| Number: SC.3.N.3.In.2 | Category: Independent |
| Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 | Big Idea: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models : The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example; "theory," "law," "hypothesis," and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science. |
| Name | Description |
| SC.3.N.3.2: | Recognize that scientists use models to help understand and explain how things work. |
| Name | Description |
| 5020040: | Science - Grade Three |
| 7720040: | Access Science Grade 3 |
| 5020100: | STEM Lab Grade 3 |
| Name | Description |
| Lesson 1: Making Models to Understand Our Home: | This lesson plan from NASA's Messenger program allows K-2 students to make a model of their home to understand models and scale. |
| Modeling Patterns and Cycles in our Lives: | Elementary students use everyday patterns and cycles to learn the cyclical nature of science concepts. This lesson can be used as an Engage activity to spark interest in the seasons or Moon phases. |
