Gwinnett County Public Schools Science: 3rd Grade – Instructional Resource Calendar 2013-2014
Quarter Three
Characteristics of Science
1
5
discuss the importance of curiosity,
honesty, openness, and skepticism in
science and exhibit these traits in
efforts to understand how the world
works
use the concepts of system, model,
change, and scale when exploring
scientific and technological matters
2
demonstrate knowledge of
scientific processes and inquiry
methods
3
apply computation and estimation
skills necessary for analyzing data
and following scientific explanations
6
communicate scientific ideas and
activities clearly
7
question scientific claims and
arguments effectively
4
use tools and instruments for
observing, measuring, and
manipulating objects in scientific
activities utilizing safe laboratory
procedures
Fossils
9. investigate fossils as evidence of organisms that lived long ago (GPS, ITBS)
9a. investigate fossils by observing authentic fossils or models/replicas (GPS)
9b. explain how fossils are formed and uncovered (GPS)
9c. construct fossil models
9d. identify examples of extinct species and how scientists study them
Textbook
Houghton Mifflin Georgia
Science Chapter 2 Lesson 3
pages 70-83
Interactive Text
What do you know about fossils?
By Slade, Suzanne (available in
the Media Catalog on Follett
Shelf)
Chapter Resource Index:
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A.2.3 Directed Inquiry
Record
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A.2.3 Pressed for Time
Record
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A.2.3 Reading Skill
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A.2.3 Study Guide
Independent Readers
Leveled Readers:
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Studying the Past
(fossils) (t)
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Conserving Fossil
Fuels (v)
SOCC
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Fossils
Fossils II
Fossils III
AIMS
Earth Science
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Imprints of the Past
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Paleo-Play
Family Albums
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Coordinating a Record
of the Past
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and Change of
Systems
eText Links
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Fossil (Online Research Library > MackinVIA)
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Rock & Mineral (Online Research Library > MackinVIA)
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What do you know about fossils? (Online Research Library > MackinVIA)
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Fossil Fuel (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/399465
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Coast Fossils (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/476241#282857
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Human Origins (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/353271#251182
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Fossil (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/353144
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Paleontology (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/353591
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Fossils- Advanced Reading Level (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/274394
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FOR KIDS: A Fishy Mammal ID. Perkins, Sid·Science News for Kids, 11/21/2012 http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/magazine/article/84368659
The Secret Life of Fossils By: Barth, Amy. Discover. Jul/Aug2009, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p38-41. 4p (Online Research Library> Kids search)
Stump the Scientists! By: Bonner, Hannah. Ask. Oct2013, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p14-17. 4p. (Online Research Library> Kids search)
Fossil Facts. By: Geiger, Beth. National Geographic Explorer. Apr2008, Vol. 7 Issue 6, p12-17. (Online Research Library> Kids search)
“Fossils.” PebbleGo. www.pebblego.com
“Rocks, Fossils.” PebbleGo. www.pebblego.com
Fossils (Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/669?search=fossils
Paleontologists: Fossil Finders(Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/495?search=fossils
The Dinosaur Bone Battle (Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/673/2?search=fossils
The Dinosaur Footprints(Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/674?search=fossils
Spanish Resource: Fósil (Online Research Library > World Book enciclopedia estudiantil hallazgos) http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/article?id=ar830803&st=fosiles
Spanish Resource: Combustible fósil (Online Research Library > World Book enciclopedia estudiantil hallazgos) http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/article?id=ar835042&st=fosiles
Spanish Resource: Paleontología (Online Research Library > World Book enciclopedia estudiantil hallazgos) http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/article?id=ar831700&st=fosiles
Fossil (Online Research Library > World Book) http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar207520&st=fossils
Website Links
 Oxford University Museum of Natural History: The Learning Zone- Fossils http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/fossils/index.htm
 Study Jams: Fossils http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/fossils.htm
 Study Jams: Fossil Fuel http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/fossil-fuels.htm
 Science Kids: Fossils http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/fossils.html
 Identify Fossils http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Fossils-01.htm
 Fossil Jigsaw Puzzles http://www.neok12.com/jigsaw-puzzles/Fossils.htm
 Fossil Fabricator http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/fossil-fabricator
 Brain Pop for Educators: Fossils http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/bp-jr-topic/fossils/
 FOSSILS Power Point Presentation by Scholastic http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/scienceworld/assets/SW-POWERPOINT-FOSSILS.ppt.
 Walking the Beast http://www.abc.net.au/beasts/fossilfun/
 DinoMIGHT http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/dinosaurs/games.htm
 Fossil Games http://www.mylearning.org/fossils-game/interactive-intro/4-944/
 Dinosaur Cove http://www.scholastic.com/dinosaurcove/
 Dino Dig http://www.tvokids.com/games/dinodig
 PaleontOLOGY http://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/paleontology
Video Links
Title
How It's Made:
Lighters, Fossils,
Hockey Pucks, and
High Pressure
Cylinders: Fossil
Segment
URL
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
 Log in to United Streaming
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Search for the phrase “Blows Its Top”
Time and content if needed
Duration: 05:05
Real World Science:
Fossils and Dinosaurs
(Includes Teacher’s
Guide)
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
Bonehead Detectives
of the Paleoworld:
Flying Fossils
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
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Log in to United Streaming
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Search for the phrase “Junior Geologist: Rocks and
Minerals”
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
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Log in to United Streaming
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Search for the phrase “Rocks: The Solid Earth
Materials”
http://safeshare.tv/w/EWqTikIDTd
http://safeshare.tv/w/LTAsSfwFKB
http://safeshare.tv/w/NKteFKSynE
Fossil Life: An
Introduction
(Includes Teacher’s
Guide)
Fossil Rock Anthem
What are Fossils?
