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Science Grade Three

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 2.  Earth and Space Science 3.  Life Science
4.  Chemistry 5.  Physics 6.  Environmental Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Earth and Space Science

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C. Plate Tectonics
Indicator
1. Gather information and provide evidence about the physical environment, becoming familiar with the details of geological features, observing and mapping locations of hills, valleys, rivers, and canyons.
 http://library.thinkquest.org/J002388/naturalwonders.html This site contains an interactive guide to the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Interactive WebSite
C. Plate Tectonics
Indicator
1. Gather information and provide evidence about the physical environment, becoming familiar with the details of geological features, observing and mapping locations of hills, valleys, rivers, and canyons.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/
earth/interior/e_global_geography.html&edu=elem This is an online tour of the surface features of the Earth with excellent pictures.
 Interactive WebSite
C. Plate Tectonics
Indicator
1. Gather information and provide evidence about the physical environment, becoming familiar with the details of geological features, observing and mapping locations of hills, valleys, rivers, and canyons.		 http://www.geocities.com/monte7dco/basin.htm This comprehensive resource provides pictures and thumbnail sketches of several surface features on Earth. WebSite
C. Plate Tectonics
Indicator
1. Gather information and provide evidence about the physical environment, becoming familiar with the details of geological features, observing and mapping locations of hills, valleys, rivers, and canyons.		 http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/maps1/md.gif This site is a satellite map of Maryland Web Based Picture
C. Plate Tectonics
Indicator
1. Gather information and provide evidence about the physical environment, becoming familiar with the details of geological features, observing and mapping locations of hills, valleys, rivers, and canyons.		 http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/explore/ocean_layers.html This is an descriptive depiction of ocean layers. WebBased Picture
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
Indicator
1. Recognize and describe that water can be found as a liquid or a solid on the Earth's surface and as a gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects
/astronomy/planets/earth/Watercycle.shtml   This is a simple review of the water cycle and contains student worksheets and games.
 WebSites
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
Indicator
1. Recognize and describe that water can be found as a liquid or a solid on the Earth's surface and as a gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that explores the different states of water.  The user is asked to het ice in the simulation and describe the results.  The resource contains an online quiz and has a complete audio track that reads the directions, questions, and answers.
 Web Based Simulation
E. Interactions of Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
Indicator
1. Recognize and describe that water can be found as a liquid or a solid on the Earth's surface and as a gas in the Earth's atmosphere.		 http://infusion.allconet.org/Video/Earth_Watch_Water3.wmv This resource provides access to an MPT video clip that explores the water cycle.  It can be downloaded and saved. Excellent Resource Web Based Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Life Science  * = ACPS Curriculum

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* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
1.         Recognize and explain that
       there are some organisms too
       small to be seen clearly with
       the unaided eye.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/gallery_intro.html This resource provides access to a gallery of microscopic images that include different types of  blood cells, protozoas, germs, etc.  Excellent Images

WebBased Photo Gallery
* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
1.         Recognize and explain that
       there are some organisms too
       small to be seen clearly with
       the unaided eye.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/theworld/glow/grow.html This resource provides access to a lesson in which mud, paper, and an egg are used to grow a colony of multicolored bacteria in a clear plastic tube. Winogradsky Column Lesson Plan
* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
1.         Recognize and explain that
       there are some organisms too
       small to be seen clearly with
       the unaided eye.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/mold.html This resource provides access to a lesson in which different foods are placed in a sealed jar and the development of various molds are followed. Lesson Plan
* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
1.         Recognize and explain that
       there are some organisms too
       small to be seen clearly with
       the unaided eye.
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/biolab/microscope.htm This resouce provides access to an online interactive quiz on the parts of a microscope. WebPage
* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
1.         Recognize and explain that
       there are some organisms too
       small to be seen clearly with
       the unaided eye.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/index.html This resource provides access to a comprehensice exploration of microbes in our world through an inteactive simulated visit to a microbe zoo.  Very nice, detailed information WebBased Simulation
* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
3.  Explain that some diseases
       may be caused by microscopic
       organisms.
http://www.commoncold.org/ This resource provides access to a comprehensive exploration of the causes, myths, and treatment of the common cold. WebPage
* A.    Diversity of Life
Indicator
3.  Explain that some diseases
       may be caused by microscopic
       organisms.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/10_11/micro_organisms.shtml This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that asks the user to locate, collect, and study different Microbes from simulated house.  Nice animated simulation.
 WebBased Simulation
     
