Long Range Plans 2015-2016

Grade 6 Science Long Range Plans 2015-2016

As stated in the Elementary Schools Program of Studies, an elementary science program should engage students in a process of inquiry and problem solving in which they develop both knowledge and skills. The purpose of this program is to encourage and stimulate children’s learning by nurturing their sense of wonderment, by developing skill and confidence in investigating their surroundings and by building a foundation of experiences and understanding upon which later learning can be based. The topics that we will be studying in Science this year include (the order of units may change): Unit 1 Topic E: Trees and Forests (Sept-Nov 15) Unit 2 Topic C: Sky Science (Nov 15-Jan 30) Unit 3 Topics A & B: Air & Aerodynamics and Flight (Feb-April) Unit 4 Topic D: Evidence and Investigation (May) Review and Testing: (June) This time will be spent helping students review the skills they have learned throughout the year.

Resources:  Edmonton Public Schools: prepared units  IMC Resources  Internet Resources  Various worksheets from a variety of sources  Innovations in Science Process and Inquiry Level 6 by Cooke et.al, Harcourt Brace Canada, 1996  *note* I will incorporate our Chromebooks into lessons whenever possible

Methods of Instruction:  Variety of instructional strategies to target different learning styles  Student-centred learning projects on the laptops  Direct instruction through lecture, demonstrations, question and answer  Individual, small group, and whole group activities  Chromebooks, internet resources, SMARTBoard Evaluation:

Students will receive a Level of Achievement Code on report cards based on the following criteria:

4- The student’s performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of all or almost all of the grade level concepts. The student is an independent learner and consistently applies the skills and knowledge. 3- The student demonstrates a solid understanding of most of the grade level concepts. The student needs minimal assistance and usually applies the skills and knowledge. 2- The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the grade level concepts. The student needs occasional assistance and sometimes applies the skills and knowledge. 1- The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the grade level concepts. The student needs assistance on a regular basis and rarely applies the skills and knowledge. INS=- Insufficient assessment evidence for this outcome is available to give a mark. Not Applicable- the outcome or subject areas has not been covered this past term.