Grade 3, CKSci Scavenger Hunt: Introduction by https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3 en-us 2020-07-19 19:04:06 UTC 2025-12-22 03:48:55 UTC hello@padlet.com The "About This Unit" section clarifies the Big Idea and the supporting content for that idea. In addition, it gives valuable information to the teacher about lesson expectations, pacing, and instruction. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662311904 2021-07-27 17:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662311904 Reading this information ahead of time is crucial. It allows the teacher to get a glance at what the students should know, and be able to do at the conclusion of the lesson. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662313733 2021-07-27 17:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662313733 This section provides all of the background knowledge needed for students to succeed in the unit. Teachers must be sure to review this content and to fill in the gaps (where needed, and with who needs it). https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662314281 2021-07-27 17:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662314281 The NGSS information provided is what is applicable to each of the lessons. Ties are noted in the "At a Glance." https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662315641 2021-07-27 17:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662315641 Everything is crucial. The Front Matter, matters. Everything CK is sequential and reading the material will help guide teachers through what they learned, what they will learn, and of what is expected at the conclusion of the lesson. Also, investigations and materials need to be prepped in advance. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662316186 2021-07-27 17:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662316186 The teacher tips for instruction are amazing. These are helpful is setting the right mindset for approaching instruction. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662317694 2021-07-27 17:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1662317694 This is crucial for teachers to know background and main teaching points for the unit. I think it will be helpful for pacing as well. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666006135 2021-08-01 18:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666006135 This helps teachers set a goal for the lesson for what students should accomplish by the end. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666006408 2021-08-01 18:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666006408 Benefit for teachers is that this gives a great overview of expectations and goals for the unit. This is also useful for students so that they know how they are building onto their previous knowledge of science. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666006485 2021-08-01 18:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666006485 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666007334 This helps with lesson overview. ]]> 2021-08-01 18:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666007334 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666007412 The whole introduction section is really significant for teachers planning for an efficient and effective lesson full of purpose. 

]]> 2021-08-01 18:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666007412 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666007542 I really liked the structure overall. 

]]> 2021-08-01 18:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1666007542 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675861154 The "About This Unit" section provides information about the focus of the unit. It is useful because teachers are given the major objectives for the unit. ]]> 2021-08-11 18:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675861154 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675865572 Teachers are given the opportunity to know exactly what needs to be taught to the students as well as plan out how to go about teaching the unit.]]> 2021-08-11 18:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675865572 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675866713 Teachers can identify what the students should have learned in previous grade levels. Students will be given an opportunity to recall information that they learned in previous grade levels.]]> 2021-08-11 18:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675866713 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675869249 The NGSS information provided gives teachers the standards that are exclusively taught in this unit. ]]> 2021-08-11 18:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675869249 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675871215 The entire introduction is important to teaching because each section is relevant to successfully teaching the unit.  ]]> 2021-08-11 18:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675871215 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675872392 I noticed that each subtopic is broken down by the number of lessons. ]]> 2021-08-11 18:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1675872392 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683380523 The “About This Unit” section gives teachers the big idea or picture of the unit. It is helpful so teachers are aware of the main points of focus.]]> 2021-08-18 03:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683380523 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683383149 Previewing these areas allows teachers to focus their lesson plans around the learning goals of each unit.]]> 2021-08-18 03:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683383149 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683384529 The science standards that are the focus of each unit.]]> 2021-08-18 03:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683384529 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683389475 The introduction guides teachers through each step necessary to provide lessons that connect students’ prior knowledge with current lesson topics. This allows teachers to set goals for learning in each lesson.]]> 2021-08-18 03:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683389475 https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683391793 I noticed how each topic is connected to the bigger topic or main theme of the unit.]]> 2021-08-18 03:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1683391793 Anonymous https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685217292 Explains big idea and supporting ideas. The expectations and pacing is very useful. ]]> 2021-08-19 02:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685217292 Anonymous https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685220496 Teachers able to learn what is expected for students to learn by the end of the lesson. ]]> 2021-08-19 02:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685220496 Anonymous https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685223371 I notice it is helpful for teachers to review content and goals for unit. ]]> 2021-08-19 02:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685223371 Anonymous https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685225288 Standards being taught in the lesson.]]> 2021-08-19 02:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685225288 Anonymous https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685227890 The whole overview is critical and will help guide all teachers through the lesson. ]]> 2021-08-19 02:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685227890 Anonymous https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685229500 Very helpful steps and explanations with useful tips. ]]> 2021-08-19 02:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1685229500 Explains the big idea and supporting details. https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1686832420 2021-08-19 23:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/coreknowledgefoundation/CKSciGrade3/wish/1686832420