Properties of Energy for Grades K-2: An Inquiry Approach

By Jennifer Lawson and Jennifer E. Lawson

Properties of Energy 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, Properties of Energy 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 Properties of Energy for Grades K-2 students investigate properties of energy. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

The motion of objects depends on their properties. Light and sound can be produced and their properties can be changed. Forces influence the motion of an object.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553797981
• ISBN13: 9781553797982
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Portage & Main Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3