Arkansas State Standards for Science: Grade 3

AR.1. Nature of Science: Characteristics and Processes of Science: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of the characteristics and processes of science using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

NS.1.3.1. Inquiry and Process Skills: Communicate observations orally, in writing, and in graphic organizers: T-charts; pictographs; Venn diagrams; bar graphs; frequency tables. 54
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.1.

NS.1.3.2. Inquiry and Process Skills: Develop questions that guide scientific inquiry 82
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.2.

NS.1.3.3. Inquiry and Process Skills: Conduct scientific investigations individually and in teams: lab activities; field studies. 84
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.3.

NS.1.3.4. Inquiry and Process Skills: Communicate the results of scientific investigations (e.g., age-appropriate graphs, charts, and writings) 54
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.4.

NS.1.3.5. Inquiry and Process Skills: Estimate and measure length, mass, temperature, and elapsed time using International System of Units (SI) 43
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.5.

NS.1.3.6. Inquiry and Process Skills: Collect and analyze measurable empirical evidence as a team and/or as individuals 85
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.6.

NS.1.3.7. Inquiry and Process Skills: Make and explain predictions based on prior knowledge 84
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.7.

NS.1.3.8. Scientific Equipment and Technology: Use simple equipment, age appropriate tools, technology, and mathematics in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand lenses, microscopes, rulers, thermometers, calculators, computers) 30
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.8.

NS.1.3.9. Scientific Equipment and Technology: Apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide) 35
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard NS.1.3.9.

AR.2. Life Science: Living Systems: Characteristics, Structure, and Function: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of living systems using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology

LS.2.3.1. Characteristics: Classify animals as vertebrates and invertebrates according to their structure 8
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard LS.2.3.1.

LS.2.3.2. Structure and Function: Identify major parts and functions of the following systems: respiratory; muscular 10
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard LS.2.3.2.

AR.3. Life Science: Life Cycles, Reproduction, and Heredity: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of life cycles, reproduction, and heredity using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

LS.3.3.3. Life Cycles: Differentiate among complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis, and embryonic development 113
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard LS.3.3.3.

AR.4. Life Science: Populations and Ecosystems: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of populations and ecosystems using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

AR.5. Physical Science: Matter: Properties and Changes: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of matter, including properties and changes, using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

PS.5.3.1. Physical Properties: Compare and contrast objects based on two or more properties 93
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.5.3.1.

PS.5.3.2. Physical Properties: Demonstrate physical changes in matter 93
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.5.3.2.

PS.5.3.3. Physical Properties: Determine the mass of solids 93
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.5.3.3.

PS.5.3.4. States of Matter: Compare and contrast solids and liquids 93
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.5.3.4.

AR.6. Physical Science: Motion and Forces: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of motion and forces using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology

PS.6.3.1. Motion and Forces: Identify characteristics of wave motion: amplitude, frequency 17
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.6.3.1.

PS.6.3.2. Motion and Forces: Investigate the relationship between sound and wave motion 17
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.6.3.2.

PS.6.3.3. Motion and Forces: Determine the impact of the following variables on pitch: length, mass, tension, state of matter 17
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.6.3.3.

AR.7. Physical Science: Energy and Transfer of Energy: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of energy and transfer of energy using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology

PS.7.3.1. Light: Classify materials as those which can reflect, refract, or absorb light 21
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.7.3.1.

PS.7.3.2. Heat: Calculate a change in temperature using the Celsius scale 148
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.7.3.2.

PS.7.3.3. Electricity: Identify methods of producing electricity relative to Arkansas: hydroelectric, coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind 8
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.7.3.3.

PS.7.3.4. Magnetism: Differentiate between magnets and non-magnets 8
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.7.3.4.

PS.7.3.5. Magnetism: Describe the effect of distance on attraction and repulsion 8
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard PS.7.3.5.

PS.7.3.6. Magnetism: Construct a magnet by the 'Touch/Stroke' method 8
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AR.8. Earth and Space Science: Earth Systems: Structure and Properties: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of Earth's structure and properties using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

ESS.8.3.1. Properties of the Earth: Distinguish among Earth's materials: rocks, minerals, fossils, soils 84
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.1.

ESS.8.3.2. Properties of the Earth: Classify rocks by their properties, including but not limited to size, shape, color, texture, patterns 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.2.

ESS.8.3.3. Properties of the Earth: Identify the three categories of rocks: metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.3.

ESS.8.3.4. Properties of the Earth: Identify the physical properties of minerals: hardness, color, luster, streak 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.4.

ESS.8.3.5. Properties of the Earth: Identify areas in Arkansas that are the main sources of the following minerals: bauxite, novaculite, quartz crystal, diamond, bromine 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.5.

ESS.8.3.6. Properties of the Earth: Describe the layers of Earth: crust, mantle, inner core, outer core 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.6.

ESS.8.3.7. Natural Resources: Identify common uses of rocks and minerals 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.7.

ESS.8.3.8. Weather: Chart precipitation levels over time 18
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.8.

ESS.8.3.9. Weather: Demonstrate safety procedures related to severe weather 9
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.9.

ESS.8.3.10. Weather: Construct and read a rain gauge 16
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.8.3.10.

AR.9. Earth and Space Science: Earth's History: Changes in Earth and Sky: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of Earth's history using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

ESS.9.3.1. Weather: Analyze the effect of wind and water on Earth's surface 25
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.9.3.1.

AR.10. Earth and Space Science: Objects in the Universe: Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of objects in the universe using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.

ESS.10.3.1. Solar System: Demonstrate how the planets orbit the sun 41
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.10.3.1.

ESS.10.3.2. Solar System: Demonstrate the orbit of Earth and its moon around the sun 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.10.3.2.

ESS.10.3.3. Solar System: Relate Earth's rotation to the day/night cycle 19
Suggested Titles for Arkansas Science State Standard ESS.10.3.3.