3rd Grade Science Unit 4

Big Idea:

Explore different forms of energy (mechanical, light, sound, and thermal)

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

3.6(A) [Readiness] Explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life.

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

Student Learning Targets:

• I will explore mechanical, light, sounds, and thermal energy.
• I will compare forms of energy in writing.

Essential Questions:

• Where do we find energy?
• How do we know if something has energy?
• How are forms of energy different or similar?
• How do humans rely on energy in their day-to-day life?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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