3rd Grade Biology Resources (by date, latest first)

Life cycle of an Iguana | Reptiles science unit study with fun facts!

By Amzat

Introduce your students to the tropical world of iguanas with this vibrant, interactive worksheet. Designed for PreK–3 learners, this printable resource guides students through each life stage—from mama iguana laying eggs to juveniles becoming adults—using bright visuals and hands‑on learning. Perfect for units on reptiles, habitats, and life cycles.

What’s Included in the Iguana Life Cycle Worksheet?

Informative Overview – Child‑friendly explanation of each stage: egg, hatchling, juvenile, and adult
Life Cycle Diagram – Clear visuals showing growth and development over time
Cut & Paste Sequencing Activity – Tactile exercise where students arrange life stages in order
Fun Facts – Highlights some fun facts about this unique creature!
Matching Activity – Reinforces vocabulary and concept understanding through image‑term connections
Flashcards – Vibrant cards ideal for games, centers, or vocabulary review
Coloring Page – Creative coloring sheet featuring an iguana in its natural habitat

This Worksheet Is Perfect For:

PreK–3 science units focused on reptiles, life cycles, or tropical ecosystems
Homeschooling lessons on animal development and habitats
Interactive notebooks, lapbooks, or morning tubs
Enrichment centers and early-finishers' activity corners

Key Learning Objectives:

Students will:

Identify and sequence each stage in an iguana's life cycle
Learn essential terms: egg, hatchling, juvenile, adult
Understand basic reptile behaviors—how hatchlings emerge and are independent

The Life Cycle of an Iguana Worksheet brings the journey of this captivating reptile to life through engaging visuals, sequencing tasks, and fun facts. It's a memorable, hands-on way for young learners to explore growth, adaptation, and the wonders of animal life cycles.

Science

Anatomy

Biology

$3.00

Lesson Plan on Butterfly Life Cycle

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

Lesson Plan Overview: The Fascinating Life Cycle of Butterflies

Prepare for a thrilling 90-minute exploration centered on butterflies! This lesson is ideal for young learners who are interested in the growth and transformation of butterflies. Together, we will discover the four captivating phases of a butterfly’s existence: beginning as small eggs, developing into voracious caterpillars (larvae), changing within a chrysalis (pupa), and ultimately appearing as stunning adult butterflies.

We’ll start with an enjoyable discussion to discover what knowledge students have about butterflies. Next, we will view an engaging and informative YouTube video titled “Butterfly Life Cycle” that illustrates these stages. Following the video, students will respond to guided questions to encourage deeper reflection on their learning.

Following this, learners will engage with an interactive worksheet full of tasks such as matching, sequencing events, discovering new vocabulary, illustrating, and tackling some critical thinking puzzles. These tasks aim to enhance key concepts while also igniting creativity and curiosity.

By the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to confidently identify and explain each phase of the butterfly’s lifecycle, grasp the concept of metamorphosis, and even provide instances of other creatures that undergo remarkable transformations. This lesson offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance science skills, expand vocabulary, and accommodate various learning styles—whether students learn optimally through visual, auditory, or hands-on experiences.

Perfect for students in grades 2 to 4, this lesson can be effortlessly adjusted for younger or older children. Furthermore, all the resources you require, along with a useful worksheet and answer key, are provided to ensure your teaching experience is seamless and effective

Biology

$1.25

Drawing Art: Insect Jar Habitats.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Insect Jar Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked the students to create a couple sketches of what their insect jar would look like. Next, I asked the students to re-draw their sketch on a Final Copy paper and outline it with a black sharpie marker. Students spent 1-2 class periods coloring (w/colored pencils) the insects and other objects inside their jar, plus, the background around the jar. Students used a transparent blue watercolor to paint the inside of their insect jar. All finished! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Arts & Music

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Painting Art: Fish Aquariums.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Visual Arts

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Drawing Art: Insect Jar Habitats.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Insect Jar Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked the students to create a couple sketches of what their insect jar would look like. Next, I asked the students to re-draw their sketch on a Final Copy paper and outline it with a black sharpie marker. Students spent 1-2 class periods coloring (w/colored pencils) the insects and other objects inside their jar, plus, the background around the jar. Students used a transparent blue watercolor to paint the inside of their insect jar. All finished! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Arts & Music

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Painting Art: Fish Aquariums.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Visual Arts

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Painting Art: Fish Aquariums.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Visual Arts

