Demonstrate and describe forces acting on an object in contact or at a distance, including magnetism, gravity, pushes, pulls.
TEKS 3.7A bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Forces at contact or distance coherent across the year.
For Grade 3, this standard focuses on Forces at contact or distance and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.7A.
Standard 3.7A describes the essential skills and understandings for Forces at contact or distance in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.7A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.7A.
