Science Grade 3

Macomb Intermediate School District
Elementary Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Grade 3

Science

The Michigan Curriculum Framework states that Science is a way of making sense of the natural world. Scientists seek to describe its complexity, to explain its systems and events, and to find the patterns that allow for predictions. Science is the basis for the design of technologies that solve real-world problems.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework indicates that not all students will become scientists or engineers, but science and technology occupy ever-expanding places in our everyday lives. As citizens, we are asked to make decisions about social issues that involve science and technology. As workers, we have occupations that increasingly involve science and technology. In the 21st century, adults will need to be comfortable and competent in a complex, scientific and technological world. Schools have the responsibility of preparing students for the future. Schools must prepare all students -- regardless of their future aspirations -- to be scientifically literate.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework contends that all graduates of our schools should be:
    * knowledgeable about the important concepts and theories of the three major branches of scientific study: earth, life, and physical sciences
    * able to think scientifically and use scientific knowledge to make decisions about real-world problems
    * able to construct new knowledge for themselves through research, reading, and discussion
    * familiar with the natural world, and respectful of its unity, diversity, and fragility
    * able to make informed judgments on statements and debates claiming to have a scientific basis
    * able to reflect in an informed way on the role of science in human affairs.

The Michigan Curriculum Framework states that to make this happen, education needs to:
    * emphasize understanding, not content coverage
    * promote learning that is useful and relevant
    * emphasize scientific literacy for ALL students
    * promote interdisciplinary learning

The "Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks" describe three broad categories of activities that are common in scientifically literate individuals: using scientific knowledge; constructing new scientific knowledge, and reflecting o knowledge. The content strands are directly related to these types of activities.

The MEAP assesses student progress in Science.

Research and Inquiry

The Research and Inquiry unit includes the history and development of science and scientists, investigation techniques, the use of instruments in science, communication of scientific concepts, and real world issues that surround science, technology, and mathematics. The Research and Inquiry unit includes the history and development of science and scientists, investigation techniques, the use of instruments in science, communication of scientific concepts, and real world issues that surround science, technology, and mathematics.

Questioning: Develop/Observations
The learner will be able to generate questions about the world based observation I.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Questioning	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.1 week tested: 22.

Problem Solving: Solution/Devise
The learner will be able to develop solutions to problems through reasoning, observation, and investigation I.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Problem Solving	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.2 week tested: 22.

Manipulate Simple Devices
The learner will be able to manipulate simple devices that aid observation and data collection I.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Alternative Actions		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.3 week tested: 22.

Instruments: Measurement/Metric
The learner will be able to use simple measurement devices to make measurements in scientific investigations I.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Instruments: Measurement	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.4 week tested: 22.

Problem Solving: Develop/Skills
The learner will be able to develop strategies and skills for information gathering and problem solving I.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Problem Solving	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.5 week tested: 22.

Observations: Summarize
The learner will be able to construct charts and graphs and prepare summaries of observations I.1.E.6.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Observations	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.6 week tested: 22.

Evidence: Importance
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of the need for evidence in making decisions scientifically II.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Evidence	Knowledge	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.1

Science: Expression in Other Fields
The learner will be able to show how scientific concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts II.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Science and Other Fields of Study	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.2

Technology: Describe/Daily Life
The learner will be able to describe ways in which technology is used in everyday life II.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Technology	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.3

Attitudes/Values: Develop/Natural World
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world II.1.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Attitudes/Values		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.4

Scientists: Know/Backgrounds
The learner will be able to develop an awareness of contributions made to science by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures II.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Scientists	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.5

Life Science

Organisms: Characteristics/Observable
The learner will be able to compare and contrast (K-2) or classify (3-5) familiar organisms on the basis of observable body parts in a variety of animals III.2.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Vertebrates: Characteristics	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.2 week tested: 22.

Life Cycle: Explain/Particular
The learner will be able to describe life cycles of familiar organisms III.2.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Living Things: Life Cycle	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.3 week tested: 22.

Living Things: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast food, energy, and environmental needs of selected organisms III.2.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Living Things: Characteristics	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.4 week tested: 22.

Seed Plants: Explain/Functions/Parts
The learner will be able to explain functions of selected seed plant parts III.2.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Seed Plants	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.5 week tested: 22.

Heredity: Traits/Provide/Evidence/Passed
The learner will be able to give evidence that characteristics are passed from parents to young III.3.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Heredity: Traits	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.3.E.1 week tested: 22.

Living Things: Needs
The learner will be able to describe the basic requirements for all living things to maintain their existence III.5.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.2 week tested: 22.

Living Things: Design Systems
The learner will be able to design systems that encourage growing of particular plants and animals. III.5.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.3 week tested: 22.

Physical Science

Objects: Properties/Classify
The learner will be able to classify common objects and substances according to observable attributes/properties IV.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Objects: Properties	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.1 week tested: 22.

Objects: Properties/Useful
The learner will be able to identify properties of materials which make them useful. IV.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Objects	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.2 week tested: 22.

Energy: Types/Recognize/Events
The learner will be able to identify forms of energy associated with common phenomena IV.1.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Energy: Types	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.3 week tested: 22.

Matter: Physical Changes/Explain/Typical
The learner will be able to describe common physical changes in matter - size, shape; melting, freezing (K-2); dissolving, evaporating (3-5) IV.2.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Matter: Physical Changes	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.2.E.1 week tested: 22.

Mixtures: Components
The learner will be able to prepare mixtures and separate them into their component parts IV.2.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Mixtures	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.2.E.2 week tested: 22.

Motion: Direction/Speed/Explain/Compare
The learner will be able to describe or compare motions of common objects in terms of speed and direction IV.3.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Motion	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.1 week tested: 22.

Forces: Motion/Explain/Change
The learner will be able to explain how forces (pushes or pulls) are needed to speed up, slow down, stop, or change the direction of a moving object IV.3.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Forces: Motion	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.2 week tested: 22.

Machines: Simple/Use
The learner will be able to identify and use simple machines and describe how they change effort IV.3.E.4.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Motion	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; IV.3.E.4 week tested: 22.

Machines: Simple/Simplify Work
The learner will be able to manipulate simple mechanical devices and explain how their parts work together IV.3.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Motion: Objects	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.5 week tested: 22.

Earth and Space Science

Earth: Surface/Describe
The learner will be able to describe major features of the earth's surface V.1.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: Surface Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.1 week tested: 22.

Earth: Materials/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize and describe different types of earth materials V.1.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: Materials	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.2 week tested: 22.

Earth: Materials/Explain/Uses
The learner will be able to describe uses of materials taken from the earth V.1.E.5.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth: Materials	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.5 week tested: 22.

Weather: Explain/Conditions
The learner will be able to describe weather conditions V.3.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Weather	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.3.E.1 week tested: 22.

Weather: Change/Describe/Seasons
The learner will be able to describe seasonal changes in Michigan's weather. V.3.E.2 (effects on living things).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Weather: Change	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.3.E.2 week tested: 22.

Weather: Safety
The learner will be able to explain appropriate safety precautions during severe weather V.3.E.3.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Weather	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.3.E.3 week tested: 22.

Earth, Moon, and Sun: Traits
The learner will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of the sun, moon and earth V.4.E.1.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.4.E.1 week tested: 22.

Earth, Moon & Sun: Motion
The learner will be able to describe the motion of the earth around the sun and the moon around the earth V.4.E.2.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.4.E.2 week tested: 22.