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Drawing Art: Insect Jar Habitats.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Insect Jar Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked the students to create a couple sketches of what their insect jar would look like. Next, I asked the students to re-draw their sketch on a Final Copy paper and outline it with a black sharpie marker. Students spent 1-2 class periods coloring (w/colored pencils) the insects and other objects inside their jar, plus, the background around the jar. Students used a transparent blue watercolor to paint the inside of their insect jar. All finished! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Arts & Music

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Painting Art: Fish Aquariums.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fish Aquarium Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this PDF file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I made 4 unique pre-cut fish aquarium stencils that students could choose from and trace on large 18 x 24-inch paper. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas for the background, and what the Fish Aquarium could be sitting on. Students were given lots of fish/aquarium life photos as a resource to draw from. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Visual Arts

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Drawing Art: Insect Jar Habitats.

By Art Shack by JB

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Insect Jar Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked the students to create a couple sketches of what their insect jar would look like. Next, I asked the students to re-draw their sketch on a Final Copy paper and outline it with a black sharpie marker. Students spent 1-2 class periods coloring (w/colored pencils) the insects and other objects inside their jar, plus, the background around the jar. Students used a transparent blue watercolor to paint the inside of their insect jar. All finished! I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Arts & Music

Autumn

Biology

$5.00

Animal Names Word Search ( 9 Puzzles )

By Zaazoua Mostapha

This resource includes all of our animals' word search puzzles. By buying the bundle you will save a lot and always have a hand on appropriate worksheets for early engaging homework or extra credit assignments. With a carefully chosen vocabulary animal names list, each puzzle is not only fun but an opportunity for discovering and reinforcing knowledge and vocabulary.

Note: this is a growing bundle. As I create new history puzzles, I will add them in.

Animal Names Word Search Puzzles:

Containing these 9 types of animals:

Animals that Live in Water and Land
Birds
Carnivorous Animals
Domesticated Animals
Herbivores Animals
Jungle Animals
Mammals
Omnivores Animals
Wild Animals

Notes:

This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If there is anything specific you need, we will be happy to provide it to you.

$9.00

$7.99

42 Word Search Puzzles ( Growing Bundle ) - Solutions included

By Zaazoua Mostapha

Word search puzzles are incredibly helpful for learning new words. They're like fun games where you find words hidden in a grid of letters. When you do this, you remember the words better and also get better at spelling. It's like a puzzle adventure that helps you learn and remember words in a really enjoyable way!

What's included:

General topics:

Summer Vocabulary
Beach vocabulary
Air transport Vocabulary
Alphabet Vocabulary
Autumn Vocabulary
Body Parts Names
Books Vocabulary
Colors
Community Vocabulary
Family
Fruits
Vegetables
Jobs & Professions
Kitchen Objects
Classroom Objects
Clothing Vocabulary

Seasonal:

4th of July Vocabulary
Columbus Day Vocabulary
Halloween Vocabulary
Moon Landing Day Vocabulary
Veterans Day Vocabulary

Astronomy:

Moon Phases

Days & Months:

Days of the week
Months of The Year
French Days of the Week
Italian Days of The Week
Spanish Days of The Week

Animals:

Animals Names
Farm Vocabulary
Birds Names
Domesticated Animals
Herbivores Animals Names
Omnivores Animals Names
Carnivorous Animals Names
Water & Land Animals Names
Wild Animals Names
Jungle Animals Names
Mammals Animals Names

$42.00

$17.22

Water & Land Animals Names Fun Vocabulary Word Search Worksheets Puzzles

By Zaazoua Mostapha

There are 9 Water and Land Animals to search for, this would be a great fun way to learn about animals. It is a perfect activity for the class or to send your students home with it. Words are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this definitely a challenging puzzle.

You will get a PDF file of 2 pages ( One for the puzzles and the other one for the answers ).

Note: If you want it just black and white you can adjust your printer settings to black and white which saves on printing costs.

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➡ Italian Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

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➡ Fruits Vocabulary Word Search Worksheet Class & Home Activity Puzzles

➡ Vegetables Vocabulary Word Search Worksheet Class & Home Activity Puzzles

Notes:

This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If there is anything specific you need, we will be happy to provide it to you.

Vocabulary

Back to School

Biology

$1.00

Birds Names Vocabulary Word Search Worksheets Puzzles - Fun Class Activities

By Zaazoua Mostapha

There are 22 birds' names to search for, split over 2 word search puzzles, this would be a great fun way to learn about birds. It is a perfect activity for the class or to send your students home with it. Words are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this definitely a challenging puzzle.

You will get a PDF file of 4 pages ( 2 for the puzzles and the other 2 for the answers ).