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Free 3rd grade Earth Day math research

Preview of Summer Saison Easy Sudoku Puzzles  - Fun End of the year Brain Games - Freebies

Summer Saison Easy Sudoku Puzzles - Fun End of the year Brain Games - Freebies

Sudoku is a fun and challenging activity that helps people of all ages develop their logic and problem-solving skills. It's great way for kids to express themselves and relax.WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE10 ACTIVITY PAGES( PDF + PNG ) Files Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paperHigh-resolution imagesUnlimited printsGreat for kids, boys and girlsJUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTEDThis item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight af
Preview of Water Pollution Observation Science Experiment - Free Lesson

Water Pollution Observation Science Experiment - Free Lesson

Learn about water pollution with your kids with our FREE Water Pollution Science Experiment Lesson Plan! Pair it up with our Earth Day Learning Pack and Sharks in the Ocean for more connections to the ocean, and the world around us. Stay tuned for our Hawaiian Adventures and tropical fruit life cycle series coming soon!What’s included:Lesson with observation guide, book list and QR CodeScan our QR Code to access read aloud videos, book links, plus a 20% off your next order code, that you cannot
Preview of *BTSBONUS* Water Pollution Reading & Writing Unit

*BTSBONUS* Water Pollution Reading & Writing Unit

This close reading unit is a great resource to teach your students about an important environmental issue and celebrate Earth Day. It can be easily differentiated to support your own individual classroom needs.It has been scaffolded to follow the progression of Common Core Anchor Standards for reading (grades 2-5). Included are corresponding common core activities that can be used for close reading, guided reading, homework or even assessment!
Preview of Geometry

Geometry

Created by
Dazzle on a Dime
Geometry: Geometry - Angles Have you ever thought about why a “3” stands for three or why a “4” stands for four? This activity provides an element of novelty where students gain an appreciation for research by discovering the origin of our number system. The student will have an opportunity to: • collect information from multiple sources • generate research topics from personal interests • ask open-ended research questions clarify, evaluate, and synthesize collected information Pl
Preview of 30 Minute Library Lessons:  What Should I Read Grades 2-5

30 Minute Library Lessons: What Should I Read Grades 2-5

Students often do not know what they want to look for during library visits. These 10 questions will help them see that life interests are a good place to start. Afterwards, you can collect the information to determine future book purchases for your library, or use the information to create pie charts to analyze with students in future classes.
Preview of Abraham Lincoln powerpoint

Abraham Lincoln powerpoint

This is an Abraham Lincoln powerpoint that is perfect for President's Day or an introductory lesson on the penny. Great for Pre-K through 2nd Grades.
Preview of Close Reading and Writing {Bundle}

Close Reading and Writing {Bundle}

This bundle includes FIVE separate units made up of THIRTY pages for close reading and writing opportunities! Each individual unit contains an authentic passage followed by FIVE corresponding activities and a text-dependent extended writing response. Enjoy!
Preview of Our Zoo! Economics Unit

Our Zoo! Economics Unit

Created by
Shonna Hammond
Students love learning about animals, so what better way to introduce basic economics than through a zoo unit? This fun unit, which is designed for small groups, intermingles zoo and animal exploration with basic economics. Students learn many facets of how to open their own zoo, from hiring zoo staff, to acquiring animals, raising capital, basic zoo operations, the cost of feeding and caring for the animals, and lots more. The unit includes 18 instructional pages and a five-page Teacher Pack
Preview of Summer Letter to Parents

Summer Letter to Parents

This is a letter you can use as a template to go along with the Summer Work Calendar. I have used it as an attachment to the printed as well as electronic Summer Work calendar to offer support to my concerns about the "Summer Slide," that frequently affects our students, especially this year, and slows the beginning of the new school year reviewing old skills the students have forgotten.
Preview of Properties of Matter Cracker Lab

Properties of Matter Cracker Lab

Students will work individually or in teams using various brands of crackers to explore properties of matter. Students are given a bowl with 4 or 5 cracker choices. I usually try to find ones with different shapes, colors, and textures. Students are to refrain from eating the crackers until the completion of the scientific study. This upload contains the data form where students record their findings. This is a great introduction to teaching properties of matter!
Preview of Desert Animals Vs. Non Desert

Desert Animals Vs. Non Desert

Created by
Preschool Mama
Use this document to learn about animals of the sonoran desert and compare them to animals that do not live in the desert.
Preview of Blank Table of Contents

Blank Table of Contents

Created by
Callie B
This blank table of contents is very versatile and can be used in any subject. It features a three columns; one for the date, title, and page number. It is small enough to be glued in a math journal or science notebook. When certain notes, references, or resources are collected and/or adhered into the journal,students can easily stay organized by using this table of contents. CButcher
Preview of Spring Activity: Math with Planting Seeds!

