Overview

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum: STEM Skills and Connections Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals Matter and Energy: Properties of Liquids and Solids Structures and Mechanisms: Simple Machines and Movement Earth and Space Systems: Air and Water in the Environment Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 encourages students' natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource fosters students' understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiences Using proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book). Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following: plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson land-based learning activities opportunities for students to use the scientific research process, scientific experimentation process, and engineering design process a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace project

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Author:   Jennifer E. Lawson ,  Kellie Ierullo ,  Jennifer Manitowabi
Publisher:   Portage & Main Press
Imprint:   Portage & Main Press
Edition:   New Edition, Updated & Revised
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.857kg
ISBN:  

9781774920671

ISBN 10:   1774920670
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   09 November 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 1 Introduction to Hands-On Science and Technology 2 Program Introduction 2 The Inquiry Approach to Science and Technology 2 21st Century Teaching and Learning 3 The Goals of the Science and Technology Program 3 Hands-On Science and Technology Strands and Expectations 4 Hands-On Science and Technology Fundamental Concepts and Big Ideas 4 Hands-On Science and Technology Program Principles 5 Infusing Indigenous Perspectives 5 Cultural Connections 7 Land-Based Learning 7 Technology 7 Sustainability 7 Program Implementation 8 Program Resources 8 Classroom Environment 11 Planning Units—Timelines 12 Classroom Management 12 Classroom Safety 12 Scientific Inquiry Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 12 Observing 12 Questioning 13 Exploring 13 Classifying 13 Measuring 14 Communicating, Analyzing, and Interpreting 14 Predicting 15 Inferring 15 Inquiry Through Investigating and Experimenting 16 Inquiry Through Research 16 Online Considerations 17 Addressing Students’ Early Literacy Needs 17 Technological Problem Solving 17 Makerspace 18 The Hands-On Science and Technology Assessment Plan 20 Assessment for Learning 21 Assessment as Learning 21 Assessment of Learning 22 Performance Assessment 23 Portfolios 23 Evidence of Student Achievement Levels for Evaluation 24 Important Note to Teachers 24 References 25 Assessment Reproducibles 26 Achievement Chart for Science & Technology 41 Unit 1: Growth and Changes in Animals 43 Introduction 44 Unit Overview 48 Curriculum Correlation 49 Resources for Students 51 Websites and Videos 53 1 What Do We Know About Growth and Changes in Animals? 55 2 How Do Humans Grow and Change? 60 3 How Can Animals Be Grouped by Observable Characteristics? 64 4 What Are Some Other Ways to Group Animals? 70 5 How Do Animals Change Throughout Their Lives? 76 6 What More Can We Learn About Life Cycles? 82 7 What More Can We Learn About Mealworms? 88 8 How Can We Compare Adult Animals With Their Offspring? 93 9 How Do Animals Care for Their Offspring? 98 10 How Do Animals Meet Their Needs? 104 11 What Is an Animal Habitat? 108 12 How Do the Seasons Affect Animals? 112 13 How Do Humans Help and Harm Other Animals? 117 14 Inquiry Project: What More Do I Want to Know About How Animals Grow and Change? 123 Unit 2: Movement 127 Introduction 128 Unit Overview 131 Curriculum Correlation 132 Resources for Students 133 Websites and Online Videos 134 1 What Do We Want to Learn About Movement? 135 2 How Can We Describe the Position of an Object? 141 3 How Does My Position Change? 146 4 How Did That Object Move? 151 5 How Do Balls Move? 156 6 How Can We Move an Object? 161 7 How Does Friction Affect Moving Objects? 165 8 How Do Ramps Make Motion Easier? 171 9 How Can We Move Loads More Easily? 175 10 How Do Wheels and Axles Work Together? 180 11 How Will I Design and Build a Toy Truck? 184 12 What Can We Learn About Other Simple Machines? 187 13 Inquiry Project: What Else Do I Want to Know About Movement? 191 Unit 3: Properties of Liquids and Solids 195 Introduction 196 Unit Overview 199 Curriculum Correlation 200 Resources for Students 201 Websites and Online Videos 202 1 What Do I Know About Solids and Liquids? 203 2 What Are Solids and Liquids? 207 3 What Are Some More Properties of Liquids? 213 4 Can Liquids Mix and Stay Mixed? 220 5 What Happens to Sugar When It Is Mixed With a Liquid? 225 6 Do All Solids Dissolve in Liquids? 230 7 Which Materials Are Best for Absorbing Liquids? 235 8 How Can We Combine Solids and Liquids to Make Useful Products? 241 9 How Do We Stay Safe When Using Liquids and Solids? 246 10 How Does Water Change From a Solid to a Liquid and From a Liquid to a Solid? 251 11 Why Do Some Objects Float? 256 12 How Can I Design an Object That Floats? 262 13 Inquiry Project: What More Do I Want to Learn About Solids and Liquids? 268 Unit 4: Air and Water in the Environment 273 Introduction 274 Unit Overview 277 Curriculum Correlation 278 Resources for Students 279 Websites and Online Videos 281 1 What Do We Know About Air and Water? 284 2 What Are the Properties of Air? 289 3 How Does Air Move Objects? 294 4 How Do Wind-Powered Devices Work? 300 5 What Are the Effects of Changes in Air Temperature? 305 6 What Forms of Water Are Found on Earth? 310 7 How Does Water Move Through the Water Cycle? 314 8 What Factors Help Things to Dry More Quickly? 320 9 What Are Sources of Safe Drinking Water? 325 10 How Can We Use Water Wisely? 330 11 How Can We Keep Our Air and Water Clean? 335 12 Inquiry Project: What Else Do I Want to Learn About Air and Water? 340 References 344 Appendix: Image Banks 347 About the Contributors 358

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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. For over 20 years, Kellie Ierullo (she, her, hers) has been an educator with the Toronto District School Board including as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and now as a teacher-librarian, technology chair and science/STEM lead educator. Kellie is passionate about helping teachers engage students through meaningful coding and STEM activities and encouraging students to move beyond navigating technology to creating it for themselves. Kellie lives in Woodbridge, Ontario with her family. Jennifer H. Manitowabi (she/her/hers) is an Ojibway educator and PhD student at Lakehead University. Throughout her career in education in both Canada and the US, she has worked as a bus driver, classroom teacher, principal, and education director. Jennifer encourages all teachers to incorporate Indigenous worldviews into their lessons and find opportunities to build relationships with the First Nations of Turtle Island. Jennifer is a member of Lac Seul First Nation, where she currently resides, and can often be found creating artwork that celebrates her culture.

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