Science Curriculum Map

Third Grade

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT
What are rocks made of? What are minerals? How can you identify minerals in rocks?	Rocks and Minerals	GLE 1.1.1 – How to use properties to sort (hardness, texture, weight) GLE 1.1.5 – Understand physical properties (color, shape, size, texture) GLE 1.2.3 – Know substances are made of small particles GLE 2.1.2 0 Understand how to plan and conduct simple investigations following all safety rules GLE 2.1.3 – Understand how to construct a reasonable explanation using evidence GLE 2.1.5 – Understand how to report investigations and explanations of objects, events, systems, and processes GLE 2.2.3 – Understand why similar investigations may not produce similar results	Pre-assessment “Is It a Rock?” probing question Science notebooks Observation of Investigations Response sheets- Investigation #1, #2, & #3 Summative assessment
How are sounds made? How does sound travel? What are some characteristics of sound? What are pitch and volume?	Sound	GLE 1.1.3 – Understand the behavior of sound in terms of vibrations and pitch and in terms of bouncing off, passing through, and changes in direction. GLE 1.1.4 – Understand that energy comes in many forms (sound energy) GLE 1.2.2 – Understand that energy can be transferred from one object to another and can be transformed from one form of energy to another. GLE 2.1.1 – Understand how to ask a question about objects and events in the environment. GLE 2.1.2 – Understand how to plan and conduct simple investigations following all safety rules. GLE 2.1.3 – Understand how to construct a reasonable explanation using evidence. GLE 2.1.4 – Understand how to use simple models to represent objects, events, systems and processes. GLE 3.1.2 – Understand how the scientific design process is used to develop and implement solutions to human problems.	Pre- assessment “Making Sound-#4” Probing question Formative Assessment Response sheet WASL type question with rubric Science Notebooks Observations of Investigations
ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT
What are the six body systems? How do the six body systems work together?	Human Body	GLE 1.2.1 – Analyze how the parts of a system go together and how these parts depend on each other. GLE 1.2.6 – Understand that organisms can be a single cell or many cells that form parts with different functions. GLE 1.2.8 – Understand the organization and function of human body structures and organs and how those structures and organs interconnect. GLE 2.1.2 – Understand how to plan and conduct simple investigations that follow all safety rules. GLE 2.1.4 – Understand how to use simple models to represent objects, events, systems, and processes. GLE 2.1.5 – Understand how to report investigations and explanations of objects, events, systems, and processes. GLE 3.2.2 – Understand that people have invented tools for everyday life and for scientific investigations. (stethoscope, etc.)	Pre-assessment “Body Systems” probing question Investigation #1 “Response Sheet - Bones” Investigation #2 “Response Sheet – Joints” Investigations #3 “Muscle Action” page and/or multiple choice pages Science notebooks Observation of Investigations