Living Things for Grades 3-5

An Inquiry Approach

von Jennifer E. Lawson

220 Seiten, Spiralbindung

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Living Things for Grades 3-5 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC's New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource: - emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning - develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities - fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science Using proven Hands-On features, Living Things for Grades 3-5 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists. Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum: - a multi-age approach - a five-part instructional process-Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance - an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning - a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment - a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies - learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL) - place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts In Living Things for Grades 3-5 students investigate plants and animals. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas: - Plants and animals have observable features. - Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment. - Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.