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Standard: 3.1.1.1

Scientists work as individuals and in groups, emphasizing evidence, open communication and skepticism.

3.1.1.1 Scientists

Benchmarks:
  • 3.1.1.1.1 Evidence to Support Claims
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Nature of Science & Engineering
Substrand:The Practice of Science

Standard: 3.1.1.2

Scientific inquiry is a set of interrelated processes incorporating multiple approaches that are used to pose questions about the natural world and investigate phenomena.

3.1.1.2 Inquiry

Benchmarks:
  • 3.1.1.2.1 Questions for Investigations
  • 3.1.1.2.2 Repeated Investigations
  • 3.1.1.2.3 Observations vs. Inferences
  • 3.1.1.2.4 Explanations from Evidence
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Nature of Science & Engineering
Substrand:The Practice of Science

Standard: 3.1.3.2

Men and women throughout the history of all cultures, including Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities, have been involved in engineering design and scientific inquiry.

3.1.3.2 Cultures

Benchmarks:
  • 3.1.3.2.1 Use of Evidence
  • 3.1.3.2.2 Involvement of Various people
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Nature of Science & Engineering
Substrand:Interactions Among Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Society

Standard: 3.1.3.4

Tools and mathematics help scientists and engineers see more, measure more accurately, and do things that they could not otherwise accomplish.

3.1.3.4 Tools & Mathematics

Benchmarks:
  • 3.1.3.4.1 Tools to Improve Observations
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Nature of Science & Engineering
Substrand:Interactions Among Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Society

Standard: 3.2.3.1

Energy appears in different forms, including sound and light.

3.2.3.1 Sound & Light

Benchmarks:
  • 3.2.3.1.1 Pitch of Sound
  • 3.2.3.1.2 Shadows
  • 3.2.3.1.3 Changes in the Travel of Light
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Physical Science
Substrand:Energy

Standard: 3.3.3.1

The sun and moon have locations and movements that can be observed and described.

3.3.3.1 Sun & Moon

Benchmarks:
  • 3.3.3.1.1 Sun Observations
  • 3.3.3.1.2 Moon Shapes & Positions
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Earth & Space Science
Substrand:Evolution in Living Systems

Standard: 3.3.3.2

Objects in the solar system as seen from Earth have various sizes and distinctive patterns of motion.

3.3.3.2 Solar System

Benchmarks:
  • 3.3.3.2.1 Apparent Size of Light Sources
  • 3.3.3.2.2 Orbits of Planets & the Moon
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Earth & Space Science
Substrand:Evolution in Living Systems

Standard: 3.4.1.1

Living things are diverse with many different characteristics that enable them to grow, reproduce and survive.

3.4.1.1 Structure & Function

Benchmarks:
  • 3.4.1.1.1 Structures & Functions
  • 3.4.1.1.2 Groups of Plants & Animals
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Life Science
Substrand:Structure and Function in Living Systems

Standard: 3.4.3.2

Offspring are generally similar to their parents, but may have variations that can be advantageous or disadvantageous in a particular environment.

3.4.3.2 Variation

Benchmarks:
  • 3.4.3.2.1 Inherited Similarities
  • 3.4.3.2.2 Differences & Survival
Grade:3
Subject:Science
Strand:Life Science
Substrand:Evolution in Living Systems