Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2

An Inquiry Approach With STEM Skills and Connections

von Jennifer E. Lawson

298 Seiten, Spiralbindung

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum:- STEM Skills and Connections- Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals- Matter and Energy: Properties of Liquids and Solids- Structures and Mechanisms: Simple Machines and Movement- Earth and Space Systems: Air and Water in the EnvironmentHands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 encourages students' natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource- fosters students' understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills- makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students- emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance- relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment- focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems- builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario- explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiencesUsing proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book). Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following:- plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson- land-based learning activities- opportunities for students to use the scientific research process, scientific experimentation process, and engineering design process- a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning- ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace project