Science 3 A&B - Materials List
Module 1: Needs of Living Things
*Science 3A Workbook, ISBN 978-1-63916-156-0 (optional)
potted plant (optional)
Module 2: Plant Functions
hand lens or magnifying glass
leaves of any plant
Module 3: Plant Adaptations
celery stalks with leaves
drinking glass (2)
food coloring (red, blue)
potted plants (3, same kind)
scissors
soil (3 types, optional)
water
Module 4: Patterns of Earth and Beyond
ball (small)
globe or similar-size ball
items to make a model of the solar system (Styrofoam® balls, cardboard, etc.)
lamp with a shade that comes off
Module 5: Tracking the Weather
cardstock
compass
paper plate or paper cup
pencil
pushpin
straw
tape (clear)
Module 6: Moving Water Around the World
a bottle cap or shell
baking soda
ice cubes
jar with a lid
muffin tin, small plates, or containers
permanent marker
plant (small)
plastic cups (2, clear)
plastic plate, pie plate, or any flat, open dish
plastic wrap
rocks (small)
rubber band
salt
sand
soil
stopwatch or timer
sugar
tablespoon
water
Module 7: Exploring Energy
balloons (2)
metal surface
mini marshmallows (3)
plastic pen
plastic spoon
popsicle sticks (25)
rubber bands (15)
ruler or tape measure
wool, fur cloth, or a sweater
Module 8: How Light Travels
drinking glass
flashlight
index cards (2)
mirror
paper (white, dark)
plate
Module 9: Heat Transfer
3 household materials such as cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, cloth, Styrofoam®, or paper
5 household objects made of wood, metal, plastic, paper, and rubber such as pencil, spoon, plastic utensil, straw, and eraser
aluminum foil
cardboard
construction paper (black)
food items such as marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers for s’mores, or tortilla chips and cheese for nachos or similar
ice cubes
mug
newspaper or other insulation material
pie tin
plastic wrap
scissors
soap
stopwatch or timer
tape (clear)
thermometer
water
Module 10: Science Rocks
fruit or vegetable scraps (like a banana peel)
hand lens or magnifying glass
plastic bag (2, small)
plastic wrap
soil
Module 11: Global Climate Zones
No materials were found for this module.
Module 12: Weather Extremes
crayons (red, blue)
dirt (optional)
dirt mixed with rocks
dish soap (1 tsp)
food coloring (red, blue)
glitter (optional)
ice cubes (optional)
ice tray
jar with a lid
leaves (optional)
plastic container (size of a shoebox)
plastic tub (optional)
rocks (optional)
vinegar (1 tsp)
water
watering can
Module 13: Classifying Animals
pictures of animals for collage
Module 14: Animals With Backbones
No materials were found for this module.
Module 15: Animals Without Backbones
construction paper
hand lens or magnifying glass
markers
stapler
Module 16: Cycles of Life
seeds (various, collected from food)
Module 17: Animal Cooperation
hula hoop (optional)
Module 18: Energy for Plants and Animals
No materials were found for this module.
Module 19: Where Animals Live
*Science 3B Workbook, ISBN 978-1-63916-158-4 (optional)
construction paper
crafting supplies (your choice)
small box (shoe box or tissue box)
Module 20: Seasonal Changes
No materials were found for this module.
Module 21: Biomes Around the World
crafting supplies (your choice)
glue
scissors
small box (shoe box or tissue box)
Module 22: History of the Earth
modeling clay
plaster of Paris
plastic plant or animal toy
Module 23: How the Land is Formed
colored pencils
construction paper
modeling clay
Module 24: Fast and Slow Changes on Earth
colored pencils
crayon (black)
paper (thick, white)
plants (small)
plastic boxes/bins (2 shallow)
plastic cup
soil
water
watercolor paints
Module 25: Nature and Nurture
No materials were found for this module.
Module 26: How Animals Adapt
No materials were found for this module.
Module 27: Survive, Thrive, or Perish
No materials were found for this module.
Module 28: Properties of Matter
No materials were found for this module.
Module 29: States of Matter
No materials were found for this module.
Module 30: Changes in Matter
bowl
choice of ice cream topping
drinking glass
ice cubes
plastic spoon
rock salt or kosher salt (1/3 c)
sugar (4 tbsp)
vanilla (¼ tsp)
water
whole milk (1 c)
zipper bag (1 gallon-size)
zipper bag (1 sandwich-size )
Module 31: Contributions to Science
No materials were found for this module.
Module 32: Balanced Ecosystems
No materials were found for this module.
Module 33: Forces in Balance
book
empty toilet paper roll
paper towels
pencil
pie tin
plastic cup
raw eggs (2)
rocks (small)
safety goggles
tennis ball
water
water bottle
Module 34: Magnets
aluminum foil
bolt
bowl
compass app
cork (small 1/4" sheet)
crayons
D-size battery
electrical tape
eraser
iron nail
key
magnet
needle
paper clips
plastic bottle
safety pins
sandpaper
soda can
staples
thin copper wire
water
Module 35: Resources All Around Us
No materials were found for this module.
Module 36: Using Resources
cardstock
magnetic strip tape
markers
scissors