3rd Grade Science Pacing, Alignment & Resource Guide - 2017-18
Every science lesson should include a process skills standard AND a content standard. Additionally, investigations should be conducted to practice multiple process skills EACH nine weeks.
Process Skills Standards
3.1a observations are made and repeated to ensure accuracy
3.1b predictions are formulated using a variety of sources of information
3.1c objects with similar characteristics or properties are classified into at least two sets and two subsets
3.1d natural events are sequenced chronologically
3.1e length, volume, mass, and temperature are estimated and measured in metric & English units using proper tools
3.1f time is measured to the nearest minute using proper tools and techniques
3.1g questions are developed to formulate hypotheses
3.1h data are gathered, charted, graphed, and analyzed
3.1i unexpected or unusual quantitative data are recognized
3.1j inferences are made and conclusions are drawn
3.1k data are communicated
3.1l models are designed and built
3.1m current applications are used to reinforce science concepts
Content Standards
Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
Investigations
Simple Machines
Matter Performance
Assessment |
Cycles, Patterns, & Change Water Resources OPTIONAL
Performance Assessment
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Adaptations
Food Chains Ecosystems Soil OPTIONAL
Performance Assessment |
Soil continued
Conservation
Energy & Embedded Performance Task
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38 Days | 41 Days | 52 Days | 49 Days |