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Working Scientifically and Practical Enquiry
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
10 lessons
Goal
Plan fair tests, control variables, make accurate measurements with scientific equipment, record data systematically, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
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Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
1
10 lessons
Weather, Seasons, and Day Length
Observe, describe, and record seasonal weather patterns and explain how daylight length changes throughout the year in the UK.
2
10 lessons
Earth, Sun, and Changing Daylight
Explain how the Earth's movement and tilt cause day and night, changing shadow lengths, and daylight variations.
3
11 lessons
Grouping and Classifying Living Things
Classify living organisms into groups based on observable characteristics and create and use branching classification keys.
4
10 lessons
Habitats and Environmental Change
Examine local and global habitats, discover how environments change naturally and through human activity, and evaluate effects on living organisms.
5
10 lessons
The Human Digestive System
Identify and describe the main parts of the human digestive system and explain the functions of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines.
6
10 lessons
Types and Functions of Teeth
Identify the different types of human and animal teeth, relate tooth structure to diet and function, and explain dental hygiene.
7
10 lessons
Food Chains and Feeding Roles
Construct and interpret food chains, identifying producers, predators, and prey, and trace energy transfer through feeding relationships.
8
10 lessons
Plant Structure and Water Transportation
Identify plant organs, explore the role of roots, stems, and leaves, and investigate how water and minerals are transported through plants.
9
10 lessons
Plant Reproduction and Life Cycles
Identify the parts of a flower, explain pollination and fertilisation, and investigate methods of seed dispersal and germination.
10
10 lessons
Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Compare and group materials together according to whether they are solids, liquids, or gases based on their observable properties and particle behaviours.
11
10 lessons
Heating, Cooling, and Phase Changes
Observe that some materials change state when heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius.
12
10 lessons
The Water Cycle and Cloud Formation
Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature.
13
10 lessons
Sound Vibrations and Pitch
Identify how sounds are made by vibrations, explain how pitch is altered, and investigate how sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases.
14
10 lessons
Sound Volume and Acoustic Materials
Find patterns between the volume of a sound and the strength of the vibrations that produced it, and investigate sound insulation.
15
10 lessons
Electrical Circuits and Components
Identify common electrical appliances, construct simple series electrical circuits with cells, wires, bulbs, buzzers, and motors, and troubleshoot incomplete circuits.
16
10 lessons
Electrical Conductors, Insulators, and Switches
Test and classify everyday materials as electrical conductors or insulators, and explain how switches control current in circuits.
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10 lessons
Working Scientifically and Practical Enquiry
Plan fair tests, control variables, make accurate measurements with scientific equipment, record data systematically, and draw evidence-based conclusions.