Gizmos for Alberta - Science: 3rd Grade (Program of Studies adopted 1996)

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

3.5: : Demonstrate knowledge of materials that comprise Earth?s crust, and demonstrate skill in classifying these materials.

3.5.2: : Given a description of the properties of a particular rock or mineral, identify a sample rock or mineral that matches those properties. Properties that students should be able to describe and interpret include:

3.5.2.a: : colour

3.5.2.b: : lustre or ?shininess?; e.g., shiny, dull, glassy, metallic, earthy

3.5.2.d: : hardness, based on scratch tests with available materials

3.5.2.f: : crystal shape for minerals, or overall pattern of rocks.

3.5.3: : Describe and classify a group of rocks and minerals, based upon the above properties.

3.7: : Construct structures, using a variety of materials and designs, and compare the effectiveness of the various materials and designs for their intended purposes.

3.7.5: : Identify the intended purpose and use of structures to be built, and explain how knowing the intended purpose and use helps guide decisions regarding materials and design.

3.7.6: : Understand that simple designs are often as effective as more complex ones, as well as being easier and cheaper to build, and illustrate this understanding with a practical example.

3.8: : Evaluate the suitability of different materials and designs for their use in a building task.

3.8.5: : Apply procedures to test different designs.

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Alberta - Science: 3rd Grade

Program of Studies | Adopted: 1996

3.5: : Demonstrate knowledge of materials that comprise Earth?s crust, and demonstrate skill in classifying these materials.

3.7: : Construct structures, using a variety of materials and designs, and compare the effectiveness of the various materials and designs for their intended purposes.

3.8: : Evaluate the suitability of different materials and designs for their use in a building task.