B. Cells
Indicator
1. Explore the world of minute living things to describe what they look like, how they live, and how they interact with their environment.
 http://www.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/gallery_intro.html This resource provides access to a gallery of microscopic images that include different types of  blood cells, protozoas, germs, etc.  Excellent Images

WebBased Photo Gallery
B. Cells
Indicator
1. Explore the world of minute living things to describe what they look like, how they live, and how they interact with their environment.		 http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/mold.html This resource provides access to a lesson in which different foods are placed in a sealed jar and the development of various molds are followed. Lesson Plan
B. Cells
Indicator
1. Explore the world of minute living things to describe what they look like, how they live, and how they interact with their environment.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/10_11/micro_organisms.shtml This resource provides access to an interactive animated simulation that explores the world of microbes.  The user is asked to identify areas in a typical room where microbes could be found and then to sort them as to good or bad.  The resource contains a quiz and a complete audio trak that reads the directions, questions, and answers.
 Web Based Simulation
E. Flow of Matter and Energy
Indicator
1. Recognize that materials continue to exist even though they change from one form to another.
 http://www.gardenofpraise.com/matter.htm This resource provides access to a song about the different states of matter.  It comes complete with the words, and piano accompaniment.  The words can be printed. Web Based Song
E. Flow of Matter and Energy
Indicator
1. Recognize that materials continue to exist even though they change from one form to another.
http://www.harcourtschool.com
/activity/states_of_matter/index.html This resource provides access to a simulated lab that explores what happens when matter changes state.
 Web Based Simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Chemistry  * = ACPS Curriculum

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*  A.  Properties of Matter
1. Identify and describe the physical properties of matter.
 http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/mass.html This web document reviews mass and has instructions on how to use a triple beam balance. Web-based Document
*  A.  Properties of Matter
1. Identify and describe the physical properties of matter.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise
/science/materials/08_act.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive lesson on the different states of matter.  It contains a printable worksheet and an online quiz.  Nice Graphics

Web  Based Interactive Lesson
*  A.  Properties of Matter
1. Identify and describe the physical properties of matter.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/
sciber00/7th/matter/sciber/intro.htm This resource provides access to a series of simple experiments that explore the structure and characteristics of matter.

Web Based Lesson
*  B.  Physical or Chemical Changes
1. Recognize and describe the processes that can change materials from one state to another.
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that asks the user to apply heat to various materials and observe the changes.  There is an online quiz at the end of the simulation.  The simulation has a complete audio track that reads the direstions, questions, and answers.

Web Based Simulation
*  B.  Physical or Chemical Changes
1. Recognize and describe the processes that can change materials from one state to another.
 http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/slg.html This is a review of the states of water and how matter changes. Website
*  C.  Classification and Structure of Matter
1. Recognize and describe that some common materials can exist as solids, liquids, and gases.
 http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/structure.html This interactive game challenges the student to discover what forms of matter make up everyday things. Interactive Website
*  C.  Classification and Structure of Matter
1. Recognize and describe that some common materials can exist as solids, liquids, and gases.
 http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/statesofmatter.html This site reviews the forms of matter and provides links to other Property of Matter websites. Website
*  C.  Classification and Structure of Matter
2. Identify and describe structures of objects too small to be seen clearly with the unaided eye.
 http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/intelplay/simulator/index.html This site contains an online digital electron microscope simulation and provides actual images of different forms of matter. Web-based Simulation
A. Structure of Matter
Indicator
1. Identify ways to classify objects using supporting evidence from investigations of observable properties.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science
/sciber00/7th/matter/sciber/intro.htm This resource provides access to a series of simple experiments that explore the structure and characteristics of matter.

Web Based Lessons
A. Structure of Matter
Indicator
1. Identify ways to classify objects using supporting evidence from investigations of observable properties.
 http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/structure.html This interactive game challenges the student to discover what forms of matter make up everyday things. Interactive Website
A. Structure of Matter
Indicator
2. Identify and describe structures of objects too small to be seen clearly with the unaided eye.
 http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/intelplay/simulator/index.html This site contains an online digital electron microscope simulation and provides actual images of different forms of matter. Web-based Simulation
C. States of Matter
Indicator
1. Provide evidence from investigations to describe the effect that changes in temperature have on the properties of materials.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that asks the user to apply heat to various materials and observe the changes.  There is an online quiz at the end of the simulation.  The simulation has a complete audio track that reads the direstions, questions, and answers.

