Year in Review: Life and Earth Science
Recall key concepts about weather patterns and climate zones
Identify different types of Earth materials
Demonstrate understanding of rocks, minerals, and fossils
“God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters he called Seas. God saw that it was good.”
— Genesis 1:10 (WEB)Celebrates God's creation of Earth and its diverse materials
Gather students in a circle and review the memory verse about God's wonderful creation. Discuss how studying Earth's materials helps us appreciate God's intricate design.
Quick review of Earth materials and weather concepts learned throughout the year
Rotate through three learning stations to review Earth science concepts
Simpler: Use picture guides at each station
Challenge: Create a research question to investigate at each station
Gather together to share favorite discoveries from the stations
Dear God, thank you for creating such a wonderfully complex and beautiful world. Help us to always marvel at your incredible design.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll have a fun challenge game to review all our science learning!
“How many are your works, Yahweh! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.”
— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion for each key word in the verse
Third-grade students are developing more complex understanding of Earth's systems and materials
Some children might find it challenging to distinguish between different types of rocks and minerals
Enthusiasm for exploration, ability to describe observations