Year 3 · Science · Physical Sciences · Free Printable

Heat and Temperature

Help Year 3 students explore heat sources, temperature and how heat can change the state of materials.

AC9S3U03SciencePhysical SciencesAnswer Key Included

Resource Details

  • Year level: Year 3
  • Subject: Science
  • Focus: Heat and Temperature
  • Resource type: Free printable worksheet · PDF
  • Curriculum status: Supports Australian Curriculum v9.0 · AC9S3U03
  • Best for: Classroom practice, homework, tutoring or homeschool learning

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Learning Intention

Students will identify heat sources, describe temperature changes and explain how heat can change the state of materials.

Australian Curriculum

AC9S3U03

Identify sources of heat and explore how heat can be produced and transferred, and how it can change the state of materials.

Teacher Notes

Discuss everyday heat sources (sun, stove, friction). Link to melting, freezing and boiling with simple examples students know.

Skills Practised

  • Identifying heat sources
  • Understanding temperature
  • Changes of state
  • Science vocabulary