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Amazing Animals - Prado Constructed Wetlands Traveling Nature Center - 3rd Grade
NGSS PE Supported: 3-LS4-4
Students become biologists tasked with making a claim of whether the Prado Constructed Wetlands (PCW) successfully achieved its goal of restoring a critical habitat. Students will work together to evaluate evidence from bird sounds, plant identification, and trail camera images to explore the merit of restoration efforts at PCW as well as meet several native animal ambassadors to gather evidence to support or refute their claims.By the end of the program, students will reflect on the importance of protecting and constructing wetland habitats to support biodiversity and native species, like the Least Bell's Vireo. This hands-on experience brings wetland conservation to life!
Drip Drop - Orange County's Water Challenge- 3rd Grade
NGSS PE Supported: 3-ESS2-1
Let's dive into the water challenges faced by Southern California! Students will participate in hands-on activities and collaborate with their peers to find clues and uncover patterns to solve the mystery of water challenges in their community by comparing climate and population data from different regions in California. They then will reflect on and explore personal choices to protect our local water resources.This engaging program teaches students about the importance of water conservation and the science behind it!
Magnets are Magnificent - 3rd Grade
NGSS PE Supported: 3-PS2-3
In this hands-on Traveling Scientist program, third-grade students will dive into the fascinating world of magnets! They'll collaboratively develop their ideas about what magnets can do, then test their claims using interactive kits to explore magnetism firsthand. Students will discover how magnets create an invisible force that attracts certain metals and learn about the north and south poles, where the magnetic force is strongest. This fun, engaging experience helps students uncover the science behind magnetic interactions in their cause and effect relationships.
To better support the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) the programs listed above are the best programs for 3rd Grade.
