Life Science

• Makes a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change. 3-LS4-4 

Earth and Space Science

• Represents data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. 3-ESS2-1 

• Obtains and combines information to describe climates in different regions of world. 3-ESS2-2 

• Makes a claim about merit of a design solution that reduces the impact of a weather-related hazard. 3-ESS3-1 

Engineering Standards (All Year) 

• Defines a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 3-5-ETS1-1 

• Generates and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. 3-5-ETS1-2 

• Plans and carries out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. 3-5-ETS1-3