What to know Melting changes solid ice into liquid water. Evaporation changes liquid water into water vapor at the surface. Boiling changes liquid to gas throughout the liquid when enough heat is added. 🔎 Think like a scientist An ice cube melts into liquid. A puddle slowly evaporates, while heated water may boil rapidly.
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What to know Freezing changes liquid water into solid ice. Condensation changes water vapor into liquid droplets. Cooling removes heat energy from water. 🔎 Think like a scientist Droplets outside a cold cup form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses; they did not leak through the cup.
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What to know Heating and cooling can reverse water’s changes of state. The process name describes the change, not merely the starting state. Look for evidence: droplets, disappearing liquid, bubbles, or solid ice. 🔎 Think like a scientist Solid → liquid is melting; liquid → gas is evaporation or boiling; gas → liquid is condensation; liquid → solid is freezing.
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Unit 3 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.9.1 Heating WaterSC.3.P.9.1 Cooling WaterSC.3.P.9.1 Follow the Change
Sources and curriculum references Crystal Lake Elementary — Grade 3 Science outline Local Unit 1 scope: science, scientists, and the framework of investigation.
CPALMS — Science, Grade Three course 5020040 Florida’s official current Grade 3 science course and benchmark set.
Florida DOE — Grade 3 course standards Official consolidated course-standard language, including SC.3.N.1 and SC.3.N.3.