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3rd Grade Science


Guide to Science Kits
3rd Grade 2021 SC Science Standards
Science Kit Inventory List
3rd Grade SC Performance Targets
Quarter At A Glance Document​
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Q1 At A Glance

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Q1 Standards

Science
​3-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to 
provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the  motion of an object.
3-PS2-2. Make observations and measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.
3-PS2-3. Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric interactions and magnetic interactions between two objects not in
contact with each other.

3-PS2-4. *Develop possible solutions to a simple design problem by applying scientific ideas about magnets.
Health
I-3.4.1  Demonstrate nonviolent strategies to manage or resolve conflicts.



Q2 At A Glance

Q2 Standards

Order your Living Materials! 
Butterfly Larvae, Zebrafish, and Mealworms ​
Request Sufficient pots and potting soil from Mrs. Parker! 
Lima bean seeds, Radish seeds, Black bean seeds, Blackeye peas, White Beans

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Science
3-LS1-1. Develop and use models to describe how organisms change in predictable patterns during their unique and diverse life cycles.
3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have inherited traits that vary within group of similar organisms.

Health
G-3.1.1 Identify physical signs of growth and change that occur during childhood.
G-3.1.2 Identify the four stages of the life cycle (e.g., infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood). 

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Mealworm Care Sheet  LINK
Freshwater Fish Care Sheet LINK
Painted Lady Butterflies Care Sheet LINK

Q3 At A Glance

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Q3 Standards

Science
3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.
3-LS4-1. Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago.
3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in traits among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving and producing offspring.
3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can thrive, struggle to survive, or fail to survive.
3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the effectiveness of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and affects organisms living there.

Health
P-3.8.1 Discuss ways to help others be healthy. P-3.8.2 Describe ways to promote personal, school, community, and environmental health.

Q4 At A Glance

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Q4 Standards

Science
3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays of typical weather conditions during a particular season to identify patterns and make predictions.

3-ESS2-2. Obtain and combine information to describe climate patterns in different regions of the world.


3-ESS3-1. *Make a claim about the effectiveness of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.


Health

I-3.7.1 Explain safety rules at home, school and the community.

I-3.7.2 Identify safety rules at school and the community.


I-3.7.3 Describe safety rules in various environmental situations.


​I-3.7.4 Demonstrate appropriate responses to emergency situations, including basic first aid.

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This website was developed and maintained by Kimberly G. Massey, former K-12 Science Instructional Specialist for Rock Hill Schools of York County, South Carolina.  Mrs. Massey is no longer employed by RHSD and her Google Drive account is now inactive, which may cause some broken links.

Mrs. Massey is now the Program Manager for Business, IT and Professional Development at York Technical College.  Her new email address is [email protected].  Mrs. Massey is still available for Science Professional Development.  Please reach out if you have questions or needs.   


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