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CURRICULUM GUIDE
Science - Grade 3

Goal 11: Inquiry/Tech Design
Standard 11.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
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Standard 11.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 11.A Classroom
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Inquiry: Describe/Observed/Event
The learner will be able to describe an observed event by: (Knowledge) - using senses to describe an event; (Knowledge) - using measurements to describe an event, extending the senses; (Knowledge) - using observations to make predictions; (Application) - explaining systematically what happened in an event; (Application) - creating a prediction based on observations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage C Classroom
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Data: Collection
The learner will be able to collect data for investigations by: (Knowledge) - asking questions from prior knowledge; (Knowledge) - asking questions from observations; (Knowledge) - asking questions using inferences from observations and prior knowledge; (Application) - using prior knowledge to ask questions; (Application) - using observations to ask questions; (Applications) - making inferences from observations and prior knowledge to ask questions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage C Classroom
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Data: Collection/Select/Use/Tools
The learner will be able to collect data for investigations using measuring instruments and technologies by: (Knowledge) - identifying appropriate instruments for gathering data; (Knowledge) - comparing of standard and non-standard measurements; (Knowledge) - summarizing and graphically displaying data collected from instruments; (Application) - selecting and discussing appropriate instruments for gathering data; (Application) - using standard and non-standard measurements; (Application) - reading data from data-collection instruments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage C Classroom
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Data: Record/Store
The learner will be able to record and store data by: (Knowledge) - explaining pictures or drawings that illustrate data; (Knowledge) - describing data on classroom charts; (Knowledge) - describing data on simple tables, in journals, or on computers; (Application) - creating pictures or drawings to illustrate data; (Application) - recording data on classroom charts; (Application) - recording data on simple tables, in journals, or on computers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage C Classroom
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Results: Report/Display
The learner will be able to report and display results by: (Knowledge) - restate data on graphs and/or charts; (Knowledge) - explaining terminology that describes patterns; (Knowledge) - interpreting data noting similarities and differences in the patterns of the data; (Knowledge) - giving examples of data that predict future events; (Application) - displaying and discussing data on graphs and/or charts; (Application) - choosing terminology to describe patterns; (Application) - summarizing and discussing data noting similarities and differences in the patterns of the data; (Application) - using data to predict future events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage C Classroom
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Observations: Compare/Individuals/Groups
The learner will be able to compare observations of individual and group results by: (Knowledge) - interpreting data from other individuals and/or groups; (Knowledge) - explaining possible reasons for differences or discrepancies in the data; (Application) - compare and discuss data from other individuals and/or groups; (Application) - suggesting possible reasons for differences or discrepancies in the data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11A, Stage C Classroom
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Standard 11.B
The learner will be able to know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 11.B Classroom
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Design: Device/Solve/Problem
The learner will be able to design a device that will be useful in solving the problem by: (Knowledge) - identify possible solutions to design a device; (Application) - building models of possible designs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage C Classroom
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Design: Solution/Test/Report/Results
The learner will be able to compose a report regarding an instrument he/she created to solve a design problem, report the design of the device, the test, process and the results in solving a given problem by: (Knowledge) - listing the steps to follow to build and test a device; (Knowledge) - remembering procedures to follow and data to collect to support a solution to a problem; (Application) - demonstrating and discussing for the class the steps to follow to build and test a device; (Application) - reporting and discussing to the class about experiences, problems, and data collection that took place during the construction and testing of a device.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage C Classroom
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Results: Build/Test/Record
The learner will be able to test the device and record results using given instruments, techniques, and measurement methods by: (Knowledge) - examine a strategy chosen for testing a device; (Knowledge) - summarizing data from a test of a device in a table or chart; (Knowledge) - identifying changes that can be made in a device based on test results; (Application) - developing a strategy to test a device; (Application) - collecting data from a test of a device in a table or chart; (Application) - modifying the device based on test results.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage C Classroom
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Build: Design/Device/Tools
The learner will be able to build the device using the materials and tools provided by: (Knowledge) - describing how to build a device using materials and tools provided; (Application) - building device using materials and tools provided.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage C Classroom
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Solutions: Know/Possible/Problem
The learner will be able to know possible solutions when given a design problem by: (Knowledge) - selecting a design problem solution (e.g., best design for a paper airplane); (Knowledge) - discuss the best design; (Application) - recording possible solutions to a design problem; (Application) - using observations, prior experiences, and facts to propose solutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 11.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 11B, Stage C Classroom
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Goal 12: Life/Physical/Earth/Space
Standard 12.A
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 12.A Classroom
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Living Systems: Know/Components
The learner will be able to know the component parts of living things and their major functions by: (Knowledge) - matching the component parts of living things to their functions; (Knowledge) - listing component parts and their functions for a chosen organism; (Application) - predicting how a change of one component part would change the major functions of an entire living system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage C Classroom
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Organisms: Categorize/Features
