3rd grade Instructional Guide

GRADE3 SCIENCE

McGraw Hill Unit 3: Different Environments

Module: Survive the Environment

Lesson 1: Survival of Organisms Lesson 2: Adaptations and Variations

Time: 135 Min

LESSON 1: Survival of Organisms

COMPONENTS PACING LEARNING INTENTIONS & SUCCESS CRITERIA

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

PG

Engage: Phenomena

15 Min Learning Intention:

6-7

I can make predictions about why the tree can survive. Success Criteria: I’ll know I’m successful when I’ve made a prediction. I’m learning how to do an experiment so that I can determine what plant needs are. Success criteria: I’ll know I’m successful when I can describe the difference between the 2 plants over time. I’m learning about plants and animals so that I can explain what they need to survive. Success Criteria: I’ll know I’m successful when I can compare and contrast what plants and animals need in order to survive. *Consider creating a venn diagram and compare and contrast plant and animal needs.

● 2 small

Explore: Needs of Plants Inquiry Activity

30 Min Learning Intention:

11

plants or fowers

● Cupof water ● Ruler ● Prepared Shoebox

Explain: Plant Needs & Animal Needs

30 Min Learning Intention:

10&13

Could be done in ELAblock

Explain: Ecosystem

30 Min Learning Intention:

14-15

I am learning about ecosystems so that I