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

Yes. StudyPug covers every strand in the Wisconsin 3rd grade science course, including ecosystems, forces, simple machines, and landforms. Your child can find a lesson on the exact topic they are working on and follow along at their own pace.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes. They are broken into short, focused segments so your child can watch just the part they need, pause, rewind, and replay as many times as necessary until the concept clicks.

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

Wisconsin administers the Forward Exam for science, but 3rd grade is not a tested science year. The Forward Exam Science is given in grades 4, 8, and 10. StudyPug still helps build the foundations students will carry into those assessed grades.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice science at home, on the go, or anywhere else. No special app download is required - just open a browser and start a lesson.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can sign up with confidence and request a full refund if it is not the right fit.

WI 3rd Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the science support they need to keep up with Wisconsin's 3rd grade classroom. Lessons and practice problems cover every strand, from ecosystems and adaptations to forces, landforms, and the solar system.

WI 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 Wisconsin science

Wisconsin follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science, which are aligned to the Next Generation Science Framework and organized around life science, physical science, and earth and space science. In 3rd grade, students explore ecosystems, food chains, adaptations, forces, simple machines, thermal energy, landforms, earth materials, and the solar system. StudyPug provides video lessons, practice problems, and step-by-step solutions for every one of these strands, so students can get help right when they need it.

Strands covered: ecosystems, adaptations, food chains, forces, simple machines, thermal energy, landforms, earth materials, and the solar system
Video lessons taught by certified teachers for every 3rd grade science topic
Practice questions with instant feedback and step-by-step video solutions
Content aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice problems for every strand in the Wisconsin Standards for Science 3rd grade course.

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Wisconsin 3rd Grade Science Topics

Ecosystems and Adaptations: Students examine how living things interact within ecosystems, how organisms adapt to their environments, and how energy moves through food chains and energy pyramids.
Forces and Simple Machines: Students investigate how forces act on objects and how simple machines change the way work is done, including hands-on engineering and advanced investigation activities.
Thermal Energy: Students explore how thermal energy transfers between objects and affects matter in everyday situations.
Landforms and Earth Materials: Students identify and describe landforms, examine the earth materials that make them up, and consider how those features change over time.
Solar System and Climate: Students learn about the objects in our solar system, patterns of climate, and how human impact and traditional practices connect to the natural world.
Engineering Process: Students apply the engineering design process to real problems, building on the science concepts covered throughout the year.

How StudyPug Helps Wisconsin 3rd Grade Science Students

When a student gets stuck on a concept like food chains or simple machines, StudyPug lets them go back to the exact lesson they need and watch a clear, step-by-step video explanation. For grade 3 science help, every topic in the Wisconsin course is covered with worked examples and practice questions that give instant feedback so students know right away what they understand and what needs more work.

StudyPug also supports the full learning journey before and after 3rd grade. Families can revisit the wi grade 2 science curriculum to fill in any gaps, or preview the wi grade 4 science curriculum to see where students are headed next.

Aligned to Wisconsin 3rd Grade Science Curriculum

All lessons and practice problems on StudyPug are built to match the Wisconsin Standards for Science, which follow the Next Generation Science Framework. 3rd grade content covers life science, physical science, and earth and space science strands, so everything your child works on in class has a corresponding lesson on StudyPug ready to support them.

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Last updated June 5, 2026

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