Grade 3 Science — Term 3, Week 9
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T3 G3
Day 1: The Sun, Earth and Moon
Grade 3 Science · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe the Sun, Earth, and Moon and their relationships. |
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| Materials | Models, diagram |
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| Key vocabulary | Sun, Earth, Moon, orbit, rotate |
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| Engage (starter) | "How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon move?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model the Earth spinning and the Moon orbiting Earth; recall day/night and Moon phases; tap-to-reveal the relationships. |
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| Plenary (close) | What does the Moon travel around? |
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| Assessment | Describes Sun, Earth, Moon. |
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| Teacher notes | Recaps Term 1 earth-and-space. |
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Day 2: The Solar System
Grade 3 Science · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recall the planets of the solar system. |
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| Materials | Solar system diagram, model |
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| Key vocabulary | solar system, planet, orbit, Sun |
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| Engage (starter) | "What makes up our solar system?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: order the planets from the Sun; note Earth as our home; tap-to-reveal the solar system. |
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| Plenary (close) | What do the planets orbit? |
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| Assessment | Recalls the solar system. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep planet facts simple. |
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Day 3: The Sun and Energy for Life
Grade 3 Science · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain how the Sun provides energy for life on Earth. |
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| Materials | Food-chain and Sun pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | Sun, energy, plants, food chain, life |
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| Engage (starter) | "How does the Sun's energy reach living things?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: trace the Sun's energy into plants and along a food chain; connect energy, plants, and animals; tap-to-reveal the link. |
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| Plenary (close) | How does the Sun's energy reach animals? |
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| Assessment | Links Sun to life. |
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| Teacher notes | Ties energy, plants, and food chains together. |
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Day 4: Exploring Space
Grade 3 Science · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe simple ways we explore and observe space. |
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| Materials | Telescope and rocket pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | telescope, rocket, astronaut, observe, explore |
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| Engage (starter) | "How do people learn about space?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: discuss telescopes, rockets, and astronauts; look at space images; tap-to-reveal space exploration. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one way we explore space. |
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| Assessment | Describes space exploration. |
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| Teacher notes | Spark wonder and curiosity. |
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Day 5: Review: Earth and Space
Grade 3 Science · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate the Sun, Earth, Moon, and solar system. |
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| Materials | Models, review cards |
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| Key vocabulary | review, Sun, Earth, Moon, planet |
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| Engage (starter) | "Space explorer challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: model day/night and order planets at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | What does the Earth travel around? |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce orbits and rotation. |
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