Utah
Skills available for Utah third-grade science standards
Standards are in black and IXL science skills are in dark green. Hold your mouse over the name of a skill to view a sample question. Click on the name of a skill to practice that skill.
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- Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards
- Utah Core Standards (2002) Utah Core Standards (2002)
- Utah Intended Learning Outcomes Utah Intended Learning Outcomes
Actions
1 Use Science Process and Thinking Skills
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a Observe simple objects and patterns and report their observations.
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b Sort and sequence data according to a given criterion.
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c Make simple predictions and inferences based upon observations.
- Predict heat flow (3-D.1)
- Predict temperature changes (3-D.2)
- How do balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion? (3-G.2)
- Introduction to static electricity and charged objects (3-H.1)
- Identify magnets that attract or repel (3-I.1)
- Compare strengths of magnetic forces (3-I.3)
- Benefits of group behavior: North American caribou (3-K.5)
- Benefits of group behavior: African wild dogs (3-K.6)
- Benefits of group behavior: leaf-cutter ants (3-K.7)
- What affects traits? Use observations to support a hypothesis (3-M.2)
- Match offspring to parents using inherited traits (3-O.1)
- Compare fossils to modern organisms (3-R.2)
- Compare ancient and modern organisms: use observations to support a hypothesis (3-R.3)
- Use climate data to make predictions (3-S.7)
- Evaluate multiple design solutions to prevent flooding (3-V.2)
- Identify the best design solution to prevent hurricane damage (3-V.3)
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d Compare things and events.
- Compare properties of objects (3-A.2)
- Compare properties of materials (3-A.3)
- Compare physical and chemical changes (3-E.2)
- Introduction to static electricity and charged objects (3-H.1)
- Compare strengths of magnetic forces (3-I.3)
- Compare stages of an animal's life cycle (3-K.3)
- Compare different animals' life cycles (3-K.4)
- Observe and compare traits (3-M.1)
- Describe ecosystems (3-P.2)
- Identify minerals using properties (3-Q.2)
- Identify rocks using properties (3-Q.3)
- Compare fossils to modern organisms (3-R.2)
- Compare ancient and modern organisms: use observations to support a hypothesis (3-R.3)
- Compare temperatures on thermometers (3-S.2)
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e Use instruments to measure length, temperature, volume, and weight using appropriate units.
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f Conduct a simple investigation when given directions.
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g Develop and use simple classification systems.
- Classify matter as solid, liquid, or gas (3-B.1)
- Identify solids, liquids, and gases (3-B.2)
- Sort solids, liquids, and gases (3-B.3)
- Identify living and nonliving things (3-J.1)
- Identify plants and animals (3-J.2)
- Identify mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians (3-J.3)
- Identify vertebrates and invertebrates (3-J.4)
- Classify fruits and vegetables as plant parts (3-L.1)
- Classify rocks and minerals by color, shape, and texture (3-Q.1)
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h Use observations to construct a reasonable explanation.
2 Manifest Scientific Attitudes and Interests
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a Demonstrate a sense of curiosity about nature.
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b Voluntarily read or look at books and other materials about science.
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c Pose questions about objects, events, and processes.
3 Understand Science Concepts and Principles
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a Know science information specified for their grade level.
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b Distinguish between examples and non-examples of science concepts taught.
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c Explain science concepts and principles using their own words and explanations.
4 Communicate Effectively Using Science Language and Reasoning
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a Record data accurately when given the appropriate form and format (e.g., table, graph, chart).
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b Report observation with pictures, sentences, and models.
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c Use scientific language appropriate to grade level in oral and written communication.
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d Use available reference sources to obtain information.