Preface
Parents or Teachers: It is strongly suggested that students review reading material and videos with an adult or peers often to determine comprehension. The texts are designed with average readers in mind. Please note that some vocabulary is very content specific and may need to be reviewed. A content wall, scrap book or journal with growing vocabulary and concepts may benefit your child as a concrete reminder of the topics covered in this unit.
Course Information
Course Title: Earth’s Materials and Changes
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Earth’s rocks, sand, soil, water
Description: Reading, discussion and experiments regarding Earth materials, changes and their interaction with humans.
Intended Audience: Third graders or similar students
Standards: Covers Science Standard 3-3 of South Carolina’s State Standards for Third grade Science
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Earth’s rocks, sand, soil, water
Description: Reading, discussion and experiments regarding Earth materials, changes and their interaction with humans.
Intended Audience: Third graders or similar students
Standards: Covers Science Standard 3-3 of South Carolina’s State Standards for Third grade Science
Course Goals
The following course goals articulate the general objectives and purpose of this course. Students will:
Ø Read and learn about Earth’s Materials and Changes
Ø Plan, execute and record simple experiments by following the Scientific Process Skills
Ø Understand the differences between rocks and minerals, salt and freshwater by their characteristics
Ø Engage in quality discussion with other students and teacher of the course
Ø Read and learn about Earth’s Materials and Changes
Ø Plan, execute and record simple experiments by following the Scientific Process Skills
Ø Understand the differences between rocks and minerals, salt and freshwater by their characteristics
Ø Engage in quality discussion with other students and teacher of the course