Year 3 Science

Year 3 Science 

Scientific enquiry

 Throughout the following topics the children will have the opportunities to suggest questions and ideas make simple predictions and collect evidence. They will consider whether a test or a comparison is unfair. They will make measurements of force, length, time and volume using simple measuring equipment. Their results will be presented in drawings, bar charts and tables and the children will be encouraged to identify simple patterns in their results and draw conclusions.

 Life processes and living things

Helping plants to grow well

• The importance of roots, stems and leaves
• The need for light, water and warmth

Teeth and eating

• The function of each type of tooth
• The importance of dental care
• Humans need an adequate and varied diet

 Materials and their properties 

Characteristics of materials

• Uses and properties of materials
• Testing materials for durability, absorbency and elasticity

Rocks and soils

• Characteristics and uses of rocks
• Permeability of rocks and soils

 Physical processes

 Forces and movement

• The force of gravity and magnetic forces
• Forces associated with springs and elastic bands

Circuits and conductors

• Construction of simple electrical circuits
• Electrical conductors and insulators
• Varying the brightness of bulbs in a circuit