3rd Grade Science Unit 3

Big Idea:

Physical changes in matter can be predicted, observed, recorded. Observe, measure, and record weather patterns.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

3.5(C) [Supporting] 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.

Focus TEKS

3.2(F) [Ways to Show] Communicate valid conclusions supported by data in writing, by drawing pictures, and through verbal discussion.

Ongoing TEKS

3.2(C) [Ways to Show] Construct maps, graphic organizers, simple tables, charts, and bar graphs using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate measured data

3.2(E) [Tools to Know] Demonstrate that repeated investigations may increase the reliability of results;

3.3(A) [Ways to Show] Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing

3.3(C) [Ways to Show] Connect grade-level appropriate science concepts with the history of science, science careers, and contributions of scientists

3.4(A) [Tools to Know] 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, collecting nets, notebooks, and Sun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums

3.5(B) Describe and classify samples of matters as solids, liquids, and gases and demonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take the shape of their container

3.8(A) [Supporting] 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

Student Learning Targets:

• I will predict, observe, and record changes in the state of matter caused by heating or cooling.
• I will write about the process of matter changing states.
• I will observe, measure, and record (using maps, graphic organizers, simple tables, charts, or bar graphs) the day-to-day weather changes in different locations.

Essential Questions:

• How does matter change states?
• How can we use data to compare and analyze day-to-day weather in different locations?
• How can weather changes and differences be described?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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