SciKnowTech Academics – Coursework for Grade 3
Understanding Matter and Energy: Properties of Liquids and Solids
Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Air and Water in the Environment
Understanding Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals
Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Movement
Understanding Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants
Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Strong and Stable Structures
Understanding Matter and Energy: Forces Causing Movement
Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Soils in the Environment
Learn Processes of Science
– Should be able to ask questions.
– Investigations and explorations relevant to the content by asking questions like (e.g., âwonderâŚ?â; âWhat -causesâŚ?â;âWhat do I need to use toâŚ? âHow is it the same as ____?â) a
– Can demonstrate a range of thinking skills (e.g., âWhat happens if ___?â; âCan you find a way to ____?â; How is ____ both good and bad for ____ [the environment]?â; âWhat reason do you have for ____?â)
– Can correctly use standard or nonâstandard units where measure objects and events (e.g., hand spans or metre stick)
– To develop quantitative descriptions place objects/observations on appropriate scales (e.g., lightest to heaviest; shortest to longest; weakest to strongest; closest to farthest)Â accurately record observations using charts and diagrams (e.g., Venn diagrams, compare/contrast charts)
– Use standardized formats (e.g., Know, WantâtoâKnow, Did, Learned) to report results of measurements apply appropriate scales for several events (e.g., day, night; seasons)