Category: <span>Science</span>

Grade 2 – Connecting Energy to Physical & Chemical Processes

Grade 2 – Connecting Energy to Physical and Chemical Processes Created by Jessica Smith Image by Norah Smith, 11 years old Download lesson here: Grade 2 – Connecting Energy to Physical and Chemical Processes Connections to the Curriculum for Grade 2: Science Grade 2 Big Idea Materials can be changed …

Kindergarten Science Learning Centre: Mixed Up Truck

THE MIXED UP TRUCK Connecting Kindergarten students to familiar objects through science inquiry INTRODUCTION Explore mysterious white powders with a read-along, using Nature of Science thinking and hands-on experimentation at the Kindergarten level, with optional art connections.  RATIONALE This centre is designed as a read-aloud, followed by exploratory science. The …

Literacy Learning Plan: Nature Journals (Middle School)

Brie’s Nature Journalling Unit Plan Grades: Middle School ages (though is easily adaptable to any age group) Length: 1 month (with extensions to a whole year) The purpose of this Learning Plan is to explore our relationship to place through observation, documentation, and story. It centres the use of Nature …

Bring-A-Book: Peace, Love, Action – Gr. 8

Bring-A-Book #5 Book: “Peace, Love, Action” By Tanya Zabinski Group: Ruth, Katrina, Anne, John, Dane, Brie   Question: Does your book support thin or thick democracy and resistance? Positive or negative resistance? Is it really resistance at all?   This book supports thick democracy by explaining the actions of many people …

Geological Processes

Geological Processes   Grade 8 Unit Plan Laurel Apps and Lauren La Prairie Link for Lesson with table intact:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLbgfIRhfrnuyb454L5ZRTlt_8YdGjmh/view?usp=sharing   Big Ideas: The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth’s geological processes.   FPPL:  First People’s Principle of Learning: Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and …

Grade 4 – Science – Body Systems Mystery Box – Culminating Event

Grade 4 Science – Body Systems – Mystery Box Activity – Culminating Event After a unit on Body Systems, use this fun Mystery Box challenge as a culminating event. This post includes information on how to create a mystery box challenge as well as a template for a mystery box …

Green Space Lesson Plan: Complexity of Ecosystems Grade 3

Brie & Eliza Green Space Lesson: Complexity of Ecosystems Greenspace Lesson Plan – Brie & Eliza This lesson plan contains two different tag-like games that help students explore ecosystems. Curricular competencies that guide this lesson (Grade 3): PHE: Explain how participation in outdoor activities supports connections with the community & …

Native Plants – Grade 4/5 Unit Plan

By Connor & Anne Native Plants Grade 4 Unit Plan   Introduction This unit will introduce students to the biodiversity of plants on the south coast of British Columbia. The unit incorporates guided nature walks and observations, class discussions, plant dissections, Indigenous knowledge, scientific drawings, and visual arts. The unit …