New Brunswick · Grade 3
Science, Grade 3
New Brunswick’s Grade 3 science course, from Weather and Climate to Animals.
- Units
- 4
- Lessons
- 5
- Skills
- 14
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- gnb.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 4 skills
Weather and Climate
Cycles in the Sky and Seasons
Natural cyclical events
I can name natural cycles - the Sun, the Moon, tides, and seasons - and say how they repeat.
Skill 1.1
Seasonal weather conditions
I can describe weather using cloud cover, temperature, wind, and precipitation, and how it changes with the season.
Skill 1.2
Weather Hazards and the Sun's Energy
Weather hazards
I can name weather hazards and describe a way to stay safe in each.
Skill 1.3
The Sun provides energy
I can explain that the Sun provides Earth's energy and that climate affects living things.
Skill 1.4
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- 1.1
- Natural cyclical events Sun and shadows Moon phases Ocean tides Seasons
- 1.2
- Seasonal weather conditions Changes in different locations at different time: cloud cover, temperature, wind direction, and precipitation
- 1.3
- Weather hazards Thunderstorms, floods, drought conditions, blizzards
- 1.4
- Climate literacy principles: The Sun Provides Energy Climate and Life
Key ideas
A cycle is a pattern that repeats again and again.
Some weather can be dangerous - these are weather hazards.
Shadows change through the day as the Sun appears to move across the sky.
Thunderstorms bring lightning; floods bring too much water; droughts bring too little; blizzards bring heavy snow and wind.
The Moon appears to change shape (phases) in a repeating monthly pattern.
Watch out for
- Thinking the Moon changes shape because clouds cover part of it - we see different amounts of the lit Moon.
- Thinking all rain or snow is a hazard - hazards are the extreme, dangerous kinds.
- Thinking the Sun moves around Earth during the day - Earth is spinning, making the Sun appear to move.
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Unit 2 · 4 skills
Habitats
Ecosystems and How They Interact
Introduction to ecosystems
I can describe what an ecosystem is and give local New Brunswick examples.
Skill 2.1
Energy flow in a habitat
I can describe how energy flows through a habitat from the Sun to plants to animals.
Skill 2.2
Populations and communities
I can describe how populations of living things form communities and relate to each other.
Skill 2.3
Physical characteristics of a habitat
I can describe non-living physical characteristics of a habitat and why they matter.
Skill 2.4
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- 2.1
- Introduction to ecosystems Start with examples connected to New Brunswick: forests, waterways, coastal, wetlands, then explore more broadly
- 2.2
- Interactions of living and non-living components Energy flow
- 2.3
- Relationships: populations and communities
- 2.4
- Physical characteristics: examples include: light, climate, soil components, soil types, exposure to the sun
Key ideas
An ecosystem is all the living and non-living things in an area, together.
New Brunswick has forests, waterways, coasts, and wetlands.
A habitat is the home an ecosystem provides for a living thing.
Living things depend on their ecosystem to meet their needs.
Energy in a habitat starts with the Sun.
Watch out for
- Thinking an ecosystem is only the animals - it also includes plants and non-living parts.
- Thinking ecosystems are only far-away places - they are all around us.
- Thinking plants get their food from the soil like animals eat - plants make food using sunlight.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 3 · 3 skills
Plants
Local Plants and Their Needs
Characteristics and structures of local plants
I can name the main parts of a plant and describe what each part does.
Skill 3.1
What plants need
I can list what plants need to live and grow.
Skill 3.2
Uses of local plants
I can give examples of how people and animals use local plants.
Skill 3.3
The official wording · 3 outcomes
- 3.1
- Local plants Characteristics, structures and functions of local plants (seasonal cycles)
- 3.2
- Needs: Air, water, nutrients, sunlight
- 3.3
- Needs: Air, water, nutrients, sunlight o Uses
Key ideas
Plants have roots, a stem, leaves, and often flowers.
Roots hold the plant down and take in water; the stem carries water up and holds the plant up.
Leaves catch sunlight to make the plant's food.
Many local plants change through the seasons (leaves fall, new growth in spring).
Plants need air, water, nutrients, and sunlight.
Watch out for
- Thinking roots are just for holding the plant - they also drink up water.
- Thinking plants eat food from the soil - leaves make food using sunlight.
- Thinking plants only need water - they also need air, light, and nutrients.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 4 · 3 skills
Animals
Local Animals and Their Needs
Characteristics and structures of local animals
I can describe features of local animals and how those features help them live.
Skill 4.1
What animals need
I can list what animals need to survive and give an example of each.
Skill 4.2
Uses of local animals
I can give examples of how people use and depend on local animals.
Skill 4.3
The official wording · 3 outcomes
- 4.1
- Local animals Characteristics, needs, structures and functions plants (seasonal cycles)
- 4.2
- Needs: Air, food, water, shelter, and protection
- 4.3
- Air, food, water, shelter, and protection o Uses
Key ideas
Animals have body parts (structures) that help them survive.
Features like fur, wings, claws, and gills each do a job.
Many local animals change behaviour with the seasons (some migrate, some hibernate).
An animal's features suit its habitat.
Animals need air, food, water, shelter, and protection.
Watch out for
- Thinking all animals stay active all winter - some hibernate or migrate.
- Thinking an animal's features are random - they help it survive where it lives.
- Thinking animals make their own food like plants - animals must eat other living things.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Plan the term
Pick your term and the days you study. Each unit gets its share of the weeks and comes back a week later for a review. The last two weeks go over the whole course.
The official curriculum
This page follows New Brunswick’s own curriculum for Science, Grade 3.
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Questions about Science, Grade 3
What is Science, Grade 3?
New Brunswick’s Grade 3 science course: 4 units and 14 skills, from Weather and Climate to Animals.
What units are in Science, Grade 3?
1. Weather and Climate, 2. Habitats, 3. Plants and 4. Animals.
Is there a provincial exam for Science, Grade 3?
No. New Brunswick gives no provincial exam for Science, Grade 3.
What comes after Science, Grade 3?
Science, Grade 4.
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