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3.64 Compare Solutions to Criteria and Constraints Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.64 Compare Solutions to Criteria and Constraints. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Compare Solutions to Criteria and Constraints - Which solution should be selected based on the comparison table for against criteria and constraints; choose the best candidate. (NGSS 3–5-ETS1-2)

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Grade

Grade 3

Subject

Science

Domain

Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Sofia reviews a circle investigation note at the weather station.A team is choosing a scoop design. Criteria and constraints: pick up at least 10 marbles and use no more than 3 pieces of tape.Data:Prototype | marbles picked up | tape pieces used----------+----------------+----------------A | 11 | 5B | 8 | 2C | 15 | 6D | 13 | 3Which prototype should the team choose?

APrototype A

BPrototype B

CPrototype C

DPrototype D

Solution & Explanation:Prototype D is the best choice because it meets the performance criterion and stays within the stated constraint. The other prototypes either miss the performance goal or break a constraint.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During a Grade 3 science activity at the library makerspace, Mateo uses a red data card.A team is choosing a parachute design. Criteria and constraints: stay in the air at least 4 seconds and land within 30 cm of the target.Data:Prototype | air time (s) | landing distance from target (cm)----------+----------------+----------------A | 3 | 20B | 6 | 40C | 5 | 25D | 2 | 35Which prototype should the team choose?

APrototype A

BPrototype B

CPrototype C

DPrototype D

Solution & Explanation:Prototype C is the best choice because it meets the performance criterion and stays within the stated constraint. The other prototypes either miss the performance goal or break a constraint.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Nora's group at the schoolyard records observations on a river chart.A team is choosing a tower design. Criteria and constraints: stand for at least 10 seconds and be at least 25 cm tall.Data:Prototype | standing time (s) | height (cm)----------+----------------+----------------A | 8 | 35B | 14 | 30C | 16 | 20D | 9 | 24Which prototype should the team choose?

APrototype A

BPrototype B

CPrototype C

DPrototype D

Solution & Explanation:Prototype B is the best choice because it meets the performance criterion and stays within the stated constraint. The other prototypes either miss the performance goal or break a constraint.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.3.64 (Grade 3 science skill focused on Compare Solutions to Criteria and Constraints.).