Science/Technology Grade 3  Download an editable version (RTF file)

Standard 1: Understands the nature of scientific inquiry
Interval Benchmark 1: Applies the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Grade Level Benchmark	Vocabulary	Information	Skills	Classroom Resources
a: Applies basic lab safety	laboratory safety hazard	Knows hazards associated with the laboratory Knows established safety guidelines for different situations Knows the location and proper operation of available safety equipment Knows that information regarding the use and proper disposal of all chemicals and relevant safety precautions can be obtained through MSDS forms Knows regulations regarding use of hazardous substances	Uses laboratory safety techniques appropriate to the situation Uses equipment correctly and safely
b: Uses technology and mathematics to perform accurate scientific investigations and communications	technology mathematics accuracy scientific investigation scientific communication	Knows ways that computers and other machines can help in scientific investigations and communications	Determines appropriate and necessary mathematics for a particular situation
c: Explains problems in their own words	problem explanation		Determines various aspects of a problem situation
d: Formulates a question to investigate	question formulation investigation	Knows that investigations need to be guided by a specific question
e: Plans and performs a simple investigation	investigation		Identifies a question to be investigated Determines what information is needed to answer a given question Determines ways to gather the necessary information
f: Determines accuracy and relevance of data	accuracy relevance data error	Knows possible sources of error in data Knows which data are necessary for an investigation
g: Shares information about their investigations	investigation communication	Knows that sharing information is vital to scientific learning and progress Knows that it is important to know the steps, results, and purpose of an investigation	Organizes information
Interval Benchmark 2: Knows the concepts of scientific inquiry
Grade Level Benchmark	Vocabulary	Information	Skills	Classroom Resources
a: Recognizes science is one way of answering questions and exploring the natural world	science natural world explore	Knows that people have always asked questions about the world
b: Knows scientists use different kinds of investigations to answer questions	scientist investigation naturalistic observation controlled experiment	Knows different kinds of investigations Knows the types of results that come from different kinds of investigations Knows that different types of questions can be answered with different kinds of investigations
c: Communicates results orally, in writing, or pictorially	results oral communication written communication pictorial communication symbol	Knows that sharing information is vital to scientific learning and progress	Organizes results