Grade 3 Science SOL Standards

Networking and the Internet

Impacts of Computing

Data and Analysis

Cybersecurity

Computing Systems

Algorithms and Programming

Earth Resources

Earth and Space Systems

Living Systems and Processes

Matter

Force, Motion, and Energy

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Economics

History

Geography

Civics

Skills

The student will construct sets of step-by-step instructions (algorithms), both independently and collaboratively

The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by

The student will apply history and social science skills to define citizenship and explain the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship by

using sequencing;

asking questions and defining problems

recognizing that Americans are people of diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions that are united by the basic principles of a republican form of government and respect for individual rights and freedoms

ask questions that can be investigated and predict reasonable outcomes

ask questions about what would happen if a variable is changed

define a simple design problem that can be solved through the development of an object, tool, process, or system

using loops (a wide variety of patterns such as repeating patterns or growing patterns); and [Related SOL: Math 3.16]

planning and carrying out investigations

describing the rights guaranteed to citizens in the First Amendment

with guidance, plan and conduct investigations

use appropriate methods and/or tools for collecting data

estimate length, mass, volume, and temperature

measure length, mass, volume, and temperature in metric and U.S. Customary units using proper tools

measure elapsed time

use tools and/or materials to design and/or build a device that solves a specific problem

using events.

interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data

understanding the importance of supporting and defending the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights

organize and represent data in pictographs or bar graphs

read, interpret, and analyze data represented in pictographs and bar graphs

analyze data from tests of an object or tool to determine if it works as intended

constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations

respecting and following local, state, and federal laws

use evidence (measurements, observations, patterns) to construct or support an explanation

generate and/or compare multiple solutions to a problem

describe how scientific ideas apply to design solutions

developing and using models

taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions

use models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes

develop a model (e.g., diagram or simple physical prototype) to illustrate a proposed object, tool, or process

obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

running for elected office

read and comprehend reading-level appropriate texts and/or other reliable media

communicate scientific information, design ideas, and/or solutions with others

serving on a jury

paying local, state, and federal taxes

describing the purpose of rules

understanding responsible digital citizenship

The student will identify problems that relate to inappropriate use of computing devices and networks.

The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the basic economic principles by

defining production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services

understanding different cultures and the natural, human, and capital resources they use in the production of goods and services

recognizing that because people and regions cannot produce everything they want, they specialize in what they do best and trade for the rest

identifying examples of making an economic choice and explaining the idea of opportunity cost

The student will create examples of strong passwords, explain why strong passwords should be used, and demonstrate proper use and protection of personal passwords.

The student will answer questions by using a computer to observe data in order for the student to draw conclusions and make predictions.

The student will create an artifact using computing systems to model the attributes and behaviors associated with a concept (e.g., day and night, animal life cycles, plant life cycles).

The student will identify computing technologies that have changed the world and express how those technologies influence, and are influenced by, cultural practices.

The student will identify the positive and negative impacts of the pervasiveness of computers and computing in daily life (e.g., downloading videos and audio files, electronic appliances, wireless Internet, mobile computing devices, GPS systems, wearable computing).

The student will identify social and ethical issues that relate to computing devices and networks.

The students will discuss in partners and as a class that information can be transmitted using computing devices via a network (e.g., email, blogging, video messaging).

The student will construct programs to accomplish tasks as a means of creative expression using a block or text based programming language, both independently and collaboratively

The student will investigate and understand that the direction and size of force affects the motion of an object. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to locate and describe major geographic features of Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America by

using sequencing;

multiple forces may act on an object;

locating and describing the seven continents and the five oceans

using loops (a wide variety of patterns such as repeating patterns or growing patterns); and

the net force on an object determines how an object moves;

locating and describing the equator, the Prime Meridian, and the four hemispheres

identifying events.

simple machines increase or change the direction of a force; and

simple and compound machines have many applications.

The student will analyze, correct, and improve (debug) an algorithm that includes sequencing, events, and loops. [Related SOL areas – Math: Problem Solving, English: Editing]

The student will investigate and understand how materials interact with water. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe major geographic features of ancient societies on a world map by

solids and liquids mix with water in different ways; and

identifying and locating major bodies of water

many solids dissolve more easily in hot water than in cold water.

identifying and locating major mountain ranges

describing how geographic features impacted the lives of individuals

connecting the geography to major historic events

The student will create a plan as part of the iterative design process, independently and/or collaboratively using strategies such as pair programming (e.g., storyboard, flowchart, pseudo-code, story map. [Related SOL: English 3.8c]

The student will investigate and understand that adaptations allow organisms to satisfy life needs and respond to the environment. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Egypt by

populations may adapt over time;

locating ancient Egypt on a map of the world

adaptations may be behavioral or physical; and

connecting the geography of ancient Egypt and its economy

fossils provide evidence about the types of organisms that lived long ago as well as the nature of their environments.

identifying and explaining the government

describing the arts and innovations

identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today

The student will compare and contrast a group of items based on attributes or actions classified into at least two sets and two subsets. [Related SOL: Science 3.1c]

The student will investigate and understand that aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems support a diversity of organisms. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient China by

ecosystems are made of living and nonliving components of the environment; and

locating ancient China on a map of the world

relationships exist among organisms in an ecosystem.

connecting the geography of ancient China and its economy

identifying and explaining the government

describing the arts and innovations

identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today

The student will break down (decompose) a larger problem into smaller sub-problems, independently or collaboratively. [Related SOL: Math 3.3b]

The student will investigate and understand that soil is important in ecosystems. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Greece by

soil, with its different components, is important to organisms; and

locating ancient Greece on a map of the world

soil provides support and nutrients necessary for plant growth.

describing the unique geography of ancient Greece

identifying and explaining direct democracy

describing the arts and innovations

identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today

The student will give credit to sources when borrowing or changing ideas (e.g., using information and pictures created by others, using music created by others, remixing programming projects).

The student will investigate and understand that there is a water cycle and water is important to life on Earth. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Rome by

there are many reservoirs of water on Earth;

locating ancient Rome on a map of the world

the energy from the sun drives the water cycle; and

connecting the geography of ancient Rome and its economy

the water cycle involves specific processes.

identifying and explaining representative democracy

describing the arts and innovations

identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today

The student will model how a computing system works including input and output.

The student will investigate and understand that natural events and humans influence ecosystems. Key ideas include

The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient empire of Mali by

human activity affects the quality of air, water, and habitats;

locating ancient empire of Mali on a map of the world

water is limited and needs to be conserved;

connecting the geography of ancient empire of Mali and its economy

fire, flood, disease, and erosion affect ecosystems; and

identifying and explaining the government

soil is a natural resource and should be conserved.

describing the arts and innovations

identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world

The student will identify, using accurate terminology, simple hardware and software problems that may occur during use, and apply strategies for solving problems (e.g., rebooting the device, checking for power, checking network availability, closing and reopening an app).

The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the basic structure of the United States government by

explaining the purpose of governments and understanding that other countries have governments similar to and different from the United States

explaining how the Constitution supports the structure of the United States government

identifying and describing the three branches of government

explaining what governments do at the national, state, and local level

explaining how local, state, and national governments are organized

The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by

analyzing and interpreting information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagrams

applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features and connections

developing questions, demonstrating curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis

using evidence to construct timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion

comparing and contrasting people, places, and events

identifying cause-and-effect relationships to clarify and explain content

using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions

practicing civility, respect, hard work, honesty, trustworthiness, and responsible citizenship skills

using content vocabulary to demonstrate learning through oral and written products