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Evidence-Based Explanations, Conclusions, and Discourse
3rd Grade · Science · Open Global Science
5 lessons
Goal
Learners will construct scientific explanations using claims, evidence, and reasoning, communicate findings through multi-modal formats, and participate in collaborative scientific argumentation.
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Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
5 lessons
Scientific Questioning, Hypotheses, and Problem Definition
Learners will pose testable questions, formulate clear hypotheses based on observable patterns, and define engineering problems using background research.
2
5 lessons
Planning Fair Tests, Variables, and Lab Safety
Learners will design fair test investigations, control variables, write repeatable procedures, and follow laboratory safety protocols.
3
8 lessons
Metric Measurement and Laboratory Tools
Learners will select, use, and calibrate standard scientific tools to collect precise quantitative and qualitative data.
4
7 lessons
Organizing Data, Graphing, and Analyzing Trends
Learners will organize experimental observations into tables, construct graphs, interpret proportional and non-proportional trends, and detect experimental errors.
5
5 lessons
Scientific Modeling, Prototypes, and Engineering Design
Learners will develop physical, conceptual, and digital models, evaluate model limitations, and iteratively improve engineering prototypes.
6
5 lessons
Evidence-Based Explanations, Conclusions, and Discourse
Learners will construct scientific explanations using claims, evidence, and reasoning, communicate findings through multi-modal formats, and participate in collaborative scientific argumentation.