Third Grade Science

Essentials Guide

Sioux Falls Public School District 49-5

Elementary Science/Health Third Grade Curriculum Outline

I. Mission Statement:

The Sioux Falls School District will provide the opportunity for students to participate in science through inquiry to help prepare them to live in a changing world.

The Sioux Falls School District will provide the opportunity for students to be health conscious.

II. Third Grade Course Description:

By the end of third grade, students will engage, explain, extend and evaluate the themes of physical science, life science and earth/space science. The health curriculum will provide the opportunity for students to obtain, interpret and understand basic health information and services; and the competence to use such information and services in ways, which enhance their own health.

III. Learning Standards:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

SOUTH DAKOTA

Content Standards

Physical Science

3.P.1.1. Describe physical properties of matter using the senses (touch, smell, etc.).

· Define the five senses.

· Define solid, liquid and gas.

3.P.1.2. Use tools to relate composition to physical properties.

· Describe the basic characteristics of matter in relation to space and mass.

· Recognize changes in matter from one state to another using water.

3.P.1.3. Demonstrate how a different substance can be made by combining two or more substances.

· Identify a mixture (flour and water-paste) and solutions.

3.P.3.1. Define energy and differentiate between sources of renewable and non-renewable energy.

· Describe renewable and nonrenewable energy.

3.P.3.2. Demonstrate how sound consists of vibrations and pitch.

· Relate the rate of vibration to the pitch of sound.

· Low tones are caused by slow vibrations; high tones are caused by fast vibrations.

3.P.3.3. Identify how sound is used as a means of communication.

· Give examples of kinds of communication.

Life Science

3.L.1.1. Identify the basic structures, functions, and needs of plants in relation to their environment.

· Differentiate between plants and animals.

3.L.1.2. Identify characteristic features of animals and their related functions in relation to their environment.

· Differentiate between plants and animals.

3.L.1.3. Describe life cycles, including growth and metamorphosis, of familiar organisms.

· Differentiate between adult males and females (coloring).

3.L.2.1. Explain how animals instinctively meet basic needs in their environment.

· Give examples of basic needs.

3.L.3.1. Describe how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival.

· Describe cause-and-effect relationships in living systems.

3.L.3.2. Explain how environments support a diversity of plants and animals.

· Describes types of environments.

3.L.3.3. Describe ways humans impact air, water, and habitat quality.

· Define pollution.

3.L.3.4. Examine fossils and describe how they provide evidence of change in organisms.

· Define a fossil.

Earth/Space Science

3.E.1.1. Define the difference between a rock and a mineral.

3.E.1.2. Describe how humans use Earth’s natural resources.

· Define natural resources.

3.E.2.1. Identify the Earth as one of the planets that orbit the Sun.

· All planets orbit the sun.

3.E.2.2. Recognize changes in the appearance of the Moon over time.

· Know that the Moon does not change shape, but at different times appears to change shape.

· Describe the causes for Earth’s seasons.

Science, Technology, Environment and Society

3.S.1.1. Recognize ways to recycle, reuse and reduce consumption of natural resources.

· Define recycle, reuse and reduce.

3.S.2

· Investigate how natural events and human influences can affect the survival of species.

· Describe solutions to environmental problems.

Health

3.H.1.1 Understand health promotion and disease prevention concepts and practices.

· Understand the consequences of ignoring germs.

· Understand the effects of smoking.

3.H.2.1 Access and evaluate health information, products and services.

· Identify ways to care for teeth and gums

· Understand the use of 911

· Complete the No More Secrets program (abuse talk)

· Complete the firehouse training and identify safety measures to be taken at home

· Understand the importance of hygiene (showering, deodorant, handwashing)

3.H.3.1 Understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors, which reduce health risks.

· Understand the digestive process.

· Identify calories, energy and nutrients in various foods.

· Track and analyzze meal plans for a day.

· Understand the importance of exercise and sleep

3.H.4.1 Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance personal health.

· Understand the importance of classroom communication (community development, conflict resolution)

· Understand the importance of respect for self and others.

3.H.5.1 Contribute to the health of their families, peers, schools, communities and the environment.

· Set personal goals for a healthier lifestyle

· Master their own address including area code

· Understand community safety rules and regulations.

· Identify ways to solve conflicts peacefully.

· Identify safety hazards.

· Identify safe environments and where you would find one.

