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Grade 03 Science - EC: S3.A.1.1.1

Grade 03 Science - EC: S3.A.1.1.1

Continuum of Activities

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

  • Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
  • Questions/activities that grow in complexity
  • Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
S3.A.1.1.1 S3.A.1.1.1
Distinguish between fact and opinion.

Activities

 

  1. Define fact.

  2. Define opinion.
  1. Compare facts and opinions. How are they different?                                 
  1. Construct one fact and one opinion about recycling.
  1. Develop a logical argument as to why we need facts to support an opinion.
  1. “Recycling is an important thing for humans to do.” Construct facts that would support this opinion.

 

Answer Key/Rubric

  1. A fact is defined as something that truly exists or happens.
  1. An opinion is defined as a belief, judgement, or way of thinking about something.

  2. Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
  • A fact is something that can be proven, an opinion cannot.
  • An opinion is someone’s personal belief; a fact is something that is.
  1. Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
  • Facts:
  • One fact about recycling is that paper and plastic are able to be recycled.
  • One fact about recycling is that the first recycling program was started in New York City.
  • Opinions:
  • One opinion about recycling is that every person should recycle.
  • One opinion about recycling is that it is fun to do.
  1. Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
  • Facts help show how you formed your opinion.
  • If you use facts to support your opinion, it shows that your opinion is well thought out and makes sense.
  • People might respect your opinion more is you use facts to support it.
  1. Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
  • Every day, trees are cut down to make paper.
  • There are non-renewable resources on Earth, which means that those resources can run out.
  • Paper, plastic, and glass products can be recycled.
  • Recycling products decreases the resources we use to make new products.
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