3rd GRADE

SCIENCE
REVIEW
MATERIALS
& LINKS
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INSPIRED BY THE KINGREY
2011 CRCT SCIENCE REVIEW

Soil Vocabulary
Directions: Cut the Words and Definitions to create Mix & Match sort game.

Word

loam

clay

sand

Definitions
A kind of soil with clay and sand

Type of soil that can be used to make

pottery or bricks.

Tiny grains of rock that make up

desserts and beaches

topsoil

top layer of soil, contains humus, minerals

and can hold lots of water

subsoil

Below the topsoil, it does NOT have humus

or hold much water

silt

dry, dusty soil

humus

erosion

weathering

Material that was once living , and adds

nutrients to the soil

the carrying away of sediments

the wearing down of rocks and minerals by

water, ice, wind, and plant roots

Soil Links
http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/activities/rockpark/

http://www.soil-net.com/primary/

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/erosion/?ar_a=1

Soil Study Guide

Students should know the meanings of these words:(on their vocabulary charts and cards)
soil

humus

clay

erosion

loam

sand

weathering

topsoil

subsoil

silt

Types of Soil
has the largest particle size,

has the smallest particle

both of these are very

is very rough, holds the

size, is very smooth in

similar to each other, a

fewest nutrients, and lets lots

texture, holds most

combination of clay, sand, and

of water through

nutrients, and doesnt let

humus, plants grow best in

much water through

these, also referred to as silt

SAND

CLAY

LOAM or

POTTING SOIL

clay is slippery when wet

Type of soil found mostly in the Piedmont? red clay
Weathering is the wearing down of rocks and minerals by water, ice, wind, and
plant roots.
Some possible causes of weathering are: 1. wind 2. water 3. ice
Erosion is the carrying away of sediments.
caves and canyons are most likely formed by the process of erosion.

Rocks and Minerals Vocabulary

Directions: Cut the Words and Definitions to create Mix & Match sort game.

Word

Definitions

minerals

found in nature- is not a plant or animal

rocks

found in nature, not living, made from minerals

attributes

characteristics that describe minerals e.g. rough,

makes a streak

texture

how something feels

luster

how shiny a mineral is

Mohs Scale

a scale that rates the hardness of minerals

streak

mark left on something from a mineral

igneous rock

a type of rock that is fire-made and is formed when

melted rock cools

sedimentary rock

a type of rock formed when sand, mud, pebbles, at

the bottom of rivers, lakes, and oceans pile up

metamorphic rock

a type of rock that has changed through heating

and squeezing

Rocks and Minerals Links

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES03/ES03.swf

http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

http://www.kidskonnect.com/15-educational/science/97-rocks-a-minerals.html

Rocks and Minerals Study Guide

Students should know the meanings of these words:
Attributes

Mohs scale

metamorphic rock

luster

streak test

sedimentary rock

rocks

igneous rock
minerals

Students should know ways to classify minerals.

1. _color_
2. _streak
3. _hardness_
4. _luster__
5. _texture___

Students should be able to give examples of each type of rock:

Igneous:

Sedimentary:

Granite

Limestone

Basalt

Shale

Metamorphic

You can find fossils in _sedimentary___ rock.

According the Mohs Scale __talc__ is the softest mineral and
_diamond____ is the hardest mineral.
_Glass__ is made from tiny pieces of sand.

Marble
Slate

Fossils Vocabulary
Directions: Cut the Words and Definitions to create Mix & Match sort game.

Word

fossil

amber

organism

imprint

extinct

mold

Definitions

Imprint or remains of something

that lived long ago

Hardened tree sap

Any living thing

Shallow print or mark in solid rock

When a plant or animal no longer

exists

Empty space in rock where

something once was

cast

Fossil made inside a mold when

minerals seep in

paleontologist

Scientist who studies fossils

Fossil Links
http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/index.html

www.wonderville.ca/asset/fossil-fabricator

Fossils Study Guide

Students should be able to match the terms to an illustration
(some can be used for more than one).

fossil amber

organism

imprint

extinct mold cast

paleontologist

Students should know the following facts about fossils.

-Fossils are often found in sedimentary rock.
-The bones of some animals can form fossils.

-Paleontologists cannot determine an animals color by studying fossils.

-Dinosaurs lived approximately 65 millions of years ago.

Students should know the steps of how a fossil forms.

1. A dinosaur or other organism dies.

2. The animal decays, leaving only its bones.
3. Sand, dirt, or mud cover the bones.
4. Minerals seep into the bones.

They hardened into rock that look

just like the bones.

5. The fossilized bones are found by a fossil hunter.

Heat Study Guide

Thermometer:the instrument used to measure temperature
Heat:form of energy that makes matter warmer
Conductor:material that heat moves through easily (hot fast)
Heat Source:anything that gives off heat(sun most important)
Temperature:the measure of how hot or cold an object is
Heat Transfer:when heat moves from one place to another
Friction:source of heat produced when one object rubs another
Contract:to get smaller(molecules of cooler object move slowly)
Insulator: material that prevents or slows down the transfer
of heat- keep hot things hot and cold things cold
Celsius: a scale of temperature
Expand: to get bigger(molecules of warmer objects move faster)

Students should be familiar with the following:

Name 3 insulators (varies): wood, fur, and cotton are common examples
Name 3 conductors (varies): aluminum, copper, and iron are some
examples
Heat flows from....warmer objects to cooler ones.
Radiation is...when heat moves through space in the form of waves, such
as heat from the sun
Convection is... when heat moves through the air from one place to another

Heat and Energy Links

http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/thermometer.html

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_heattransfer/

Magnets Study Guide

Word

Meaning

magnet

Any material that attracts iron

or metals containing iron

attract

Pull (north- south)

repel

Push (north- north)

(south- south)
By rubbing an object made from soft

Temporary magnet

iron, like a nail, against a permanent

magnet-the magnetism WILL wear off
Permanent magnet

A magnet that is ALWAYS magnetized, it

retains (keeps) magnetism

Magnetic field

Area around a magnet where the force

a magnet can act

poles

two ends of a magnet

of

(north and south)

magnetite

A type of rock containing iron deposits,

that is magnetic, also called lodestone

uoes the size and shape of a magnet determine its strength?

