K to 3

Learning outcomes by grade grouping

By the end of grade 3

STSE/Knowledge

General learning outcome

It is expected students will...

100

investigate objects and events in their immediate environment, and use appropriate language to develop understanding and to communicate results

Specific learning outcomes

100-1

develop vocabulary and use language to bring meaning to what is seen, felt, smelled, heard, tasted, and thought

100-2

explore and select different ways to represent ideas, actions, and experiences and to communicate with others

100-3

detect consistency and pattern in objects and events and use language to describe these patterns

100-4

observe and identify similarities and differences in the needs of living things

100-5

describe different ways that plants and animals meet their needs

100-6

describe ways that humans use their knowledge of living things in meeting their own needs and the needs of plants and animals

100-7

describe the different ways that humans and other living things move to meet their needs

100-8

identify and describe common characteristics of humans and other animals, and identify variations that make each person and animal unique

100-9

identify each of the senses and demonstrate how each one helps us to recognize, describe, and safely use a variety of materials

100-10

identify attributes of materials that we can learn to recognize through each of our senses

100-11

demonstrate ways that materials can be changed to alter their smell and taste

100-12

observe objects and materials and describe their similarities and differences

100-13

compare and describe the components of some familiar objects

100-14

describe changes in heat and light from the sun

100-15

compare the life cycles of familiar animals and classify them according to the similarities and differences of their life cycles

100-16

describe changes in humans as they grow, and contrast human growth to that of other organisms

100-17

investigate and compare properties of familiar liquids and solids

100-18

investigate and describe the interactions of familiar liquids and solids

100-19

identify ways to use a variety of liquids and to combine solids and liquids to make useful materials

100-20

investigate changes that result from the interaction of materials and describe how their characteristics have changed

100-21

demonstrate an understanding of sinking and floating objects by solving a related practical problem

100-22

describe the motion of an object in terms of a change in position and orientation relative to other objects

100-23

describe the position of an object relative to other objects or to an identified space, and place an object in an identified position

100-24

describe the position of objects from different perspectives

100-25

investigate and describe different patterns of movement and identify factors that affect movement

100-26

observe changes in air conditions in indoor and outdoor environments, and describe and interpret these changes

100-27

describe changes in the location, amount, and form of moisture, and identify conditions that can affect these changes

100-28

identify and describe parts of plants and their general function

100-29

identify and investigate life needs of plants and describe how plants are affected by the conditions in which they grow

100-30

observe and describe changes that occur through the life cycle of a flowering plant

100-31

investigate to identify materials that can be magnetized and materials that are attracted by magnets, and distinguish these from materials that are not affected by magnets

100-32

investigate the polarity of a magnet, determine the orientation of its poles, and demonstrate that opposite poles attract and like poles repel

100-33

identify conditions that affect the force of magnets and of static electric materials

100-34

describe the properties of some common materials and evaluate their suitability for use in building structures

100-35

investigate and describe how living things affect and are affected by soils

100-36

explore and describe a variety of soils and find similarities and differences among them

100-37

investigate and describe soil components

100-38

compare the absorption of water by different soils, and describe the effect of moisture on characteristics of the soils

100-39

observe and describe the effects of moving water on different soils

General learning outcome

101

demonstrate and describe ways of using materials and tools to help answer science questions and to solve practical problems

Specific learning outcomes

101-1

explore how characteristics of materials may change as a result of manipulating them

101-2

identify and explore ways to use tools to help carry out a variety of useful tasks

101-3

demonstrate ways we can use materials to make different sounds

101-4

describe ways in which materials can be changed to alter their appearance and texture

101-5

explore and describe ways to create useful objects by combining or joining different components or materials

101-6

describe ways of measuring and recording environmental changes that occur in daily and seasonal cycles

101-7

observe and describe changes in the appearance and activity of an organism as it goes through its life cycle

101-8

describe and demonstrate ways to use everyday materials to produce static electric charges, and describe how charged materials interact

101-9

test the strength and stability of personally built structures, and identify ways of modifying a structure to increase its strength and stability

101-10

use appropriate tools in safely cutting, shaping, making holes through, and assembling materials

101-11

investigate ways to join materials and identify the most appropriate methods for the materials to be joined

101-12

demonstrate and describe ways of using earth materials to make useful objects

General learning outcome

102

describe how science and technology affect their lives and those of people and other living things in their community

Specific learning outcomes

102-1

create a product that is functional and aesthetically pleasing to the user by safely selecting, combining, and modifying materials

102-2

identify objects used, how they are used, and for what purpose they are used

102-3

observe and describe changes in sunlight and describe how these changes affect living things

102-4

investigate and describe changes that occur on a daily basis in the characteristics, behaviours, and location of living things

102-5

investigate and describe changes that occur in seasonal cycles in the characteristics, behaviours, and location of living things

102-6

identify constant and changing traits in organisms as they grow and develop

102-7

describe features of natural and human-made environments that support the health and growth of some familiar animals

102-8

describe and demonstrate ways we use our knowledge of solids and liquids to maintain a clean and healthy environment

102-9

identify evidence of moisture in the environment, in materials, and in living things

102-10

demonstrate how air, as a substance that surrounds us, takes up space and is felt as wind when it moves

102-11

identify examples of water in the environment and describe ways that water is obtained, distributed, and used

102-12

describe ways in which plants are important to living things and the environment

102-13

identify parts of different plants that provide humans with useful products, and describe the preparation that is required to obtain these products and how our supply of useful plants is replenished

102-14

identify familiar uses of magnets

102-15

describe examples of the effects of static electricity in their daily lives, and identify ways in which static electricity can be used safely or avoided

102-16

identify shapes that are part of natural and human-built structures, and describe ways these shapes help provide strength, stability, or balance

102-17

evaluate simple structures to determine if they are effective and safe, if they make efficient use of materials, and if they are appropriate to the user and the environment

General learning outcome

103

undertake personal actions to care for the immediate environment and contribute to responsible group decisions

Specific learning outcomes

103-1

choose materials to build a variety of real and imaginary settings, and play roles that correspond to these settings

103-2

recognize that humans and other living things depend on their environment, and identify personal actions that can contribute to a healthy environment

103-3

describe and demonstrate ways to use materials appropriately and efficiently to the benefit of themselves and others

103-4

investigate and describe human preparations for seasonal changes

103-5

identify the basic food groups, and describe actions and decisions that support a healthy lifestyle

103-6

describe the characteristics of the three states of water and predict changes from one state to another

103-7

describe the effects of weather and ways to protect things under different conditions

103-8

identify the importance of clean water for humans, and suggest ways they could conserve water

INITIATING AND PLANNING

By the end of grade 3

SKILLS

General learning outcome

It is expected students will...

200

ask questions about objects and events in their immediate environment and develop ideas about how those questions might be answered

Specific learning outcomes

200-1

ask questions that lead to exploration and investigation

200-2

identify problems to be solved

200-3

make predictions, based on an observed pattern

200-4

select and use materials to carry out their own explorations

200-5

identify materials and suggest a plan for how they will be used

PERFORMING AND RECORDING

General learning outcome

201

observe and explore materials and events in their immediate environment and record the results

Specific learning outcomes

201-1

follow a simple procedure where instructions are given one step at a time

201-2

manipulate materials purposefully

201-3

use appropriate tools for manipulating and observing materials and in building simple models

201-4

observe, using one or a combination of the senses

201-5

make and record relevant observations and measurements, using written language, pictures, and charts

201-6

estimate measurements

201-7

identify and use a variety of sources of science information and ideas

201-8

follow given safety procedures and rules and explain why they are needed

ANALYSING AND INTERPRETING

General learning outcome

202

identify patterns and order in objects and events studied

Specific learning outcomes

202-1

use personal observations when asked to describe characteristics of materials and objects studied

202-2

place materials and objects in a sequence or in groups according to one or more attributes

202-3

identify the most useful method of sorting for a specific purpose

202-4

construct and label concrete-object graphs, pictographs, or bar graphs

202-5

identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in observed objects and events

202-6

distinguish between useful and not useful information when answering a science question

202-7

propose an answer to an initial question or problem and draw simple conclusions based on observations or research

202-8

compare and evaluate personally constructed objects with respect to their form and function

202-9

identify new questions that arise from what was learned

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK

General learning outcome

203

work with others and share and communicate ideas about their explorations
Specific learning outcomes

Specific learning outcomes

203-1

communicate questions, ideas, and intentions while conducting their explorations

203-2

identify common objects and events, using terminology and language that others understand

203-3

communicate procedures and results, using drawings, demonstrations, and written and oral descriptions

203-4

respond to the ideas and actions of others in constructing their own understanding

203-5

respond to the ideas and actions of others and acknowledge their ideas and contributions

ATTITUDES*

General learning outcomes

It is expected that students will be encouraged to...

400

recognize the role and contribution of science in their understanding of the world

401

show interest in and curiosity about objects and events within their immediate environment

402

willingly observe, question, and explore

403

consider their observations and their own ideas when drawing a conclusion

404

appreciate the importance of accuracy

405

be open-minded in their explorations

406

work with others in exploring and investigating

407

be sensitive to the needs of other people, other living things, and the local environment

408

show concern for their safety and that of others in carrying out activities and using materials

*Because of the nature of the attitudes foundation, no specific learning outcomes have been identified.

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