Technology Matters Grade 6

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science and Technology program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the science skills that grade 6 students use and develop) and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates. It also includes connections to the Achievement Levels as outlined in The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 Science and Technology (2007). This resource has four instructional units. Unit 1: Biodiversity Unit 2: Flight Unit 3: Electricity and Electrical Devices Unit 4: Space Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular expectations. Each lesson has curriculum expectation(s) lists materials lists activity descriptions assessment suggestions activity sheet(s) and graphic organizer(s

Science and Technology Matters is a resource in which learners experience the world in stimulating ways. A blend of creative, practical and skills-based activities has been used as learners embark on a journey of discovery in science and technology. Features of the Learner's Book Ž The Learner's Book comprises four integrated modules: 'Our living world'; 'Nothing stays the same'; 'Are all things connected?' and 'Caring for the Earth'. Ž Learners are encouraged to use their own skills in solving problems. Ž Concepts are reinforced at the ends of modules. Ž 'Let's Check' features help to reinforce success. Features of the Teacher's Guide Ž An introduction to Curriculum 2005 is given at the beginning of the book. Ž A list of Programme Organisers, Phase Organisers, Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria is provided. Ž Suggestions for the activities are included. Ž Extension activities and lists of resources needed are provided where appropriate.

Hands-On Science and Technology: An Inquiry Approach is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activity-based lesson plans. The grade 6 book is divided into four units based on the current Ontario curriculum for science and technology. Biodiversity Flight Electricity and Electrical Devices Space This new edition includes many familiar great features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science and technology topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include: the components of an inquiry-based scientific and technological approach Indigenous knowledge and perspective embedded in lesson plans a four-part instructional process—activate, action, consolidate and debrief, and enhance an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and differentiated instruction a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning a focus on real-life technological problem solving learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL) land-based learning activities a bank of science related images

Stepping into Natural Sciences and Technology successfully combines the Learning Areas for the Intermediate Phase