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WorksheetsYear 3 - Science
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Soaks up liquids easily.
absorbent
air
alive
aluminum
amphibians
The gas that animals, including humans, breathe in.
absorbent
air
alive
aluminum
amphibians
Living and breathing.
absorbent
air
alive
aluminum
amphibians
Light, silvery-grey metal.
absorbent
air
alive
aluminum
amphibians
Cold-blooded animals that live in water and on land such as frogs.
absorbent
air
alive
aluminum
amphibians
Make louder.
amplify
anchor
attract
backbone
bacteria
To pull towards (a magnet pulls some metal objects towards it)
amplify
anchor
attract
backbone
bacteria
Spine or vertebral column.
amplify
anchor
attract
backbone
bacteria
Germs that can cause diseases.
amplify
anchor
attract
backbone
bacteria
Eating the right amount of a variety of foods from each food group.
balanced diet
bar chart
biodegradable
bird
bitter
Diagram or graph that uses bards to compare the results of information collected in an investigation.
balanced diet
bar chart
biodegradable
bird
bitter
Will rot away and can become part of soil.
balanced diet
bar chart
biodegradable
bird
bitter
Warm-blooded animal with feathers, it has 2 legs and 2 wings (most, but not all can fly); it lays eggs.
balanced diet
bar chart
biodegradable
bird
bitter
One of the five basic tastes, described as unpleasant, sharp and not agreeable.
balanced diet
bar chart
biodegradable
bird
bitter
What parts do all plants have?
flower
stem
leaf
roots
All of the above
The process of taking air into and out of the lungs to stay alive.
breathing
Carroll diagram
classify
cobalt
compound leaves
Chart that helps to sort information into categories.
breathing
Carroll diagram
classify
cobalt
compound leaves
To arrange in classes or groups that share features or properties.
breathing
Carroll diagram
classify
cobalt
compound leaves
Hard, brittle metal, bluish-white color.
breathing
Carroll diagram
classify
cobalt
compound leaves
Leaves that are made up of smaller leaflets on one stem.
breathing
Carroll diagram
classify
cobalt
compound leaves
The things needed for a plant to grow well (such as water, warmth and light).
conditions
copper
deciduous
diet
dormant
Reddish-brown metal, often used to make low-value coins.
conditions
copper
deciduous
diet
dormant
Trees or plants with green leaves in summer and no leaves in winter (they fall off).
conditions
copper
deciduous
diet
dormant
Foods that humans and other organisms eat.
conditions
copper
deciduous
diet
dormant
Resting or sleeping.
conditions
copper
deciduous
diet
dormant
Long period of time with no rain.
drought
dull
durable
ear trumpets
edible
Not shiny.
drought
dull
durable
ear trumpets
edible
Something that is hard-wearing (tough and strong).
drought
dull
durable
ear trumpets
edible
Type of hearing aid, used before hearing aids were invented, to amplify sounds if a person could not hear well.
drought
dull
durable
ear trumpets
edible
Can be eaten.
drought
dull
durable
ear trumpets
edible
A change because of an action.
edible
effect
energy
entire
evergreen
Helps the body to function, comes from the foods we eat (is measured in kilojoules).
effect
energy
entire
evergreen
evidence
Leaves that are not serrated, lobed or compound, they are simple with smooth edges.
effect
energy
entire
evergreen
evidence
Trees or plants that are green all year.
edible
effect
energy
entire
evergreen
Proof or results.
edible
effect
energy
entire
evidence
Moving around, working out or playing sports to keep fit and healthy.
exercise
eyelashes
eyes
fabrics
fat
Hairs under the eye and on the upper eyelid - they protect the eyes.
exercise
eyelashes
eyes
fabrics
fat
Organs for sight (being able to see).
exercise
eyelashes
eyes
fabrics
fat
Types of cloth (flexible materials), made by weaving natural things (such as cotton, wool or linen), or man-made (such as nylon or polyester).
exercise
eyelashes
eyes
fabrics
fat
One of nutrient groups in a balanced diet, _____ is source of fuel, which we store as energy.
exercise
eyelashes
eyes
fabrics
fat
Things that are unique about something.
features
fibres
fingerprints
fish
flexible
Plant materials, thin threads that may be used to make paper cloth.
features
fibres
fingerprints
fish
flexible
A unique set of patterns on the fingers (arches, loops or whorls).
features
fibres
fingerprints
fish
flexible
Cold-blooded, scaly animals that live in water, they breathe through gills.
features
fibres
fingerprints
fish
flexible
Able to bend easily, for example, by folding, twist, stretching or squashing.
features
fibres
fingerprints
fish
flexible
Part of the life cycle of a plant, flowers produce new seeds.
flower
food groups
force
force meter
friction
A collection of similar foods such as dairy foods or vegetables and fruits.
flower
food groups
force
force meter
friction
A push or a pull, it makes something speed up, slow down or change direction.
flower
food groups
force
force meter
friction
Used to measure forces (such as weight) in newtons (N).
flower
food groups
force
force meter
friction
The force between two things moving across each other, it slows a moving object.
flower
food groups
force
force meter
friction
Produced by plants, contains seeds and are often edible.
fruits
function
germinate
gills
gold
The job something does (role of, or reason for using something).
fruits
function
germinate
gills
gold
To start growing.
fruits
function
germinate
gills
gold
Breathing organs of fish (and amphibians, which also have lungs).
fruits
function
germinate
gills
gold
A shiny, yellow, attractive precious metal, it is very valuable.
fruits
function
germinate
gills
gold
The pulling force that keeps us on Earth.
gravity
grow
health benefit
healthy
hearing
To get bigger in size, such as taller or wider.
gravity
grow
health benefit
healthy
hearing
Something good for your body.
gravity
grow
health benefit
healthy
hearing
Keeping fit so that the body can fight illness and has lots of energy.
gravity
grow
health benefit
healthy
hearing
One of the five senses, the ability to use your ears to listen to sounds.
gravity
grow
health benefit
healthy
hearing
Device that allows people who are hard of hearing to hear better.
hearing aid
heart
heartbeat
height
hibernation
The muscular organ that pumps the blood around the body.
hearing aid
heart
heartbeat
height
hibernation
One squeeze of the heart muscle (each squeeze sends the blood to all the parts of the body).
hearing aid
heart
heartbeat
height
hibernation
The measure of something upwards, often from the ground (how tall something is).
hearing aid
heart
heartbeat
height
hibernation
When an animal sleeps deeply during winter when there is little food.
hearing aid
heart
heartbeat
height
hibernation
When 2 things rub together and cannot move over each other easily.
high friction
identification keys
inner ears
invertebrates
iris
Used to classify (sort) living things).
high friction
identification keys
inner ears
invertebrates
iris
Part of the ear that controls hearing and balance.
high friction
identification keys
inner ears
invertebrates
iris
Animals without a backbone.
high friction
identification keys
inner ears
invertebrates
iris
The colored part of the front of the eye.
high friction
identification keys
inner ears
invertebrates
iris
A heavy strong metal that holds heat well but rusts easily when left out (it is used for making cookware, pans, screws and bolts).
iron
kevlar
kilojoules
kiting
larva
A very strong man-made material
iron
kevlar
kilojoules
kiting
larva
Unit of measurement of energy in foods.
iron
kevlar
kilojoules
kiting
larva
Also called ballooning, when animals float on threads.
iron
kevlar
kilojoules
kiting
larva
A young form of many insects (such as a dragonfly or caterpillar) or animals (such as a frog) that hatch from eggs.
iron
kevlar
kilojoules
kiting
larva
The part of a plant that makes food.
leaf
leaflets
life cycle
life processes
life span
Very small leaves on one stem.
leaf
leaflets
life cycle
life processes
life span
Time span of the changes that animals and plants go through (being born, growing up, until they are dead).
leaf
leaflets
life cycle
life processes
life span
Activities that all living things do (nutrition, movement, growth and reproduction).
leaf
leaflets
life cycle
life processes
life span
Time it takes for an animal or plant to complete its life cycle.
leaf
leaflets
life cycle
life processes
life span
At the back of the eye, they send messages to the brain so that you can see.
light sensors
living
lobed
low friction
luminous
Something that performs all the life processes.
light sensors
living
lobed
low friction
luminous
In leaves, lobes or divisions that are less than halfway to the middle of the stem (such as a maple leaf).
light sensors
living
lobed
low friction
luminous
Happens when 2 things slide easily over each other.
light sensors
living
lobed
low friction
luminous
Shiny, bright, glowing (something that gives off light).
light sensors
living
lobed
low friction
luminous
Organs in your chest for breathing.
lungs
magnet
magnetic
mammals
mass
A piece of iron or steel that attracts some metals.
lungs
magnet
magnetic
mammals
mass
A material such as iron or steel that has the ability to attract some metals.
lungs
magnet
magnetic
mammals
mass
Warm-blooded, hairy animals, most females have live babies.
lungs
magnet
magnetic
mammals
mass
How much matter (stuff) there is in an object - _____ is measured in kilograms (kg).
lungs
magnet
magnetic
mammals
mass
Substances that can be used to make something else (such as wool, leather).
materials
metamorphosis
minerals
moult
movement
A process some animals go through to become adults (e.g., tadpole --> frog).
materials
metamorphosis
minerals
moult
movement
Substances found in rocks and soils, all living things need them for health.
materials
metamorphosis
minerals
moult
movement
When an animal sheds its skin.
materials
metamorphosis
minerals
moult
movement
1 of the 5 live processes of living things (changing place or position).
materials
metamorphosis
minerals
moult
movement
Sticky, slimy substance in the nose, which helps to trap dirt and dust.
mucus
muscles
nerves
newton
nickel
Areas of soft, stretchy tissue inside animals' bodies - _____ make all the movements in the body possible.
mucus
muscles
nerves
newton
nickel
The pathways that pass information to the brain so that you can do things (such as see, touch, hear, move).
mucus
muscles
nerves
newton
nickel
The unit used to measure the strength of a force, named after Sir Isaac _____ who lived from 1642 to 1726.
mucus
muscles
nerves
newton
nickel
A silvery white metal.
mucus
muscles
nerves
newton
nickel
Things that were once alive, but no longer show any of the life processes such as nutrition, movement, growth and reproduction.
non-living
non-magnetic
nostrils
nutrients
nutrition
The 2 open tubes in the nose through which you breathe air.
non-living
non-magnetic
nostrils
nutrients
nutrition
The process of living things taking in and using nutrients.
non-living
non-magnetic
nostrils
nutrients
nutrition
Something that tricks the eye into sending a false message to the brain.
optical illusion
particles
pull
pupil
push
Very small pieces of anything.
optical illusion
particles
pull
pupil
push
A force that moves or drags an object to make it move (for example, a donkey will _____ the cart).
optical illusion
particles
pull
pupil
push
The hole in the middle of the eye (it widens or narrows to let in different amounts of light).
optical illusion
particles
pull
pupil
push
A force that moves an object (usually from behind) to make it move (for example, the student will _____ the door shut).
optical illusion
particles
pull
pupil
push
The distance or amount between 2 end-points (for example, the _____ between 5 years and 11 years is 6 years).
range
recyclable
reflective
repel
sight
Able to be used again or changed in some ways to make something new.
range
recyclable
reflective
repel
sight
When light bounces off smooth, shiny surfaces (such as mirrors and shiny metals) and reflects light well).
range
recyclable
reflective
repel
sight
To push, or force, something away.
range
recyclable
reflective
repel
sight
1 of the 5 senses, being able to use the eyes to see.
range
recyclable
reflective
repel
sight
An organ, outer layer covering the body.
skin
smell
sound waves
species
taste
1 of the 5 senses, the ability to use the nose to sense (notice).
skin
smell
sound waves
species
taste
Vibrations formed when air particles bump into one another - this travels through the air, helping you to hear.
skin
smell
sound waves
species
taste
Animals with a backbone (such as: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians).
vertebrates
Venn diagram
touch
vitamin C
Represents sets of groups of things in a picture using 2 circles that overlap.
vertebrates
Venn diagram
touch
vitamin C
1 of the 5 senses, to use the skin to feel things.
vertebrates
Venn diagram
touch
vitamin C
For healthy teeth, skin and bones.
vertebrates
Venn diagram
touch
vitamin C
