Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 3

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 3

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in third grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 13, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Science Standards [internet].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc35300/section5312/index.htm
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Water/Geologic/Recognize/Compare
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize and compare different landforms and bodies of water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Geological Properties Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.9.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Geology/Choose/Illustration
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) choose the illustration that identifies a particular geological feature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Geological Properties Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.9.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Geology/Recognize/Feature
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize a geological feature when provided with specific information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Geological Properties Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.9.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Comprehend/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that the earth is composed of various materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Identify/Properties
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that a variety of earth materials exist which have properties that can be measured and observed.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.10.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Observe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) observe that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.10.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Recognize/Measurable
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize a measurable characteristic of a particular earth material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.10.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Rotation/Describe/Sun
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe how the rotation of the earth relative to the sun results in day and night.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Rotation Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.7.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Explore/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore alterations in the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: System/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the earth-moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Instruments: Telescopes/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify that telescopes are used to study distant objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Instruments: Astronomical Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.7.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Moon: Phases/Recognize/Order
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) survey, recognize and order the phases of the moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.7.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Moon: Phases/Recognize/Four
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the four basic phases of the moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.7.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural/Man-Made: Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize an object as natural or man-made.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.10.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 13, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources: Illustration/Choose
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) choose the illustration that depicts a method to conserve or reuse a natural resource.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.10.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Observations: Instrument/Select
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) select a suitable instrument for observing a particular distant object.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 3.7.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 3, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Recognize Types
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize rock types.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 3, Learning Accomplishment 3.10.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.sin.fi.edu/tfi/activity/act-summ.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.primarygames.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.brainpop.com/science/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.kids.earth.nasa.gov, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.halcyon.com/mares/lessons.htm/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.proteacher.com/110053.shtml, Lesson Plans, Web Sites [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/weblinks/lessonplans/science/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://eartheducator.gsfc.nasa.gov, Activities [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand igneous, sedimentary, and/or metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master