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NC.3.E.Earth Science

Earth Science

Earth in the Universe

3.E.1. Recognize the major components and patterns observed in the earth/moon/sun system.

3.E.1.1. Recognize that the earth is part of a system called the solar system that includes the sun (a star), planets, and many moons and the earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.

Flip Charts Moon, Stars & Planets

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Flip Charts The Solar System

Vocabulary Terms Earth in space

Vocabulary Terms Moon, star and planets

Vocabulary Terms Our Solar system and beyond

Vocabulary Terms The solar system

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Moon, star and planets

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Earth Systems, Structures & Processes

3.E.2. Compare the structures of the Earth's surface using models or three-dimensional diagrams.

3.E.2.1. Compare Earth's saltwater and freshwater features (including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and glaciers).

Vocabulary Terms Changes on earth

Vocabulary Terms Earth's Waters

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth's Waters

3.E.2.2. Compare Earth's land features (including volcanoes, mountains, valleys, canyons, caverns, and islands) by using models, pictures, diagrams, and maps.

Vocabulary Terms Changes on earth

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NC.3.L.Life Science

Life Science

Structures & Functions of Living Organisms

3.L.1. Understand human body systems and how they are essential for life: protection, movement and support.

3.L.1.1. Compare the different functions of the skeletal and muscular system.

Vocabulary Terms Organ systems

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Ecosystems

3.L.2. Understand how plants survive in their environments.

3.L.2.1. Remember the function of the following structures as it relates to the survival of plants in their environments:

3.L.2.1.a. Roots - absorb nutrients

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Flip Charts Main Parts of Plants

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Vocabulary Terms Main Parts of Plants

Vocabulary Terms Plant Structure and function

Vocabulary Terms Plants

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant Structure and function

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3.L.2.1.b. Stems - provide support

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Flip Charts Main Parts of Plants

Flip Charts Science Grade 2

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Vocabulary Terms Main Parts of Plants

Vocabulary Terms Plant Structure and function

Vocabulary Terms Plants

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant Structure and function

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plants

3.L.2.1.c. Leaves - synthesize food

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Flip Charts Main Parts of Plants

Flip Charts Science Grade 2

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Vocabulary Terms Main Parts of Plants

Vocabulary Terms Plant Structure and function

Vocabulary Terms Plants

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant Structure and function

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plants

3.L.2.1.d. Flowers - attract pollinators and produce seeds for reproduction

Flip Charts All About Plants

Flip Charts Main Parts of Plants

Flip Charts Science Grade 2

Flip Charts Science Grade 3

Vocabulary Terms Main Parts of Plants

Vocabulary Terms Plant Structure and function

Vocabulary Terms Plants

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant Structure and function

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plants

3.L.2.2. Explain how environmental conditions determine how well plants survive and grow.

Flip Charts How Do Plants Grow?

Flip Charts Science Grade 3

Vocabulary Terms How do plants and animals live together?

Vocabulary Terms How do plants grow?

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Did you Know... 3rd grade

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants and animals live together?

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants grow?

3.L.2.3. Summarize the distinct stages of the life cycle of seed plants.

Flip Charts Grouping of Plants

Flip Charts Science Grade 3

Vocabulary Terms Plant growth and reproduction

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NC.3.P.Physical Science

Physical Science

Forces and Motion

3.P.1. Understand motion and factors that affect motion.

3.P.1.1. Infer changes in speed or direction resulting from forces acting on an object.

Flip Charts Force, Motion & Energy

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Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy

Vocabulary Terms Forces and motion-how things move

Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forces and motion-how things move

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3.P.1.2. Compare the relative speeds (faster or slower) of objects that travel the same distance in different amounts of time.

Flip Charts Force, Motion & Energy

Flip Charts Science Grade 4

Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy

Vocabulary Terms Forces and motion-how things move

Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forces and motion-how things move

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3.P.1.3. Explain the effects of earth's gravity on the motion of any object on or near the earth.

Flip Charts Force, Motion & Energy

Flip Charts Science Grade 4

Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy

Vocabulary Terms Forces and motion-how things move

Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion

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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forces and motion-how things move

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Objects in motion

Matter, Properties and Change

3.P.2. Understand the structure and properties of matter before and after they undergo a change.

3.P.2.1. Recognize that air is a substance that surrounds us, takes up space and has mass.

Flip Charts Matter & Its Properties

Flip Charts Science Grade 3

Vocabulary Terms Comparing matter

Vocabulary Terms Matter

Vocabulary Terms Matter and its properties

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Comparing matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter and its properties

3.P.2.2. Compare solids, liquids, and gases based on their basic properties.

Flip Charts Matter & Its Properties

Flip Charts Science Grade 3

Vocabulary Terms Comparing matter

Vocabulary Terms Matter

Vocabulary Terms Matter and its properties

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Comparing matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter and its properties

3.P.2.3. Summarize changes that occur to the observable properties of materials when different degrees of heat are applied to them, such as melting ice or ice cream, boiling water or an egg, or freezing water.

Vocabulary Terms Comparing matter

Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Comparing matter

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