Recognize that scientists use models to help understand and explain how things work.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 3
Body of Knowledge: Nature of Science
Idea: Level 1: Recall
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.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 1: Recall
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More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5020040: Science - Grade Three (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022 (current), 2022 and beyond)
7720040: Access Science Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 and beyond (current))
5020100: STEM Lab Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022 (current), 2022 and beyond)
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SC.3.N.3.In.2: Use models to identify how things work.
SC.3.N.3.Su.2: Recognize that models represent real things.
SC.3.N.3.Pa.2: Recognize a model of a real object.
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Lesson Plans
Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lessons
Original Student Tutorial
Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast
Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8
The Use of Models in Science:
Learn how scientific models are one of the most important and central elements of scientific research with this interactive tutorial.
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Original Student Tutorial
The Use of Models in Science:
Learn how scientific models are one of the most important and central elements of scientific research with this interactive tutorial.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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