Compare materials and objects according to properties such as size, shape, color, texture, and hardness.
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| SaM-1 Character Animal Rehabilitation & Conservation Center Printable Patches | Print these patches for students to earn as they progress through each unit with SaM-1. Patches can be printed on regular paper to be cut out or printed on sticker paper to have pre-made stickers.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Animal Rehabilitation & Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| SaM-1 Animal Rehabilitation & Conservation Center Unit Printable Patches | Print these patches for students to earn as they progress through each unit with SaM-1. Patches can be printed on regular paper to be cut out or printed on sticker paper to have pre-made stickers.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Animal Rehabilitation & Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Bulletin Board Observations | The following are visuals to help create bulletin boards for the classroom. Notes are included on how to create or enhance the bulletin board. Separate files for the artwork are available to print and recreate the bulletin boards. All artwork is scaled for a 3ft by 4ft board. Be creative and use the artwork in any way you can imagine!
Observations:
This SaM-1 bulletin board provides a visual to display with a variety of vocabulary words for reference throughout the unit. As new words are introduced, they can be added to the bulletin board. Consider attaching a variety of real-life examples under each property, like a color wheel or paint samples for color. Provide different samples of substances with different hardnesses and textures. Attach to the board examples of different shapes that are printed on paper or even three-dimensional.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Bulletin Board Properties | The following are visuals to help create bulletin boards for the classroom. Notes are included on how to create or enhance the bulletin board. Separate files for the artwork are available to print and recreate the bulletin boards. All artwork is scaled for a 3ft by 4ft board. Be creative and use the artwork in any way you can imagine!
Properties:
This SaM-1 bulletin board is designed to be interactive. After students have learned about sorting food based on properties in lesson 2, they can continue their skills at this bulletin board. Small boxes, decorated milk cartons or other containers can be attached to the board so students can create categories for each property and sort objects or pictures into them. Consider using laminated paper to glue on the front of each box so a dry erase marker can be used to name each category and easily be changed.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Bulletin Board Length | The following are visuals to help create bulletin boards for the classroom. Notes are included on how to create or enhance the bulletin board. Separate files for the artwork are available to print and recreate the bulletin boards. All artwork is scaled for a 3ft by 4ft board. Be creative and use the artwork in any way you can imagine!
Length:
This SaM-1 bulletin board is designed to be interactive. Assemble the board using printed vocabulary words and an actual yard stick and meter stick. Pin to the board a variety of string snakes for students to measure and sort into groups based on length.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Grade 3 Physical Science Unit: Properties Interactive Bulletin Boards | Download this folder full of interactive SaM-1 bulletin board ideas and artwork for your classroom!
This download is part of a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. Be sure to look at the PowerPoint to visualize how to create the bulletin boards and get more ideas.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Bulletin Board Robots | The following are visuals to help create bulletin boards for the classroom. Separate files for the artwork are available to print and recreate the bulletin boards. Be creative and use the artwork in any way you can imagine!
Robots:
Robot graphics to be used for bulletin board artwork
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit . |
| Bulletin Board Design Process | The following are visuals to help create bulletin boards for the classroom. Notes are included on how to create or enhance the bulletin board. Separate files for the artwork are available to print and recreate the bulletin boards. All artwork is scaled for a 3ft by 4ft board. Be creative and use the artwork in any way you can imagine!
Engineering Design Process:
This SaM-1 bulletin board provides a visual display to refer to while students are exploring and creating using the Engineering Design Process. Consider having students place their names next to the stage they are at and moving to the next stage when they are ready, to help know where they are in the process. This bulletin board will be useful throughout the year, but especially for the MEA lessons.
