Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K-2
Portage & Main Press (Verlag)
978-1-55379-797-5 (ISBN)
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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, Land, Water, and Sky 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.
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 Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K–2 students investigate characteristics of the land, water, and sky. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:
Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things.
Observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.
Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.
Jennifer E. Lawson, PhD, is the creator of the Hands-On books published by Portage & Main Press. As senior writer and editor for the series, she has contributed to more than 50 publications for teachers and students. Jennifer provides professional development workshops for educators locally, nationally, and virtually, and is a Workplace Wellness Advisor. Her most recent book is a collective effort called Teacher, Take Care: A Guide to Well-Being and Workplace Wellness for Educators. She is also one of the founders of Mission to Mexico, an organization that supports schools in some of the most impoverished communities in Puerto Vallarta. Throughout her extensive career in education, Jennifer has worked as a classroom teacher, resource and special education teacher, consultant, principal, university instructor, and school trustee. She lives with her family in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rosalind Poon has been a science teacher and Teacher Consultant for Assessment and Literacy with the Richmond School District for the past 18 years. In her current role, she works with school teams to plan and implement various aspects of the curriculum by collaborating with teams in professional inquiry groups on topics such as descriptive feedback, inquiry, assessment, and differentiation. Her passions include her family, dragon boating, cooking with the Instant Pot and making sure that all students have access to great hands-on science experiences. Deidre Sagert specializes in early years education, and is currently working as the Early Years Support Teacher for the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. She brings 20 years of experience to her current role where she mentors early years teachers in incorporating play-based learning and inquiry into all subject areas. She is passionate about ensuring all students have access to a stimulating environment where they are engaged in hands-on experiences and authentic learning. She enjoys spending time with her family in nature for rejuvenation and inspiration. Melanie Nelson is from the In-SHUCK-ch and Stó:loˉ Nations, and has experience teaching kindergarten through grade 12, as well as adults in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. She has taught in mainstream, adapted, modified, and alternate settings, at the classroom, whole school, and district levels. Trained as an educator in science, Melanie approaches Western science through an Indigenous worldview and with Indigenous ways of knowing. Her Master of Arts thesis explored the experience of Indigenous parents who have a child identified as having special needs in school, and she is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Lisa Schwartz has been a Teacher Consultant for Assessment and Literacy with the Richmond School District for the past six years. As a consultant, Lisa facilitates professional learning with small groups and school staffs on topics such as the redesigned curriculum, Core Competencies, differentiation, inquiry, and assessment. She also works side by side with teachers co-planning, co-teaching and providing demonstration lessons to highlight quality, research-based instruction that supports all learners. Lisa is passionate about engagement, joyful learning, and success for all students. Hetxw'ms Gyetxw, also known as Brett D. Huson (he/him/his), is from the Gitxsan Nation of the Northwest Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Growing up in this strong matrilineal society, Brett developed a passion for the culture, land, and politics of his people, and a desire to share their knowledge and stories. Brett has worked in the film and television industry for over 13 years and is a volunteer board member for organizations such as Ka Ni Kanichihk and sākihiwē festival. Brett also works with the Prairie Climate Centre to connect western science and Indigenous Knowledges. The award-winning Mothers of Xsan series is Brett’s first series of books and part of a larger vision to share the worlds of the Gitxsan Nation. With the support of his wife, Jeri, and their children, Warren and Ruby, Brett endeavours to continue sharing stories with his writing, artwork, and photography.
Introduction to Hands-On Science 5
About Hands-On Science 5
Format of Hands-On Science 5
The Multi-Age Approach 6
Inquiry and Science 6
The Goals of Science Education in British Columbia 6
Hands-On Science Principles 7
Cultural Connections 8
Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge 9
References 12
How to Use Hands-On Science in Your Classroom 13
Multi-Age Teaching and Learning 13
Module Overview 13
Talking Circles 16
Multiple Intelligences Learning Centres 17
Icons 18
Makerspaces 19
References 20
Curricular Competencies: How to Infuse Scientific Inquiry Skills and Processes Into Lessons 21
Observing 21
Questioning 21
Exploring 21
Classifying 22
Measuring 22
Communicating, Analyzing, and Interpreting 23
Predicting 25
Inferring 25
Inquiry Through Investigation and Experimentation 25
Inquiry Through Research 26
Addressing Students’ Literacy Needs 27
Online Considerations 27
References 28
The Hands-On Science Assessment Plan 29
Student Self-Assessment 29
Formative Assessment 31
Summative Assessment 32
Indigenous Perspectives on Assessment 33
Connecting Assessment to Curricular Competencies 33
Module Assessment Summary 34
Important Note to Teachers 34
References 34
Assessment Reproducibles 35
How Do Living Things Survive in Their Environment? 59
About This Module 60
Curriculum Learning Framework 65
Curricular Competencies Correlation Chart 67
Resources for Students 69
1 Initiating Event: What Do We Observe, Think, and Wonder About Living Things in Their Environment? 77
2 What Can We Learn About Living Things Through Storytelling? 83
3 What Do We Know About How Living Things Survive in Their Environment? 88
4 What Do We Know About Habitats, Communities, and Ecosystems? 93
5 What Are Some Special Features of Plants? 99
6 What Is a Fungus? 109
7 Why Do Organisms Live in Certain Habitats and Biomes? 114
8 What Are the Characteristics of Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers? 120
9 What Is a Food Chain? 125
10 What Is a Food Web? 130
11 How Do Plants Adapt to Survive in Their Environment? 134
12 How Do Animals Adapt to Survive in Their Environment? 140
13 What Is Biodiversity? 147
14 How Do Humans Sense and Respond to Their Environment? 155
15 How Do Humans Stay Healthy? 164
16 What Happens to Food After We Eat It? 173
17 Why Is Healthy Blood Red? 179
18 How Does Exercise Affect Your Heart and Lungs? 187
19 How Do Healthy Joints, Bones, and Muscles Help You Move? 195
20 Personal Inquiry Project: What More Do We Want to Know About How Living Things Survive in Their Environment? 205
Appendix: Image Banks 209
About the Contributors 217
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.10.2018 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 215 x 279 mm |
| Gewicht | 521 g |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-55379-797-3 / 1553797973 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-55379-797-5 / 9781553797975 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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