Algebra I Pacing Guide

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PACING GUIDE 2017-2018 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE Grade 3 COURSE CODE: 50200401 Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science A: Scientific inquiry is a multifaceted activity; The processes of science include the formulation of scientifically investigable questions, construction of investigations into those questions, the collection of appropriate data, the evaluation of the meaning of those data, and the communication of this evaluation. B: The processes of science frequently do not correspond to the traditional portrayal of "the scientific method." C: Scientific argumentation is a necessary part of scientific inquiry and plays an important role in the generation and validation of scientific knowledge. D: Scientific knowledge is based on observation and inference; it is important to recognize that these are very different things. Not only does science require creativity in its methods and processes, but also in its questions and explanations.

Big Idea 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example; "theory," "law," "hypothesis," and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.

Big Ideas 1 and 3 benchmarks should be introduced during the first nine weeks, and then embedded in all science lessons throughout the year as they blend easily with teaching inquiry and are the basis of an activity/lab-based science classroom.  SC.3.N.1.1 Question, Investigate and Explain  SC.3.N.1.6 Inferences  SC.3.N.1.2 Compare Observations, Explain Differences  SC.3.N.1.7 Empirical Evidence  SC.3.N.1.3 Record Keeping  SC.3.N.3.1 Words in Science  SC.3.N.1.4 Communication  SC.3.N.3.2 Models to Explain  SC.3.N.1.5 Scientist Collaboration  SC.3.N.3.3 Models are Approximations 1ST Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks 4th Nine Weeks Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time Big Idea 14: Organization and I. Practicing Science: Introduction to VI. SC.3.P.10.1 Identify Forms of IX. SC.3.E.5.1 Stars – Size and Development of Living Organisms Matter (08/21-09/01) Energy Appearance SC.3.P.10.2 Energy’s Ability to SC.3.E.5.5 Using Telescopes and XIII. SC.3.L.14.1 Roles of Plant Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter Cause Motion and Create Change other Observational Tools Structures AA* II. SC.3.P.8.3 Comparing Properties of (10/30-11/21) (01/22-02/02) SC.3.L.17.2 Photosynthesis Materials SC.3.L.14.2 Response to (09/05-09/15) VII. SC.3.P.10.3 How Light Travels X. SC.3.E.5.3 Sun Appears Large Stimuli - Assessed as SC.3.P.10.4 Reflection, Refraction and Bright because it’s Earth’s SC.3.L.14* III. SC.3.P.8.2 Mass and Volume (04/02-04/27) of Solids and Liquids and Absorption of Light Closet Star SC.3.P.8.1 Temperatures of (11/27-12/15) SC.3.E.5.2 Identify the Sun as star that emits Light (02/05-2/16) Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Solids and Liquids Living Organisms (09/18-09/29) Big Idea 11: Energy Transfer and Transformations XI. SC.3.E.5.4 Gravity is a Force XIV. SC.3.L.15.2 Plant Classification Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter Big Idea 6: Earth Structures (02/20-3/02) (04/30-05/18) VIII. SC.3.P.11.1 Things that give off IV. SC.3.P.9.1 Water Changing Big Idea 17: Interdependence States (10/03-10/13) Light often Give off Heat Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of SC.3.P.11.2 Heat Produced by Living Organisms XV. SC.3.L.17.1 Plant and Animal Big Idea 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Rubbing Objects Response to Seasons SC.3.E.6.1 Radiant Energy from (05/21-06/07) Hypotheses, and Models XII. SC.3.L.15.1 Animal the Sun can Heat Objects V. Working Like a Scientist – Science (12/18-1/18) Classification (03/05-03/22) *These Fair Game benchmark are Investigations (10/16-10/26) assessed on the Grade 5 Statewide Science Fair Project Introduction Science Assessment. Suggested Time line begins 10/23 with projects due 11/21 for Dec. school site fair. Office of Academics and Transformation – Department of Science Page 1 of 2 Year-At-A-Glance 2017-2018 All benchmarks are prerequisites for the Grade 5 Statewide Science Assessment. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PACING GUIDE 2017-2018 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE

Office of Academics and Transformation – Department of Science Page 2 of 2 Year-At-A-Glance 2017-2018 All benchmarks are prerequisites for the Grade 5 Statewide Science Assessment.