This is a resource in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
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| Using Machine Learning and Computational Thinking to Train an AI Model | Students will explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use computational thinking and Machine Learning (ML) to pretrain a model to recognize and identify objects, including geometric shapes and aircraft. They will used unplugged activities to mimic sorting and classification of the objects using their prior knowledge and then make connections to human learning and Machine Learning. Students will then problem solve and propose solutions using computational thinking to improve the ML model to better recognize the objects. This lesson is an integrated Computer Science, Science and Math lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 to apply math and science content knowledge while exploring and using computational thinking as they think like Computer Engineers and reflect on potential career paths. |
| Physical Science Unit: Water Beach Vacation Lesson 1 Observations | Students learn that making observations is an important aspect of scientific study. Students will review concepts about water by making observations based on different properties and states of matter of water. Students will also review how to measure volume, mass and temperature as they will use these skills throughout the unit.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Water. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures while on a Beach Vacation. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx. |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 10 Grouping by Mass | Students will make objects of given masses based on identified animal needs using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 19 Sand Temperature Lab Investigation: Graphing Data for Evidence | Students will create line graphs from the collected data on the temperature of shaded and non-shaded sand from the previous lesson. Students will use the data and graphs as evidence to make conclusions on if the shading had an impact on sand temperature. This lesson could also be taught using Math instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 18 Sand Temperature Lab Investigation: Data Collection | Students will set up the lab investigation that they planned in the previous lesson and collect data on the temperature of shaded and non-shaded sand. This lesson could also be taught using Math instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 16 Reading And Recording Temperature | Students will make observations based on the property of temperature while representing the data in line graphs. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 15 Observing Sea Turtles | Students will use their listening and writing skills to watch a video to learn about sea turtles, preparing them for subsequent lessons in the unit. This lesson could also be taught using ELA instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 14 Volume: Solids Displacement | Students will make learn how to find the volume of irregular objects using a graduated cylinder. Students will solve problems based on the volume of irregular objects and determine the volumes of given objects. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 13 Introduction to Displacement | Students will make learn how to find the volume of irregular objects using a graduated cylinder. Students will solve problems based on the volume of irregular objects and determine the volumes of given objects. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 12 Volume: Liquids | Students will learn how to use a graduated cylinder to make observations based on the volume of liquids. Students will solve word problems based on volume and measure out given liquid volumes. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 11 Introduction to Volume | Students will learn how to use a graduated cylinder to make observations based on the volume of liquids. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx .
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| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 1- Observations | Students learn that making observations is an important aspect of scientific study. Students will make observations based on different properties and use these properties throughout the unit.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 2 Properties | Students will continue making observations as an important aspect of scientific study. Students will make observations based on different properties and use these properties throughout the unit.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx. |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 3 Introduction to Length | Students will make observations based on the property of size, specifically length. This lesson could be co-taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx. |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 4 Length & Line Plots: Centimeters | Students will make observations based on the property of size, specifically length, measuring in metric while organizing the data in line plots. This lesson could be co-taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 5 Length in Inches | Students will make observations based on the property of size, specifically length, measuring in the customary systems. This lesson could be co-taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 6 Grouping by Length | Students will make observations based on the property of size, specifically length, measuring in both metric and customary systems while organizing the data in line plots. This lesson could be co-taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx.
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| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 7 Measuring Mass | Students will make observations and sort items based on the mass of materials using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx. |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 8 Mass Solids | Students will make observations and sort items based on the mass of materials using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical Science Unit: Properties Lesson 9 Mass: Liquids | Students will make observations and sort liquid items based on the mass of materials using a balance. This lesson could also be taught using mathematics instructional time.
This is a lesson in the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx .
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| Max Mass Movers | In this design challenge, students will explore the measurement of mass and properties of matter as they design a container that can hold the most mass. |
| What's the Matter with a Crayon? | In this lesson, students will cooperatively measure the mass and volume of three different-colored crayons as a solid. After recording measurements, students will place their crayons in molds in order to change the state of matter from a solid to a liquid through heating. The teacher will pour the liquefied crayon into a graduated cylinder to measure the volume. Following the measurements recording, the liquid will be poured back into the molds and placed in a cool/shaded environment so the crayons will change back into a solid state. Once the crayons re-solidify, the students will take their student-made, tie-dye crayon out of the mold and re-measure it. Lastly, the students will measure and compare their final measurements to the initial measurements. |
| Rampin' It Up | Students will use their knowledge of properties of materials and measurement of length to determine how the properties of different surfaces affect the distance traveled by a toy car. |
| Saving Dodgeball | In this Model-Eliciting Activity (MEA), students are asked to label the properties of different balls that could be used to replace the dodge ball, in order to make the game safer. They are also given cost and profit information, and instructed to rank the balls in order from best replacement to worst. They are then provided with new information, the weight of each ball, as well as three new replacement options. They must then revise their ranking and provide reasoning.
Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. MEAs resemble engineering problems and encourage students to create solutions in the form of mathematical and scientific models. Students work in teams to apply their knowledge of science and mathematics to solve an open-ended problem while considering constraints and tradeoffs. Students integrate their ELA skills into MEAs as they are asked to clearly document their thought processes. MEAs follow a problem-based, student-centered approach to learning, where students are encouraged to grapple with the problem while the teacher acts as a facilitator. To learn more about MEAs visit: https://www.cpalms.org/cpalms/mea.aspx |
| What a Contrast! | Students will learn to compare and contrast using texts about the properties of matter. They will learn the signal words for compare and contrast and how to use a compare and contrast graphic organizer. They will write an expository paragraph that compares and contrasts two objects using academic vocabulary. |
| Classifying Candy 1 | Students will develop two binary classification systems using concrete objects. The classification systems will be based on two different properties of the concrete objects.
The task assesses students' abilities to make simple observations and apply their understanding to classification.
This task is designed to take students approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. |
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| Maxine in the Lab Part 3: Mystery Mix-Up | Help Maxine and Dr Felix solve the mystery of the mixed-up samples using their color observations and volume measurements from Parts 1 and 2 in this interactive tutorial.
This is part three in a 3-part series.
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| Maxine in the Lab Part 2: Volume of Solids | Help Maxine and Dr Felix measure and compare the volume of solids using the displacement method with a graduated cylinder in this interactive tutorial.
This is part two in a 3-part series.
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| Maxine in the Lab Part 1: Volume of Liquids | Help Maxine and Dr Felix measure the volume of liquids with this interactive tutorial.
This is part one in a 3-part series.
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| Devin in the Bakery Part 1: Measuring the Mass of Solids | Learn to measure and compare the mass of solids as Devin helps Chef Kyle in the bakery with this interactive tutorial. |
| Lessons 8 and 9 Video: Mass: Solids and Liquids | In this SaM-1 video, students will learn how to measure the mass of solids and liquids using a balance. Students will learn that they need to subtract the mass of the container the solid or liquid is in to determine the mass of only the solid or liquid. Students will then make observations and sort items based on mass. |
| Lesson 22 Video: MEA Animal Meal Planning Part 2 | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a part 2 twist to the Model Eliciting Activity (MEA). In the optional twist, students will need to modify their original diet for a senior chimpanzee. The first video provided meal planning information to add to the knowledge students gained throughout the unit to start the challenge. |
| Lesson 22 Video: MEA Animal Meal Planning | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge for the students. This video provides meal planning information to add to the knowledge students gained throughout the unit. Students will be asked to develop a varied diet for a chimpanzee at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center based on the color, shape, texture, and hardness of the food.
In the optional twist, students will need to modify their original diet for a senior chimpanzee. The optional twist also has a SaM-1 video to introduce the twist challenge. |
| Lesson 21 Video: MEA Entertaining Animals Part 2 | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a part 2 twist to the Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge. In the optional twist, students will need to design a prototype toy suitable for a Florida panther with an injured leg. This first video provides background information on why and how animals need to be entertained. |
| Lesson 21 Video: MEA Entertaining Animals | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge for the students. This video provides background information on why and how animals need to be entertained. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learned about physical properties and measuring linear lengths as they are asked to design a prototype toy for Florida panthers housed at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center.
In the optional twist, students will need to design a prototype toy suitable for a Florida panther with an injured leg. The optional twist also has a SaM-1 video to introduce the twist challenge. |
| Lesson 20 Video MEA Animal Habitats Part 2 | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a part 2 twist to the Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge. In the first video, students were asked to design a habitat for an elephant or gorilla that will be housed at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. In this twist, students will need to modify their design to accommodate a senior elephant or gorilla. |
| Lesson 20 Video: MEA Animal Habitats | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge for the students. This video provides habitat information to help the students use the knowledge they gained throughout the unit. Students are asked to design a habitat for an elephant or gorilla that will be housed at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. Students will need to describe the physical properties (color, shape, texture, hardness) of the features they selected for the habitat while explaining the rationale behind their design choices.
