Student Name
Performance Level: 1- Below Standards 2- Working Towards Standards 3- Meeting Standards
11. Collect data on growth of plants (SP)
10. Measure the growth of seeds under various conditions (SP)
observe the process of germination (SP)
9. Plant seeds and
of seeds and ways seeds travel
8. Discuss various parts
senses and classify by physical appearance
7. Observe seed using 5
that pollination occurs
6. Note different ways
5. Accurately chart and label function of different parts of a flower
4. Identify and label parts of a flower
3. Identify uses of plants
2. Identify parts and function of plants – Record observations of celery experiment
1. Understand the interdependence between living things
HHH Science Teacher Name- ___________________ 3rd grade Quarter 1 – Plants
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REPORT CARD ALIGNMENT
VOCABULARY Botany Stem Leaves Roots Soil Photosynthesis Chlorophyll Embryo Sprout Cotyledon Germination Stamen Anther Filament Pistil Stigma Ovary Style Pollination
To determine quarterly performance level, please analyze the performance levels for each skill on the checklist. ACADEMIC SKILLS Uses inquiry and observation skills to generate hypotheses Applies skills: gathers, classifies, measures and records Communicate scientific ideas effectively using content specific vocabulary Makes generalizations, draws logical conclusions, analyzes and interprets data
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RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES CHECKLIST SKILL 1
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RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES Read The Lorax without showing pictures (BK) Students draw what they imagine the various character or objects would look like Plant Parts Chart Activity: Celery Experiment (SB) Tie into the Rainforest
3 Create and label flower model (TC) Activities Key (SB) science binder (WV) web based video (AS) assessment suggestion (H) Hook/Kick Off Suggestion (BK) Trade Book (TC) Teacher Created
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Design a chart or notebook that describes the function of the major parts of a flower. Science notebooks (TC)
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Lima Bean Diagram Soak a lima bean Look for parts inside Video How seeds Disperse – Here, There, Everywhere Germinating Seed Activity #3
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Class discussion/science journal (TC) Make a connection between the life cycle of the butterfly and another naturally occurring cycle learned about this year (AS)
ACTIVITIES USED