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LESSON 2.1 · SC.3.P.8.1

Temperature

Learning goal: Measure and compare temperatures of solids and liquids.

What to know

  • Temperature describes how hot or cold a sample is.
  • A thermometer gives a measurement; include the degree unit.
  • Compare samples only after reading the same scale carefully.

WATCH & NOTICE

What’s Matter?

From Crash Course Kids

Listen for mass, volume, and examples of matter you can observe.

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Think like a scientist

Water at 28°C is warmer than water at 19°C. The difference is 9°C; touching is not as precise as measuring.

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Unit 2 benchmark map

Crystal Lake’s unit outline is mapped to Florida’s official Grade 3 science course. Lessons group connected ideas so benchmarks are learned in context.

SC.3.P.8.1TemperatureSC.3.P.8.2Mass and VolumeSC.3.P.8.3Observable Properties
Sources and curriculum references
  1. Crystal Lake Elementary — Grade 3 Science outline

    Local Unit 1 scope: science, scientists, and the framework of investigation.

  2. CPALMS — Science, Grade Three course 5020040

    Florida’s official current Grade 3 science course and benchmark set.

  3. Florida DOE — Grade 3 course standards

    Official consolidated course-standard language, including SC.3.N.1 and SC.3.N.3.