· Complete the Excel Energy electrical safety program

IV. District Approved Instructional Materials

Text(s): Science, A Closer Look, Grade 3

Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2008

V. Grading Standards

The third grade report card outlines standards that must be taught. A percentage will be given as another measure of academic achievement and understanding. A corresponding grading scale accompanies the percentage.

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Life Science	3.L.2.1. Explain how animals instinctively meet basic needs in their environment.	Compare nonliving things and living things. Describe what living things need to survive.	The Scientific Method pp. 2-13
	3.L.1.1. Identify the basic structures, functions, and needs of plants in relation to their environment	Identify the basic structures (roots, stems, leaves, flowers), functions (purpose), and needs of plants (soil, sunlight, air, and water) in relation to their environment. Describe how plants are classified.
	3.L.1.2. Identify characteristic features of animals and their related functions in relation to their environment.	Describe what an animal needs to survive. Relate how an animal meets its needs.	Classifying Animals 1.4 pp. 52-61
	3.L.1.3. Describe life cycles, including growth and metamorphosis, of familiar organisms.	Understand how plants grow and reproduce. Recognize the life cycles of different types of plants. Identify the different stages that animals go through in a life cycle. Compare the life cycles of different kinds of animals.		From Parents to Young 2.3 pp. 90-95

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Life Science	Living Things and their Needs 1.1 pp. 20-27 Vocabulary: Organism Respond Reproduce Environment Cell	Reading and writing, pp. 3-6 Visual Literacy, pp. 1-2 Activity Lab Book, pp. 4-7 Transparencies, pp. 1-2 Vocabulary Cards, 1-5 Science Leveled Readers Cool Cats Amazing Invertebrates Claws and Wings and Other Neat Things ELL Amazing Invertebrates	Analytical Thinking and Communicating pp. 12-13 Use graphic organizer to find the main idea and details of this lesson. p. 20A Foldable-Use a three-tab book to summarize what you learned about living things and their needs. p. 27	Chapter 1 Test A p. 1 Chapter 1 Test B p. 9 Performance Assessment Rubric and Activity pp. 13-14 Lesson Test- Assessment Book p. 5
	Plants and their Parts 1.2 pp. 30-39 Vocabulary Structure Root Nutrient Stem Leaf Photosynthesis	Reading and Writing, pp. 9-12 Vocabulary Cards, 6-11 Visual Literacy, pp. 3-4 Activity Lab Book, pp. 8-11 Transparencies, pp. 3-4 Science in Motion, Photosynthesis	Finding and Evaluating Information-Research Plants p. 33 Use graphic organizer to summarize information from text. p. 30a Foldable-Make a three-tab book to summarize what you have learned about plants and their parts. p.39	Lesson Test-Assessment book p. 6
	Animals and their Parts 1.3 pp. 42-49 Vocabulary Lung Gills Shelter	Reading and Writing, pp. 13-16 Vocabulary Cards, 12-14 Visual Literacy, pp. 5-6 Activity Lab Book, pp. 16-19 Transparencies pp. 5-6	Finding and Evaluating Information pp. 50-51 Foldable-Make a layered Look book to summarize what you learned about animals and their structures. p.51	Lesson Test-Assessment book p.7
	Plant and Animal Life Cycles 2.1& 2.2 pp. 68-87 Vocabulary Seed cone Embryo fruit Flower egg Pollination Life cycle Metamorphosis Larva Pupa	Reading and writing pp. 26-33 Math, pp. 3-4 Vocabulary Cards, 23-33 Visual Literacy, pp. 9-12 Activity Lab Book, pp. 27-30 & 34-37 Transparencies, pp. 9-12 Science in Motion, Life Cycles Science Leveled Readers Growing a Garden Animal Life Cycles What Makes You Special? ELL Animal Life Cycles	Use graphic organizer to explain the sequence of plant life cycles. p. 68A Form a hypothesis of what a seed needs to grow. p. 69. Foldable-Make a layered Look Book. Use it to summarize what you learned about animal cycles. p.87	Chapter 2 Test A p. 15 Chapter 2 Test B p. 22 Performance Assessment Rubric and activity pp. 39-40 Lesson Test-Assessment book p. 19 & 20

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Life Science	3.L.3.1. Describe how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival.	Define an ecosystem. Understand how energy moves through a food chain. Identify the roles of different organisms in a food web.
	3.L.3.2. Explain how environments support a diversity of plants and animals.	Identify different ecosystems. Describe the characteristics of different ecosystems.	Adaptations 3.3 pp. 132-143 Science in Motion, Adaptations of Desert Plants
	3.L.3.3. Describe ways humans impact air, water, and habitat quality. 3.S.1.1. Recognize ways to recycle, reuse and reduce consumption of natural resources.	Define pollution. Identify ways that livings things can change their environment. Explain how different organisms compete with each other for food, water, and shelter. Define Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
	3.S.2 Investigate how natural events and human influences can affect the survival of species.	Show how environmental changes affect living things. Explain what it means for an animal to be endangered.

