Third Grade Science
Third Grade Science
Embedded Files
Unit 1 Science: Motion and Stability
Unit 1 Science: Motion and Stability
PS 3.2.1
Students know:
changes in speed or direction of motion are caused by forces.
an object is in motion when its position is changing relative to another object.
the motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling.
Students infer the amount of change in motion is related to the amount of force (push or pull) applied to the object.
Student explain patterns of change can be used to make predictions (e.g., greater push on object = greater the distance traveled)
PS 3.2.2
Students know the speed of moving objects (faster or slower) can differ greatly.
Students know varying the speed of a moving object will affect the time it takes the object to travel a particular distance.
PS 3.2.3
Students identify gravity as the force that pulls objects to Earth.
Students know:
Earth's gravity pulls any object on or near Earth toward it without touching it.
objects fall to the ground no matter where the object is on Earth.
Gravity is a non-contact force (objects are pulled toward Earth without being touched).
PS.3.3.1
Students know that rubbing objects together results in friction which releases heat.
Students explain that increasing the amount of friction between two objects rubbing together creates more heat.
speed
direction
force
motion
strength
patterns
pushing
pulling
observe
measure
evidence
vary
distance
time
fast
slow
position
relative
gravity
pull
contact force
non-contact force
cause
effect
claim
change
friction
Vocabulary
Fifth Grade Science
Fifth Grade Science
Quarter 1 Science
Quarter 1 Science
In quarter one we learn a lot about living organisms as individuals, in populations, and as species. We will learn about the human race and the systems that make our human body function. We will discover and explore inherited traits, DNA, and learned behaviors found within various forms of life.
Quarter 2 Science
Quarter 2 Science
In Quarter 2 we learn all about ecosystems and how plants and animals work together to support each other. This unit ties in with our Quarter 2 EL module on rainforests and lends itself to many fun and engaging projects. We spend a lot of time discovering the differences in various land and aquatic biomes and the food chains and food webs found within them. In the past students have personalized their learning with diorama shoebox projects, food web art projects, and unique writing pieces.
Quarter 3 Science
Quarter 3 Science
In Unit 4 we learn all about matter and how it changes! We also learn a great deal about heat, the water cycle, and the role the sun plays in those interactions, changes, and systems.
Quarter 4 Science
Quarter 4 Science
In Unit 5 we will learn all about weather and the patterns that can be used to predict upcoming weather!
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