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§112.14.Science, Grade 3, Adopted 2017 – The provisions of §§112.11-112.16 of this subchapter shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.

Science, Grade 3, Adopted 2017 – The provisions of §§112.11-112.16 of this subchapter shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.
(b). Knowledge and skills.
(1). Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student conducts classroom and outdoor investigations following home and school safety procedures and environmentally appropriate practices. The student is expected to:
(B). make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources by recycling or reusing materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastics
Vocabulary Terms Natural resources
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Natural resources
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Using and saving natural resources
 
(10). Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to:
(A). explore how structures and functions of plants and animals allow them to survive in a particular environment
Flip Charts All About Plants
Flip Charts Grouping of Plants
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms How do plants grow?
Vocabulary Terms Introduction to animals
Vocabulary Terms Main Parts of Plants
Vocabulary Terms Plants
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How animals grow and change and live
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants grow?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Introduction to animals
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Parts of Plants
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant Structure and function
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plants
 
(B). investigate and compare how animals and plants undergo a series of orderly changes in their diverse life cycles such as tomato plants, frogs, and lady beetles
Flip Charts All About Plants
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms How do plants grow?
Vocabulary Terms Plants
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Animal Growth and Reproduction
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How animals grow and change and live
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants grow?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How living things grow and change?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plant growth and reproduction
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Plants
 
(2). Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific practices during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:
(B). collect and record data by observing and measuring using the metric system and recognize differences between observed and measured data
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Math in Science - 4th grade
 
(C). construct maps, graphic organizers, simple tables, charts, and bar graphs using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate measured data
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Math in Science - 2nd grade level
 
(D). analyze and interpret patterns in data to construct reasonable explanations based on evidence from investigations
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 3rd grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Math in Science - 4th grade
 
(F). communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
 
(3). Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows that information, critical thinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used in making decisions. The student is expected to:
(A). analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
 
(C). connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists
Vocabulary Terms Fossils and dinosaurs
Vocabulary Terms What is science?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Fossils and dinosaurs
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide What is science?
 
(4). Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety of tools and methods to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to:
(A). collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes, rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates, meter sticks, magnets, co
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Flip Charts Weather & Climate
Vocabulary Terms Weather
Vocabulary Terms Weather and climate
Vocabulary Terms What is science?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth's weather and seasons
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on lab skills/Science Inquiry
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 3rd grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather and climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide What is science?
 
(5). Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used. The student is expected to:
(A). measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Vocabulary Terms Matter
Vocabulary Terms Matter and its properties
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on lab skills/Science Inquiry
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Hands-on Lab Skills/Science Inquiry - 4th grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter and its properties
 
(B). describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container
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
 
(C). predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling such as ice becoming liquid water, condensation forming on the outside of a glass of ice water, or liquid water being heated to the point of becoming water vapor
Vocabulary Terms Comparing matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Comparing matter
 
(D). explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combined such as gravel and sand or metal and plastic paper clips
Vocabulary Terms Changes in matter
Vocabulary Terms Matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Changes in matter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Matter
 
(6). Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that forces cause change and that energy exists in many forms. The student is expected to:
(A). explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms All about sound and light
Vocabulary Terms Energy
Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy
Vocabulary Terms Light and sound
Vocabulary Terms Sound
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide All about sound and light
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Energy
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Force, motion and energy
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Light and sound
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sound
 
(B). demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects such as swings, balls, and wagons
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Flip Charts Work & Machines
Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy
Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion
Vocabulary Terms Work and machines
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Did you Know... 3rd grade
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Force, motion and energy
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Objects in motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Work and machines
 
(C). observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Force, motion and energy
Vocabulary Terms Objects in motion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Force, motion and energy
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forces and motion-how things move
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Objects in motion
 
(7). Earth and space. The student knows that Earth consists of natural resources and its surface is constantly changing. The student is expected to:
(A). explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
 
(B). investigate rapid changes in Earth's surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides
Flip Charts Changes on Earth
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Flip Charts Weather & Climate
Vocabulary Terms Changes on earth
Vocabulary Terms Earth - Inside and Out
Vocabulary Terms Rocks, Soil and water
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Changes on earth
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth - Inside and Out
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Rocks, Soil and water
 
(C). explore the characteristics of natural resources that make them useful in products and materials such as clothing and furniture and how resources may be conserved
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Using and saving natural resources
 
(8). Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to:
(A). observe, measure, record, and compare day-to-day weather changes in different locations at the same time that include air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Flip Charts Weather & Climate
Vocabulary Terms Weather
Vocabulary Terms Weather and climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth's weather and seasons
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather and climate
 
(B). describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and thermal energy
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts The Solar System
Vocabulary Terms The sun and earth
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Our Solar system and beyond
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide The sun and earth
 
(C). construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and positions
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts The Sun & Earth
Vocabulary Terms Earth in space
Vocabulary Terms Moon, star and planets
Vocabulary Terms The sun and earth
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Moon, star and planets
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Our Solar system and beyond
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide The sun and earth
 
(D). identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun
Flip Charts Science Grade 2
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts The Solar System
Flip Charts The Sun & Earth
Vocabulary Terms Earth in space
Vocabulary Terms Moon, star and planets
Vocabulary Terms The solar system
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Earth in space
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Moon, star and planets
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Our Solar system and beyond
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide The solar system
 
(9). Organisms and environments. The student knows and can describe patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within the environments. The student is expected to:
(B). identify and describe the flow of energy in a food chain and predict how changes in a food chain affect the ecosystem such as removal of frogs from a pond or bees from a field
Flip Charts Science Grade 3
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Vocabulary Terms Food webs/food chains
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Food webs/food chains
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide How do plants and animals live together?
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Relationships among living things
 
(C). describe environmental changes such as floods and droughts where some organisms thrive and others perish or move to new locations
Flip Charts Science Grade 4
Flip Charts Weather & Climate
Vocabulary Terms Weather and climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Weather and climate