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Life Science	Food Chains & Webs 3.1 pp. 106-115 Vocabulary Ecosystem Habitat Food chain Producer Consumer Decomposer Food web	Reading and Writing, pp. 46-49 Visual Literacy, pp. 15-16 Activity Lab Book, pp. 42-45 Transparencies, pp. 15-16 Vocabulary Cards, 38-44 Science Leveled Readers Living Communities Natural Defenses Predator and Prey ELL Natural Defenses	Analytical Thinking and Communicating Pp. 116-117 Use a graphic organizer to infer what you know about food webs and food chains p. 106a Foldable- Make a trifold book to summarize what you learned about food chains and food webs. P.115	Chapter 3 Test A 28 Chapter 3 Test B 35 Performance Assessment Rubric and Activity pp. 39-40 Lesson Test-Assessment book p. 32
	Ecosystems 3.2 pp. 118-129 Vocabulary Climate Soil Desert Forest Ocean Wetland	Reading and Writing pp. 50-53 Visual Literacy, pp. 17-18 Activity Lab Book, pp. 49-52 Transparencies, pp. 17-18 Vocabulary Cards, 45-50 Operation: Science Quest, Biomes	Communicating and Collaborating p. 122 Use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast ecosystems. p. 118a Foldable-Make a trifold book to summarize what you learned about ecosystems. P.129	Lesson Test-Assessment Book p. 33
	Living Things Change their Environments 4.1 pp. 150-157 Vocabulary Resource Competition Pollution Reduce Reuse Recycle	Reading and Writing, pp. 63-66 Visual Literacy, pp. 21-22 Vocabulary Cards, 57-62 Activity Lab Book, pp. 61-64 Transparencies, pp. 21-22 Science in Motion, A Changing Environment Science Leveled Readers California Condor Coral Reefs Wetlands ELL Coral Reefs	Finding and Evaluating Information p. 158-159 Use a graphic organizer to predict how living things change their environments. p. 150a Foldable-Make a trifold book to summarize what you learned about environments and change. p. 157	Chapter 4 Test A p. 41 Chapter 4 Test B p. 48 Performance Assessment Rubric and Activity pp. 52-53 Lesson Test-Assessment Book p. 45
	Changes Affect Living Things 4.2 pp. 160-169 Vocabulary Flood Drought Population Community Endangered	Reading and Writing, pp. 67-70 Math, pp. 5-6 Visual Literacy, pp. 23-24 Vocabulary Cards, 63-67 Activity Lab Book, pp. 68-71 Transparencies, pp. 23-24 Operation: Science Quest Environmental Changes	Use graphic organizer to show cause and effect. p. 160a Foldable-Make a three-table book. Summarize what you learned about how changes affect organisms. p. 169	Lesson Test-Assessment Book p. 46

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Life Science	3.L.3.4. Examine fossils and describe how they provide evidence of change in organisms.	Explain how scientists learn about ancient plants and animals by studying fossils. Show how present-day organisms are similar to those who lived long ago.

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Life Science	Living Things of the Past 4.3 pp. 172-179 Vocabulary Fossil Extinct	Reading and Writing, pp. 73-76 Visual Literacy, pp. 25-26 Vocabulary Cards, 68-69 Activity Lab Book, pp. 72-75 Transparencies, pp. 25-26	Use a graphic organizer to draw conclusions about animals of the past. P. 172a Foldable-Make a layered Look Book to summarize what you have learned about living things of the past. p. 179	Lesson Test-Assessment Book p. 47
				Unit Test covers entire chapter that may not be part of our standards. You may want to use Lesson Tests from the Assessment book or CD Rom Test Generator. Formative Assessments are listed at the end of each lesson. Performance Assessments are also available.

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Physical Science	3.P.1.1. Describe physical properties of matter using the senses (touch, smell, etc.). Define the five senses. 3.P.1.2. Use tools to relate composition to physical properties.	Define matter as anything that has mass and takes up space. Describe properties of matter and understand that properties can be used to identify matter.	Measuring Matter 9.2 pp. 372-379
	3.P.1.1. Describe physical properties of matter using the senses (touch, smell, etc.).	Define the three common states of matter solid, liquid, and gas. Explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
	3.P.1.2. Use tools to relate composition to physical properties. Recognize changes in matter from one state to another using water.	Measure and record the temperature of water in different states. Identify the effect of heating and cooling matter.
	3.P.1.3. Demonstrate how a different substance can be made by combining two or more substances. Identify a mixture (flour and water-paste) and solutions	Define physical changes as those that do not change the identity of a material. Describe how to make and separate mixtures.	Chemical Changes 10.3 pp. 416-421

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Physical Science	Properties of Matter 9.1 pp. 362-369 Vocabulary: Matter Volume Mass Property Element	Reading and writing, pp. 169-172 Visual Literacy, pp. 55-56 Activity Lab Book, pp. 152-155 Transparencies, pp.55-56 Vocabulary Cards 133-137 Science Leveled Readers Mighty Metals What Your Body is Made of What Sinks and Floats ELL What Your Body is Made of	Communicating- How do you describe objects, p. 363 Use a graphic organizer to show main idea and details, p. 362a Foldable-Make a Trifold Book to summarize what you learned about matter and its properties. P. 369	Lesson Test, p. 125 Use the test generator to create a chapter test for these lessons.
	Solids, Liquids, and Gases 9.3 pp. 382-389 Vocabulary: States of matter Solid Liquid Gas	Reading and Writing, pp. 179-182 Math, pp. 15-16 Visual Literacy, pp. 59-60 Activity Lab Book, pp. 163-166 Transparencies, pp. 59-60 Science in Motion, Particles of a Solid, Liquid, and Gas Vocabulary Cards 142-145	Collaborating- Differentiated Instruction Extra Support p. 385 Use a graphic organizer to classify information, p. 382a Foldable-Make a Layered-Look Book to summarize what you learned about states of matter. P. 389	Lesson Test p. 114
	Changes of State 10.1 pp. 396-403 Vocabulary: Melt Boil Evaporate Condense Freeze	Reading and Writing, pp. 188-191 Visual Literacy, pp. 61-62 Activity Lab Book, pp. 167-170 Transparencies, pp. 61-62 Operation: Science Quest, Physical and Chemical Changes Science in Motion, Heating Water Vocabulary Cards 146-150 Science Leveled Readers Glassmaking Water, Water, Everywhere Chocolate ELL Water, Water Everywhere	Problem Solving- What happens when ice is heated? p. 397 Use a graphic organizer to make a prediction p. 396a Foldable- Make a layered look book to summarize what you learned about changes of state. p. 403	Lesson Test, p. 125
	Physical Changes 10.2 pp. 406-413 Vocabulary: Physical change Mixture Solution	Reading and Writing, pp. 192-195 Visual Literacy, pp. 63-64 Activity Lab Book, pp. 174-177 Transparencies, pp. 63-64 Vocabulary Cards 151-153	Finding and evaluating information- Enrichment,p. 409 Use a graphic organizer to draw conclusions. p. 406a Foldable-Make a Tri-fold Book to summarize what you learned about physical changes. p. 413	Lesson Test, p. 126

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Physical Science	3.P.3.2. Demonstrate how sound consists of vibrations and pitch. 3.P.3.3. Identify how sound is used as a means of communication. Give examples of kinds of communication. Vocabulary Vibrate Sound Volume Pitch	Describe how vibrations produce sounds. Compare the pitch and volume of a sound. Students are able to identify (to tell in words and/or numbers) how sound (a series of vibrations that can be heard) is used as a means of communication.	11.2 Forces pp. 442-449 11.3 Work and Energy pp. 452-459	12.1 Heat pp. 478-485 12.3 Light pp. 498-507 12.4 Electricity pp. 510-517
	3.P.3.1. Define energy and differentiate between sources of renewable and non-renewable energy. Vocabulary Fossil Fuel Solar Energy Renewable resource Nonrenewable resource	Describe renewable and nonrenewable energy.