Spring Activity: Math with Planting Seeds!

Practice an abundance of math skills while planting seeds! Write fractions, use equivalent fractions, make common denominators, and even practice mean, median, and mode! This practices measurement and data analysis in conjunction with scientific observations and hypotheses. This is a fun, interactive activity that can link Math and Science to the real world! It can also be used as a starter for a school garden.Materials needed:- cups or planters- growing medium (potting soil, etc.)- Pea seeds-
Preview of Daily Spending Tracker |  Budgeting | Financial Literacy | Real-World Skills

Daily Spending Tracker | Budgeting | Financial Literacy | Real-World Skills

Created by
Mooch App
This budgeting spreadsheet can be adapted for any grade level! Our suggestion is to have students research how much it costs to live in your city (rent, car payments, food, internet) and find the median salary for a career they are interested in. The goal is to have money left over at the end to put into savings or investments. Check out @aMoochLife on Instagram and TikTok for more resources to successful budgeting, including our FREE app that budgets for you.***This spreadsheet is created for u
Preview of Science Research of Adaptations of Plants In The Desert

Science Research of Adaptations of Plants In The Desert

Created by
A2Zee Teaching
Through provided guided research questioning, students will conduct research on The Cactus and The Palm tree of how they adapt in the Desert. Upon their findings, they will record in a Venn diagram, illustrate and label as well as demonstrate their understanding through writing a constructive argumentative informational text.
Preview of Election Day Numbers - match the election day fact with the correct number

Election Day Numbers - match the election day fact with the correct number

Created by
Karen Morey
Numbers never lie, but this worksheet has some numbers that appear pretty deceptive! I've listed common facts for the presidential elections, all of which have numerical answers. But the facts are not matched up with the numbers-- and many of the answers seem like they don't make sense. Can be used to teach search engine strategies as well as facts about presidents and elections. Current for 2012. Includes a page to match numbers with facts, a page with blanks to provide numbers, and an answe
Preview of Planning a Camping Trip Project Based Learning Freebie

Planning a Camping Trip Project Based Learning Freebie

Have fun planning a camping trip with your students with this free camping project-based learning unit. Students make a list of what they'll need to bring, calculate the costs of their supplies (2 options included), and write a how-to paper on setting up a tent. This unit is designed for little learners and requires minimal prep work making it great for any time of the school year, sub plans, or for extension work. You might also like: Ideal Classroom Project Based Learning FreebieHalloween Part
Preview of GMO Seeds- Scaffolded Argumentative Essay and Community Research Project

GMO Seeds- Scaffolded Argumentative Essay and Community Research Project

Created by
The Black Apple
GMO Seeds are a hot topic that affects students on a daily basis. Students need to form a stance on the debate, not only for their own health and well-being, but because more likely than not, they'll see a passage that relates to this on a standardized test. In this resource, students will be: Gain background knowledge of GMO seeds Have access to resources for additional online information (if needed) Have a scaffolded argumentative essay to guide them in their argument Teachers will be: Provide
Preview of Tips for parents - Elementary Math

Tips for parents - Elementary Math

This is a letter that can be included in a parent communication from a teacher, Math Coach, or Principal, which highlights four major topics: the importance of fact acquisition, the role of game playing, the unknown in any position in an equation (from the CCSS), and the connection between mathematics and both written and oral communication.
Preview of The Number Seven Scavenger Hunt

The Number Seven Scavenger Hunt

Created by
Seronok Salsa
Have you just finished skip counting by 5s? Have you been teaching the times tables, having used insects to visualize groups of 6? Are you planning to use octopuses/octopi to visualize groups of eight? Yet those 7s...What will motivate and excite learning them? This freebie, The Number Seven Scavenger Hunt. Students must search for fourteen cards with information, all linked to the number 7. How many continents are there? And can you name them all? Which North American insect has seven black spo
Preview of Weight BINGO Home Enrichment Activity for Upper Elementary through Middle School

Weight BINGO Home Enrichment Activity for Upper Elementary through Middle School

Created by
Jacobsen101
This is an enrichment activity to pair with measurement lessons about finding metric and customary weights (mass). Great for a weekend assignment or home school!InstructionsLog your findings along with the weight in the appropriate columns. *There are hints, below, for where to look. You may use the internet if you’re not finding enough around the house.* Get five in a row, either horizontally or diagonally (NO VERTICAL ALLOWED – that would be too easy!), to get a BINGO! Good luck!
Preview of Measuring Project: Actual Size By Steve Jenkins

