Science Safety

in Miss Diaz’ classroom

Target grade: 3rd

Welcome to 3rd grade Science with Miss Diaz! I can’t wait to learn more science concepts together. First we’ll look at what we need to learn, and then we’ll learn our safety rules.

● This year, we will be using science concepts to answer these questions:

○ What is typical weather in different parts of the world and during different times of the year?

○ How can the impact of weather-related hazards be reduced?○ How do organisms vary in their traits?○ How are plants, animals, and environments of the past similar or

different from current plants, animals, and environments?○ What happens to organisms when their environment changes?○ How do equal and unequal forces on an object affect the object?○ How can magnets be used?

DCIs: What will we learn?

● Physical Science DCIs○ Forces & Motion○ Types of Interactions

● Illustration of relevant concepts:○ Magnets (Roller coasters)○ Energy (Rolling down a ramp)○ Machines (Wall & wrecking ball)

Forces &

Interactions

● Life Science DCIs○ Social Interactions & Group Behavior○ Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity○ Adaptation○ Biodiversity and Humans○ Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, &

resilience

● Illustration of relevant concepts:○ Life cycles○ Adaptations to survive (camouflage)○ Minerals, rocks, and soils○ How fossils are made○ Climate change

Interdependent Relationships in

Ecosystems

● Earth Science DCIs○ Weather & climate○ Natural Hazards

● Illustration of relevant concepts:○ Clouds, wind and storms○ Seasons○ Climates in different regions○ Water & tsunamis

Weather &

Climate

● Life Science DCIs○ Growth & development of organisms○ Inheritance of traits○ Variation of traits○ Natural selection

● Illustration of relevant concepts:○ Adaptations○ Habitats & Environment○ Life Cycles

Inheritance & Variation of Traits: Life Cycles & Traits

The Rules

#1: Plan Ahead● Go over all of the

steps in the experiment first.

● Ask questions before you start.

● Learn how to use the equipment.

#2: Be Neat & Organized

● Keep a clean area● Hair tied up● Legible handwriting

#3: Report Right Away!● Breakage ● Injuries

● Accidents● Spills

#4: Protect your eyes & skin● Wear safety goggles when needed● Wash off spills on your skin right away● Be careful with hot items

#5: No eating or drinking duringan experiment

#6: Clean up when you’re done

● Put all materials and supplies away● Wipe down your area● Wash your hands with soap

Safety ContractWe will be exploring the following concepts this year: ● 3-PS2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions● 3-LS1 From molecules to Organisms: Structures and

Processes● 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics● 3-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits● 3-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity● 3-ESS2 Earth's Systems● 3-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity● 3-5-ETS1 Engineering Design

Our safety rules: ● Plan Ahead● Be Neat and Organized● Report right away

○ (accidents, spills, injuries, breakage) ● Protect your eyes and skin● No eating or drinking during an experiment● Clean up when you’re done

Please sign confirming that you have read the safety contract and agree to following the safety rules.

Student_________________________________

Parent/Guardian____________________________

Teacher__________________________________

Feedback- Do you have any concerns or comments?

Sources:

http://www.edison.k12.nj.us/Page/3426https://www.sciencea-z.com/marketing-content/science-a-z-ngss-grade-3.pdfhttp://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1179151