Gizmos for Alberta - Science: 3rd Grade (Alberta Curriculum and Program of Studies adopted 2023)

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

1.1: : How can materials change?

1.1.1: : Students investigate and analyze how materials have the potential to be changed.

1.1.1.B.SP.1: : Conduct an investigation to demonstrate changes of state.

1.1.1.C.SP.1: : Describe solid, liquid, and gas states of matter in terms of the properties of shape and volume.

1.1.1.C.SP.2: : Conduct an investigation to demonstrate the properties of the state of matter.

1.1.1.D.SP.1: : Safely explore the melting/freezing points of various substances.

1.1.1.E.SP.1: : Describe and diagram the changes of state of water using the water cycle.

2.1: : How can forces relate to changes in movement?

2.1.1: : Students investigate and explain how forces affect the movement of objects.

2.1.1.A.SP.2: : Describe the strength and direction of forces applied to objects.

2.1.1.A.SP.3: : Compare the strength of forces applied to objects.

2.1.1.A.SP.5: : Conduct investigations to demonstrate the effects of forces on the movement of objects.

2.1.1.B.SP.1: : Explore how simple machines reduce the effort needed to move objects.

3.1: : What visible changes can be identified by examining Earth’s surface?

3.1.1: : Students analyze changes in Earth’s surface and explain how its layers hold stories of the past.

3.1.1.A.SP.1: : Describe how natural events change Earth’s surface.

3.1.1.B.SP.1: : Represent how the movement of water and wind changes Earth’s surface over time.

4.1: : How do plants and animals interact?

4.1.1: : Students analyze and describe how plants and animals interact with each other and within environments.

4.1.1.A.SP.1: : Represent various food chains in local and other Canadian environments.

4.1.1.B.SP.1: : Classify animals in a food chain as carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores.

4.1.1.C.SP.1: : Investigate and discuss how plants and animals respond to stimuli in their environments in order to survive.

4.1.1.D.SP.3: : Explain interconnections in environments, including how plants depend on animals and how animals depend on plants to survive.

6.1: : How can investigation help to deepen understanding in science?

6.1.1: : Students relate investigation to building knowledge.

6.1.1.A.SP.3: : Analyze data collected during investigations.

6.1.1.A.SP.5: : Develop new questions for further investigations.

Correlation last revised: 8/13/2024

Alberta - Science: 3rd Grade