Grade 3 ScienceLessons & Games for Kids Ages 8–9
A complete, game-based grade 3 science path for homeschool and after school (Year 4 science in the UK). 10 courses, from Human Body Adventure to Animal Adaptations, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 136+ practice questions
- Ages 8–9
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 3 Science Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Human Body Adventure
Explore your heart, lungs, brain, teeth, skin and more!
Science adventure · 28 questions · about 75 min
- Course 2
Forces & Motion
Balanced and unbalanced forces, friction and how mass changes motion.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 3
Static & Magnetism
Static electricity, compasses and making a magnet with electricity.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 4
Weather & Climate
Weather tools, rainfall patterns and the climate zones of the world.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 5
Traits & Life Cycles
What we inherit from parents, what we learn, and how living things grow.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 6
Fossils & Ancient Life
How fossils form, extinct animals and what rock layers tell us.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 7
Ecosystems & Food Chains
Food chains, producers, consumers and decomposers.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 8
Simple Machines
Levers, pulleys and ramps help us lift and move things with less force.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 9
The Water Cycle
Evaporation, condensation and precipitation: water's endless journey.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 10
Animal Adaptations
Body parts and behaviors that help animals survive.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
Skills
Grade 3 Science Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Heart and Blood
- Lungs and Breathing
- Brain and Senses
- Digestion
- Teeth
- Bones and Muscles
- Skin
Questions from parents
Grade 3 Science: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 3 science?
SkillBloom's grade 3 science path has 10 courses: Human Body Adventure, Forces & Motion, Static & Magnetism, Weather & Climate, Traits & Life Cycles, Fossils & Ancient Life, Ecosystems & Food Chains, Simple Machines, The Water Cycle and Animal Adaptations. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 3?
Grade 3 is usually for kids ages 8–9. In the UK that is Year 4, and in Australia it is Year 3. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 3 science free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 3 science courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 3 science homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 3rd grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
Science in Other Grades
