Living things for grades K-2
2019
Book
"Living Things for Grades K–2 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 K–2 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."-- Publisher website
Item Details
ISBN:
- 9781553797555
- 1553797558
Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Other Title: Hands-on science for British Columbia : an inquiry approach. Living things for grades K-2
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: Introduction to Hands-On Science
- About Hands-On Science
- Format of Hands-On Science
- Multi-Age Approach
- Inquiry and Science
- Goals of Science Education in British Columbia
- Hands-On Science Principles
- Cultural Connections
- Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge
- References
- How to Use Hands-On Science in Your Classroom
- Multi-Age Teaching and Learning
- Module Overview
- Talking Circles
- Multiple Intelligences Learning Centres
- Icons
- Makerspaces
- Loose parts
- References
- Curricular Competencies: How to Infuse Scientific Inquiry Skills and Processes Into Lessons
- Observing
- Questioning
- Exploring
- Classifying
- Measuring
- Communicating, Analyzing, and Interpreting
- Predicting
- Inferring
- Inquiry Through Investigation and Experimentation
- Inquiry Through Research
- Addressing Students' Early Literacy Needs
- Online considerations
- References
- Hands-On Science Assessment Plan
- Student Self-Assessment
- Formative Assessment
- Summative Assessment
- Indigenous Perspectives on Assessment
- Connecting Assessment to Curricular Competencies
- Module Assessment Summary
- Important Note to Teachers
- References
- Assessment Reproducibles
- What Are the Features of Plants and Animals?
- About This Module
- Curriculum Learning Framework
- Curricular Competencies Correlation Chart
- Resources for Students
- 1. Initiating Event: What Do We Observe, Think, and Wonder About Plants and Animals?
- 2. What Can We Learn About Plants and Animals Through Storytelling?
- 3. What Do We Know About Living Things?
- 4. How Are Living and Nonliving Things Different?
- 5. Is It a Plant, an Animal, or Something Else?
- 6. What Do We Need to Grow and Be Healthy?
- 7. What Are the Needs of Living Things?
- 8. What Animals Live in Our Local Area?
- 9. How Do Animals Meet Their Needs in Their Local Environments?
- 10. How Do Different Indigenous Peoples View Animals?
- 11. How Are Adult Animals and Their Offspring the Same and Different From Each Other?
- 12. What Can We Learn About Life Cycles?
- 13. What Plants Grow in Our Local Area?
- 14. What Do Plants Need to Stay Alive and Healthy?
- 15. How Do Different Indigenous Peoples Use Plants?
- 16. Inquiry Project: What More Do We Want to Know About Plants or Animals?.
Control Number: 3381721
Publisher: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada : Portage and Main Press, [2019]