & Space Science!

Packed with science interactive notebook activities, differentiated writing templates and fun craftivities, this bundle ensures students grasp important scientific concepts in fun way.

With step-by-step teacher notes, vocabulary walls, and engaging projects like the Sea Turtle Project and Phases of the Moon activities, this bundle is designed to make learning fun and easy!

3rd Grade Science Worksheets & Projects: Fun Food Webs, Solar System and Sea Turtle Activities for Sub Plans

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This bundle is available in both print and digital formats for your convenience so you can project on smartboard for whole class instruction, print worksheets or assign as a digital assignment!

It consists of the following 4 units:

1. Food Chains and Food Webs Unit (Biological Sciences):

• Step-by-Step Teacher Notes
• My Food Chain’ Booklet (optional front cover page)
• Fun Facts Reading Passage
• Food Chain Bubble Map
• Missing Vocabulary
• Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores
• What Is A Food Chain?
• Extra-lined writing template
• Create a Food Chain
• How Do Plants Make Their Own Food?
• Extra-lined writing template
• Ecosystems
• Vocabulary Word Wall: food chain, food web, energy, ecosystem, food, plants, sunlight, carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, producers, consumers decomposers

2. Phases of the Moon Unit (Earth & Space Sciences):

• Teacher Notes/How to Use This Resource
• My Moon Activity Booklet
• The Moon Reading Passage
• Phases of the Moon
• 4 Fun Facts
• The Moon Is, The Moon Has, The Moon Can (interactive activity)
• What is the moon made of?
• Why does the moon look white?
• Can we visit the moon?
• Draw and label the moon
• Venn Diagram (compare/contrast the moon in the day and moon in the night)
• My Favorite Thing About the Moon (US Spelling)
• My Favourite Thing About the Moon (UK Spelling)
• Design a Front Cover
• Everything I Learned About the Moon
• Extra-lined Writing Template (for differentiation)
• Postcard to the Moon!
• Popsicle Stick Moon Craftivity

3. Sea Turtle Project (Biological Sciences):

• ‘My Sea Turtle Project’ title page
• Reading Passage (read and highlight key information)
• Research Planning Sheet (graphic organizer)
• Description
• Habitat
• Food
• Protection
• Fun Fact #1
• Fun Fact #2
• Flap Booklet (appearance, predators, life cycle, life span)
• Everything I Know About Sea Turtles (writing template)
• Bubble Map
• Sea Turtle Snap Shots
• Acrostic Activity
• Picture of a Sea Turtle (b/w)
• Lettering for Title/Heading
• Digital version available via Easel (ideal for upper elementary)

4. The Solar System Unit (Earth & Space Science):

• Teacher Notes
• ‘My Solar System Booklet’ Cover Page (optional)
• Venus Reading Passage
• Venus Writing Template
• Earth Reading Passage
• Earth Writing Template
• Mars Reading Passage
• Mars Writing Template
• Jupiter Reading Passage
• Jupiter Writing Template
• Saturn Reading Passage
• Saturn Writing Template
• Uranus Reading Passage
• Uranus Writing Template
• Neptune Reading Passage
• Neptune Writing Template
• Mercury Reading Passage
• Mercury Writing Template
• Moon Reading Passage
• Moon Writing Template
• Sun Reading Passage
• Sun Writing Template
• 2 versions of writing templates (for differentiation)
• ‘Our Solar System’ Bulletin Board Lettering

3rd Grade Science Worksheets & Projects: Fun Food Webs, Solar System and Sea Turtle Activities for Sub Plans

How you can use this resource throughout the year:

Quarter 1:

• Start with Food Chains and Food Webs unit to introduce key biological concepts.
• Use the Fun Facts Reading Passage and Bubble Map to engage students in learning about ecosystems.
• Implement vocabulary activities like Missing Vocabulary and the Word Wall to build foundational knowledge.
• Complete remainder of activities in print format or assign as a digital assignment

Quarter 2:

• Dive into the Phases of the Moon unit with interactive activities like “What is the Moon made of?” and Venn Diagrams.
• Use the Moon Activity Booklet and Popsicle Stick Moon Craftivity to reinforce learning in a fun, hands-on way.
• Begin exploring the Solar System with reading passages on planets like Venus and Earth.
• Complete remainder of activities in print format or assign as a digital assignment

Quarter 3:

• Continue the Solar System unit with readings on Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and more.
• Use the Solar System Writing Templates to assess students’ understanding of each planet.
• Introduce Sea Turtle Project to reinforce ecological concepts and teach about marine biology.

Quarter 4:

• Wrap up the year with Sea Turtle research projects and Flap Booklets to showcase student learning.
• Use Everything I Know About Sea Turtles and other activities to evaluate student progress.
• Review the Solar System unit and integrate creative projects, like the Postcard to the Moon activity.
• Complete remainder of activities in print format or assign as a digital assignment

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