Alaska State Standards for Science: Grade 3

AK.A1. Science as Inquiry and Process (SA1, SA2, SA3)

[3] SA1.1. The student develops an understanding of the processes of science by asking questions, predicting, observing, describing, measuring, classifying, making generalizations, inferring and communicating. 9
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SA1.1.

[3] SA1.2. The student develops an understanding of the processes of science by observing and describing their world to answer simple questions. 9
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SA1.2.

[3] SA2.1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the attitudes and approaches to scientific inquiry by answering, 'how do you know?' questions with reasonable answers. 9
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SA2.1.

[3] SA3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that interactions with the environment provide an opportunity for understanding scientific concepts by observing local conditions that determine which plants and/or animals survive. (L) 20
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SA3.1.

AK.B1. Concepts of Physical Science (SB1, SB2, SB3, SB4)

[3] SB1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure and properties of matter by classifying matter according to physical properties (i.e., color, size, shape, weight, texture, flexibility). 13
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SB1.1.

[3] SB2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how energy can be transformed, transferred, and conserved by classifying materials as insulators or conductors (i.e., fur, metal, wood, plastic) and identifying their applications. 4
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SB2.1.

[3] SB3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the interactions between matter and energy and the effects of these interactions on systems by recognizing that temperature changes cause changes in phases of substances (e.g., ice changing to liquid, water changing to water vapor, and vice versa). 6
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SB3.1.

[3] SB4.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of motions, forces, their characteristics, relationships, and effects by recognizing that objects can be moved without being touched (e.g., using magnets, falling objects, static electricity). 7
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SB4.2.

AK.C1. Concepts of Life Science (SC1, SC2, SC3)

[3] SC1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how science explains changes in life forms over time, including genetics, heredity, the process of natural selection and biological evolution by sorting Alaskan plants and/or animals using physical characteristics (e.g., leaves, beaks) (L) 2
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC1.1.

[3] SC1.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of how science explains changes in life forms over time, including genetics, heredity, the process of natural selection and biological evolution by describing how some traits (e.g. claws, teeth, camouflage) of living organisms have helped them survive as a species. 14
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC1.2.

[3] SC2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure, function, behavior, development, life cycles, and diversity of living organisms by sorting animals and plants into groups based on appearance and behaviors. 33
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC2.1.

[3] SC2.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of the structure, function, behavior, development, life cycles, and diversity of living organisms by observing and comparing external features of plants and of animals that may help them grow, survive, and reproduce. 120
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC2.2.

[3] SC3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy by identifying and sorting examples of living and non-living things in the local environment. (L) 4
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC3.1.

[3] SC3.2. The student demonstrates an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy by organizing a simple food chain of familiar plants and animals. (L) 12
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC3.2.

AK.D1. Concepts of Earth Science (SD1, SD2, SD3, SD4)

[3] SD1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of geochemical cycles by recognizing that most rocks are composed of combinations of different substances. 10
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD1.1.

[3] SD1.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of geochemical cycles by describing the water cycle to show that water circulates through the crust, oceans, and atmosphere of Earth. 13
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD1.2.

[3] SD2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the forces that shape Earth by identifying and comparing a variety of Earth's land features (i.e., rivers, deltas, lakes, glaciers, mountains, valleys, and islands). 15
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD2.1.

[3] SD3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of cycles influenced by energy from the sun and by Earth's position and motion in our solar system by using recorded weather patterns (e.g., temperature, cloud cover, or precipitation) to make reasonable predictions. (L) 7
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD3.1.

[3] SD4.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe by recognizing that objects appear smaller the farther away they are. 17
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD4.1.

[3] SD4.2. The student demonstrates an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe by recognizing that objects have properties, locations, and movements that can be observed and described. 52
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD4.2.

[3] SD4.3. The student demonstrates an understanding of the theories regarding the origin and evolution of the universe by recognizing and using appropriate instruments of magnification (e.g., binoculars and telescopes). (L) 3
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SD4.3.

AK.E1. Science and Technology (SE1, SE2, SE3)

[3] SE1.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how to integrate scientific knowledge and technology to address problems by identifying local problems and discussing solutions. (L) 9
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SE1.1.

[3] SE2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that solving problems involves different ways of thinking, perspectives, and curiosity by identifying local tools and materials used in everyday life. (L) 2
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SE2.1.

[3] SE3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of how scientific discoveries and technological innovations affect our lives and society by listing the positive and negative effects of a single technological development in the local community (e.g., fish trap, fish wheel, four-wheeler, computer). (L) 5
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SE3.1.

AK.F1. Cultural, Social, Personal Perspectives, and Science (SF1, SF2, SF3)

[3] SF1.1-SF3.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the dynamic relationships among scientific, cultural, social, and personal perspectives by exploring local or traditional stories that explain a natural event. (L) Cross referenced with SA3.1 2
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SF1.1-SF3.1.

AK.G1. History and Nature of Science (SG1, SG2, SG3, SG4)

[3] SC2.1. The student demonstrates an understanding of the bases of the advancement of scientific knowledge by comparing the results of multiple observations of a single local event. (L) 14
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC2.1.

[3] SC4.1. The student demonstrates an understanding that advancements in science depend on curiosity, creativity, imagination, and a broad knowledge base by asking questions about the natural world. 52
Suggested Titles for Alaska Science State Standard [3] SC4.1.