NO

Where is a magnet strongest? AT THE POLES

What is lodestone? A magnetic rock
What is an electromagnet? Magnet that works with an electric current
Students should be able to duplicate the diagram below.
N

repel

attract

Magnet Links

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-magnetism/

http://www.magnetgames.net/magnetism.html

Georgia Habitats Vocabulary

1. Environment: all the things that make up an area like land,
water, and air.
2. Coast: stretch of land that borders a sea or ocean
3. piedmont: an area of land with rolling hills and some low
mountains, it means "foot of the mountain"
4. nonliving: an object that is not alive, i.e. rock or dirt
5. marsh: an area of wet, low land with tall grass and few to no
trees
6. endangered species: a living organism that is threatened with
possible extinction, usually due to habitat loss or over harvest
7. ocean: a large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's
surface
8. external feature: a visible feature on the outside of a plant or
animal that helps it survive in a habitat, i.e. bird's beak
9. organism: a single type of living thing, i.e. a dog or whale
10. habitat: a living thing's home
11. adaptation: a special characteristic that helps an organsim to
survive

Students should become familiar with each of the 5 Georgia habitats

(Simple description guides of each habitat follows).

Atlantic Ocean
Description- An ocean is the largest body of water in the
world. It is made of saltwater. The Atlantic Ocean near
Georgia is warmer than most oceans in the world.
Location- The Atlantic Ocean is located on the southeastern
border of Georgia
What animals live there?- The Atlantic Ocean off the
coast of Georgia is home to shrimp, tarpon, redfish,
flounder, and sea trout.
Sea turtles make their homes
there also.
What plants grow there?- The Gray's Reef National Marine
Sanctuary is a living coral reef with sea stars and sand
dollars. Seaweed, seagrass, and algea also grow in the
ocean.

Coastal Plain
Description- Georgia's coast is made up of sandy beaches
and barrier islands. The coastline of Georgia is almost 110
miles long. The action of the waves stops the growth of
plants except on the dunes which are above the high tide
line. Sea Oats growing on the dunes help prevent erosion.
Location- The coast is located along Georgia' southeastern
border with the Atlantic Ocean. The barrier islands of
Cumberland, Sapelo and Ossabaw lie off the coast of
Georgia.
What animals live there?- Ghost shrimp, ghost crab, sea
gulls, herons
What plants grow there?- Sea oats and morning glories grow
on the coast.

Swamp
Description- A swamp is an area of land covered in still or
slow-moving water, with plants growing in and around it. Only
a few kinds of trees can grow in such waterlogged areas.
These trees such as cypress trees have roots that stick out
of the water to take in air. The Okefenokee Swamp gets its
name for Choctaw Indian words which mean "quivering earth".
The dark tea color of the water is due to tannic acid formed
from decaying plant material and peat.
Location- The Okefenokee Swamp is located in southeastern
Georgia. It is 38 miles in length and approximately 25 miles
wide. The swamp covers almost 700 square miles.
What animals live there?- Alligators, marsh rabbits, otters,
frogs, raccoons, dragonfly, ibis, and mosquitoes all live in
the swamp.
What plants grow there?- Cypress trees, as seen at the top
of the page, catttails and water lillies all grow in the
swamp.

Mountains
Description- The mountains cover the northern part of
Georgia. The Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains combine to
form the mountain habitat in north Georgia. Here there are
mountains, valleys and ravines along with many waterfalls.
The elevation gets much higher than the rest of Georgia
which causes changes in the plants.
Location- The mountains extend across the northern part of
Georgia.
What animals live there?- Deer, black bears, wild turkeys,
raccoons, bats, and foxes roam the mountains. Trout can be
found in mountain streams while bass and bluegill fish live
in the lakes.
What plants grow there?- Cherokee Rose - the state flower,
azaleas - the state wild flower, and many varieties of apple
trees.

Piedmont
Description- The piedmont is an area of rolling hills.
Piedmont means "foot of the mountain." The piedmont has
forests, lakes and rivers. Red clay gives the ground its
color.
Location- The Georgia Piedmont is located between the
coastal plain and the mountains in the northern half of
Georgia. It covers the middle of Georgia.
What animals live there?- Opossums, squirrels, Canada
geese, ducks, woodpeckers, cardinals, blue jays and owls.
What plants grow there?- Pine trees, oak trees, and hickory
trees are mostly seen in this area.

Habitat Links

http://www.gamequarium.com/science.htm

http://www.lilburnes.org/Students/Habitats/index.htm

Pollution Study Guide

Reduce: to use less of something, typically a
resource
Reuse: to use something (resources) again and
again
Conserve: to save, protect, or use resources
wisely without wasting it
Pollution: the adding of harmful substances to
air, land and water
Recycle: to treat certain resources so they can
be used again
Students should be familiar with the following facts:
1. Pollution can be caused by humans or nature.
2. We recycle glass, paper, and aluminum.
3. There can be air pollution, water pollution, and land
pollution in any given place and time on Earth.
4. Common ways to conserve energy is to use less water
(turning off faucet when brushing teeth), paper (use both
sides to take notes), and electricity (turning off
lights).
5. To reduce the amount of energy waste produced, using
plates and cups that can be washed goes a long way.

Pollution Links

http://www.eschooltoday.com/