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Sample Lesson Planning

Lower Elementary Physical Science

Grade 3

3-Year Cycle

An example of a 3-year cycle for lower elementary grades 1 to 3. The PEs are bundled by DCI. This one is for physical science. Each strand can be taught in 12 week periods so that every grade experiences all three strands each year.

Grade 3 PS

An example of a unit plan. The sessions are in sequence and each session consists of several sequential lessons to address the topic in focus.

5E Lessons

An example of lesson plans and student work for grade 3 (level 3). For further details please refer to the Create page.

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These documents map traditional Montessori materials and lessons with NGSS DCI. With life science and earth space science, it is possible to adapt some traditional Montessori lessons and materials to meet NGSS 3D learning requirements.

Adapt Traditional Montessori Materials & Lessons

Montessori curriculum is rich in life science and earth space science content.

With the following steps you can introduce science & engineering practices and crosscutting concepts that extend and deepen the learning experience, improving science literacy.

Compare Montessori content with DCI
Select relevant SEP & CCC
Teach NOS & STS
Include California's Environmental Principles