Case Study: Grade 3 Earth Science Lesson Adaptation

Focal Science Practices:
  • Asking questions
  • Developing and using models
  • Planning and carrying out investigations
  • Analyzing and interpreting data
  • Using mathematical and computational thinking
  • Constructing explanations
  • Engaging in argument from evidence
  • Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

Lesson Description:
  • Ms. Davis’ 3rd grade class is learning about weather patterns over each season. Ms. Davis has her students work with temperature and precipitation data from the Boston area over the last year. The students organize this local area weather data into a table and/or graph. This activity is part of a larger unit on Earth’s systems.
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Related NGSS Performance Expectation:
  • 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
  • Clarification Statement: Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction. ​
  • Assessment Boundary: Assessment of graphical displays is limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Assessment does not include climate change.  
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Grade 3 Lesson Adaptation
Grade 3 Lesson Adaptation Key