Elementary Science Grade 3

Segment One
• Matter: Properties and Changes
• Forms of Energy: Motion and Gravity
• Water and Heat
• Light 

Segment Two
• Objects in the Sky: The Sun and Stars
• Plants: Classification, Structures, Functions, Responses, and Adaptations
• Animals: Classification and Adaptations

Students will need the following materials: a cell phone to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of student work, or a scanner to scan and submit student work; coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils), storage space on their computer and an external device to back up files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.), erasers, general household objects for activities, glue, headset or earbuds, lined paper, multi-colored paper, notebook or binder for course resources, pencils and pens, printer, printer paper, ruler, scissors, stapler, and tape.

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple-choice questions, writing assignments, projects, oral assessments, and discussions. Core courses will use the state-approved grading scale and Special Area courses will use an S or U grading scale.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.