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Physical Science	Sound 12.2 pp. 488-495	Reading and writing, pp. 233-236 Visual Literacy, pp. 77-78 Activity Lab Book, pp. 216-219 Transparencies, pp. 77-78 Science in Motion, How Your Hear Sounds Vocabulary Cards 182-185 Science Leveled Reader The Sounds of Music	Finding and Evaluating information Differentiated Instruction Enrichment p. 493 Use a graphic organizer to predict. p. 488a Foldable-Make a Trifold Book to summarize what you learned about sound. p. 495	Lesson Test, p. 153
	Fossils and Fuels 6.3 pp. 248-255	Reading and Writing, pp. 112-115 Visual Literacy, pp. 37-38 Activity Lab Book, pp. 102-105 Transparencies, pp. 37-38 Vocabulary Cards 95-99		Lesson Test, p. 73
				Unit Test covers entire chapter that may not be part of our standards. You may want to use Lesson Tests from the Assessment book or CD Rom Test Generator. Formative Assessments are listed at the end of each lesson. Performance Assessments are also available.

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Health	3.H.4.1 Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance personal health.	Understand the importance of classroom communication (community development, conflict resolution). Understand the importance of respect for self and others.	Identify ways to solve conflicts peacefully. My Family & My Friends pp. A58-A69
	3.H.3.1 Understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors, which reduce health risks.	Understand the digestive process.	Your Heart and Lungs pp. B-16-B21 Your Senses and Nervous System pp. B26-31	Growing and Changing & Your Muscles and Bones 3.1 & 3.2 pp. B4-B15
	3.H.3.1 Understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors, which reduce health risks.	Identify calories, energy and nutrients in various foods. Track and analyze meal plans for a day.	The Dietary Guidelines & Choosing Healthful Meals and Snacks pp. B44-B55	Food Safety 4.4 pp. B58-61
	3.H.2.1 Access and evaluate health information, products and services.	Identify ways to care for teeth and gums.	Checkups Vision, Ears pp. C11-C13

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Health	Healthful Relationship & Resolving Conflict 2.1 & 2.2 pp. A44-A55 Vocabulary Relationship Respect Communicate Body language	The counselor could help teach this section. You may choose to cover building community building in the beginning of the year.	Collaborating- Use Communication Skills p. A49	Lesson Quiz p. 16 & 17 in Assessment book
	Your Digestive System 3.4 pp. B22-B25 Vocabulary Digestion		Problem Solving- Making Responsible Decisions p. B25	Lesson Quiz p. 28 in Assessment book
	Why you need food 4.1 pp. B38-B43 Vocabulary Energy Diet Nutrient Vitamins Food Guide Pyramid	View the food pyramid and put together your own personal meal plan on: www.mypyramid.gov	Finding and Evaluating Information- Access Health Facts, Products, and Services p. B43	Lesson Quiz p. 35 in Assessment book
	Checkups and Dental Health 5.1 pp. C4-C9 Vocabulary Checkup Dental Plaque Cavity Dental Floss		Collaborating & Making Appropriate Decisions p. C8	Lesson Quiz p. 44 in Assessment Book

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Health	3.H.2.1 Access and evaluate health information, products and services.	Understand the importance of hygiene (showering, deodorant, hand washing) and sleep.
	3.H.3.1 Understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors, which reduce health risks.	Understand the importance of exercise	Safety and Physical Activities pp. C30-C35
	3.H.2.1 Access and evaluate health information, products and services.	Staying safe	Staying Safe From Violence pp. C64-C67
	3.H.2.1 Access and evaluate health information, products and services.	Understand the use of 911 (Emergency) * Master their own address and phone number area code	How to Give First Aid pp. C72-C77	Safety on the Go Safety in Wind & Weather pp. C48-C57

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Health	Good Grooming 5.3 pp. C14-C19 Vocabulary Skin Sunscreen Grooming Health-care product	Consider having your nurse come into talk about good grooming and possibly head lice.	Communicating- Be a Health Advocate pp. C19	Lesson Quiz p. 44 in Assessment Book
	A Good Workout 5.5 pp. c24-C29 Vocabulary Physical Fitness Plan Warm-Up Cool-Down	Workout CD Set health goals: Critical Thinking p. C58	Communicating- Practice Healthful Behaviors pp. C29	Lesson Quiz p. 48 in Assessment Book
	Staying Safe Around People 6.4 pp. C60-C63 Vocabulary Violence Stranger Unsafe	Police Department Complete the No More Secrets program (abuse talk)	Collaborating Use Resistance Skills pp. C63 Critical Thinking p.E18	Lesson Quiz p. 58 Assessment
	Emergencies 6.6 pp. C68-C69 Vocabulary Emergency	Fire Department: Complete the firehouse training and identify safety measures to be taken at home	Analytical Thinking- Practice Healthful Behaviors pp. C47	Lesson Quiz p. 60 in Assessment Book Fire Escape Plan Interpret Information p. 84

