Grade 3
Ms. Lau & Mr. Davydov
Mr. Bit-Shamay
Ms. Goode & Ms. Thompson
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January 2025
Central Idea
Central Idea
In the world of systems and structures, they all are interconnected.
Learner Profile Attributes
Learner Profile Attributes
Thinkers
Knowledgeable
Inquirers
Lines of Inquiry
Lines of Inquiry
What is the focus of our inquiry?
Forces change the motion of objects.
Causes and effects of motion
Forces and motion are related
Observations can be represented visually
Key Concepts
Key Concepts
Which Concepts will guide our inquiry?
Which Concepts will guide our inquiry?
Form: Students get to know the basics of magnetic forces and the magnetic field. They learn that magnetic field, while invisible, exerts a force upon objects that are magnetic/made of metal.
Connection: Students learn about the magnetic forces and gravity. They investigate the characteristics of each, and look for differences and similarities.
Perspective: Students critique their own perspectives as well as those of others based on the quantitative and qualitative data.
Related Concepts
Related Concepts
Properties, structure, similarities, differences, pattern(s)
Systems, relationships, networks, homeostasis, interdependence
Subjectivity, truth, beliefs, opinion, prejudice
Third Grade Unit if Inquiry
Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
In the month of January, scientists in the third grade investigated the properties and behaviors of magnetic forces. For example, they experimented with how magnets attract or repel each other based on their poles, the concept of a magnetic field, the factors affecting the strength of magnetic attraction, and how moving charges create magnetic fields. Some of the resources and materials that were used include magnets, compasses, and iron filings that helped students visualize and measure magnetic forces.
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