Describe how natural changes (floods, droughts) cause some organisms to thrive and others to perish or relocate.
For Grade 3, this standard focuses on Natural changes & organisms and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
In Science, 3.12C defines what success looks like for Natural changes & organisms—from core skills to real‑world use.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.12C.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Natural changes & organisms, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.12C.
Standard 3.12C describes the essential skills and understandings for Natural changes & organisms in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
