Grade 3 • Science How to Support Your Child

Grade 3 Science How to Support Your Child

How To Support Your Child

Talk to your child about careers that members of your family have. What got them interested in that line of work? What paths did they take to get there.
Encourage your child to observe carefully and to describe things in the environment, such as plant and animal life, weather events, and the characteristics of plants and animals (including humans).
Help your child keep a journal about their everyday scientific observations, using pictures, words, and sentences.
Encourage your child to ask questions about the world around them. Help them to investigate their own answer to the question, or direct them to where they might find the answer.
Read a variety of books with your child, as well as allow your child to read to you. Be sure to read both fiction and non-fiction books. Find books in the library related to science and engineering, weather, electricity and magnetism, and plants and animals in their environment.
Boost your child’s confidence by allowing him/her to investigate with things you have around the house. What happens when a paper clip gets close to a refrigerator magnet? How has the weather changed over time? Could they talk with family that live elsewhere and find out about their weather? What do they find when they dig in the dirt? What do they notice when they take a nature walk?

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STEM EVENT PLANNING

Are you, your child's school, or the school's PTA thinking about planning and hosting a Science Night, Science Fair, or STEM event? Please review the information on the STEM Event Guidance page.