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Lesson Plans - 3rd Grade

Leaf Weight-Loss Plan

Students measure the weight of a container of leaves daily to discover how quickly it grows lighter as the foliage dries.

Going Nuts for a New Grade

An ideal source for an adorable bulletin board that features student work, this activity gets kids to consider “resolutions” for the new school year!

Mother Nature Has Her Say

As part of this creative writing activity, students prepare interview questions for Mother Nature and then respond (as the lady herself!) to questions designed by another student.

Harvest Skies

Focus on the fall harvest as you use Vincent van Gogh’s techniques to create an original drawing with Crayola® Colored Pencils and Oil Pastels

Fall Doorknob Decorations

This autumn decoration is great to give as a gift. Celebrate the season! Use these ideas, or your own imagination, to make a beautiful door hanger. Find out why leaves on deciduous trees turn such beautiful colors before you start.