Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 6: An Inquiry Approach

By Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year's worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-six book is divided into four units:

Diversity of Living ThingsFlightElectricityExploring the Solar System

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approacha four-part instructional process--engage, explore, embed, and enhanceideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world applicationan emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all unitsa fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learninga focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problemsinclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Access Digital Resources page.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553793145
• ISBN13: 9781553793144
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Portage & Main Press
• Length: 508 Pages
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 1 year and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher