Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 3

AZ.SC03-S1. Inquiry Process

SC03-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Observe, ask questions, and make predictions.

SC03-S1C1-01. Formulate relevant questions about the properties of objects, organisms, and events of the environment using observations and prior knowledge. (See M03-S2C1-01) . 36
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SC03-S1C1-02. Predict the results of an investigation based on observed patterns, not random guessing. 36
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SC03-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Participate in planning and conducting investigations, and recording data.

SC03-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use of instruments, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 36
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SC03-S1C2-02. Plan a simple investigation (e.g., one plant receives adequate water, one receives too much water, and one receives too little water) based on the formulated questions. 36
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SC03-S1C2-03. Conduct simple investigations (e.g., related to plant life cycles, changing the pitch of a sound, properties of rocks) in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. 33
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SC03-S1C2-04. Use metric and U.S. customary units to measure objects (See M03-S4C4-04). 3
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SC03-S1C2-05. Record data in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., t-chart, table, list, written log) (See W03-S3C2-01 and W03-S3C3-01). 33
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SC03-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Organize and analyze data; compare to predictions.

SC03-S1C3-01. Organize data using the following methods with appropriate labels: bar graphs; pictographs; tally charts (See M03-S2C1-02). 4
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SC03-S1C3-02. Construct reasonable interpretations of the collected data based on formulated questions. (See M03-S2C1-03). 36
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SC03-S1C3-03. Compare the results of the investigation to predictions made prior to the investigation. . 36
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SC03-S1C3-04. Generate questions for possible future investigations based on the conclusions of the investigation. 36
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SC03-S1C3-05. Record questions for further inquiry based on the conclusions of the investigation. 36
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SC03-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC03-S1C4-01. Communicate investigations and explanations using evidence and appropriate terminology. (See W03-S3C2-01). 33
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SC03-S1C4-02. Describe an investigation in ways that enable others to repeat it. (See W03-S3C2-01 and LS-F1). 33
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SC03-S1C4-03. Communicate with other groups to describe the results of an investigation. (See LS-E1). 33
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AZ.SC03-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC03-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual and cultural contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC03-S2C1-01. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., John Muir [naturalist], supports Strand 4; Thomas Edison [inventor], supports Strand 5; Mae Jemison [engineer, physician, astronaut], supports Strand 6; Edmund Halley [scientist], supports Strand 6). 41
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SC03-S2C1-02. Describe science-related career opportunities. 41
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SC03-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC03-S2C2-01. Describe how, in a system (e.g., terrarium, house) with many components, the components usually influence one another. 136
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SC03-S2C2-02. Explain why a system may not work if a component is defective or missing. 136
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AZ.SC03-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC03-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC03-S3C1-01. Describe the major factors that could impact a human population (e.g., famine, drought, disease, improved transportation, medical breakthroughs). 56
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SC03-S3C1-02. Describe the beneficial and harmful impacts of natural events and human activities on the environment (e.g., forest fires, flooding, pesticides). 70
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SC03-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Understand the impact of technology.

SC03-S3C2-01. Identify ways that people use tools and techniques to solve problems. 33
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SC03-S3C2-02. Describe the development of different technologies (e.g., communication, entertainment, transportation, medicine) in response to resources, needs, and values. 10
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SC03-S3C2-03. Design and construct a technological solution to a common problem or need using common materials. 33
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AZ.SC03-S4. Life Science

SC03-S4C1. Characteristics of Organisms: Understand that basic structures in plants and animals serve a function.

SC03-S4C1-01. Describe the function of the following plant structures: roots - absorb nutrients; stems - provide support; leaves - synthesize food; flowers - attract pollinators and produce seeds for reproduction. 15
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SC03-S4C2. Life Cycles: Understand the life cycles of plants and animals.

SC03-S4C2-01. Compare life cycles of various plants (e.g., conifers, flowering plants, ferns). 53
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SC03-S4C2-02. Explain how growth, death, and decay are part of the plant life cycle. 53
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SC03-S4C3. Organisms and Environments: Understand the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC03-S4C3-01. Identify the living and nonliving components of an ecosystem. 89
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SC03-S4C3-02. Examine an ecosystem to identify microscopic and macroscopic organisms. 89
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SC03-S4C3-03. Explain the interrelationships among plants and animals in different environments: producers - plants; consumers - animals; decomposers - fungi, insects, bacteria. 54
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SC03-S4C3-04. Describe how plants and animals cause change in their environment. 54
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SC03-S4C3-05. Describe how environmental factors (e.g., soil composition, range of temperature, quantity and quality of light or water) in the ecosystem may affect a member organism's ability to grow, reproduce, and thrive. 89
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SC03-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify plant and animal adaptations.

SC03-S4C4-01. Identify adaptations of plants and animals that allow them to live in specific environments. 7
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SC03-S4C4-02. Describe ways that species adapt when introduced into new environments. 7
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SC03-S4C4-03. Cite examples of how a species' inability to adapt to changing conditions in the ecosystem led to the extinction of that species. 18
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AZ.SC03-S5. Physical Science

SC03-S5C1. Properties of Objects and Materials: Classify objects and materials by their observable properties.

SC03-S5C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC03-S5C2. Position and Motion of Objects: Understand spatial relationships and the way objects move.

SC03-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC03-S5C3. Energy and Magnetism: Investigate different forms of energy.

SC03-S5C3-01. Demonstrate that light can be: reflected (with mirrors); refracted (with prisms); absorbed (by dark surfaces). 6
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SC03-S5C3-02. Describe how light behaves on striking objects that are: transparent (clear plastic); translucent (waxed paper); opaque (cardboard). 6
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SC03-S5C3-03. Demonstrate that vibrating objects produce sound. 3
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SC03-S5C3-04. Demonstrate that the pitch of a sound depends on the rate of the vibration (e.g., a long rubber band has a lower pitch than a short rubber band). 3
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AZ.SC03-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC03-S6C1. Properties of Earth Materials: Identify the basic properties of Earth materials.

SC03-S6C1-01. Identify the layers of the Earth: crust, mantle, core (inner and outer). 9
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SC03-S6C1-02. Describe the different types of rocks and how they are formed: metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary. 19
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SC03-S6C1-03. Classify rocks based on the following physical properties: color; texture. 19
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SC03-S6C1-04. Describe fossils as a record of past life forms. 12
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SC03-S6C1-05. Describe how fossils are formed. 12
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SC03-S6C1-06. Describe ways humans use Earth materials (e.g., fuel, building materials, growing food). 64
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SC03-S6C2. Objects in the Sky: Identify objects in the sky.

SC03-S6C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC03-S6C3. Changes in the Earth and Sky: Understand characteristics of weather conditions and climate.

SC03-S6C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.