Huntsville City Schools
Third Grade Science Instructional Resources
2014-2015
The Interactive Science resources may offer minimum standards coverage.
It is highly recommended that supplemental resources are used to adequately address the standards.
Interactive Science
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Learning Target(s)
CSI (Classroom
Science Initiative)
Resources
Physical Science (CSI Kit Unit D)
ALCOS Standard
PS.3.1-Classify substances as soluble or
insoluble.
Examples: soluble—sugar in water,
powdered drink in water; insoluble—sand
in water, oil in water
PS.3.2-Identify physical and chemical
changes of matter.
Examples: physical—chopping wood,
chemical—burning wood
PS.3.3-Describe ways energy from the
sun is used.
Examples: plant growth, light, heat
PS.3.3a-Identifying fossil fuels as a
source of energy
PS.3.4-Define force and motion.
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PS.3.4a-Identifying forces that change an
object's position or motion
Examples: lifting, pushing, pulling
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I can identify forces that change
an object’s position.
I can identify forces that change
an object’s motion.
PS.3.4b-Identifying sources of friction
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I can identify sources of friction.
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I can classify substances as
soluble or insoluble.
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Interactive Science
Supplemental Resources
(AMSTI, PLTW, STEM, LTF, books,
apps, programs, websites, etc.)
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Experiment
Soluble and Insoluble Video
I can identify physical changes of
matter.
I can identify chemical changes
of matter.
I can describe ways energy from
the sun is used.
Chapter 8, Lesson 1
Chapter 8, Lesson 2
Chapter 8, Lesson 3
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Chemical Changes in Matter
Facts About Matter
Activities
Chapter 9, Lesson 3
Chapter 9, Lesson 4
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Solar Energy
How We Use the Sun’s Energy
I can identify fossil fuels as a
source of energy.
I can define force and motion.
Chapter 9, Lesson 1
Chapter 9, Lesson 4
Chapter 10, Lesson 1
Chapter 10, Lesson 2
Chapter 9, Lesson 1
Chapter 10, Lesson 1
Chapter 10, Lesson 2
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Fossil Fuels Information
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Force and Motion Facts
Force and Motion Resources
Forces and Motion
Games
Chapter 9, Lesson 4
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Friction Lesson Plan
Examples: rubbing hands together,
applying sandpaper to wood
PS.3.4c-Describing the force of gravity
PS.3.5-Identify the relationship of simple
machines to compound machines.
Example: pencil sharpener composed of a
wheel and axle, inclined plane, and wedge
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I can describe the force of
gravity.
I can identify the relationship of
simple machines to compound
machines.
Interactive Science pg.
378
Chapter 10, Lesson 3
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Game
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Gravity Lesson
Chapter 2, Lesson 2
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Simple Machines Explained
Lesson Plans
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How the Body Works
Information and Links
Promethean Planet
Facts
Kids Biology
Sheets
Games
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Article
Lesson
Constructing Cell Models
Facts
Sites
Quiz/Video
Promethean Planet
Lesson
Book
Life Science (CSI Kit Unit B)
LS.3.6-Identify structures and functions
of the muscular and skeletal systems of
the human body.
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LS.3.7-Describe the life cycle of plants,
including seed, seed germination, growth,
and reproduction.
LS.3.7a-Describing the role of plants in a
food chain
LS.3.7b-Identifying plant and animal cells
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I can describe the life cycle of
plants.
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I can describe the role of plants in Chapter 5, Lesson 2
a food chain.
I can identify plant cells.
I can identify animal cells.
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Interactive Science
LS.3.7c-Describing how plants occupy
space and use light, nutrients, water, and
air
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LS.3.7d-Classifying plants according to
their features
Examples: evergreen or deciduous,
flowering or nonflowering
LS.3.7e-Identifying helpful and harmful
effects of plants.
Examples: helpful—provide food, control
erosion; harmful—cause allergic
reactions, produce poisons
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I can identify structures and
functions of the muscular system.
I can identify structures and
functions of the skeletal system.
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Interactive Science
Chapter 3, Lesson 4
Chapter 3, Lesson 5
I can describe how plants occupy
space.
I can describe how plants use
light, nutrients, water, and air.
I can classify plants according to
their features.
Chapter 3, Lesson 3
Chapter 3, Lesson 1
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Plant Biology
Presentations
I can identify helpful effects of
plants.
I can identify harmful effects of
plants.
