Museum Learning Links: SOL Connections

SOL Correlations for Grades 3-4

(Bolded items are covered by the exhibit.)

Very Small Gallery

Cells at Work

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

You’re Unique

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Cells from Cells

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Cell Explorer

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

My Size Gallery

 Fooling the Eyes,  Hear or There, Nose Knows Not, and Funny Feeling

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Hear or There

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Nose Knows Not

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Funny Feeling

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Balancing Act

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

From Egg to Infant

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Bones in Motion

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Body Probe

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.3 The student will investigate and understand that objects can be described in terms of the materials they are made of and their physical properties. Key concepts include

·        objects are made of smaller parts;

·        materials are composed of parts that are too small to be seen without magnification; and

·        physical properties remain the same as the material is reduced in size.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

Really Big

Evolution and Mutation

3.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        questions are developed to formulate hypotheses;

·        predictions and observations are made;

·        data are gathered, charted, and graphed;

·        objects with similar characteristics are classified into at least two sets and two subsets;

·        inferences are made and conclusions are drawn;

·        natural events are sequenced chronologically;

·        length is measured to the nearest centimeter;

·        mass is measured to the nearest gram

3.4 The student will investigate and understand that behavioral and physical adaptations allow animals to respond to life needs. Key concepts include

·        methods of gathering and storing food, finding shelter, defending themselves, and rearing young; and

·        hibernation, migration, camouflage, mimicry, instinct, and learned behavior.

3.10 The student will investigate and understand that natural events and human influences can affect the survival of species. Key concepts include

·        the interdependency of plants and animals;

·        human effects on the quality of air, water, and habitat;

·        the effects of fire, flood, disease, erosion, earthquake, and volcanic eruption on organisms; and

·        conservation, resource renewal, habitat management, and species monitoring.

4.1  The student will plan and conduct investigations in which

·        distinctions are made among observations, conclusions (inferences), and predictions;

·        data are classified to create frequency distributions;

·        appropriate metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data;

·        appropriate instruments are selected to measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature;

·        predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs;

·        hypotheses are formulated based on cause and effect relationships;

·        variables that must be held constant in an experimental situation are defined; and

·        numerical data that are contradictory or unusual in experimental results are recognized.

4.5 The student will investigate and understand how plants and animals in an ecosystem interact with one another and the nonliving environment. Key concepts include

·        behavioral and structural adaptations;

·        organization of communities;

·        flow of energy through food webs;

·        habitats and niches;

·        life cycles; and

·        influence of human activity on ecosystems.

Eat or Be Eaten

3.5  The student will investigate and understand relationships among organisms in aquatic and terrestrial food chains. Key concepts include

·        producer, consumer, decomposer;

·        herbivore, carnivore, omnivore; and

·        predator - prey.

3.6 The student will investigate and understand that environments support a diversity of plants and animals that share limited resources. Key concepts include

·        water-related environments (pond, marshland, swamp, stream, river, and ocean environments);

·        dry-land environments (desert, grassland, rainforest, and forest environments); and

·        population and community.

3.10 The student will investigate and understand that natural events and human influences can affect the survival of species. Key concepts include

·        the interdependency of plants and animals;

·        human effects on the quality of air, water, and habitat;

·        the effects of fire, flood, disease, erosion, earthquake, and volcanic eruption on organisms; and

·        conservation, resource renewal, habitat management, and species monitoring.

3.11 The student will investigate and understand different sources of energy. Key concepts include

·        the sun's ability to produce light and heat energy;

·        natural forms of energy (sunlight, water, wind);

·        fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and wood;

·        electricity, nuclear power; and

·        renewable and nonrenewable resources.

4.5 The student will investigate and understand how plants and animals in an ecosystem interact with one another and the nonliving environment. Key concepts include

·        behavioral and structural adaptations;

·        organization of communities;

·        flow of energy through food webs;

·        habitats and niches;

·        life cycles; and

·        influence of human activity on ecosystems.

4.8 The student will investigate and understand important Virginia natural resources. Key concepts include

·        watershed and water resources;

·        animals and plants, both domesticated and wild;

·        minerals, rocks, ores, and energy sources; and

·        forests, soil, and land.

Friends or Foes

3.5  The student will investigate and understand relationships among organisms in aquatic and terrestrial food chains. Key concepts include

·        producer, consumer, decomposer;

·        herbivore, carnivore, omnivore; and

·        predator - prey.

3.6 The student will investigate and understand that environments support a diversity of plants and animals that share limited resources. Key concepts include

·        water-related environments (pond, marshland, swamp, stream, river, and ocean environments);

·        dry-land environments (desert, grassland, rainforest, and forest environments); and

·        population and community.

3.10 The student will investigate and understand that natural events and human influences can affect the survival of species. Key concepts include

·        the interdependency of plants and animals;

·        human effects on the quality of air, water, and habitat;

·        the effects of fire, flood, disease, erosion, earthquake, and volcanic eruption on organisms; and

·        conservation, resource renewal, habitat management, and species monitoring.

4.5 The student will investigate and understand how plants and animals in an ecosystem interact with one another and the nonliving environment. Key concepts include

·        behavioral and structural adaptations;

·        organization of communities;

·        flow of energy through food webs;

·        habitats and niches;

·        life cycles; and

·        influence of human activity on ecosystems.

Hirschler Aquarium

3.5  The student will investigate and understand relationships among organisms in aquatic and terrestrial food chains. Key concepts include

·        producer, consumer, decomposer;

·        herbivore, carnivore, omnivore; and

·        predator - prey.

3.6 The student will investigate and understand that environments support a diversity of plants and animals that share limited resources. Key concepts include

·        water-related environments (pond, marshland, swamp, stream, river, and ocean environments);

·        dry-land environments (desert, grassland, rainforest, and forest environments); and

·        population and community.

3.10 The student will investigate and understand that natural events and human influences can affect the survival of species. Key concepts include

·        the interdependency of plants and animals;

·        human effects on the quality of air, water, and habitat;

·        the effects of fire, flood, disease, erosion, earthquake, and volcanic eruption on organisms; and

·        conservation, resource renewal, habitat management, and species monitoring.

4.5 The student will investigate and understand how plants and animals in an ecosystem interact with one another and the nonliving environment. Key concepts include

·        behavioral and structural adaptations;

·        organization of communities;

·        flow of energy through food webs;

·        habitats and niches;

·        life cycles; and

·        influence of human activity on ecosystems.

4.8 The student will investigate and understand important Virginia natural resources. Key concepts include

·        watershed and water resources;

·        animals and plants, both domesticated and wild;

·        minerals, rocks, ores, and energy sources; and