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Recognize that words in science can have different or more specific meanings than their use in everyday language; for example, energy, cell, heat/cold, and evidence.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 3
Body of Knowledge: Nature of Science
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Big Idea: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models - The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example; "theory," "law," "hypothesis," and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
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Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5020040: Science - Grade Three (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7720040: Access Science Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
5020100: STEM Lab Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SC.3.N.3.In.1: Recognize meanings of words used in science, such as energy, temperature, and gravity.
SC.3.N.3.Su.1: Recognize meanings of words used in science, such as telescope, environment, and solid.
SC.3.N.3.Pa.1: Recognize common objects related to science by name, such as ice, animal, and plant.
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Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8
Words of Science:
Learn how science and research use words differently from everyday speech with this interactive tutorial.
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Original Student Tutorial
Words of Science:
Learn how science and research use words differently from everyday speech with this interactive tutorial.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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