Properties of Energy for Grades 3-5: An Inquiry Approach

Hands-On Science for British Columbia 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 through hands-on activities fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Each module contains resources for both teachers and students, including Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; downloadable image banks and reproducible student materials; and materials lists. Innovative elements for the new curriculum include:

a multi-age approach 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 and Makerspaces

Properties of Energy for Grades 3-5 will address Core Competencies and Learning Standards while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Thermal energy can be produced and transferred. Energy can be transformed. Machines are devices that transfer force and energy.

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