2020 Colorado Academic Standards Online
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clear Content Area: Science // Grade Level: Third Grade // Standard Category: 3. Earth and Space Science
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Third Grade, Standard 3. Earth and Space Science
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- 10. Students can use the full range of science and engineering practices to make sense of natural phenomena and solve problems that require understanding how and why Earth is constantly changing.
1. Climate describes patterns of typical weather conditions over different scales and variations; historical weather patterns can be analyzed.
Students Can:
- Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. (3-ESS2-1) (Clarification Statement: Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction. Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.) (Boundary Statement: Graphical displays are limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Does not include climate change.)
- Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world. (3-ESS2-2)
Academic Contexts and Connections:
Colorado Essential Skills and Science and Engineering Practices:
- Represent data in tables and various graphical displays (bar graphs and pictographs) to reveal patterns that indicate relationships. (Analyzing and Interpreting Data) (Entrepreneurial: Critical thinking/Problem solving)
- Obtain and combine information from books and other reliable media to explain phenomena. (Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information) (Professional: Information literacy).
- Students can answer the question: What regulates weather and climate?
- ESS2:D Weather and Climate: Scientists record patterns of the weather across different times and areas so that they can make predictions about what kind of weather might happen next. Climate describes a range of an area's typical weather conditions and the extent to which those conditions vary over years.
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- 10. Students can use the full range of science and engineering practices to make sense of natural phenomena and solve problems that require understanding how and why Earth is constantly changing.
2. A variety of weather hazards result from natural process; humans cannot eliminate weather-related hazards but can reduce their impacts.
Students Can:
- Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard. (3-ESS3-1) (Clarification Statement: Examples of design solutions to weather-related hazards could include barriers to prevent flooding, wind resistant roofs and lightning rods.)
Academic Contexts and Connections:
Colorado Essential Skills and Science and Engineering Practices:
- Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem by citing relevant evidence about how it meets the criteria and constraints of the problem. (Engaging in Argument from Evidence) (Personal: Initiative/Self-direction).
- Students can answer the question: How do natural hazards affect individuals and societies?
- ESS3:B Natural Hazards: A variety of natural hazards result from natural processes. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can take steps to reduce their impacts.
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