Science - Grade 3

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Macomb Intermediate School District

Elementary Aligned Curriculum Model

Science - Grade 3

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Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry

Research and Inquiry Description

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	Activities
Questioning	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Problem Solving	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Alternative Actions		Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Instruments: Measurement	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Problem Solving	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Observations	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; I.1.E.6 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Evidence	Knowledge	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.1	Classroom

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	Activities
Science and Other Fields of Study	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.2	Classroom

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	Activities
Technology	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.3	Classroom

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	Activities
Attitudes/Values		Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.4	Classroom

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	Activities
Scientists	Comprehension	Master	MI: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Elementary, II.1.E.5	Classroom

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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	Activities
Vertebrates: Characteristics	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things: Life Cycle	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things: Characteristics	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Seed Plants	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.2.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Heredity: Traits	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.3.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Living Things	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, III.5.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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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	Activities
Objects: Properties	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Objects	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Energy: Types	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.1.E.3 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Matter: Physical Changes	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.2.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Mixtures	Synthesis	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.2.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Motion	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Forces: Motion	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Motion	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; IV.3.E.4 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Motion: Objects	Application	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5, IV.3.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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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	Activities
Earth: Surface Properties	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Earth: Materials	Knowledge	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Earth: Materials	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.1.E.5 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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

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

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	Activities
Weather: Change	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.3.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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

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

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	Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.4.E.1 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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	Activities
Earth, Moon, and Sun	Comprehension	Master	MI: MEAP Assessment Plan, 2002, Grade 5.; V.4.E.2 week tested: 22.	Classroom

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