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3rd grade math laboratory microsofts

Preview of Boat Building STEM Activity

Boat Building STEM Activity

Created by
Miss 5th
This activity will lead your students through the process of building a boat! 1) Brainstorm and sketch a design 2) Calculate the cost of materials needed 3) Build your boat 4) Test your boat 5) Reflect *It's important to note that this comes in an editable PowerPoint, so you will be able to customize this activity to your needs. For example, if your class is learning about decimals in math, you could change the cost of materials to decimal numbers. Voila...cross-curricular connections! Don't w
Preview of bar graph pie graph graphing thermometer lab PowerPoint STEM 3 4 5 6 TX TEKS

bar graph pie graph graphing thermometer lab PowerPoint STEM 3 4 5 6 TX TEKS

Created by
Mister Science
This fun, hands-on, lab and graphing activity gets your students thinking deeply and putting their knowledge of graphing, gathering data, and following instructions to the test. Perfect for test prep! Great way to incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts into a fun lesson. This lesson was created for elementary and middle school students and is great practice to help students reinforce the concepts of graphing, data gathering, creating bar graphs, creating pie graph
Preview of Heart Rate Investigation - Fitness in Health and Physical Activity

Heart Rate Investigation - Fitness in Health and Physical Activity

Created by
Stephanie P
This investigation allows students to measure their heart rates after different physical activities. It will allow them to see that the more vigorous the activity, they higher their heart rate will climb. It also allows areas for reflection and can be used for further learning throughout the year. This is a great activity to begin a fitness unit or to even start at the beginning of the year. A great cross curricular approach as well, incorporating math and the need for addition and multipli
Preview of LINE GRAPH MAKER (AUTOMATIC)

LINE GRAPH MAKER (AUTOMATIC)

Created by
Science Girl
This spreadsheet allows you to insert your independent and dependent variables into a chart and voila!... a line graph is generated as you enter in each piece of new data! Students love to take their data from a lab and watch as a graph is made right before their eyes! You can change all of the titles on the chart and the graph to suit your classes laboratory experiment needs! Students can easily print out their data to include in their lab reports!
Preview of Finding Volume Of REGULAR AND IRREGULAR OBJECTS Review Worksheets

Finding Volume Of REGULAR AND IRREGULAR OBJECTS Review Worksheets

Created by
Science by Sinai
Back to school measurement review activity finding the volume of regular and irregular objects using length x width x height and water displacement. Here are two worksheets for practice or assessment. Included in this resource:Volume of Boxes using Length x Width x HeightAnswersWord Problems for Solving for Volume Using Water DisplacementAnswersAre you looking for other science resources? NGSS aligned activities? Science classroom decor or clip art? Please check out the rest of my store at SCIE
Preview of Scientific Method Lab: Skittle Colors (editable and fillable resource)

Scientific Method Lab: Skittle Colors (editable and fillable resource)

These skittles labs are a fun and engaging way to have students learn about the scientific method. It 's easy for the student to figure out the lab process.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a fun sized package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Post-Lab Questions
Preview of Bottle Flipping Lab: Metric Measurement To Flip A Bottle

Bottle Flipping Lab: Metric Measurement To Flip A Bottle

This is a lab to figure out the amount of water needed to land a bottle flip. The students will use the steps of the scientific method and metric measurement skills (metric ruler to measure height and graduated cylinder to measure volume). Students will flip bottles, collect data and answer questions.
Preview of A Practice in Using a Ruler to Measure to the Nearest Quarter Inch

A Practice in Using a Ruler to Measure to the Nearest Quarter Inch

Introducing our customizable and interactive hands-on math lab activity: "Measure Up Math Lab!" This is designed for students to explore the measuring to the nearest 1/4 inch in a fun and tailored way.In "Measure Up Math Lab," students will use a ruler to measure common classroom items and their neighbor's finger and thumb. This lab apart is customizable because it's made in Google Docs, allowing teachers to easily customize the activity by adding their own items to be measured. This flexibility
Preview of Before Clocks: The Sun's Timekeeping Magic Reading Passage and Lab

Before Clocks: The Sun's Timekeeping Magic Reading Passage and Lab

Long ago, people used the sun to tell time before clocks were invented. In this engaging reading passage and activity, students will learn about the fascinating world of sundials and how they were used to keep track of time.This worksheet provides a fun and educational opportunity for students to explore the concept of sundials and their importance in ancient timekeeping. The worksheet includes step-by-step instructions for building a sundial using common materials such as a paper plate, clay, a
Preview of Math Lab - Bouncing Balls - measuring, data collecting, variable

Math Lab - Bouncing Balls - measuring, data collecting, variable

Created by
Get Your CRAY ON
This is a math lab called "The Bouncing Ball Lab". It has students measure the bounces from various size balls dropped at certain heights. This is a great lab to do when learning about graphs. The students have to create and make predictions from the graphs. The entire lab packet for students is included in this file.
Preview of Whole Class Evaporation Science Experiment

Whole Class Evaporation Science Experiment

Created by
Jarrod Decker
Evaporation experiment designed for a whole class. Includes testable question (regarding surface area and evaporation), hypothesis (blank), graphs for data, results/conclusions. A lot of math (graphing ,subtraction, and finding area of rectangular shapes) is involved. Takes at least two days to complete.
Preview of Graphing Unit

Graphing Unit

Created by
Mrs. W
This unit contains 5 separate graphing activities. In the first activity, student create a bar graph of the depths of different oceans and answer follow-up questions. In the second activity, students collect tally colors of m&ms and use this data to create a bar graph and answer questions. In the third activity students create a bar graph of the diameters of the planets and answer related questions. In the fourth activity, the laboratory activity, students record the temperature of hot water
Preview of A Coding and Content Math Lab: Perimeter

