3-5 Science Samples

Non-NGSS

3 - 5

Can You Keep Ice From Melting?

Task Description:

Students explore and investigate ways to design insulators that affect the rate at which ice melts.

Content Areas:  Physical Science
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3 - 5

How Much Diversity is There in This Habitat?

Task Description:

Students conduct a field study of a local habitat. Students identify and draw the plant and animal life in the habitat.

Content Areas:  Life Science, Science Perspectives
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NGSS

3 - 5

Water Testing: What Makes Water Good?

Task Description:

Students conduct tests and compare results of different water samples to determine what makes water “good.” Students collect and anaylze data to draw conclusions.

Disciplinary Core Ideas:  PS1.A: Structure of matter
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3 - 5

How Much Diversity is There in This Habitat?

Task Description:

Students conduct a field study of a local habitat. Students identify and draw the plant and animal life in the habitat.

Disciplinary Core Ideas:  LS1.A: Structure and function, LS4.C: Adaptation, LS4.D: Biodiversity and humans
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