Web Based Simulation
C. States of Matter
Indicator
1. Provide evidence from investigations to describe the effect that changes in temperature have on the properties of materials.
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science/materials/08_act.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive lesson on the different states of matter.  It contains a printable worksheet and an online quiz.  Nice Graphics

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5.  Physics   * = ACPS Curriculum

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*  A.  Mechanics
Indicator
1. Recognize and explain that a
force changes the way an
object moves.
 http://www.sciencemonster.com/gravity_inertia.html An entertaining online lesson about gravity. Web-Based Lesson
*  A.  Mechanics
Indicator
1. Recognize and explain that a
force changes the way an
object moves.
 http://www.fearofphysics.com/Xva/xva.html A interactive online experiment that enables students to run a series of gravity/inertia experiments online. Web-Based Experiment
*  A.  Mechanics
Indicator
1. Recognize and explain that a
force changes the way an
object moves.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/10_11/forces_action.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that explores the forces of friction and gravity by asking the user to roll objects down a track and comment on how far they travel.  It contains a quiz and complete audio track that reads the directions, questions, and answers.  Nice activity

Interactive Simulation
*  A.  Mechanics
Indicator
1. Recognize and explain that a
force changes the way an
object moves.
 http://www.fearofphysics.com/Friction/frintro.html An interactive online experiment that enables students to run a series of friction experiments online. Web-Based Experiment
*  B.  Thermodynamics
Indicator
1.  Recognize and describe heat
as the transfer of energy
between objects that are at
different temperatures.
 http://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_thermo.html This site is a review of thermodynamics. Website
*  B.  Thermodynamics
Indicator
1.  Recognize and describe heat
as the transfer of energy
between objects that are at
different temperatures.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/8_9/keeping_warm.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that asks the user to test the ability of various materials to insulate a container ( blocking heat transfer)   It asks the user to complete an online table of the experiment's results and contains an online quiz.  It has a complete audio track that reads the directions, questions, and answers.
 Interactive Simulation
*  D.  Wave Interactions
Indicator
1. Identify and describe structures of objects too small to be seen clearly with the unaided eye.
 http://www.opticsforkids.com/nature/nature.cfm This interactive site is a study of optics that utilize light waves. Interactive Website
*  D.  Wave Interactions
Indicator
1. Identify and describe structures of objects too small to be seen clearly with the unaided eye.
 http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/intelplay/simulator/index.html This site contains an online digital electron microscope simulation and provides actual images of different forms of matter. Web-based Simulation
A. Mechanics
Indicator
1. Cite evidence from observations to describe the motion of an object using position and speed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/10_11/forces_action.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that explores the forces of friction and gravity by asking the user to roll objects down a track and comment on how far they travel.  It contains a quiz and complete audio track that reads the directions, questions, and answers.  Nice activity

Interactive Simulation
A. Mechanics
Indicator
2. Explain that changes in the ways objects move are caused by forces.
 http://www.sciencemonster.com/gravity_inertia.html An entertaining online lesson about gravity. Web-Based Lesson
B. Thermodynamics
Indicator
1. Recognize and describe that heat is transferred between objects that are at different temperatures.
 http://www.chem4kids.com/files/react_thermo.html This site is a review of thermodynamics. Website
B. Thermodynamics
Indicator
1. Recognize and describe that heat is transferred between objects that are at different temperatures.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/8_9/keeping_warm.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that asks the user to test the ability of various materials to insulate a container ( blocking heat transfer)   It asks the user to complete an online table of the experiment's results and contains an online quiz.  It has a complete audio track that reads the directions, questions, and answers.
 Interactive Simulation
D. Wave Interactions
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2. Identify and describe the relationship between a sound and the vibrations that produce it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/science
clips/ages/9_10/changing_sounds.shtml   This resource provides access to an interactive simulation that asks the user to identify link between sounds and the length of the object vibrating.  It then asks the user to sort the sounds as loud/soft or high/low.  It contains an online quiz and a complete audio track that reads the directions, questions, and answers.

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6. Environmental Science

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Not addressed at this grade level