In the optional twist, students will need to modify their design to accommodate a senior elephant or gorilla. The optional twist also has a SaM-1 video to introduce the twist challenge. |
| Lesson 16 Video: Reading & Recording Temperature | In this SaM-1 video, students will learn how to make observations based on the property of temperature using thermometers, while representing the data in line graphs. |
| Lesson 15 Video: Observing Sea Turtles | In this SaM-1 video, students will use their listening and writing skills to learn about sea turtles, preparing them for subsequent lessons in the unit. |
| Lesson 13 Video: Introduction to Displacement | In this SaM-1 Video, students will learn how to find the volume of irregular objects using a graduated cylinder and the displacement method. |
| Lesson 11 Video: Introduction to Volume | In this SaM-1 video, students will learn how to use a graduated cylinder to make observations based on the volume of liquids. |
| Lesson 7 Video: Measuring Mass | Help SaM-1 make observations and sort items based on the mass of materials using a triple-beam balance and equal-arm balance. In this video, you will also become familiar with metric units for measuring mass: gram and kilogram. |
| Lesson 3 Video: Introduction to Length | In this video, students will make observations based on the property of size, specifically length. Students will learn about the metric and customary measurement systems and use line plots to organize and sort data. |
| Lesson 1 Video: Observations | This SaM-1 video begins the Grade 3 Animals: Rehabilitation and Conservation Center Unit on Physical Properties. Students learn that making observations is an important aspect of scientific study. Students will observe different properties and use these properties throughout the unit. |
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| Grade 3 Physical Science Unit: Properties Full Unit Teacher Guide | Download this teacher guide which includes lesson plans, student worksheets and answer keys needed for the Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties.
This teacher guide is part of the CPALMS Grade 3 Physical Science Unit on Properties. This is a themed unit of SaM-1's adventures at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. To see all the lessons in the unit please visit https://www.cpalms.org/page818.aspx . |
| Physical properties and physical change in liquids | Inquiry in Action | In this investigation, students compare the way four known liquids behave, and then apply these observations to identify an unknown liquid. Students then compare how each liquid combines with water and use this property to identify unknown liquids. The activities throughout the investigation emphasize the characteristic properties of liquids, identifying and controlling variables, making observations, and analyzing results to answer a question. |
| Physical Properties & Physical Change in Solids | Curious Crystals | Inquiry in Action | In this investigation, students will carefully look at four known household crystals. After observing and describing the crystals, students will be given an unknown crystal, which is chemically the same as one of the four known crystals but looks different. When students realize that they cannot identify this crystal by its appearance alone, they will suggest other tests and ways to compare the crystals to eventually identify the unknown crystal. The other activities in this investigation are examples of tests students can conduct on the crystals. After a series of these tests, students will gather enough evidence to identify the unknown crystal. |
| Look-alike Liquids | Inquiry in Action | In this introductory activity, students will compare the way water and isopropyl alcohol appear on different surfaces. After seeing that these liquids behave differently, students will be given two other clear colorless liquids - salt water and detergent solution. Students will then test all four liquids on a brown paper towel to discover the differences between them. Through the activities in this investigation, students will see that liquids have characteristic properties that can be used to identify an unknown. |
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| Maxine in the Lab Part 3: Mystery Mix-Up: | Help Maxine and Dr Felix solve the mystery of the mixed-up samples using their color observations and volume measurements from Parts 1 and 2 in this interactive tutorial.
This is part three in a 3-part series.
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| Maxine in the Lab Part 2: Volume of Solids: | Help Maxine and Dr Felix measure and compare the volume of solids using the displacement method with a graduated cylinder in this interactive tutorial.
This is part two in a 3-part series.
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| Maxine in the Lab Part 1: Volume of Liquids: | Help Maxine and Dr Felix measure the volume of liquids with this interactive tutorial.