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Health	3.H.1.1 Understand health promotion and disease prevention concepts and practices.	Understand the effects of smoking.	Students will learn about other drugs pp. D24-D29
	3.H.1.1 Understand health promotion and disease prevention concepts and practices.	Understand the consequences of ignoring germs.	Fighting Diseases pp. D40-43	Chronic Diseases 8.3 pp.D47-D53
	3.H.5.1 Contribute to the health of their families, peers, schools, communities and the environment.	Understand community safety rules and regulations Identify safety hazards.
	3.H.5.1 Contribute to the health of their families, peers, schools, communities and the environment.	Identify safe environments and where you would find one

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Health	Tobacco 7.3 pp. D16-D21 Vocabulary Tobacco Nicotine Dependence		Analytical Thinking pp. D22-D23 Critical Thinking Use Resistance Skills. Foldable	Lesson Quiz p. 69 in Assessment Book
	Diseases that Spread 8.1 pp. D34-39 Vocabulary Communicable disease Germ Bacteria Virus Symptom fever		Collaborating- Resolving Conflicts pp. D39	Lesson Quiz p. 76 in Assessment Book
	Consumer and Community Health 9.1 –9.3 pp. E4-E17 Vocabulary Consumer Reliable information Media Internet	Complete the Excel Energy electrical safety program	Problem Solving- Access Health Facts, Products, and Services pp. E18	Chapter Test p. 87-89 in Assessment book
	Your Environment & Protecting the Environment 10.1& 10.2pp. E24-E35 Vocabulary Environment Natural resources Pollution Litter Noise Decibel		Problem Solving- Critical Thinking Be a health advocate pp. E36	Chapter Test p. 94-96 in Assessment book

	Standard	Essentials Skills	Important to Know and Do	Worth Being Familiar With
Earth/Space Science	3.E.1.1. Define the difference between a rock and a mineral.	Students will know the difference between a rock and a mineral. Compare and contrast properties of a mineral. Describe how three main kinds of rocks form.
	3.E.1.2. Describe how humans use Earth’s natural resources.	Define natural resources. Describe how air and water are used as resources. Explain reasons and methods for conserving and protecting air and water
	3.E.2.1. Identify the Earth as one of the planets that orbit the Sun.	Describe what causes day and night and the seasons. Describe the Sun.	The Planets 8.3 pp. 336-343 Climate and Seasons 7.3 pp. 302-309	The Stars 8.4 pp. 346-351
	3.E.2.2. Recognize changes in the appearance of the Moon over time. 3.E.2.2. Recognize changes in the appearance of the Moon over time.	Know that the Moon does not change shape, but at different times appears to change shape.

