Will this help with my child's 3rd grade science homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers the life science, physical science, and earth and space science topics Mississippi 3rd graders study, so your child can find help for exactly what was assigned in class.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons are short and focused, typically a few minutes each, so your child can watch one topic at a time without losing focus or sitting through material they already know.

Is there a state science test for 3rd grade in Mississippi?

Mississippi's MAAP Science assessment is given at specific grade levels. Grade 3 is not one of the primary science assessment years, so there is no high-stakes science test at this grade level.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice 3rd grade science at home, on the go, or wherever they feel most comfortable studying.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see the content before committing, and every paid plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not the right fit.

MS 3rd Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the science support they need with lessons and practice problems that follow what Mississippi 3rd graders learn in class all year long.

MS 3rd Grade Science Curriculum

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1.1Advanced Investigation
- Investigation Design, Controlled experiments
- Variable Control, Independent and dependent variables
- Measurement, Standard units and precision
- Data Analysis, Patterns and relationships
2.1Ecosystems
- Ecosystem Components, Living and non-living elements
- Population Dynamics, Groups of organisms in area
- Communities, Interaction between populations
2.2Adaptations
- Structural Adaptations, Physical features for survival
- Behavioral Adaptations, Actions that aid survival
3.1Food Chains
- Energy Transfer, Producer to consumer flow
- Food Webs, Interconnected food chains
3.2Energy Pyramids
- Trophic Levels, Producers, consumers, decomposers
- Energy Loss, Energy transfer efficiency
4.1Forces
- Balanced Forces, Equal opposing forces
- Unbalanced Forces, Net force and motion
- Magnetic Forces, Fields and interaction
4.2Simple Machines
- Machine Types, Levers, pulleys, inclined planes
- Work and Force, Mechanical advantage
5.1Thermal Energy
- Heat Sources, Natural and artificial sources
- Heat Transfer, Conduction, convection, radiation
- Insulation, Materials and heat retention
6.1Landforms
- Formation Processes, Erosion, deposition, weathering
- Types of Landforms, Mountains, valleys, plains
- Changes Over Time, Rapid and slow changes
6.2Earth Materials
- Rocks and Minerals, Properties and classification
- Soil Composition, Components and properties
7.1Solar System
- Earth's Movement, Rotation and revolution
- Day and Night, Earth's rotation effects
- Seasonal Changes, Earth's tilt and orbit
8.1Human Impact
- Resource Use, Effects on environment
- Conservation, Protection strategies
8.2Climate
- Weather Patterns, Long-term weather trends
- Climate Zones, Regional variations
9.1Engineering Process
- Problem Definition, Identifying design challenges
- Solution Design, Creating and testing solutions
- Optimization, Improving designs
10.1Traditional Practices
- Traditional Practices, Resource Management, Sustainable practices
- Environmental Knowledge, Local ecosystem understanding

3rd Grade Science

About 3rd Grade Mississippi science

Mississippi follows the MS College Career Ready Science Standards, which guide what students explore at each grade level. In 3rd grade, students build foundational science skills across life science, physical science, and earth and space science. StudyPug provides video lessons, practice problems, and step-by-step explanations covering the topics Mississippi 3rd graders work through, so students get the right support when they need it most.

Core strands: life science, physical science, and earth and space science
Video lessons for every 3rd grade science topic
Practice problems with step-by-step explanations
Content aligned to MS College Career Ready Science Standards

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice aligned to the MS College Career Ready Science Standards for 3rd grade.

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Mississippi 3rd Grade Science Topics

Life Science - Students explore living things, their traits, habitats, and how organisms depend on their environment to survive.
Physical Science - Students investigate matter, forces, and energy, examining how objects move and interact with one another.
Earth and Space Science - Students learn about Earth's materials, weather patterns, and basic features of the solar system.

How StudyPug Helps Mississippi 3rd Grade Science Students

When a 3rd grader gets stuck on a science concept, StudyPug lets them go back to a short video lesson, watch a step-by-step explanation, and then try practice problems right away. Parents looking for broader grade 3 science help will find lessons that match what Mississippi classrooms are teaching.

Students who want to review what came before can check the ms grade 2 science curriculum, and families planning ahead can explore the ms grade 4 science curriculum to see what skills come next.

Aligned to Mississippi 3rd Grade Science Curriculum

All StudyPug content for 3rd grade science is built around the MS College Career Ready Science Standards, so every lesson and practice problem connects directly to what Mississippi students are expected to learn, making it easier for your child to keep up and stay confident in class.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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