Year 3 Science Worksheets and Lesson Plans

What’s Included in Our Year 3 Science Lesson Plans?

Our Year 3 Science resources are planned to give pupils an interactive and structured learning experience, so they enjoy learning new things about science and the world around them. Each unit includes:

• Clear learning objectives based on Year 3 expectations
• Teacher-designed slides to guide their every step
• Differentiated tasks for a range of abilities
• Worksheets, scientific enquiries and practical activities
  

Each lesson helps you teach Year 3 Science with confidence and keeps your preparation time low, so you can dedicate your energy to teaching and supporting your pupils.

Why Teachers Love Our Year 3 Science Resources

Teachers choose our Year 3 resources because each pack is detailed, fully planned, engaging and simple to use. Our Year 3 Science lesson plans are:

• Fully matched to Year 3 Science curriculum objectives
• Designed to save planning hours
• Filled with practical tasks to support scientific thinking
• Supported with worksheets and guidance notes
  

Year 3 Science Topics We Cover

Rocks, Fossils and Soils

In these Year 3 lessons, pupils compare different types of rocks, learn about fossils and explore how soil forms. They carry out simple tests and learn about what is buried deep down in the ground. 

Light and Shadow

These Year 3 Science lessons help children study light sources, how light travels, reflection and shadows. This unit also includes hands-on experiments to explore how shadows change throughout the day to keep your lessons fun and engaging.

Forces and Magnets

This Forces and Magnets Year 3 Science resource helps pupils learn about contact and non-contact forces. They test magnetic materials, study poles and investigate how magnets attract and repel. They’ll also learn what magnets can be used for and what materials are attracted to magnets. 

How Plants Grow

Pupils will study the different parts of plants, plant functions, the role of stems and roots, and how water travels through plants.  They’ll also look at flowering plants and the role flowers play in the reproduction of plants. We also included investigations to help them observe changes in plants over time.

Save Even More Money with a PlanBee Subscription

A PlanBee subscription gives full access to every Year 3 Science unit plus lessons for all other subjects. It allows you to:

• Download complete schemes instantly
• Save money
• Plan ahead with confidence
• Stay prepared for the full curriculum
• Access new units as they appear
  

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Year 3 Science Resources FAQs

What Year 3 Science topics do you cover?

Our Year 3 Science resources cover all key Year 3 Science topics, including Rocks, Light and Shadow, Forces and Magnets, and Growing Plants. Each topic includes complete Year 3 Science lesson plans, teacher-made slides, investigations and Year 3 Science worksheets that support clear progression.

Are your Year 3 Science lesson plans aligned with the National Curriculum?

Every Year 3 Science lesson plan follows the National Curriculum for Year 3. The resources cover the full set of required Year 3 Science objectives, including classification, nutrition, bones and muscles, testing rocks, exploring magnetic forces, observing light and shadows and understanding plant functions. 

Do the Year 3 Science packs include worksheets?

Yes. All Year 3 Science resources include a wide range of Year 3 Science worksheets, activity sheets, enquiry templates and recording sheets. These worksheets guide pupils through structured scientific tasks and support clear evidence of understanding across all Year 3 Science lessons.

Are the Year 3 Science lessons suitable for mixed-ability classes?

Each lesson includes differentiated Year 3 Science activities, scaffolded worksheets, practical task variations and extension challenges. This helps teachers support pupils who need extra guidance and stretch those who are ready for deeper scientific thinking. The Year 3 Science lesson plans are designed to work effectively in diverse classrooms.

Do your Year 3 Science resources include practical investigations?

Each Year 3 topic includes practical investigations and hands-on Science activities that help pupils explore concepts through real observation. These include rock testing, magnet experiments, shadow investigations, simple nutrition tasks, and plant growth observations. Every investigation supports key Year 3 Science enquiry skills.

Do I need a subscription to access your Year 3 Science resources?

No. You can buy any individual Year 3 Science lesson plan pack at any time. A subscription is optional and gives full access to all Year 3 Science resources, plus every other subject and year group. Many teachers choose the subscription because it saves time, it’s a lot cheaper and reduces planning workload and provides instant access to new resources.

Are the Year 3 Science lessons ready to teach?

Yes. Each Year 3 Science pack includes detailed teacher guidance, clear slides, differentiated activities and printable Year 3 Science worksheets. You can teach each lesson immediately with no extra preparation. The resources are designed to save planning time and keep Science lessons engaging and well structured.