	Resources			Assessment
	Text	Support Materials	Value/Added/ 21^st Century Skills
Earth/Space Science	Minerals and Rocks 6.1 pp. 226-235 Vocabulary Mineral Rock Igneous rock Sediment Sedimentary rock Metamorphic rock	Reading and Writing, pp. 102-105 Math, pp. 9-10 Visual Literacy, pp. 33-34 Activity Lab Book, pp. 91-94 Transparencies, pp. 33-34 Science in Motion, Igneous Rock Formation Vocabulary Cards 86-91 Science Leveled Readers Fossil Hunters Gems Wind Energy ELL Gems	Classifying Rocks Quick Lab, p. 231 Foldable-Use a Three-Tab book to summarize what you learned about rocks and minerals. p. 235 Use a graphic organizer to classify different types of rocks. p. 235	Lesson Test -Assessment Book p. 71
	Air and Water Resources 6.4 pp. 258-267 Vocabulary Groundwater Pollution Conserve	Reading and Writing, pp. 118-121 Visual Literacy, pp. 39-40 Activity Lab Book, pp. 106-109 Transparencies, pp. 39-40 Vocabulary Cards 100-102	Finding and Evaluating Information- Enrichment, p. 261 Foldable- Make a Three-Tab book to summarize what you learned about resources. p. 267 Use a graphic organizer to show fact vs. opinion. p. 267	Lesson Test-Assessment Book p. 74
	The Sun and Earth 8.1 pp. 316-323 Vocabulary Rotate Axis Revolve Orbit Star	Reading and Writing, pp. 145-148 Math, pp. 13-14 Visual Literacy, pp. 47-48 Activity Lab Book, pp. 129-132 Transparencies, pp. 47-48 Operation: Science Quest, Days and Seasons Science in Motion, Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere Vocabulary Cards 121-125 Science Leveled Readers Sun Stories A Trip Through the Solar System Exploring Mars ELL A Trip Through the Solar System	Collaborating p. 317 Foldable- Make a tri-fold Book to summarize what you learned about the sun and Earth. p. 323 Use a graphic organizer to show sequence, p. 323	Lesson Test-Assessment Book p. 98
	The Moon and the Earth 8.2 pp. 326-333 Vocabulary Phase Crater	Reading and Writing, pp. 151-154 Visual Literacy, pp. 49-50 Activity Lab Book, pp. 133-136 Transparencies, pp. 49-50 Vocabulary Cards 126-127	Communicating & Collaborating, p. 327 Structured Inquiry, p. 334 Foldable- Make a tri-fold book to summarize what you learned about the Moon and Earth.	Lesson Test- Assessment Book p. 99 Use the test generator to create tests for this quarter.

Quarter 1: Life Science

Outdoor Campus

Fun with Amphibians: Can frogs sing?  Do toads give you warts?  Discover amphibians that live at the Outdoor Campus through games, a hike, and hands-on activities.  Learn about the life cycles of those unique creatures.  (1.5 hours)

Wonder of Seeds: Discover the magical world of seeds, where they come from, and how they travel.  Go on a seed finding hunt, play a seed identification game, and plant a seed of a common South Dakota plant to take home.  (1.5 hours)

Wet and Wild: Discover the wonders of the prairie wetlands.  Play a game, make a craft, and experience the importance of this prairie pothole region.  (1.5 hours)

Life on the Prairie: Come and explore the prairie habitat.  Learn through games and hands-on activities what lives and grows in the prairie.  (1.5 hours)

Beaks, Feet, and Feathers: What makes a bird a bird?  Learn how different birds use their beak, feet, and feather adaptations to survive in their unique habitat.  Meet Flopper, our resident Blue Jay, and learn about her story of survival.  Make a bird feeder to take home and go on a nature hike to discover some of the different birds that live around the oxbow.  (2 hours)

Going, Going, Gone: Who’s disappearing from our planet and why?  What’s meant by the different classifications – threatened, endangered, and extinct?  Play a game and do activities that highlight some of South Dakota’s disappearing wildlife.  Learn what you can do to help.  (1.5 hours)

Creatures of the Night: Discover which animals sleep during the day and play all night.  Learn about the nocturnal critters that live in South Dakota.  Make a nighttime-creature mask, play games, and go on a nature hike to look for signs of animals that come out after dark.  (2 hours)

Home is Where the Habitat Is: Get to know some of our wildlife and what habitats they call home with games and fun hands-on activities.  Learn what wildlife and people need to survive.  Feed our fish and go on a hike outdoors to discover signs of wildlife habitats.  (1.5 hours)

Butterfly House

Journey of the Monarch (Grades 2-3)

The lifecycle and migration of the Monarch butterfly is introduced to students in this interactive program. Students will participate in a game which highlights the lifecycles of Monarchs and the migration challenges faced by these butterflies each year. Then, students will learn to compare and contrast the characteristics of the Monarch butterfly family, Danaidae, while observing and exploring the inhabitants of the tropical flight room.

Let’s Talk Bugs (Grades 2-3)

Learn to identify the anatomy of insects and understand how different insect species communicate with one another. Students will build an insect and participate in a cricket call or firefly find. Then, students will become entomologists in the tropical flight room, learning to study insect behaviors. They will observe, collect, record and analyze butterfly behavior information, unique to their flight room visit.

Insectigations (Grades 2-6)

Come and investigate the insects of South Dakota! This program takes students outside to collect wild insects. Teachers can select to collect either aquatic insect nymphs or prairie insects. Students will have the opportunity to collect, observe and identify what they find before releasing them back into the wild. Wrap up this wild insect hunt with an exploratory visit to our tropical flight room.

Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum

The Great Plains Zoo features over 500 animals from around the world. Our 45-acre park features animals in simulated natural habitats, such as the Asian Cat Habitat, Bear Canyon and our new African Savannah. Our popular Children’s Zoo gives visitors an up close and personal chance to interact with the animals.The Delbridge Museum of Natural History features an impressive collection of mounted animals from five continents displayed in simulated natural environments

Zoo Kits are available to rent for 2 weeks. They have a wide variety of kits that could be used in your classroom.

ZooMobile Program

Animals & Us - Our world is home to numerous animals, some familiar, some not. Compare and contrast basic survival needs of animals to those of humans.

Adaptations for Survival - Claws, Talons, Eyes, Teeth, Tails, Odors, Speed, and so many more ways to survive. Investigate the marvelous physical and behavioral adaptations animals use for survival.

Web of Life - What would happen if all the Black-footed ferrets disappeared? Explore the roles of herbivores, omnivores and carnivores through food chains and the “world wide web”. Determine why they need each other to achieve healthy populations in the wild. Learn how predators, prey, plants, scavengers, and decomposers are linked in an intricate web of life.

Washington Pavilion

Nature Works - How do owls hear, bats navigate or insects hear? Find out in Nature Works interactive and live animal exhibits including a live, working beehive and animals native to this area.

Creepy Critters - Cockroaches, spiders and snakes, oh my! Find out the unique ways these and other creepy crawlers move, eat and live. Meet a menagerie of small live animals and create your own take-home critters.

Cinedome- Spectacular science and nature films are shown hourly on our Wells Fargo CineDome's 60-foot screen. Our giant screen images and state-of-the-art surround sound make you feel like you're part of the action.

Magic Planet—a digital display with a sphere-shaped screen that shows the Earth in exciting and active ways. The animations shown on this captivating new exhibit created by EROS Data Center allow visitors to observe a global view of images of Earth returned from orbiting satellites as well as images of other planets and the sun. See the effects of a tsunami wave on Earth’s oceans or the movements of Jupiter’s clouds, among other fascinating animated imagery.

Air and Space - Launch a working hot air balloon, fly the space shuttle, and wear a space suit and more! And now try these exciting new exhibits: navigate a Mars Rover, fly the virtual hang glider, master the Hover Race tilt table, and see how sci-fi sometimes affects science fact and more!

The Stairway of Sound - is a fun, interactive exhibit featuring a different sound for 21 steps on the south stairway connecting 3rd and 4th floor. Which sounds can you identify? Pavilion staff worked with SDSU engineering students to develop this unique exhibit.

Light, Sound Action! - Freeze your shadow. Play with lasers. Bend light and generate electricity!

Comet Kitchen - Learn about these ancient solar system travelers and prepare a bubbling recipe of a comet right here on earth.

Quarter 2: Physical Science

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Molecule Magic - Slippery, slimy, bouncy goo a waits as you create simple polymers. Learn why these giant molecules behave the way they do, and find out how they put the bounce in rubber balls and keep us healthy and safe.

The Stairway of Sound - is a fun, interactive exhibit featuring a different sound for 21 steps on the south stairway connecting 3rd and 4th floor. Which sounds can you identify? Pavilion staff worked with SDSU engineering students to develop this unique exhibit.

Light, Sound Action! - Freeze your shadow. Play with lasers. Bend light and generate electricity!

Quarter 3: Health

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Dance Dance Revolution

Dance to the beat of this popular computer game and find out why dancing is good exercise.

Demonstration-Recipe for a Cigarette

This demonstration shows how cigarette companies add more than just tobacco to their cigarettes in order to get people hooked on this life-ending drug.

Quarter 4: Earth and Space Science

Washington Pavilion

Magic Planet—a digital display with a sphere-shaped screen that shows the Earth in exciting and active ways. The animations shown on this captivating new exhibit created by EROS Data Center allow visitors to observe a global view of images of Earth returned from orbiting satellites as well as images of other planets and the sun. See the effects of a tsunami wave on Earth’s oceans or the movements of Jupiter’s clouds, among other fascinating animated imagery.

Air and Space - Launch a working hot air balloon, fly the space shuttle, and wear a space suit and more! And now try these exciting new exhibits: navigate a Mars Rover, fly the virtual hang glider, master the Hover Race tilt table, and see how sci-fi sometimes affects science fact and more!

Comet Kitchen - Learn about these ancient solar system travelers and prepare a bubbling recipe of a comet right here on earth.