The lessons and experiments in this book fall under 5 main topics that relate to the Alberta curriculum for Grade 3 Science. It's an entire year of Science lessons!In each lesson you will find teacher notes designed to provide you guidance with the learning intentions; the success criteria; materials needed; a lesson outline, as well as providing some insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.Suggestions for differentiation or accommodation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment. The lessons are designed to involve tactile participation and knowledge application while providing opportunities to connect ideas between topics and school subjects.Topic A: Rocks and MineralsRock TypesExploring MineralsFun with RocksTypes of SoilsHow we Use Rocks and MineralsTopic B: Building with a Variety of MaterialWhat's a Structure?Stability of StructuresUnder ConstructionTopic C: Testing Materials and DesignsWhat is an Engineer? And What is a Fair Test?A Fair Test with ArchesThe Shape of SupportsStrengthening StructuresGreat Tower of SpaghettiTopic D: Hearing and SoundPitch and VibrationMeasuring SoundMaking SoundSound TravelsSounding FunWhy Do We Have Two Ears?Topic E: Animal Life CyclesLife Cycles of 3 Very Different AnimalsBirdsMammalsLife Cycle GameEnvironmental Conditions, Animal Survival and Animal ExtinctionThe Ecosystem Game