In third grade, children begin to observe, experiment, and share what they have learned about the natural and physical world around them. By the end of Grade 3 science, children will be able to:
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Organize and use data to predict what kind of weather will happen next
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Develop an understanding of the similarities and differences in the life cycles of plants and animals
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Understand inherited traits and how living things can adapt to their environment
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Explain how differences in characteristics among members of the same species may provide advantages in finding mates, reproducing and survival
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Plan and conduct investigations on the effects of forces on moving objects
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Develop an understanding of how changes in the environment make an impact on organisms
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Determine the cause and effect relationships of magnetic interactions
The order of the standards at any grade level is not meant to imply a sequence of topics and should be considered flexible for the organization of any course.
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Vertical Learning Progressions
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Descriptions of disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices students are learning throughout their K-12 education. |
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Sample Unit Progression**New** |
This year-long progression provides a sample vision for engaging students in meaningful, connected science learning. Unit samples offer examples of essential questions, phenomena, connections to prior learning, and a 3-dimensional narrative for what learning might look like in the classroom. |
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Bundled Standards Analysis |
Examples of how to group standards based on common science ideas. Analysis is provided for each grouping of standards and is provided in a manner to support deep understanding of goals and expectations for the teacher and student. Recommendations are not intended to be an exhaustive listing of instructional possibilities. |
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Engagement Strategies |
Suggested instructional practices that engage students with figuring out science ideas. |
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