3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit: Life Cycles - Growth and Development of Organisms
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3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit: Life Cycles - Growth and Development of Organisms
Overview: Explore the fascinating life cycles of plants, animals, and insects in this comprehensive science unit designed for third-grade learners, both in classrooms and homeschool settings. Featuring 10 detailed lessons, this unit utilizes PowerPoint presentations and hands-on activities to delve deeply into the wonders of life and growth. The unit concludes with a collaborative project that not only cements students' learning but is also perfectly aligned with NGSS Science and Engineering Practices.
NGSS Alignment:
- 3-LS1-1: Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
Approach to Learning:
- Interactive and Hands-on: Engage students with experiments and activities that illuminate the science of life cycles.
- Connection to Prior Knowledge: Lessons build on what students already know about organisms to introduce complex life cycle concepts.
- Focus on Inquiry: Foster a classroom environment where questions and exploration drive deeper understanding.
What’s Covered?
- Lesson 1: Living and Non-living Things
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Life Cycles
- Lesson 3: Understanding Seeds
- Lesson 4: Stages of Germination
- Lesson 5: Requirements for Plant Growth
- Lesson 6: Parts of a Plant
- Lesson 7: Transport of Water and Nutrients in Plants
- Lesson 8: Photosynthesis
- Lesson 9: Plant Reproduction (Pollination)
- Lesson 10: Insect Life Cycles
End of Unit Project: "Extraterrestrial Life Cycles Design Challenge" (with Video Intro): Embark on an interstellar adventure with Professor Moon, ruler of a neighboring universe. Students will receive extraterrestrial eggs to nurture and must use their knowledge to design a life cycle for a newly created outer-space creature. This project challenges students to collaborate, think critically, and apply their knowledge in a fun and engaging way.
What's Included?
- Engaging Lessons: 10 lesson plans with teaching presentations and interactive student journals.
- Comprehensive Resources: Teacher guides, vocabulary posters, hands-on lab activities, reading tasks, and assessments.
- End-of-Unit Project: Materials and guides for the "Extraterrestrial Life Cycles Design Challenge."
- Assessment Tools: Includes formative and summative assessments with answer keys.
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