TN Science: A Closer Look Grade 3 - Activity Lab Workbook

234 Pages·2008·7.34 MB·English

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Contents
LIFE SCIENCE
Chapter 1 Living Things and Their Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chapter 2 Life Stages of Living Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 3 Living Things and Their Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Chapter 4 Planet Earth and Its Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chapter 5 Conditions in the Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Chapter 6 Investigating Matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Chapter 7 Applied Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Everyday Science Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Learning Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Teacher Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
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Science Safety Contract
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Today our science class talked about how to work safely when doing laboratory
experiments. It is important that you be informed regarding the school’s effort to
promote a safe environment for students participating in laboratory activities. Please
review the safety rules and this entire Safety Contract with your child. This contract
must be signed by both you and your child in order for your child to participate in
laboratory activities.
Safety Rules:
1. Listen carefully and follow directions.
2. Perform only those experiments approved by your teacher. If you are not sure
about something, ask your teacher.
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5. Always clean up after you have finished an experiment.
6. Always wash your hands before and after an experiment.
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Acuerdo de Seguridad
para Ciencias
Estimados padres o tutor:
Hoy hemos hablado en nuestra clase de Ciencias sobre cómo mantener la
seguridad al realizar experimentos científicos. Es importante que ustedes estén
informados del propósito de la escuela de promover un entorno seguro para los
estudiantes que participan en las prácticas de laboratorio. Por favor, examinen
cuidadosamente con su niño o niña las reglas siguientes y el Acuerdo de Seguridad.
El acuerdo debe ser firmado tanto por uno de ustedes como por su niño o niña para
que él o ella pueda participar en las actividades de laboratorio.
Reglas de Seguridad:
1. Escucha con atención y sigue las indicaciones.
2. Haz sólo los experimentos aprobados por tu maestro o maestra. Pregúntale a él o
a ella si no estás seguro de algo.
3. Ejercita sumo cuidado al manipular y transportar productos químicos y materiales
calientes.
4. Compórtate en todo momento de manera responsable.
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Name Date Explore
What do you know about animals
that live in Madagascar?
Meet two scientists who are curious about the natural world
and everything that lives in it. Chris Raxworthy and Paule
Razafimahatratra study animals that live in Madagascar. They
work at the American Museum of Natural History in New York
City and at the University of Antananarivo in Madagascar.
Use the text in your book to help you answer the questions
below.
(cid:31) How would you look for animals in their natural habitat?

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Draw Conclusions
(cid:35) What do scientists do?

(cid:36) How do scientists test a hypothesis?

Explore More
How do scientists draw conclusions?
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What do you know about
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studying animals?
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the animals that live in your neighborhood
and using reference materials to research facts
about them. Then answer these questions.
(cid:32) What kinds of animals, besides pets, live in your

neighborhood?
(cid:33) Where do these animals find food, water, and shelter?
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What are some plant parts?
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Find out about the characteristics of plants.
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(cid:31) Observe Look carefully at each plant.
Use a hand lens to see each part clearly.
• 3 plants
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(cid:37) How are plants alike? How are they different?

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Communicate Research to learn how leaves, roots, and
stems help a plant survive. Do all plants have these parts?
Write a short report to present to your class.
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