GA--Standards of Excellence
S3E1.a: Ask questions and analyze data to classify rocks by their physical attributes (color, texture, luster, and hardness) using simple tests.
S3E1.b: Plan and carry out investigations to describe properties (color, texture, capacity to retain water, and ability to support growth of plants) of soils and soil types (sand, clay, loam).
S3P1.a: Ask questions to identify sources of heat energy.
S3P1.b: Plan and carry out an investigation to gather data using thermometers to produce tables and charts that illustrate the effect of sunlight on various objects.
Energy Conversions
Heat Absorption
Radiation
S3P1.c: Use tools and every day materials to design and construct a device/structure that will increase/decrease the warming effects of sunlight on various materials.
S3L1.b: Construct an explanation of how external features and adaptations (camouflage, hibernation, migration, mimicry) of animals allow them to survive in their habitat.
Honeybee Hive
Natural Selection
S3L1.c: Use evidence to construct an explanation of why some organisms can thrive in one habitat and not in another.
Comparing Climates (Customary)
Rainfall and Bird Beaks
Rainfall and Bird Beaks - Metric
S3L2.a: Ask questions to collect information and create records of sources and effects of pollution on the plants and animals.
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020