Gr. 3 Science Gizmos

Folder Notes:

This is a list of theExploreLearning science Gizmos for Gr. 3. You will have to sign in with thejurisdiction username and password.  Curriculum correlationinformation is available on this link:

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspStandardCorrelation&id=883


Forest Ecosystem    Requires Sign In

In this ExploreLearning Gizmo, students can manipulate the populations of trees, mushrooms, deer and bears in a forest. Feeding relationships can be investigated by observing the impact changing one population has on the other populations over time. The resource includes supplementary materials and assessment questions.


Homeostasis    Requires Sign In

This ExploreLearning Gizmo allows students to regulate the body temperature of a simulated person exercising on a treadmill while the air temperature fluctuates. The resource includes supplementary materials and assessment questions.


Mineral Identification    Requires Sign In

This ExploreLearning Gizmos allows students to identify 26 mineral samples by observing the color, lustre, shape, density, hardness, streak and reaction to acid for each mineral. The resource includes supplementary materials and assessment questions.


Prairie Ecosystem    Requires Sign In

In this ExploreLearning Gizmo, students can manipulate the populations of grass, prairie dogs, ferrets and foxes in a prairie ecosystem. Feeding relationships can be investigated by observing the impact changing one population has on the other populations over time. The resource includes supplementary material and assessment questions.