This is part one in a 3-part series.
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| Devin in the Bakery Part 1: Measuring the Mass of Solids: | Learn to measure and compare the mass of solids as Devin helps Chef Kyle in the bakery with this interactive tutorial. |
| Lessons 8 and 9 Video: Mass: Solids and Liquids: | In this SaM-1 video, students will learn how to measure the mass of solids and liquids using a balance. Students will learn that they need to subtract the mass of the container the solid or liquid is in to determine the mass of only the solid or liquid. Students will then make observations and sort items based on mass. |
| Lesson 22 Video: MEA Animal Meal Planning Part 2: | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a part 2 twist to the Model Eliciting Activity (MEA). In the optional twist, students will need to modify their original diet for a senior chimpanzee. The first video provided meal planning information to add to the knowledge students gained throughout the unit to start the challenge. |
| Lesson 22 Video: MEA Animal Meal Planning: | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge for the students. This video provides meal planning information to add to the knowledge students gained throughout the unit. Students will be asked to develop a varied diet for a chimpanzee at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center based on the color, shape, texture, and hardness of the food.
In the optional twist, students will need to modify their original diet for a senior chimpanzee. The optional twist also has a SaM-1 video to introduce the twist challenge. |
| Lesson 21 Video: MEA Entertaining Animals Part 2: | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a part 2 twist to the Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge. In the optional twist, students will need to design a prototype toy suitable for a Florida panther with an injured leg. This first video provides background information on why and how animals need to be entertained. |
| Lesson 21 Video: MEA Entertaining Animals: | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge for the students. This video provides background information on why and how animals need to be entertained. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learned about physical properties and measuring linear lengths as they are asked to design a prototype toy for Florida panthers housed at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center.
In the optional twist, students will need to design a prototype toy suitable for a Florida panther with an injured leg. The optional twist also has a SaM-1 video to introduce the twist challenge. |
| Lesson 20 Video MEA Animal Habitats Part 2: | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a part 2 twist to the Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge. In the first video, students were asked to design a habitat for an elephant or gorilla that will be housed at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. In this twist, students will need to modify their design to accommodate a senior elephant or gorilla. |
| Lesson 20 Video: MEA Animal Habitats: | In this video, SaM-1 introduces a Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) challenge for the students. This video provides habitat information to help the students use the knowledge they gained throughout the unit. Students are asked to design a habitat for an elephant or gorilla that will be housed at the CPALMS Rehabilitation and Conservation Center. Students will need to describe the physical properties (color, shape, texture, hardness) of the features they selected for the habitat while explaining the rationale behind their design choices.
In the optional twist, students will need to modify their design to accommodate a senior elephant or gorilla. The optional twist also has a SaM-1 video to introduce the twist challenge. |
| Lesson 16 Video: Reading & Recording Temperature: | In this SaM-1 video, students will learn how to make observations based on the property of temperature using thermometers, while representing the data in line graphs. |
| Lesson 15 Video: Observing Sea Turtles: | In this SaM-1 video, students will use their listening and writing skills to learn about sea turtles, preparing them for subsequent lessons in the unit. |
| Lesson 13 Video: Introduction to Displacement : | In this SaM-1 Video, students will learn how to find the volume of irregular objects using a graduated cylinder and the displacement method. |
| Lesson 11 Video: Introduction to Volume: | In this SaM-1 video, students will learn how to use a graduated cylinder to make observations based on the volume of liquids. |
| Lesson 7 Video: Measuring Mass: | Help SaM-1 make observations and sort items based on the mass of materials using a triple-beam balance and equal-arm balance. In this video, you will also become familiar with metric units for measuring mass: gram and kilogram. |
| Lesson 3 Video: Introduction to Length: | In this video, students will make observations based on the property of size, specifically length. Students will learn about the metric and customary measurement systems and use line plots to organize and sort data. |
| Lesson 1 Video: Observations: | This SaM-1 video begins the Grade 3 Animals: Rehabilitation and Conservation Center Unit on Physical Properties. Students learn that making observations is an important aspect of scientific study. Students will observe different properties and use these properties throughout the unit. |
