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EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES |
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Science - Grade 3 |
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Characteristics of objects
The learner will be able to
use characteristics to group objects into groups based on shared properties.
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Scope |
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| Observations |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Make predictions
The learner will be able to
ask questions and make predictions about the natural world that can be tested.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Planning investigations
The learner will be able to
plan and conduct a simple investigation knowing what is to be compared or sought.
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Source |
| Investigations: Plan & Perform |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Observation
The learner will be able to
extend observations and make measurements and observations using simple tools, for example, hand lens, rulers, and two arm balance.
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Scope |
Source |
| Observations |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Data patterns
The learner will be able to
recognize patterns and data and use data to create a reasonable explanation for the results of investigation.
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Scope |
Source |
| Investigations: Scientific Theories |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Communicate observations
The learner will be able to
communicate observations, results and explanations through discussions, drawings, models, simple graphs, and writing.
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Scope |
Source |
| Communication |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Objects in the sky
The learner will be able to
to understand that the rotation and revolution of the earth explains the apparent movement of the Moon, Sun, and the other stars across the sky.
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Scope |
Source |
| Sky Motions |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Astronomy: Solar System
The learner will be able to
understand that astronomy and the exploration of planets display the structure, scale, and variations of the solar system over time.
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Scope |
Source |
| Astronomy |
Master |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Properties of matter
The learner will be able to
understand that properties of matter can be used to describe objects and classify and separate materials.
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Scope |
Source |
| Matter: Properties |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Properties of matter
The learner will be able to
to understand that the properties of matter include color, particle size and shape.
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Scope |
Source |
| Matter: Properties |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Properties of gases
The learner will be able to
understand that gases like liquids have mass, conform to the shape of their container, and expand to fill the container.
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Scope |
Source |
| Matter: States of Matter |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Characteristics of organisms
The learner will be able to
understand that plants and animals have different structures that serve different functions for nourishment, reproduction, growth, and protection.
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Scope |
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| Organisms: Function and Structure |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Classification of animals and plants
The learner will be able to
understand that plant and animals can be classified into groups based on shared characteristics.
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Scope |
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| Organisms: Characteristics |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Life cycles
The learner will be able to
recognize that plants and animals go through predictable life cycles, which include birth, growth, development, reproduction, and death.Some animals such as butterflies and frogs go through remarkable changes during development that is called metamorphosis.
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Scope |
Source |
| Reproduction |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Adaptations
The learner will be able to
understand that organisms have differences that allow them to thrive in different places. People, like other animals, need water, who, air, and a particular range of temperature in their environment.
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| Environment |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Food chains and webs
The learner will be able to
understand that all animals depend on plants. Some animals eat plants for food; others eat animals that eat plants.
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| Animals |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Technology
The learner will be able to
analyze products by taking them apart and re-assembling them.
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Introduce |
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The nature of technology
The learner will be able to
analyze a products components and their functions.
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Scope |
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| Tools and MACHINES OF TECHNOLOGY |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Machines: Simple & Compound/Compare
The learner will be able to
compare simple machines with compound machines.
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Scope |
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| Technology as a Tool |
Introduce |
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks |
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Science: Build/Design/Plan/Tools
The learner will be able to
plan, design and build things using basic tools and various materials.
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Scope |
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| Technology as a Tool |
Introduce |
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