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Core Content and Skills
Science 3
2008-2009
BOE Approved 

How A Scientist Investigates Plant Cycles  Content   Skills  The job of a scientist The role of a scientist   Students will know and be able to: 1) Observe, describe and ask questions about the properties of the mystery material. 2) Record their observations, discuss ideas and reach conclusions through data analysis. 3) Understand that experiments need to be done more than once and that findings can be verified by duplicating the experiments of others. Students will identify characteristics, responsibilities and tools of scientists. They will develop an attitude of respect for the work of scientists, the opinions and contributions of others and gain an awarenessof the similarities and differences of behavior of scientists across cultures. They will communicate their knowledge, perceptions about the work, tools and characteristics of scientists by drawing a protrait of a scientist

How A Scientist Investigates Plant Cycles  Content   Skills  Science Journal Writing Seed and Plant Investigation Plant Parts and Their Functions   Students will know and be able to create a science journal in order to record the questions, processes and progress of their investigation. Some categories that may be included are: questions; observations; predictions; hypotheses; procedures; data collection; graphs; charts; or tables; findings; conclusions; and notes. Students will know and be able to understand the conditions and resources needed to germinate seeds. Observe, measure, use correct scientific vocabulary, and record over the next several weeks, the growth of their plants. Predict, develop questions and jprepare methods for answering questions in their journal. Share observations and ideas when working alone and with others. Do on-going journal writing. Students will be able to identify the parts of a plant - root, stem, leaves, flower and the function of each part. Continue journal writing and plan an investigation to answer questions that arise from their work. Analyze data to make gereralizations, and reach conclusions about the function of the parts of a plant.

How A Scientist Investigates Plant Cycles  Content   Skills  Plant Investigation Using Research and Technology The Changing View of a Scientist   Students will know and be able to research videos, books and CD ROM disks to learn new knowledge about plants. Be introduced to the Internet in order to access new information about plants, and report the results of their research to the class. Demonstrate broader and more diverse ideas about what scientists do and how they work. List the various tasks of a scientist. Share an appreciation of the many varied tasks of a scientist. Understand the importance of listening to others, keeping accurate records, raising questions about the work they do, reflecting on their thoughts and actions, and have respedct for their knowledge and ideas of others. Demonstrate responsibility for their own work, individually, and in a group.

How A Scientist Investigates the Cycle of Electric  Content   Skills  Introduction to Electricity and Ways That Electricity Can Move   Students will define electricity as the flow of electrons from one place to another. They will experiment with static electricity and discover its properties. Explain positive and negative electrical charges and their behavior. Compare the similarities and differences of static and current electricity. They will infer which type of electricity is most useful.

How A Scientist Investigates The Cycle of Electricity  Content   Skills  The Flow of Electricity Study of Switches...The Flow of Electricity   Students will be able to strip the insulation off the wires, construct a simple circuit, Identify the parts of a simple circuit, draw and label a simple circuit in their journals and trace and illustrate the path or flow of electricity through a circuit. Create a simple switch to show how electrical current can be controlled. Create models of other types of switches. Observe different types of switches created by classmates. Give examples of how thier switches could be used.

How a Scientist Investigates Electricity  Content   Skills  Study of Light Bulb Introduction to Conductors and Non-Conductors Introduction to Series and Parallel Circuits Introduction to Creating a Circuit Board   Observe, describe, draw, and label a light bulb. Record their observations. Learn and use the terms, filament solder, wire supports, insulator. Create a circuit with a light bulb. Demonstrate an understanding of how electricity enables a bulb to give off light. Predict which materials will conduct electricity, using the properties of these materials as a guide. Experiment to determine if their predictions are correct, using a closed electrical circuit to determine which materials do conduct electricity. Analyze data to reach conclusions about conductors and non-conductors. Record their observations and conclusions, and share and listen with respect to the ideas of others. Classify other items that may be conductors. Reconstruct a simple circuit. Construct a series circuit, make observations and trace the path of electricity thorugh the cycle of the circuit. Construct a parallel circuit , make observations and trace the path of electricity thorugh the cycle of the circuit. Compare the characteristics of both circuits and determine where they might be used. Act in a safe and responsible manner around electricity, stating rules for safety. Apply the rules of safe responsible behavior with electricity to the world around them (from power lines to home appliances and electrical outlets. Explore other possible tools.

The Water Cycle  Content   Skills  Uses of water for everyday life What are the different types of water found on Earth? Solids, Liquids and Gasses...Taking Up Space   Students will know observe and collect data on the properties and differeces of water. Use their sense of taste to determine water preference List and compare different types of water use. Students will be able to identify sources of water categorize they types of water (i.e.,) salt, fresh). Identify fresh water in its liquid and solid states. Create a circle graph of the percentages of the types of water. Students will know and be able to identify solids, liquids and gases using a KWL chart. Follow directions and perform experiements to determine if solids, liquids and gases take up space. make predictions, record observations and draw conclusions on their work with the three states of matter, particularly water.

Investigating Cycles In The Natural World  Content   Skills  Observing the growth and life cycle of a butterfly Parts and Functions of A Butterfly   Develop a science journal in order to record the questions, processes and progress of their investigations. Identify the characteristics of living organisms and what they need to survive. Investigate the life cycle of a butterfly and investigate how butterflies interact with their enviroment. Explore the interdependence of human and butterflies, and the similarities and differences with the life cycle of both organisms.