Measuring Project: Actual Size By Steve Jenkins

Make measurements come alive! Paired with the fabulous Steve Jenkins' Actual Size, this project gets students researching the actual, real life size of their favorite animals. Then, students use butcher paper to create life-size models of their animals. Kids will LOVE designing their animals and comparing the sizes of animals throughout their habitat.
Preview of BILINGUAL Fall Leaf Observation Sheet

BILINGUAL Fall Leaf Observation Sheet

Created by
teachingxo
Love going outside and looking at leaves? Your students do!This is a free observation sheet to use when making scientific observations about leaves. Item includes English and Spanish version of the activity.How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:•Go to your MY PURCHASES page. You will see a Provide Feedback button beside each of your purchases. Click it and you can give feedback for the item. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you can use toward your futur
Preview of Visual Number Display 0-20 Tens Frame Numicon and Fingers

Visual Number Display 0-20 Tens Frame Numicon and Fingers

Created by
Ebony MacPherson
Visual wall display or task cards for numbers 0-20 with tens frame, dots, fingers and numicon for children in early years, kindergarten, primary school classrooms, first level etc...Hessian/Boho style for a calm and welcoming classroom.Can be downloaded as a PDF and printed. I hope you love this design :)
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Importance of learning math skills in 3rd grade

It's no secret that mathematics is a foundational subject for students to learn. Since it forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's essential that kids develop strong math skills from a young age as it makes them more likely to succeed in other courses in the future.

Benefits of learning 3rd grade math

Learning math in 3rd grade has many benefits. It helps students:

  • Begin to develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
  • Grow their understanding of numbers and basic operations
  • Understand how math is used in real-life situations

By ensuring that children have a solid foundation, teachers can help set them up for future success

The key concepts for 3rd grade math

Third grade math is an essential component of a child's education, as students will build upon these concepts and skills in subsequent grades. Third grade math covers a wide range of topics, from basic arithmetic to more complex concepts like fractions.

Addition and Subtraction

In 3rd grade, children are expected to build upon and practice the knowledge they learned in the 1st and 2nd grades about addition and subtraction. As 3rd graders, they'll focus on learning how to add and subtract two and three digit numbers.

Multiplication and Division

In 3rd grade, students will start to learn how to multiply and divide numbers up to 100, and begin to learn about the relationship between multiplication and division.

Fractions

Children in 3rd grade will also learn about fractions including how to compare, order, and add and subtract fractions with like denominators.

Geometry

In 3rd grade, students will learn about two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and be taught how to solve for a shape's perimeter, area, and/or volume. They'll also learn to identify lines of symmetry in shapes and understand basic transformations like reflection and rotation.

Measurement and Data

Measurement and data are another key concept students will explore in 3rd grade. They'll learn to measure the length, weight, and volume of objects using inches, pounds, and gallons. They'll also learn to interpret and create basic graphs and charts.

Common challenges students face in 3rd grade math

This grade can be challenging for some students. Common challenges include:

  • Difficulty understanding basic math facts
  • Trouble with memorizing multiplication tables
  • Difficulty with word problems
  • Lack of confidence in math abilities

How to find 3rd grade math resources

Educators can save time preparing math lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "3rd grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

Frequently asked questions

What types of math resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets and resources can be found on topics like: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, place value, geometry, measurement, fractions, and much more.

What are some good resources for practicing 3rd grade math?

Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources for practicing 3rd grade math.

Why is 3rd grade math important?

Math in 3rd is important because students learn the foundational knowledge they need for future academic success. Additionally, they'll learn the key concepts and skills that are necessary for solving more complex math problems in the future.

What are some common challenges in 3rd grade math?

Common challenges in 3rd grade math include difficulty with basic math facts, struggles with word problems, trouble with memorization, and lack of confidence in math abilities.

How can teachers effectively teach 3rd grade math?

Teachers can effectively teach 3rd graders by providing plenty of opportunities for practice, encouraging student collaboration, making teaching math fun and engaging, and providing regular feedback and recognition.

What are some key concepts taught in 3rd grade math?

Some key concepts taught to 3rd grade students include multiplication and division, fractions, geometry, measurement, and data.

How can I help my students overcome math anxiety?

You can help students overcome math anxiety by providing a supportive and positive environment, breaking down math concepts into manageable chunks, and using real-world examples.

What should I do if my child is struggling with a specific math concept?

If your child is struggling with a specific math concept, you can provide extra support and resources such as worksheets, tutoring, or online educational tools.

Sometimes, visual aids like charts, graphs, and manipulatives can help children understand abstract concepts better. The use of visuals can help explain math concepts to kids and better engage them in their learning.

How can I make math fun for students?

Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If a child in your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies.