Gizmos for Virginia - Science: 3rd Grade (Standards of Learning adopted 2018)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this state's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

1: : Scientific and Engineering Practices

3.1: : The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by

3.1.a: : asking questions and defining problems

3.1.a.1: : ask questions that can be investigated and predict reasonable outcomes

3.1.a.2: : ask questions about what would happen if a variable is changed

3.1.b: : planning and carrying out investigations

3.1.b.1: : with guidance, plan and conduct investigations

3.1.b.2: : use appropriate methods and/or tools for collecting data

3.1.b.3: : estimate length, mass, volume, and temperature

3.1.b.4: : measure length, mass, volume, and temperature in metric and U.S. Customary units using proper tools

3.1.b.5: : measure elapsed time

3.1.c: : interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data

3.1.c.1: : organize and represent data in pictographs or bar graphs

3.1.c.2: : read, interpret, and analyze data represented in pictographs and bar graphs

3.1.c.3: : analyze data from tests of an object or tool to determine if it works as intended

3.1.d: : constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations

3.1.d.1: : use evidence (measurements, observations, patterns) to construct or support an explanation

3.1.d.3: : describe how scientific ideas apply to design solutions

3.1.e: : developing and using models

3.1.e.2: : develop a model (e.g., diagram or simple physical prototype) to illustrate a proposed object, tool, or process

2: : Force, Motion, and Energy

3.2: : The student will investigate and understand that the direction and size of force affects the motion of an object. Key ideas include

3.2.a: : multiple forces may act on an object;

3.2.c: : simple machines increase or change the direction of a force; and

3.2.d: : simple and compound machines have many applications.

4: : Living Systems and Processes

3.4: : The student will investigate and understand that adaptations allow organisms to satisfy life needs and respond to the environment. Key ideas include

3.4.a: : populations may adapt over time;

3.4.b: : adaptations may be behavioral or physical; and

3.5: : The student will investigate and understand that aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems support a diversity of organisms. Key ideas include

3.5.b: : relationships exist among organisms in an ecosystem.

5: : Earth and Space Systems

3.6: : The student will investigate and understand that soil is important in ecosystems. Key ideas include

3.6.b: : soil provides support and nutrients necessary for plant growth.

3.7: : The student will investigate and understand that there is a water cycle and water is important to life on Earth. Key ideas include

3.7.a: : there are many reservoirs of water on Earth;

3.7.b: : the energy from the sun drives the water cycle; and

3.7.c: : the water cycle involves specific processes.

6: : Earth Resources

3.8: : The student will investigate and understand that natural events and humans influence ecosystems. Key ideas include

3.8.a: : human activity affects the quality of air, water, and habitats;

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Virginia - Science: 3rd Grade

Standards of Learning | Adopted: 2018

1: : Scientific and Engineering Practices

2: : Force, Motion, and Energy

4: : Living Systems and Processes

5: : Earth and Space Systems

6: : Earth Resources