Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 3

Other Missouri Science sets

Matter and Its InteractionsPS1

  • A.

    Structure and Properties of MatterPS1.A

    1. A.

      Predict and investigate that water can change from a liquid to a solid (freeze), and back again (melt), or from a liquid to a gas (evaporation), and back again (condensation) as the result of temperature changes.3.PS1.A

  • B.

    Types of Interactions of MatterPS1.B

    1. B.

      Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.3.PS1.B

Motion and Stability: Forces and InteractionsPS2

  • B.

    Types of InteractionPS2.B

    1. B.

      Plan and conduct investigations to determine the cause and effect relationship of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.3.PS2.B

From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and ProcessesLS1

  • A.

    Structure and FunctionLS1.A

    1. A.

      Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms -- based on structural adaptations or behaviors -- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.3.LS1.A

  • B.

    Growth and Development of OrganismsLS1.B

    1. B.

      Develop a model to compare and contrast observations on the life cycle of different plants and animals.3.LS1.B

Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of TraitsLS3

  • A.

    Inheritance of TraitsLS3.A

    1. A.

      Construct scientific arguments to support claims that some characteristics of organisms are inherited from parents and some are influenced by the environment.3.LS3.A

  • B.

    Natural SelectionLS3.B

    1. B.

      Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving and finding mates.3.LS3.B

  • C.

    AdaptationLS3.C

    1. C.

      Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular ecosystem some organisms -- based on structural adaptations or behaviors -- can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot.3.LS3.C

  • D.

    Biodiversity and HumansLS3.D

    1. D.

      Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.3.LS3.D

Earth's SystemsESS2

  • D.

    Weather and ClimateESS2.D

    1. a.

      Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.3.ESS2.D.a

    2. b.

      Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.3.ESS2.D.b

Earth and Human ActivityESS3

  • B.

    Natural HazardsESS3.B

    1. B.

      Make a claim about the merit of an existing design solution (e.g. levies, tornado shelters, sea walls, etc.) that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.3.ESS3.B

Engineering DesignETS1

  • A.

    Defining and Delimiting Engineering ProblemsETS1.A

    1. A.

      Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.3.ETS1.A

  • B.

    Developing Possible SolutionsETS1.B

    1. B.

      Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.3.ETS1.B

  • C.

    Optimizing the Solution ProcessETS1.C

    1. C.

      Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.3.ETS1.C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Missouri Learning Standards: Science (K-5)

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