The learner will be able to categorize living organisms using a variety of observable features by: (Knowledge) - identifying the size, color, and shape of organisms; (Knowledge) - giving examples of animals that have a backbone or do not have a backbone; (Knowledge) - communicating the rules for grouping living organisms; (Application) - classifying organisms by size, color, and shape and explaining the group rules; (Application) - classifying living organisms according to whether they have a backbone or not; (Application) - categorizing animals according to common physical characteristics (e.g., long segmented bodies; hair, feathers) and explaining the group rules.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12A, Stage C Classroom
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Standard 12.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 12.B Classroom
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Organisms: Environment/Relationship
The learner will be able to know the relationship of living things to their environment by: (Knowledge) - identifying adaptations animals and plants have made to survive in their habitat (e.g., camouflage in animals); (Knowledge) - describing what would happen if an animal lost one of its basic adaptations or was placed in an unfavorable environment (e.g., polar bear in the desert); (Knowledge) - identify animals and/or plants by their habitat (e.g., forest, pond, desert); (Application) - explain adaptations that distinguish animals and plants from different habitats; (Application) - predicting how adaptations help animals survive in the environment; (Application) - distinguishing animals that would be found in one habitat from those that would be found in another type of habitat.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage C Classroom
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Living Systems: Interdependent
The learner will be able to know how living things are dependent on one another for survival by: (Knowledge) - identifying what living things need to stay alive; (Knowledge) - explaining what natural resources living things need to stay alive; (Knowledge) - explaining how living things depend on one another for survival (e.g., a food chain); (Application) - summarize survival needs of organisms; (Application) - relate what would happen to an organism if it lost its environmental resources; (Application) - Role playing what would happen if a group of organisms (e.g., plant eaters) were removed from an environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12B, Stage C Classroom
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Standard 12.C
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 12.C Classroom
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Energy: Sources/Know
The learner will be able to know sources of energy by: (Knowledge) - listing and comparing sources of energy; (Knowledge) - identifying which energy source would be used in a given situation; (Application) - identify energy sources and the objects they power; (Application) - choosing and evaluating the best source of energy to be used in a given situation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C Stage C Classroom
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Matter: Physical/Properties
The learner will be able to know large-scale physical properties of matter by: (Knowledge) - giving examples of physical properties of matter; (Application) - classifying objects according to physical properties.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.C Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12C Stage C Classroom
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Standard 12.D
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 12.D Classroom
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Motion: Know/Examples
The learner will be able to know examples of motion by: (Knowledge) - listing various examples of motion; (Knowledge) - describing and giving examples of how sound is produced by vibrating objects; (Application) - discovering and discussing multiple examples of how objects move; (Application) - demonstrating and discussing how sound is produced by vibrating objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage C Classroom
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Forces: Nature/Know
The learner will be able to know observable forces in nature by: (Knowledge) - making observations and describing the effects of forces in nature; (Knowledge) - describing observational data on push-pull forces; (Knowledge) - discovering how force changes the position and motion of an object; (Application) - examine the effects of forces in nature; (Application) - recording and discussing observational data on push-pull forces; (Application) - demonstrating and summarizing how force changes the position and motion of an object.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.D Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12D, Stage C Classroom
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Standard 12.E
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the Earth and its resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 12.E Classroom
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Components: Land/Water/Atmosphere
The learner will be able to know the components of Earth's land, water, and atmospheric systems by: (Knowledge) - identifying basic materials found on and within Earth; (Knowledge) - identifying the following features: land, oceans, the North and South Poles, and the equator; (Knowledge) - identifying land features from a description or image; (Knowledge) - identifying water features from a description or image; (Knowledge) - identifying and describing atmospheric conditions from a description or image; (Application) - classifying samples of Earth's materials; (Application) - discussing the following features; land, oceans, the North and South Poles and the equator; (Application) - classifying and discussing land or water features; (Application) - examine local atmospheric features (e.g., the type of clouds that are seen on any given day).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage C Classroom
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Patterns: Know/Weather/Seasons
The learner will be able to know the patterns of weather and seasonal change by: (Knowledge) - identifying local weather condition; (Knowledge) - identifying local weather data; (Knowledge) - identifying the characteristic weather of each season (e.g., winter is cold and precipitation is more likely to be snow); (Knowledge) - discovering the Earth's four seasonal positions and the Earth's tilt during its yearly orbit; (Knowledge) - observing and recognizing different weather phenomena; (Application) - recording local weather patterns; (Application) - predicting weather using weather data; (Application) - discovering that the Earth's relationship to the Sun (tilted toward or away) is what causes the change in seasons; (Application) - choosing the correct weather phenomena from a description or listing of weather data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage C Classroom
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Resources: Renewable/Nonrenewable
The learner will be able to know the difference between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources by: (Knowledge) - identifying resources as renewable or non-renewable; (Knowledge) - describe common conservation for natural resources; (Knowledge) - explaining ways natural resources can be recycled or reused; (Application) - classifying and sorting natural resources as renewable and nonrenewable; (Application) - demonstrating methods to conserve natural resources; (Application) - examine ways to recycle or reuse resources at home and/or school.
