intro to chemistry

We recently wrapped up our first unit of Nancy Larson Science (NLS) 3rd grade - Investigating Elements and Compounds. We had not studied chemistry at all until this point and my son was eager to dive in. The NLS unit provided a good introduction, but my son wanted a deeper dive so we pulled in a variety of additional materials. 

These books have been a huge hit: 

• DK The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table

• Usborne Lift-the-Flap Periodic Table

• Usborne See Inside Atoms and Molecules

• Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe

• Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements

Additional Resources

We are also extending the learning by incorporating additional reading, vocabulary work, and projects from several Nomad Press guides (for more on Nomad Press, see my video review here): 

• Explore Atoms and Molecules!: With 25 Great Projects

• Chemical Reactions!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

• My First Book About Chemistry (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books)

• Periodic Table Jigsaw Puzzle

• Connecting Color Tiles Periodic Table

We have also enjoyed a variety of chemistry videos from Crash Course Kids, you can find those on our NLS 3rd-grade YouTube playlist.

Depending on how far he wants to go with chemistry, we might check out the Science Mom Chemistry course.