Correlation
of GEMS to the
State of Utah Science Standards
Grades 3-5
Please note that while many of the titles listed here can be used
in grades other than grades 35, ONLY standards for those
grades are correlated on this page. Correlations to standards
in other grade ranges can be accessed by returning to the Utah
Science Standards Correlation Page.
Where a "+" is shown, the title provides comprehensive
coverage of the standard.
Third Grade
TOPIC: Ecosystems
STANDARD: 3030 - 01
Students will explore ecosystems and discover relationships
among living organisms and the nonliving world.
OBJECTIVES:
3030-0101
3030-0102
Bubble Festival (K6)
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Matter
STANDARD: 3050 - 04
Students will compare and contrast physical changes and chemical
reactions.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0401
Investigating Artifacts (K6)
Third Grade
TOPIC: Ecosystems
STANDARD: 3030 - 01
Students will explore ecosystems and discover relationships
among living organisms and the nonliving world.
OBJECTIVES:
3030-0101
STANDARD: 3030 - 02
Students will analyze the influence of people in ecosystems.
OBJECTIVES:
3030-0201
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Plant and Animal Life
STANDARD: 3040 - 01
Students will analyze the diversity of plant and animal life
in Utah.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0103
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Natural Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 02
Students will evaluate conservation practices in relation to
natural resources.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0203
Terrarium Habitats (K6)
Third Grade
TOPIC: Ecosystems
STANDARD: 3030 - 01
Students will explore ecosystems and discover relationships
among living organisms and the nonliving world.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3030-0101
+ 3030-0102
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Plant and Animal Life
STANDARD: 3040 - 01
Students will analyze the diversity of plant and animal life
in Utah.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0102
STANDARD: 3040 - 02
Students will develop and use a classification system for Utah
plants or animals.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0201
On Sandy Shores (24)
Third Grade
TOPIC: Ecosystems
STANDARD: 3030 - 01
Students will explore ecosystems and discover relationships
among living organisms and the nonliving world.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3030-0101
3030-0102
STANDARD: 3030 - 02
Students will analyze the influence of people in ecosystems.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3030-0202
TOPIC: Geological Features
STANDARD: 3030 - 03
Students will recognize various geological features and investigate
geological processes.
OBJECTIVES:
3030-0301
3030-0302
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Plant and Animal Life
STANDARD: 3040 - 01
Students will analyze the diversity of plant and animal life
in Utah.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3040-0102
TOPIC: Water
STANDARD: 3040 - 03
Students will explain the water cycle.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0301
TOPIC: Utah Rocks and Minerals
STANDARD: 3040 - 04
Students will examine and categorize a variety of Utah rocks
and minerals.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0403
Aquatic Habitats (26)
Third Grade
TOPIC: Ecosystems
STANDARD: 3030 - 01
Students will explore ecosystems and discover relationships
among living organisms and the nonliving world.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3030-0101
+ 3030-0102
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Plant and Animal Life
STANDARD: 3040 - 01
Students will analyze the diversity of plant and animal life
in Utah.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0102
TOPIC: Microorganisms
STANDARD: 3060 - 07
Students will describe the growth, function, and significance
of microorganisms in the environment.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3060-0702
Schoolyard Ecology (36)
Third Grade
TOPIC: Ecosystems
STANDARD: 3030 - 01
Students will explore ecosystems and discover relationships
among living organisms and the nonliving world.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3030-0101
3030-0102
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Plant and Animal Life
STANDARD: 3040 - 01
Students will analyze the diversity of plant and animal life
in Utah.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0102
STANDARD: 3040 - 02
Students will develop and use a classification system for Utah
plants or animals.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3040-0201
3040-0202
Crime Lab Chemistry (48)
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Natural Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 03
Students will understand the characteristics and management
of water.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0301
TOPIC: Matter
STANDARD: 3050 - 04
Students will compare and contrast physical changes and chemical
reactions.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0401
Hot Water and Warm Homes From Sunlight
(49)
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Water
STANDARD: 3040 - 03
Students will explain the water cycle.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3040-0301
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Physical Features of Earth
STANDARD: 3050 - 01
Students will compare and contrast changes in physical features
of Earth over time.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0101
3050-0102
3050-0103
3050-0104
TOPIC: Natural Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 02
Students will evaluate conservation practices in relation to
natural resources.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3050-0201
3050-0202
3050-0203
3050-0204
STANDARD: 3050 - 03
Students will understand the characteristics and management
of water.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0301
Microscopic Explorations (48)
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Rocks and Minerals
STANDARD: 3040 - 04
Students will examine and categorize a variety of Utah rocks
and minerals.
OBJECTIVES:
3040-0401
Oobleck (48)
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Matter
STANDARD: 3050 - 04
Students will compare and contrast physical changes and chemical
reactions.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0401
Stories in Stone (49)
Fourth Grade
TOPIC: Utah Rocks and Minerals
STANDARD: 3040 - 04
Students will examine and categorize a variety of Utah rocks
and minerals.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3040-0401
+ 3040-0402
+ 3040-0403
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Physical Features of Earth
STANDARD: 3050 - 01
Students will compare and contrast changes in physical features
of Earth over time.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0101
3050-0102
3050-0103
TOPIC: Matter
STANDARD: 3050 - 04
Students will compare and contrast physical changes and chemical
reactions.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0401
Bubble-ology (59)
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Natural Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 02
Students will evaluate conservation practices in relation to
natural resources.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0201
TOPIC: Matter
STANDARD: 3050 - 04
Students will compare and contrast physical changes and chemical
reactions.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0401
Paper Towel Testing (59)
Fifth Grade
TOPIC: Natural Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 02
Students will evaluate conservation practices in relation to
natural resources.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0201
Acid Rain (68)
Fifth Grade (one grade below tested grade levels in
guide)
TOPIC: Physical Features of Earth
STANDARD: 3050 - 01
Students will compare and contrast changes in physical features
of Earth over time.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0102
TOPIC: Natural Resources
STANDARD: 3050 - 02
Students will evaluate conservation practices in relation to
natural resources.
OBJECTIVES:
+ 3050-0201
+ 3050-0202
+ 3050-0203
3050-0204
STANDARD: 3050 - 03
Students will understand the characteristics and management
of water.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0301
3050-0302
3050-0304
Convection (68)
Fifth Grade (one grade below tested grade levels in
guide)
TOPIC: Physical Features of Earth
STANDARD: 3050 - 01
Students will compare and contrast changes in physical features
of Earth over time.
OBJECTIVES:
3050-0101
3050-0103
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