Chapter 5, Lesson 3
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Webquest
Facts
LS.3.7f-Identifying how bees pollinate
flowers
LS.3.7g-Identifying photosynthesis as the
method used by plants to produce food
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LS.3.8-Identify how organisms are
classified in the Animalia and Plantae
kingdoms.
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LS.3.9-Describe how fossils provide
evidence of prehistoric plant life.
Example: plant fossils in coal or shale
providing evidence of existence of
prehistoric ferns
LS.3.10-Determine habitat conditions that
support plant growth and survival.
Examples: deserts support cacti, wetlands
support ferns and mosses
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I can identify how bees pollinate
flowers.
I can identify photosynthesis as
the method used by plants to
produce food.
I can identify how organisms are
classified in the Animalia
kingdom.
I can identify how organisms are
classified in the Plantae kingdom.
I can describe how fossils
provide evidence of prehistoric
plant life.
Chapter 3, Lesson 4 page
112
Chapter 3, Lesson 2
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Videos
Sheets
Videos
Unit
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
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Lesson
Lesson
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Facts/Pictures
Article
Plant Fossils
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Tad the Tadpole Lesson
Muddy Water
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Earth’s Layers
Earth’s Layers Rap
Study of the Layers
Sorting the Layers
Identifying the Layers
Classifying Rocks
Rocks, Soil, and Change
“Rock Talk” Sheet
Classifying Quiz
Water Cycle
Weather Site
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Types of Clouds
Cloud Chart
Promethean Planet
Cloud Word Sort
Not available in
Interactive Science
I can determine habitat conditions Chapter 5, Lesson 1
that support plant growth and
survival.
Earth and Space Science (CSI Kit Unit C)
ES.3.11-Describe Earth's layers, including
inner and outer cores, mantle, and crust.
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I can describe Earth’s layers.
Chapter 6, Lesson 5
pages 248-249
ES.3.11a-Classifying rocks and minerals
by characteristics, including streak, color,
hardness, magnetism, luster, and texture
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I can classify rocks and minerals
by characteristics.
Chapter 6, Lesson 3
Chapter 6, Lesson 4
ES.3.12-Identify conditions that result in
specific weather phenomena, including
thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
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I can identify conditions that
Chapter 6, Lesson 1
pages 222-223
ES.3.12a-Identifying cloud types
associated with specific weather patterns
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I can identify cloud types
associated with specific weather
patterns.
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Interactive Science
ES.3.12b-Identifying positive and
negative effects of weather phenomena
Examples: positive—flooding deposits
good soil when waters recede; negative—
flooding kills crops
ES.3.12c-Identifying technology used to
record and predict weather, including
thermometers, barometers, rain gauges,
anemometers, and satellites
ES.3.12d-Explaining symbols shown on a
weather map
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ES.3.12e-Organizing weather data into
tables or charts
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ES.3.13-Describe ways to sustain natural
resources, including recycling, reusing,
conserving, and protecting the
environment.
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ES.3.13a-Recognizing the impact of
society on human health and
environmental conditions
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I can identify positive effects of
weather phenomena.
I can identify negative effects of
weather phenomena.
Chapter 6, Lesson 6
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I can identify technology used to
record and predict weather.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2
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I can explain symbols shown on a
weather map.
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ES.3.14-Describe the position of Earth,
the moon, and the sun during the course of
a day or month.
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I can organize weather data into
tables or charts.
I can describe ways to sustain
natural resources.
I can recognize the impact of
society on human health
conditions.
I can recognize the impact of
society on environmental
conditions.
I can describe the position of
Earth during the course of a day
or month.
I can describe the position of the
moon during the course of a day
or month.
I can describe the position of the
sun during the course of a day or
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Chapter 7, Lesson 2 page
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Chapter 7, Lesson 3
Chapter 7, Lesson 4
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Cloud Viewer
Weather WizKids
Effects of Weather
Weather Sheets
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Weather Instruments
Tools
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Symbol Sheets
Weather Forecasting
Promethean Planet
Weather Maps
Article
Organizing Sheets
Weather for Kids
Promethean Planet
Recycling Resources
Benefits of Recycling
Videos
Classifying Resources
Promethean Planet
Article
Health for Kids
Promethean Planet
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Earth Orbit
Promethean Planet
Games
ES.3.14a-Describing various forms of
technology used in observing Earth and its
moon
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month.
I can describe various forms of
technology used in observing
Earth and its moon.
Resources for Multiple Standards:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/science_9_10.shtml
 http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_science_new.htm
Chapter 7, Lesson 3 page
301
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Tools
Promethean Planet