Access Point #: SC.3.N.3.In.2

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Use models to identify how things work.
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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.

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5020040: Science - Grade Three
7720040: Access Science Grade 3
5020100: STEM Lab Grade 3

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