Third Grade Science Core
The third grade science core includes the following units:
- Heat and Light
- The Earth, Sun, and Moon/Rotation, Revolution
- Simple/Complex Machines
- Force and Gravity
- Living/Non-Living
Science Resources
Use these helpful websites to review science information, participate in online simulations and science games, and involve yourself in virtual science experiences. Forces and Motions Basics Earth, Sun, and Moon Living and Non-living Roller Coaster Game |
Science Core for 3rd Grade
The Utah science core for 3rd graders provides basic science facts, opportunities for inquiry-based experiences, and a foundation for further science exploration.
By the end of third grade students will be able to:
1. Use Science Process and Thinking Skills
The Utah science core for 3rd graders provides basic science facts, opportunities for inquiry-based experiences, and a foundation for further science exploration.
By the end of third grade students will be able to:
1. Use Science Process and Thinking Skills
- Observe simple objects and patterns and report their observations.
- Sort and sequence data according to a given criterion.
- Make simple predictions and inferences based upon observations.
- Compare things and events.
- Use instruments to measure length, temperature, volume, and weight using appropriate units.
- Conduct a simple investigation when given directions.
- Develop and use simple classification systems.
- Use observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
- Demonstrate a sense of curiosity about nature.
- Voluntarily read or look at books and other materials about science.
- Pose questions about objects, events, and processes.
- Know science information specified for their grade level.
- Distinguish between examples and non-examples of science concepts taught.
- Explain science concepts and principles using their own words and explanations.
- Record data accurately when given the appropriate form and format (e.g., table, graph, chart).
- Report observation with pictures, sentences, and models.
- Use scientific language appropriate to grade level in oral and written communication.
- Use available reference sources to obtain information.