Grade 3
Scientific Investigation
Objective 3.1
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1A Student will make predictions and observations.
! Make and communicate predictions about outcomes of
investigations.
! Make and communicate predictions about outcomes of
investigations.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1A Student will make predictions and observations.
! Make and communicate predictions about outcomes of
investigations.
! Make and communicate predictions about outcomes of
investigations.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1A Student will make predictions and observations.
! Make and communicate predictions about the outcomes of
observations.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1A Student will make predictions and observations.
! Make and communicate careful observations.
! Make and communicate careful observations.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
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Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1B Student will classify objects with similar characteristics into at least two sets and two subsets.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1B Student will classify objects with similar characteristics into at least two sets and two subsets.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1B Student will classify objects with similar characteristics into at least two sets and two subsets.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1B Student will classify objects with similar characteristics into at least two sets and two subsets.
! Classify objects into at least two major sets and subsets
based on similar characteristics such as predator/prey and
herbivore, carnivore, omnivore.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1C Student will develop questions to formulate hypotheses.
! Develop hypotheses from simple questions. These questions
should be related to the concepts in the third grade standards.
Hypothesis should be stated in :If _________ then _________
format.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1D Student will measure volume to the nearest milliliter and liter
! Measure volume to the nearest milliliter and liter using the
appropriate instrument.
! Measure volume to the nearest milliliter and liter using the
appropriate instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1D Student will measure volume to the nearest milliliter and liter.
! Measure volume to the nearest milliliter and liter using the
appropriate instrument.
! Measure volume to the nearest milliliter and liter using the
appropriate instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1E Student will measure length to the nearest centimeter.
! Measure length to the nearest centimeter using appropriate
instrument.
! Measure length to the nearest centimeter using appropriate
instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1F Student will measure mass to the nearest gram.
! Measure mass to the nearest gram using the appropriate
instrument.
! Measure mass to the nearest gram using the appropriate
instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1G Student will gather, chart, and graph data (line plot, picture graph, and bar graph).
! Communicate results of investigations by displaying data in the
form of tables, charts, and graphs. Students will construct bar
and picture graphs and line plots to display data.
! Communicate results of investigations by displaying data in the
form of tables, charts, and graphs. Students will construct bar
and picture graphs and line plots to display data.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1C Student will gather, chart, and graph data (line plot, picture graph, and bar graph).
! Communicate results of investigations by displaying data in the
form of tables, charts, and graphs. Students will construct bar
and picture graphs and line plots to display data.
! Communicate results of investigations by displaying data in the
form of tables, charts, and graphs. Students will construct bar
and picture graphs and line plots to display data.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1C Student will gather, chart, and graph data (line plot, picture graph, and bar graph).
! Communicate results of investigations by displaying data in the
form of tables, charts, and graphs. Students will construct bar
and picture graphs and line plots to display data.
! Communicate results of investigations by displaying data in the
form of tables, charts, and graphs. Students will construct bar
and picture graphs and line plots to display data.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1H Student will measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius.
! Measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius using
appropriate instrument.
! Measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius using
appropriate instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1H Student will measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius.
! Measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius using
appropriate instrument.
! Measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius using
appropriate instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1I Student will measure time to the nearest minute.
! Measure time to the nearest minute using the appropriate
instrument.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1J Student will make inferences and draw conclusions.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
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Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1J Student will make inferences and draw conclusions.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1J Student will make inferences and draw conclusions.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1J Student will make inferences and draw conclusions.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1J Student will make inferences and draw conclusions.
! An inference is a conclusion based on evidence.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1K Student will sequence natural events chronologically.
! Sequence natural events chronologically. Example: 3.9 plant and animal life cycles, phases of the moon, the water
cycle, and tidal change.
! Sequence natural events chronologically. Example: 3.9 - plant
and animal life cycles, phases of the moon, the water cycle, and
tidal change.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1K Student will sequence natural events chronologically.
! Sequence natural events chronologically. Example: 3.9 plant and animal life cycles, phases of the moon, the water
cycle, and tidal change.
! Sequence natural events chronologically. Example: 3.9 - plant
and animal life cycles, phases of the moon, the water cycle, and
tidal change.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Scientific Investigation 3
Standard: 3.1K Student will sequence natural events chronologically.
! Sequence natural events chronologically. Example: 3.9 plant and animal life cycles, phases of the moon, the water
cycle, and tidal change.
Released 2001-2003 SOL test items, Virginia Dept. of Education, Formatted by Richmond Public Schools
Format copyright Richmond Public Schools 2004
Grade 3
Earth / Space Systems and Cycles
Objectives 3.7, 3.8, 3.9