Third Grade Science 
Third Grade Science
Curriculum Map
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Month |
Pass Skills |
Skill |
Assessments |
Resources |
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September |
Process Standard 1.2, 2.2, 4.2 |
Compare and contrast similar and/or different characteristics in a given set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events. Arrange simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events in a serial order Recognize and describe patterns, then make predictions based on patterns |
Teacher observation Unit Tests WB pages
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Textbook WB Supplemental Science Series Trade Books Weekly Reader |
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January |
Process Standard 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 4.1, 4.3 |
Classify a set of simple objects, familiar organisms, and/or observable events by observable properties. Ask a question about objects, organisms, or events in the environment. Plan and conduct a simple investigation. Employ simple equipment and tools such as magnifiers, thermometers, and rulers to gather data. Recognize potential hazards and practice safety procedures in all science activities. Interpret tables, pictorial, and/or simple bar graphs. Communicate the results of a simple investigation using drawings, tables, graphs, and/or written and oral language. |
Teacher observation Unit Tests WB pages |
Textbook WB Supplemental Science Series Trade Books Weekly Reader |
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February |
Physical Science 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
Objects can be described in terms of the materials of which they are made. Mixtures and solutions can be separated. Sound is produced by vibrations. Compare how sound travels through air, water, and/or solids. |
Teacher observation Unit Tests WB pages |
Textbook WB Supplemental Science Series Trade Books Weekly Reader |
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March |
Process Standard 1.1 |
Observe and measure objects, organisms, and/or events using developmentally appropriate Systems International (SI) units (i.e., meters, centimeters, grams, and degrees Celsius). |
Teacher observation Unit Tests WB pages |
Textbook WB Supplemental Science Series Trade Books Weekly Reader |
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April |
Life Science 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
Plants and animals have features that help them live in environments such as air, water, or land. Each plant or animal has different structures that serve different functions in growth and survival. All animals depend on plants. Some animals eat plants for food. Other animals eat animals that eat the plants. |
Teacher observation Unit Tests WB pages |
Textbook WB Supplemental Science Series Trade Books Weekly Reader |
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May |
Earth Science 3.1, 3.2 |
Make observations of similarities and differences in rocks and minerals. Soils have properties of color and texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support the growth on many kinds of plants and animals, including those in our food supply. |
Teacher observation Unit Tests WB pages |
Textbook WB Supplemental Science Series Trade Books Weekly Reader |