A Coding and Content Math Lab: Perimeter

Created by
Sch00lStuff
This two-day lesson is aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards for Grade 3 and combines both coding and content to reinforce the ideas of fractions, perimeter, and linear measurement. The lesson is written to be used with Wonder Workshop's Dash robot though a robot is not required to complete the math tasks. The tasks are scaffolded to build a student’s understanding of the mathematical concepts throughout the lesson’s progression. From how to use a ruler to calculating a p
Preview of Measurement of Mass Math or Science Lab

Measurement of Mass Math or Science Lab

Engage your elementary students in the exciting world of measurement with our "Measurement of Mass Math and Science Lab." This resource provides two flexible options for teachers to cater to diverse learning environments and preferences.Option 1: Hands-On Exploration with Gram Stackers and Pan Balance ScaleIn this tactile option, students will use gram stackers and a pan balance scale to measure six objects from around the classroom. From dice and pencils to erasers, toys, rocks, and more, stude
Preview of Estimating the Volume of Water Math Lab

Estimating the Volume of Water Math Lab

Dive into the world of volume estimation with this engaging and interactive activity designed for elementary students to explore the concept of estimating and measuring the volume of water. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to add a splash of excitement to their math lessons!In this activity, you'll set up your classroom with several different-sized graduated cylinders displayed on a table. Surrounding them are 10 containers of various shapes and sizes – cups, sponges, measuring cups
Preview of BAR GRAPH (AUTOMATIC)

BAR GRAPH (AUTOMATIC)

Created by
Science Girl
This spreadsheet allows you to insert your independent and dependent variables into a chart and voila!... a bar graph is generated as you enter in each piece of new data! Students love to take their data from a lab and watch as a graph is made right before their eyes! You can change all of the titles on the chart and the graph to suit your classes laboratory experiment needs! Students can easily print out their data to include in their lab reports! elementary science class, middle school sc
Preview of Third Grade Area & Perimeter Lab

Third Grade Area & Perimeter Lab

Third Grade Area and Perimeter Lab Measure & calculate to find & Record Area and Perimeter Activity Co-operative Group Activity Measurement Hands on Learning for Third Grade Area and Perimeter Apply Knowledge Task To Create Shapes with specific Areas & Perimeters
Preview of Measurement Stations Lab- 4th Grade  Metric and Standard

Measurement Stations Lab- 4th Grade Metric and Standard

Created by
Simple Touches
Length- inches and centimeters Elapsed time- analog clocks Mass- grams and ounces Volume- metric and standard TEKS aligned: 4.8A and 4.8B This is a great hands-on, lab-based exploration of the customary and metric units for measurement. Materials needed for this activity: (basic school supplies) -cup, quart, pint, and gallon containers -food coloring (optional, but preferential) -balance/scale with gram weights and ounce weights or settings -inch and centimeter rulers
Preview of Skittles Lab: Scientific Method

Skittles Lab: Scientific Method

This is a lab guessing the amount of skittles in a bag and the amount of each color skittle. This lab uses the steps of the scientific method. Students collect data, create a table, and create a graph.
Preview of STEM Roller Coaster Challenge!

STEM Roller Coaster Challenge!

Here's another fun STEM Challenge that your students will love! Try this STEM roller coaster challenge! Students will work through a series of challenges in order to build a marble track. You can choose to use challenges where they compete against other groups, or add additional materials for more of a challenge! They will be working on their problem solving and communications skills while learning, without even knowing it!Follow me on instagram! @lifewiththemiddles
Preview of 8 Science Fair Data Chart PowerPoint Lesson with Experiment, Directions & Rubric

8 Science Fair Data Chart PowerPoint Lesson with Experiment, Directions & Rubric

Use this PowerPoint to teach the 8th step of the Scientific Process. This lesson includes: Essential Question (Question of the Day), Vocabulary, Examples, Directions, Rubric, and an Experiment to practice making an appropriately labeled data chart. After the lesson and hands-on experiment, students will be guided in setting up their data chart for their own Science Fair / STEM Fair project. When students understand each step of the scientific process from hands-on experience, they can much more
Preview of Back to School Finding the MASS OF LIQUIDS Review Practice Worksheets

Back to School Finding the MASS OF LIQUIDS Review Practice Worksheets

Created by
Science by Sinai
Back to school measurement review activity finding the mass of liquids using word problems These 2 worksheets are great for reviewing or assessing upper elementary or middle school after you have done some mass of liquids labs in class. This is also a good back to school activity to test retention from last year! Included in this resource:2 page Worksheet with Finding Mass of Liquids Word ProblemsAnswersAre you looking for other science resources? NGSS aligned activities? Science classroom decor
Preview of Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment BUNDLE: PPT +Guide +Lab Report Template

Earth's Tilt: Angle of Light Experiment BUNDLE: PPT +Guide +Lab Report Template

Grab this bundle and get experimenting with your students! This experiment set can be taught remotely or in-person. It has everything you and your learners need for a full science experiment lesson! The Experiment PPT will walk you and your learners through a review of important Earth-related vocabulary, angles of light, measuring angles and estimating area. Then, it will guide you step-by-step through the entire Angle of Light experiment. The Guide Handout is the perfect instruction manual to
Preview of Water Erosion Lab

Water Erosion Lab

Students will learn about physical weathering through this water erosion lab. This lab requires them to measure, graph, and write their reflections.
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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.