3rd Grade Unit 01_IFD.pdf - McAllen ISD

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INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS DOCUMENTGrade 3/ScienceUNIT: 01 TITLE: Investigating Properties of Matter SUGGESTED DURATION: 20 daysTEKS#SE# TEKSthinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used inmaking decisions. The student is expected to:3.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by usingempirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental and observational testing,including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations,so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.3.3B Draw inferences and evaluate accuracy of product claims found in advertisementsand labels such as for toys and food.SPECIFICITYAnalyze, Evaluate, CritiqueSCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONSIncluding, but not limited to: Empirical evidence Logical reasoning Experimental and observational testingDrawINFERENCES3.4 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows how to use a variety oftools and methods to conduct science inquiry. The student is expected to:3.4A Collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including microscopes,cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, wind vanes,rain gauges, pan balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, spring scales, hot plates,meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, notebooks, sound recorders, andSun, Earth, and Moon system models; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such asterrariums and aquariums.3.4B Use safety equipment as appropriate, including safety goggles and gloves. Use©2011, TESCCC 06/24/11 page 4 of 7EvaluateACCURACYIncluding, but not limited to: Product claims found in advertisements and labels Toys FoodCollect, Record, AnalyzeINFORMATION USING TOOLSIncluding, but not limited to: Microscopes Hand lenses Pan balances Graduated cylinders Beakers Magnets NotebooksSAFETY EQUIPMENTIncluding, but not limited to: Safety goggles Gloves
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS DOCUMENTGrade 3/ScienceUNIT: 01 TITLE: Investigating Properties of Matter SUGGESTED DURATION: 20 daysTEKS#SE# TEKS3.5 Matter and energy. The student knows that matter has measureable physicalproperties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, andused. The student is expected to:3.5A Measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass,magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.3.5B Describe and classify samples of matter as solids, liquids, and gases anddemonstrate that solids have a definite shape and that liquids and gases take theshape of their container.3.5D Explore and recognize that a mixture is created when two materials are combinedsuch as gravel and sand and metal and plastic paper clips.SPECIFICITYMeasure, Test, RecordPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTERIncluding, but not limited to: Mass Magnetism Ability to sink or float in waterDescribe, ClassifySAMPLES OF MATTERIncluding, but not limited to: Solids Definite shape Liquids Take the shape of their container Gases Take the shape of their containerExplore, RecognizeA MIXTURE IS CREATED WHEN TWO MATERIALS ARE COMBINEDIncluding, but not limited to: Gravel and sand Metal and plastic paper clipsTEKS#SE# Scientific Process TEKS: Use appropriate Scientific processes to support instruction.3.1 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student conducts classroom and outdoor investigations following school and home safety procedures and environmentallyappropriate practices. The student is expected to:3.1A Demonstrate safe practices as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations, including observing a schoolyard habitat.3.1B Make informed choices in the use and conservation of natural resources by recycling or reusing materials such as paper, aluminum cans, and plastics.3.2 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student uses scientific inquiry methods during laboratory and outdoor investigations. The student is expected to:3.2A Plan and implement descriptive investigations, including asking and answering questions, making inferences, and selecting and using equipment or technology needed, tosolve a specific problem in the natural world.3.2B Collect data by observing and measuring using the metric system and recognize differences between observed and measured data.©2011, TESCCC 06/24/11 page 5 of 7
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