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AGSD K-12 Science Curriculum (Final)
Science - *Grade 3

Earth and Space Science

The learner will be able to identify the earth's composition: solid rocks, soil, water, and atmospheric gases.
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National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades K-4, p. 134
  
The learner will be able to recognize the composition of soil as being decomposed organic remains and weathered rock.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.5.4.A
  
The learner will be able to recognize the uses of Earth materials.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to comprehend the types of earth materials.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to comprehend the uses of earth materials.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to understand that the Earth's surface changes slowly (e.g., weathering) and quickly (e.g., earthquakes).
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National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades K-4, p. 134
  
The learner will be able to explain the differences between moving and still water.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to explain why water moves or does not move.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.1.4.B
  
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Life Science

The learner will be able to recognize the life processes of living things.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to comprehend the similarities and differences of living things.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to recognize alterations in organisms over time.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.D
  
The learner will be able to understand that living things have different structures that serve different functions.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.B
  
The learner will be able to understand that living things may have similar external characteristics.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to understand that similarities and differences in an organisms external features is associated with its' environmental habitat.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to determine how different structures of a living thing work together to make the organism function.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.B
  
The learner will be able to comprehend that traits are inherited and therefore offspring resemble their parents.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.3.4.C
  
The learner will be able to describe potentially dangerous pest controls used in the home.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.3.4.A
  
The learner will be able to know types of pests.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify classifications of pests.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify and categorize pests.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.A
  
The learner will be able to know how pests fit into a food chain.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.A
  
The learner will be able to explain pest control.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to know reasons why people control pests.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify different methods for controlling specific pests in the home, school and community.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify chemical labels (e.g., caution, poison, warning).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.B
  
The learner will be able to understand society's need for integrated pest management.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.C
  
The learner will be able to identify integrated pest management practices in the home.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.C
  
The learner will be able to identify integrated pest management practices outside the home.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.5.4.C
  
The learner will be able to describe how certain insects interact with soil for their needs.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.6.4.A
  
The learner will be able to understand the concept of cycles.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 4, 4.6.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify characteristics that living things inherit from their parents.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 4, 4.7.4.A
  
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Physical Science

The learner will be able to identify the properties of sound.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.C
  
The learner will be able to comprehend sources of energy.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.4.4.B
  
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Research and Inquiry

The learner will be able to explain the solution to a problem, recognize its effects, and make modifications if necessary.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to comprehend that people choose, create, and apply science and technology, which is limited by social and physical constraints.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.8.4.A
  
The learner will be able to provide explanations that account for results.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to form plausible explanations from data based on observations.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to identify observational descriptors from each of the five senses.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.B
  
The learner will be able to utilize observations to develop a descriptive vocabulary.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.B
  
The learner will be able to plan a scientific investigation.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to formulate questions about objects, organisms, and/or events that can be answered through scientific exploration.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to recognize positive and negative impacts that result from or are influenced by new tools or techniques.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.8.4.A
  
The learner will be able to explain positive and negative impacts that result from or are influenced by new tools or techniques.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.8.4.A
  
The learner will be able to describe appropriate instrument choices for specific tasks.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to choose suitable instruments to study materials.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to identify a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to recognize possible solutions to problems and their course of action.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to describe a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to implement a solution to a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to demonstrate the steps taken and results of finding the solution to a problem.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.D
  
The learner will be able to recognize models as tools for insight and prediction.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to recognize theories that serve as models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to recognize various types of models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to comprehend that models are simplifications of objects or processes.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to utilize basic modeling tools and techniques.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to utilize models as tools for insight and prediction.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.B
  
The learner will be able to differentiate between a scientific fact and a belief.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to state a conclusion that is consistent with the data.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to develop fundamental skills to measure, cut, fasten, and record.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.7.4.B
  
The learner will be able to recognize the use of scale as is relates to the measurement of volume, mass, and distance.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to identify parts of scientific inquiry to find solutions to problems.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to utilize parts of scientific inquiry to find solutions to problems.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to perform a scientific investigation.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.C
  
The learner will be able to recognize the nature of scientific and technological knowledge.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to utilize the nature of scientific and technological knowledge.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to associate how new information can alter existing perceptions.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.2.4.A
  
The learner will be able to recognize observable patterns.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.C
  
The learner will be able to utilize knowledge of natural patterns to predict future occurrences.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.C
  
The learner will be able to illustrate patterns that occur and reoccur on a regular basis in nature.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.C
  
The learner will be able to describe change using time and measurement.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.E
  
The learner will be able to analyze change using time and measurement.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.E
  
The learner will be able to describe the importance of scale in creating models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.D
  
The learner will be able to utilize scale to produce models.
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PA: Academic Standards, July 12, 2001, Grade 4, 3.1.4.D
  
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