Elementary Curriculum for
Third Grade - Science
Physical: Matter and Energy
IV.2.e.1 Describe common physical changes in matter: size, shape, melting, freezing, dissolving and evaporating.
IV.2.e.2 Prepare mixtures and separate them into their component parts.
IV.1.e.1 Classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes and/or properties.
IV.1.e.2 Identify properties of materials that make them useful.
IV.1.e.3 Identify forms of energy associated with common phenomena.
Life: Plants
III.5.e.1 Identify familiar organisms as part of a food chain or food web and describe their feeding relationships within the web.
III.5.e.2 Describe the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence.
III.5.e.3 Describe systems that encourage growing of particular plants or animals.
III.5.e.4 Describe positive and negative effects of humans on the environment.
III.2.e.2 Compare and classify familiar organisms on the basis of observable body parts.
III.2.e.3 Describe life cycles of familiar organisms,
III.2.e.4 Compare and contrast food, energy and environmental needs of selected organisms.
III.2.e.5 Describe functions of selected seed plant parts.
III.3.e.1 Give evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young.
Earth: Atmosphere and Weather
V.3.e.1 Describe weather conditions.
V.3.e.2 Describe seasonal changes in Michigan's weather.
V.3.e.3 Explain appropriate safety precautions during severe weather.
V.4.e.1 Compare and contrast characteristics of the sun, moon and earth.
V.4.e.2 Describe the motion of the earth around the sun and the moon around the earth.
Physical: Simple Machines
IV.3.e.1 Describe or compare motions of common objects in terms of speed and direction.
IV.3.e.2 Explain how forces (pushes or pulls) are needed to speed things up, slow down, stop or change direction of a moving object.
IV.3.e.4 Identify and use simple machines and describe how they change effort.
IV.3.e.5 Manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how their parts work together.
Constructing New Scientific Knowledge
I.1.e.1 Generate reasonable questions about the world based on observation.
I.1.e.2 Develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation and investigations.
I.1.e.3 Manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection.
I.1.e.4 Use simple measurement devices to make metric measurements in scientific investigations.
I.1.e.5 Develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving.
I.1.e.6 Construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations.
Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge
II.1.e.1 Develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically.
II.1.e.2 Show how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as langauge arts and fine arts.
II.1.e.3 Describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life.
II.1.e.4 Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world.
II.1.e.5 Develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and 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
