USD 263-MULVANE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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SCIENCE-3rd Grade


OUTCOME/ ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 

CONTENT

 

OBJECTIVE/SKILL

 

ASSESSMENT

 

Why is a standard unit of measurement important?
What is length, mass volume, and temperature?
How can I improve my estimation skills?
How can I choose the most appropriate unit of measure?
What tools do I use to measure length, mass, volume, and temperature?
How can I share the information?
 
Measurement:
     meters, centimeters
     degrees Celsius
     liter, milliliter
     grams
 
1.  The student will define and learn the need for a standard unit of measurement. (S2, B1, In. 1)
2.  The student will define length, mass, volume, and temperature.
(S2, B1, In. 1)
3.  The student will learn the standard unit for length, mass, volume, and temperature.
(S2, B1, In. 1)
4.  The student will estimate and measure length, mass, volume, and temperature.
(S2, B1, In. 1)
5.  The student will measure and compare different objects. (
S2, B1, In. 1)
6.  The student will choose the correct tool to measure a given object.
(S2, B1, In. 1)
7.  The student will use the scientific process to observe, communicate (written and verbal) , compare, and organize information.
(S1,B1, In.1,2,3,4; S5, B1, In. 1; S5, B2, In. 3,5)
 
Teacher Observations
Student sheets
Response sheets
Unit assessment
 
Where do seeds come from?
Where are seeds found on plants?
What properties do different seeds have?
What things effect seed growth?
How do plants change over time?
What conditions do plants need in order to grow?
What is the sequence of a plant's life cycle?
What is the body structure of an animal?
How do animals react in different situations?
What is a habitat and what does it include?
How can I share my information?
 
Structures of Life:
     Seeds
     Plants
     Animal behavior,
     structure, and
     function
 
1.  The student will learn the part of the plant that produces seeds. (S3, B1, In. 1)
2.  The student will observe and communicate the properties of different seeds. 
(S2, B1, In. 1)
3.  The student will learn what is necessary for a seed to grow. 
(S3, B1, In.1)
4.  The students will describe and compare the properties of germinated seeds.
(S2, B1, In.1)
5.  The student will plant a seed and make observations throughout the life cycle of the plant.
(S3, B2, In.1)
6.  The student will identify and compare the body structures of a crayfish.
(S3, B1, In.1)
7.  The student will observe the reactions and behaviors of crayfish.
(S3, B1, In.3)
8.  The student will define and create the habitat for a crayfish.
(S3, B1, In.1,2,3)
9.   The student will use the scientific process to observe, communicate (written and verbal), compare, and organize information.
(S1,B1, In.1,2,3,4; S5, B1, In. 1; S5, B2, In. 3,5)
 
Teacher Observations
Student sheets
Response sheets
Unit assessment
 
What are the properties of water?
What variables effect the surface tension of water?
How does temperature affect the properties of water?
How does changing water temperature effect volume?
How can water change from a liquid to a gas?
How can I share the information?
What are the different uses of water?
What happens when water is poured onto different earth materials?
 
Water:
     Properties
     Temperature change
     Forms of water
     Uses/Force
 
1.  The student will observe the properties of water. (S1, B1, In. 1; S2, B1, In. 1)
2.  The student will describe how water reacts to different materials.
(S1, B1, In.1: S2, B1, In. 3,4)
3.  The student will define surface tension.
4.  The student will compare the surface tension of tap water, salt water, and soapy water. 
(S2, B1, In.1,3,4)
5.  The student will define density.
6.  The student will observe how water temperature affects density.
(S2, B1, In.1,4)
7.  The student will predict, observe, and compare the mass of water as a solid, liquid, and gas.
(S2, B1, In. 1,4,5)
8.  The student will define evaporation.
9.  The student will investigate how different air temperature affects evaporation.
(S2, B2, In.1,4,5)
10. The student will investigate how the surface area of water affects evaporation.
(S2, B2, In.1,4,5)



 
Teacher Observations
Student sheets
Response sheets
Unit assessment
 
   
Third quarter skills continued--
11. The student will use the scientific process to observe, communicate (written and verbal) , compare, and organize information. (S1,B1, In.1,2,3,4; S5, B1, In. 1; S5, B2, In. 3,5)
12. The student will design a waterwheel to lift different objects.
13. The student will compare the different uses for each form of water.
14. The student will observe and compare the effects of water poured over different earth materials. (S4, B1, In.1, 2)
 
 
How can I share my information?
What are the properties of sound?
How are sounds made?
What is sound used for?
What is pitch?
Can sound travel through different materials?
 
Sound:
     Properties
     Pitch
     Volume
     Sound-
          source
          receiver
     Travel
 
1.  The student will use the scientific process to observe, communicate (written and verbal) , compare, and organize information. (S1,B1, In.1,2,3,4; S5, B1, In. 1; S5, B2, In. 3,5)
2.  The student will identify the properties of sound by dropping different objects into a sound chamber.
(S2, B1, In.1; S2, B3, In.1)
3.  The student will identify the different uses for sound.
4.  The student will use different sound generators to learn and describe how sound is made.
(S2, B3, In.1)
5.  The student will contrast and compare a sound source and sound receiver.
(S2, B3, In.1)
6.  The student will define pitch and  volume.
7.  The student will investigate the effects of length, vibration, tension, and size on pitch.
8.  The student will use different materials (ex. sound tube, water, air) to compare how sound travels?
 
Teacher Observations
Student sheets
Response sheets
Unit assessment