How Are Fossils
Formed?
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Duration: 13:41
Log in to United Streaming
Search for the phrase “Uses of Rocks and Minerals”
Duration: 22:42
Duration: 20:39
Duration: 03:16
Duration: 02:35
Duration: 04:00
Heat
10. explain how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling (GPS, ITBS)
10a. understand that a change in temperature indicates a change in heat (GPS)
10b. categorize ways to produce heat energy such as burning, rubbing (friction), and mixing one thing with another (GPS)
10c. investigate how insulation affects heating and cooling (GPS)
10d. investigate the transfer of heat energy from the sun to various materials (GPS)
10e. use thermometers to measure the changes in temperature (hot, warm, cold) of water samples over time (GPS)
Textbook
Houghton Mifflin Georgia
Science
Chapter 4 pgs. 124-159
Heat from the Earth pgs. 38-39
Interactive Text
Chapter Resource Index:
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Chapter 4 Take-Home
Activity
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Chapter 4 Science
Vocabulary
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Chapter 4 Expanded
Vocabulary
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B.4.1 Directed Inquiry
Record
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B.4.1 Pressed for Time
Record
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B.4.1 Reading Skill
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B.4.1 Study Guide
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B.4.2 Directed Inquiry
Record
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B.4.2Pressed for Time
Record
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B.4.2 Reading Skill
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B.4.2 Study Guide
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B.4.2 Directed Inquiry
Record
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B.4.3Pressed for Time
Record
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B.4.3 Reading Skill
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B.4.3 Study Guide
Independent Readers
Leveled Readers:
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Seeing with Heat (r)
SOCC
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Heat
Heat II
Problem Solving in
Heat
TIED for Heat
TIED for Heat
Vocabulary PuzzlesPowerPoint
AIMS
Physical Science
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Heat
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Solar Mitts
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Hot Pockets
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A Test of
Temperatures
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Hot Chocolate
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Heat From Friction
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Hot Stuff
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A Heated Mix Up
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Cartons 'n' Cotton
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Polar Brrrs
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All Wrapped Up
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Evening Out
Temperatures
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: Flows,
Cycles, and Conservation
eText Links
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Energy (Online Research Library > MackinVIA)
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Geothermal Energy Hot Stuff! by Hansen, Amy (available in the Media Catalog on Follett Shelf)
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Heat (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/390761
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Materials (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/476293#284291
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Heat- Advanced Reading Level (Online Research Library> Britannica online school edition. Britannica elementary) http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/274809
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Heat. by: Georges, Jason; Irons-Georges, Tracy. Rourke's World of Science Encyclopedia. 1999 Physics, Vol. 6, p36. (Online Research Library> Kids search)
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Heat and Temperature. by: Ward, Brian. First Fun Science Encyclopedia. 2003, p43. (Online Research Library> Kids search)
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Stump the Scientists! By: Bonner, Hannah. Ask. Oct2013, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p14-17. 4p. (Online Research Library> Kids search)
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“Heat.” PebbleGo. www.pebblego.com
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“Heat and Sunlight.” PebbleGo. www.pebblego.com
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Heat (Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/489?search=heat
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Heat and Temperature with Graphic Organizers (Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/534?search=heat
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Heat Waves and Droughts (Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/583?search=heat
Geothermal Energy (Online Research Library > Power Kids Science) http://www.pkearthandspace.com/article/553?search=heat
Spanish Resource: Calor(Online Research Library > World Book enciclopedia estudiantil hallazgos) http://www.worldbookonline.com/eeh/article?id=ar830878&st=calor
Heat (Online Research Library > World Book) http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar830878&st=heat
Heat(Online Research Library > World Book) http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar250080&st=heat
Website Links
 Oxford University Museum of Natural History: The Learning Zone- Fossils http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/fossils/index.htm
 Study Jams: Heat http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/heat.htm
 Heat: Brain Pop for Educators http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/bp-jr-topic/heat/
 Label the Diagram of Heat and Temperature http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Heat-Temperature-01.htm
 Vocabulary: Heat and Temperature http://www.neok12.com/vocabulary/Heat-Temperature-01.htm
 NASA: Beat the Heat http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/beat-the-heat/en/#/review/beat-the-heat/preloader.swf?path=/review/beat-the-heat/bth
Video Links
Title
Weather Smart: Heat,
Wind, and Pressure
URL
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
 Log in to United Streaming
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Heat, Temperature,
and Energy
Exploring Heat and
Light
Heat Energy Song
Investigating Heat
Conduction
Where does heat come
from?
Search for the phrase “Blows Its Top”
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
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Time and content if needed
Duration: 15:00
Duration: 23:00
Log in to United Streaming
Search for the phrase “Uses of Rocks and Minerals”
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/
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Log in to United Streaming
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Search for the phrase “Junior Geologist: Rocks and
Minerals”
http://safeshare.tv/w/flyaJpJuVW
http://safeshare.tv/w/victWRVwLG
Duration: 10:00
http://safeshare.tv/w/ToZyhauhHY
Duration: 02:04
Duration: 01:36
Duration: 13:15