3rd Grade Science Unit 5

Big Idea:

Demonstrate and observe forces of motion, magnetism and gravity.

Student Expectations:

Focus TEKS

3.6(B) [Supporting] Demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects such as swings, balls, and wagons

3.6(C) [Supporting] Observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects

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 observe, demonstrate, and describe, in writing, how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects.
• I will observe magnetism and gravity acting on objects.

Essential Questions:

• How do forces affect motion?
• How do forces and objects interact with one another?
• Why doesn’t gravity pull in all directions?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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