Elementary Curriculum for
Third Grade - Science
Physical Science: Energy
P.EN.03.11 Identify light and sound as forms of energy.
P.EN.03.21 Demonstrate that light travels in a straight path and that shadows are made by placing an object in a path of light.
P.EN.03.22 Observe what happens to light when it travels from air to water (a straw half in the water and half in the air looks bent).
P.EN.03.31 Relate sounds to their sources of vibrations (for example: a musical note produced by a vibrating guitar string, the sounds of a drum made by the vibrating drum head).
P.EN.03.32 Distinguish the effect of fast or slow vibrations as pitch.
Physical Science: Properties of Matter
P.PM.03.51 Demonstrate how some materials are heated more than others by light that shines on them.
P.PM.03.52 Explain how we need light to see objects: light from a source reflects off objects and enters our eyes.
Physical Science: Force and Motion
P.FM.03.22 Identify the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.
P.FM.03.35 Describe how a push or a pull is a force.
P.FM.03.36 Relate a change in motion of an object to the force that caused the change of motion.
P.FM.03.37 Demonstrate how the change in motion of an object is related to the strength of the force acting upon the object and to the mass of the object.
P.FM.03.38 Demonstrate when an object does not move in response to a force, it is because another force is acting on it.
P.FM.03.41 Compare and contrast the motion of objects in terms of direction.
P.FM.03.42 Identify changes in motion (change direction, speeding up, slowing down).
P.FM.03.43 Calculate the speed of an object based on the distance it travels divided by the amount of time it took to travel that distance.
Life Science: Organization of Living Things
L.OL.03.31 Describe the function of the following plant parts: flower, stem, root and leaf.
L.OL.03.32 Identify and compare structures in animals used for controlling body temperature, support, movement, food-getting, and protection (for example: fur, wings, teeth, scales).
L.OL.03.41 Classify plants on the basis of observable physical characteristics (roots, leaves, stems and flowers).
L.OL.03.42 Classify animals on the basis of observable physical characteristics (backbone, body coverings, limbs).
Life Science: Evolution
L.EV.03.11 Relate characteristics and functions of observable parts in a variety of plants that allow them to live in their environment (leaf shape, thorns, odor, color).
L.EV.03.12 Relate characteristics and functions of observable body parts to the ability of animals to live in their environment (sharp teeth, claws, color, body coverings).
Earth Science: Earth Systems
E.ES.03.41 Identify natural resources (metals, fuels, fresh water, fertile soil and forests).
E.ES.03.42 Classify renewable (fresh water, fertile soil, forests) and non-renewable (fuels, metals) resources.
E.ES.03.43 Describe ways humans are protecting, extending, and restoring resources (recycle, reuse, reduce, renewal).
E.ES.03.44 Recognize that paper, metal, glass, and some plastics can be recycled.
E.ES.03.51 Describe ways humans are dependent on the natural environment (forests, water, clean air, Earth materials) and constructed environments (homes, neighborhoods, shopping malls, factories, and industry).
E.ES.03.52 Describe helpful or harmful effects of humans on the environment (garbage, habitat destruction, land management, renewable and non-renewable resources).
Earth Science: Solid Earth
E.SE.03.13 Recognize and describe different types of Earth materials (mineral, rock, clay, boulder, gravel, sand, soil, water, and air).
E.SE.03.14 Recognize that rocks are made up of minerals.
E.SE.03.22 Identify and describe natural causes of change in the Earth's surface (erosion, glaciers, volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes).
E.SE.03.31 Identify Earth materials used to construct some common objects (bricks, buildigns, roads, glass).
E.SE.03.32 Describe how materials taken from the Earth can be used as fuels for heating and transportation.
Science Processes: Inquiry Process
S.IP.03.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.
S.IP.03.12 Generate questions based on observations.
S.IP.03.13 Plan and conduct simple and fair investigations.
S.IP.03.14 Manipulate simple tools that aid observation and data collection (for example: hand lens, balance, ruler, meter stick, measuring cup, thermometer, spring scale, stop watch/timer).
S.IP.03.15 Make accurate measurements with appropriate units (centimeters, meters, Celsius, grams, seconds, minutes) for the measurement tool.
S.IP.03.16 Construct simple charts and graphs from data and observations.
Science Processes: Inquiry Analysis and Communication
S.IA.03.11 Summarize information from charts and graphs to answer scientific questions.
S.IA.03.12 Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation in collaborative groups.
S.IA.03.13 Communicate and present findings of observations and investigations.
S.IA.03.14 Develop research strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solvings.
S.IA.03.15 Compare and contrast sets of data from multiple trials of a science investigation to explain reasons for differences.
Science Processes: Reflection and Social Implications
S.RS.03.11 Demonstrate scientific concepts through various illustrations, performances, models, exhibits, and activities.
S.RS.03.14 Use data/samples as evidence to separate fact from opinion.
S.RS.03.15 Use evidence when communicating scientific ideas.
S.RS.03.16 Identify technology used in everyday life.
S.RS.03.17 Identify current problems that may be solved through the use of technology.
S.RS.03.18 Describe the effect humans and other orgamisms have on the balance of the natural world.
S.RS.03.19 Describe how people have contributed to science throughout history and across cultures
Resources
Earth: (HB) Weather Station (st)
Life: (HB) Growing Up Green (st)
- (STC) Plant Growth and Development
Physical: (SB) Properties of Matter (st)
See L’Anse Creuse Science Resource Guide for Third Grade
