Predict and investigate that water can change from a liquid to a solid (freeze), and back again (melt), or from a liquid to a gas (evaporation), and back again (condensation) as the result of temperature changes.
Types of Interactions of Matter
Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Predict and investigate that water can change from a liquid to a solid | Predict and investigate that water can change from a liquid to a solid (freeze), and back again (melt), or from a liquid to a gas (evaporation), and back again (condensation) as the result of temperature changes. | 3.PS1.A |
| Types of Interactions of Matter | Types of Interactions of Matter | PS1.B |
| Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or… | Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot. | 3.PS1.B |
Types of Interaction
Plan and conduct investigations to determine the cause and effect relationship of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Types of Interaction | Types of Interaction | PS2.B |
| Plan and conduct investigations to determine the cause and effect relationship… | Plan and conduct investigations to determine the cause and effect relationship of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other. | 3.PS2.B |
Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms -- based on structural adaptations or behaviors -- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
Growth and Development of Organisms
Develop a model to compare and contrast observations on the life cycle of different plants and animals.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some… | Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms -- based on structural adaptations or behaviors -- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. | 3.LS1.A |
| Growth and Development of Organisms | Growth and Development of Organisms | LS1.B |
| Develop a model to compare and contrast observations on the life cycle of… | Develop a model to compare and contrast observations on the life cycle of different plants and animals. | 3.LS1.B |
Construct scientific arguments to support claims that some characteristics of organisms are inherited from parents and some are influenced by the environment.
Natural Selection
Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving and finding mates.
Adaptation
Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms -- based on structural adaptations or behaviors -- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot.
Biodiversity and Humans
Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Construct scientific arguments to support claims that some characteristics of… | Construct scientific arguments to support claims that some characteristics of organisms are inherited from parents and some are influenced by the environment. | 3.LS3.A |
| Natural Selection | Natural Selection | LS3.B |
| Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in… | Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving and finding mates. | 3.LS3.B |
| Adaptation | Adaptation | LS3.C |
| Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some… | Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms -- based on structural adaptations or behaviors -- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot. | 3.LS3.C |
| Biodiversity and Humans | Biodiversity and Humans | LS3.D |
| Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the… | Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change. | 3.LS3.D |
Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather… | Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. | 3.ESS2.D.a |
| Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the… | Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world. | 3.ESS2.D.b |
Earth and Human Activity
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Earth and Human Activity | Earth and Human Activity | ESS3 |
Natural Hazards
Make a claim about the merit of an existing design solution (e.g. levies, tornado shelters, sea walls, etc.) that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Hazards | Natural Hazards | ESS3.B |
| Make a claim about the merit of an existing design solution | Make a claim about the merit of an existing design solution (e.g. levies, tornado shelters, sea walls, etc.) that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard. | 3.ESS3.B |
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes… | Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. | 3.ETS1.A |
| Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well… | Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. | 3.ETS1.B |
| Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure… | Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. | 3.ETS1.C |