Download Six Weeks: 3rd ALLEN Subject: Science Grade: 3 TEKS Covering

Six Weeks: 3rd
ALLEN
Subject:
Science
TEKS Covering Each Week
Week 1
3.8b describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that
provides light and heat energy for the water cycle
Rigor Questions:
What is the center of our Solar System?
What are the planets that make up our Solar System
(8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable
patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon
system. The student is expected to: (A) differentiate between weather
and climate; (B) explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the
water cycle;
Grade: 3
Instructional Strategies / Resources
Sun
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Massive hot ball of gas
Center of our solar system
Provides light and heat / solar energy
NOTE: The Sun’s energy fueling the water cycle is covered in Bundle 3
Gateways to Science - 3rd Grade
The Sun, TE 64
The Solar System, TE 70
The Solar System II, TE 74
Week 2
3.8d identify the planets in Earth’s solar system and their position in
relation to the Sun
Rigor Questions:
How do we use multiple models to show the planets’ positions from
multiple viewpoints, in relation to the Sun and other planets?
How do the Sun and planets move as a part of the Solar System?
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AIMS - 3rd Grade Earth Science
Our Solar System, p 10
The Spaces in Our System, p 20
Weeks 3
3.8c construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun,
Earth, and Moon including orbits and positions
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Rigor Questions:
How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon interact?
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What are some benefits of and limitations of different models of the
Solar System?
How would you describe the Sun and what is provides?
Sun > Mercury > Venus > Earth > Mars > Jupiter > Saturn >
Uranus > Neptune (note: Pluto is still where it was but is now
classified as a Dwarf Planet and not part of the large planets)
Planet position related to the Sun as well as to the other planets,
including inner and outer planets
Use relative distance from the Sun as well as between planets
Multiple student generated models, including:
“bird’s eye” – or orbit view - showing Sun in the center with
planets all around at different points in their orbits rather than in
a line)
Scale model
Linear model
Digital / Digitally animated model
STEMscopes
3.8b The Sun and Water Cycle
3.8cd Planets
Week 4
3.8b describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that
provides light and heat energy for the water cycle
Rigor Questions:
Why does the water cycle need the Sun?
How does the Sun impact the weather?
Week 5
3.8b describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that
provides light and heat energy for the water cycle
Rigor Questions:
How do weather conditions vary by location and time of day?
Week 6
3.8a observe, measure, record, and compare day-to-day weather
changes in different locations at the same time that include air
temperature, wind direction, and precipitation
Rigor Questions:
How do we use tools to measure weather conditions?
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The Sun’s energy fuels the water cycle which is a part of creating
weather
Gateways to Science - 3rd Grade
Natural Resources: Water, TE 81
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Water from Earth travels through the water cycle processes
(evaporation, condensation, precipitation)
 The Sun’s heat evaporates water from Earth
NOTE: The water cycle was introduced in 2nd grade. 3rd grade
can take this opportunity to review the cycle while emphasizing
the role of the Sun’s energy
STEMscopes
3.8a Weather
3.8b The Sun and Water Cycle
Including:
 Air Temperature: Celsius (nearest whole number)
 Wind direction: Cardinal, intermediate
 Wind Speed: relative only
 Calm, breezy, windy, wind gusts
 Precipitation: rain (drizzle, showers, storms), snow, hail, sleet
NOTE: 2nd Grade begins measuring and recording weather information,
4th grade adds weather maps and symbols. 3rd grade focuses on
measuring and comparing weather conditions in more than one location
at the same time.
BrainPop
“Water Cycle”