Science

This year we will be using a variety of FOSS modules to implement our science program. Each module incorporates reading, writing, and math into exciting hands on experiments where students can learn science by actively participating in it.

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Unit 1: Earth Science
    Water
        States of Matter
        Expansion & Contraction
        Water Cycle
        Water Quality
        Water Sources
    Minerals
         Composition of Rocks
         Erosion
    Sun, Moon, & Stars
          Rise & Set
          Earth's Axis
          Seasons
          Planets
          Moon & its phases
          Stars & Constellations

Unit 2: Physical Science
   Magnetism & Electricity
        Attraction & Repulsion
        Force
        Conductors & Insulators
        Types of Circuits (Open, Closed, Parallel, & Series)
   Physics of Sound
         Drop Code
         The Ear
         Pitch
         How sound travels
   Matter & Energy
         Sun
         Forms of Energy
         How energy travels
         How light is reflected
         States of Matter
         Color of Light
         Particles

Unit 3: Life Science
    Human Body
        Skeleton
        Muscles
    Structures of Life
        Seeds & Fruits
        Bean Plants
        Snails
        Crayfish
Unit 4: Scientific Research Projects

Unit 5: Scientific Reasoning & Technology
     Ideas & Inventions
          Carbon Printing
          Mirror Images
          Chromatography
          Leaf Veins & Fingerprints
     Measurement
          Standard Units
          Metric System
          Temperature

Core Standards 

Arizona is implementing the National Common Core State Standards. 

Please visit the following links for details. 

Grade 3 Science Information