Build your third grader’s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.The simple experiments and hands-on activities, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following third grade topics:Physical Science Forces and Motion Magnets Gravity Life Science Life Cycles Growth and Change Animal Groups Offspring Fossils Dinosaurs Adaptations Ecosystems Earth Science Weather Climate Hurricanes Tornadoes Floods Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards includes an answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children’s learning.