Describe and identify the attributes of the Sun, Moon and planets and their position in the solar system.
3.8(D) [Readiness] Identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.
3.8(B) [Readiness] Describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and thermal energy
3.8(C) [Supporting] Construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon including orbits and positions
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
3.3(A) [Ways to Show] Analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing
3.3(B) [Ways to Show] Represent the natural world using models such as volcanoes or the Sun, Earth, and Moon system and identify their limitations, including size, properties, and materials.
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
3.6(A) [Readiness] Explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life
3.6(C) [Supporting] Observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects
Adopted Textbook: ScienceFusion, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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