Science · 3rd Grade

3rd Grade Science Activities

3rd Grade science activities can combine vocabulary, diagrams, sequencing, and explanation. Use LearnTiles to check solar system facts, matter, life cycles, habitats, and evidence-based reasoning.

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Living and Non-Living ThingsClass code LT-248
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Which stage comes after caterpillar?

ChrysalisSeedTadpole
plant and animal life cycles, sequencing, and vocabulary
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Living and Non-Living Things
3rd Grade · 4 tiles
1
Living or non-living?
Multiple choice · 4 choices
2
Sort: living vs. non-living
Sorting · 8 items
3
Match animal to habitat
Matching · 5 pairs
4
Name a living thing
Text response · Open-ended
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What students see
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Which is a living thing?
Tree
Rock
Water
Sand
3 of 8 tiles
Live results · Science
Ava92%
Mateo75%
Lily50%

What 3rd grade science activities cover

Life cycles, States of matter, Solar system vocabulary, Habitats, Sequencing, Science explanations — built as self-checking tiles students play on any device. Choose from multiple choice, matching, sorting, or short response, or mix formats in a single lesson.

How teachers use these activities

Share a quick review activity for morning work or warm-ups — students get instant feedback on every tile. Add a LearnTiles station to your center rotation for independent practice. Or use a short activity as an exit ticket and check results in your dashboard before planning tomorrow.

Interactive formats for 3rd grade science

Multiple choiceSelf-checking answer choices with instant feedback.See feature MatchingPair terms, pictures, facts, or definitions.See feature SortingGroup, order, or classify examples on a Tile.See feature Short responseAsk students to explain, write, or show a strategy.See feature

Skill-specific 3rd grade lessons

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