Georgia- Science: 3rd Grade

GA--Standards of Excellence    Adopted: 2016

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S3E: Earth and Space Science

S3E1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the physical attributes of rocks and soils.

S3E1.a: Ask questions and analyze data to classify rocks by their physical attributes (color, texture, luster, and hardness) using simple tests.

Mineral Identification

S3E1.b: Plan and carry out investigations to describe properties (color, texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support growth of plants) of soils and soil types (sand, clay, loam).

Growing Plants

S3P: Physical Science

S3P1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the ways heat energy is transferred and measured.

S3P1.a: Ask questions to identify sources of heat energy.

Energy Conversions

S3P1.b: Plan and carry out an investigation to gather data using thermometers to produce tables and charts that illustrate the effect of sunlight on various objects.

Energy Conversions
 Heat Absorption
 Radiation

S3P1.c: Use tools and every day materials to design and construct a device/structure that will increase/decrease the warming effects of sunlight on various materials.

Heat Absorption

S3L: Life Science

S3L1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the similarities and differences between plants, animals, and habitats found within geographic regions (Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau) of Georgia.

S3L1.b: Construct an explanation of how external features and adaptations (camouflage, hibernation, migration, mimicry) of animals allow them to survive in their habitat.

Honeybee Hive
 Natural Selection

S3L1.c: Use evidence to construct an explanation of why some organisms can thrive in one habitat and not in another.

Comparing Climates (Customary)
 Rainfall and Bird Beaks
 Rainfall and Bird Beaks - Metric

S3L2: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the effects of pollution (air, land, and water) and humans on the environment.

S3L2.a: Ask questions to collect information and create records of sources and effects of pollution on the plants and animals.

Pond Ecosystem

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

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