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Standard 12.E Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12E, Stage C Classroom
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Standard 12.F
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that explain the composition and structure of the universe and Earth's place in it.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 12.F Classroom
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Earth, Moon & Sun: Characteristics
The learner will be able to know the characteristics of the Sun, Earth and Moon as familiar objects in the solar system by: (Knowledge) - compare the size of Earth, the sun, and the moon; (Knowledge) - identifying features of the moon; (Knowledge) - identifying components of the solar system (earth, sun, moon); (Application) - constructing scale models to compare the size of Earth, the sun and the moon; (Application) - examine features of the moon; (Application) - comparing and contrasting components of the solar system (earth, sun, moon).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage C Classroom
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Earth: Rotation/Revolution
The learner will be able to know the daily, seasonal, and annual patterns related to Earth's rotation and revolution by: (Knowledge) - observing phases of the moon; (Knowledge) - observing shadows at different times of day; (Knowledge) - describing Earth's rotation and how it affects day and night; (Knowledge) - explaining the sun's path in the sky during the summer and winter; (Knowledge) - summarizing how the sky changes and Earth rotates and revolves using constellation models; (Application) - recording the phases of the moon; (Application) - comparing shadows at different times of the day; (Application) - demonstrating and discussing Earth's rotation and its relationship to day and night; (Application) - comparing and contrasting the summer sun's path with the winter sun's path; (Application) - demonstrating how the sky changes and Earth rotates and revolves using constellation models.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 12.F Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 12F, Stage C Classroom
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Goal 13: Science and Society
Standard 13.A
The learner will be able to know and apply the accepted practices of science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 13.A Classroom
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Safety: Utilize/Practices
The learner will be able to use basic safety practices by: (Knowledge) - identify why it is unsafe to taste unknown substances; (Knowledge) - identify what should be done if there is a fire; (Knowledge) - explaining why it is dangerous to play with electricity; (Application) - demonstrating what should be done in case of a fire; (Application) - explain why you should never play with electricity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage C Classroom
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Results: Know/Similar
The learner will be able to know why similar results are expected with similar procedures by: (Knowledge) - comparing observations by different students observing the same activity; (Application) - compare and contrast observations by different students observing the same activity, and listing differences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage C Classroom
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Observations: Gain/Knowledge/Through
The learner will be able to gain knowledge through careful observation by: (Knowledge) - comparing data using repeated observations across timed intervals; (Knowledge) - explaining knowledge that was gained through careful observations; (Application) - gathering examples of data from repeated observations across timed intervals; (Application) - summarizing knowledge that was gained through careful observations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13A, Stage C Classroom
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Standard 13.B
The learner will be able to know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B   Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Early Elementary, 13.B Classroom
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Instruments: Scientific/Utilize/Explore
The learner will be able to know the uses of common scientific instruments (e.g., ruler, thermometer, balance, probe, computer) by: (Knowledge) - identify two different uses for common scientific instruments; (Knowledge) - selecting appropriate instrument to measure length, temperature, and mass; (Application) - examine two different uses for common scientific instruments; (Application) - using the appropriate instrument to measure length, temperature and mass.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage C Classroom
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Instruments: Measurement/Accuracy
The learner will be able to know how using measuring tools improves the accuracy of estimates by: (Knowledge) - relating estimates with actual measurements; (Knowledge) - explaining how a measuring tool is used to improve the accuracy of an estimate; (Application) - comparing estimates with actual measurements; (Application) - demonstrating how a measuring tool is used to improve the accuracy of an estimate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage C Classroom
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Science, Tech. & Society: Men/Women
The learner will be able to know contributions men and women have made to science and technology by: (Knowledge) - identifying a scientist and describing his or her contributions to science and technology; (Knowledge) - describing how people interested in science have advanced our knowledge; (Knowledge) - describing a career in science; (Application) - reporting on a scientist and describing his or her contributions to science and technology; (Application) - discussing how people interested in science have advanced our knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage C Classroom
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Science & Technology: Impact/Everyda
The learner will be able to know ways that science and technology affect people's everyday lives by: (Knowledge) - identifying varied careers that are affected by science and technology; (Knowledge) - describing how technology affects everyday life and what life might be like without that technology; (Application) - examine various careers that are affected by science and technology; (Application) - summarize how technology affects everyday life and what life might be like without that technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage C Classroom
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Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: Know/Ways
The learner will be able to know ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle by: (Knowledge) - describing materials in the home that can be saved for recycling; (Application) - summarizing materials in the home that can be saved for recycling.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 13.B Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 13B, Stage C Classroom
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