Introduction to Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 11
- 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 15
- 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: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things 43
- Introduction 44
- Unit Overview 47
- Curriculum Correlation 48
- Resources for Students 50
- Websites and Online Videos 52
- 1 What Do We Know About Living Things? 54
- 2 How Are Living and Nonliving Things Different? 59
- 3 What Parts Make Up the Human Body? 64
- 4 How Are Human Features Unique? 68
- 5 What Is Inside the Human Body? 72
- 6 What Do We Need to Eat to Stay Healthy? 77
- 7 What Do We Know About Our Five Senses? 81
- 8 Which Body Part Is Related to Each of the Five Senses? 87
- 9 How Do Our Senses Protect Us, and How Can We Protect Our Senses? 90
- 10 What Are the Needs of Living Things? 95
- 11 How Do Animals Meet Their Needs in Their Local Environments? 99
- 12 What Do Plants Need to Stay Alive and Healthy? 104
- 13 How Do Plants and Animals Work Together in the Environment? 108
- 14 How Do We Maintain a HealthyEnvironment for All Living Things? 112
- 15 Which Jobs and Hobbies Involve Plants and Animals? 119
- 16 Inquiry Project: What More Do We Want to Know About Plants or Animals? 123
Unit 2: Materials, Objects, and Everyday Structures 127
- Introduction 128
- Unit Overview 131
- Curriculum Correlation 132
- Resources for Students 133
- Websites and Online Videos 134
- 1 What Do We Know About Objects and Materials? 135
- 2 How Can We Describe Objects and Materials? 140
- 3 How Can We Sort Objects and Materials? 144
- 4 Why Are Some Materials Better Than Others for Certain Jobs? 148
- 5 How Can Different Materials Be Used to Construct Objects? 153
- 6 How Do We Decide Which Materials Are Best to Do a Job? 157
- 7 Why Is It Important to Choose the Right Material for the Job? 162
- 8 What Kinds of Waste Do We Produce in the Classroom? 166
- 9 How Can We Build Objects With Recycled Materials? 170
- 10 What Can We Learn About Structures in the School? 174
- 11 What Can We Learn About Natural Structures? 178
- 12 Inquiry Project: How Can We Make a Model Playground? 181
Unit 3: Energy in Our Lives 185
- Introduction 186
- Unit Overview 189
- Curriculum Correlation 190
- Resources for Students 191
- Websites and Online Videos 192
- 1 What Do We Know About Energy? 194
- 2 How Do We Know We Get Energy From the Sun? 199
- 3 How Do Living Things Get Energy? 203
- 4 What Are Some Everyday Uses of Energy? 208
- 5 How Do We Use Energy Safely? 213
- 6 What Happens When Energy Is Lost? 218
- 7 How Can We Save Electricity? 221
- 8 How Do We Use Energy Throughout the Seasons? 224
- 9 Inquiry Project: How Can We Design and Build Devices That Use Energy? 228
Unit 4: Daily and Seasonal Changes 233
- Introduction 234
- Unit Overview 237
- Curriculum Correlation 238
- Resources for Students 239
- Websites and Online Videos 241
- 1 What Do We Already Know About Daily and Seasonal Changes? 243
- 2 How Do We Put Events in a Sequence? 249
- 3 Is There a Sequence to Our Daily Activities? 254
- 4 What Are Some Differences Between Day and Night? 258
- 5 What Are Our Weekly Routines? 264
- 6 How Are the Months of the Year the Same and Different? 268
- 7 How Do We Know the Sun Gives Us Heat? 273
- 8 How Does the Size of Our Shadow Change Throughout the Day? 278
- 9 How Does the Temperature Change Throughout the Day? 283
- 10 How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Plants? 287
- 11 What Is a Good Design for a Bird Feeder? 293
- 12 Which Activities Do People Do During Different Seasons? 297
- 13 Which Characteristics of Shelters Make Them Safe Throughout the Seasons? 301
- 14 Inquiry Project: How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Animals? 305
- References 309
Appendix: Image Banks 311
About the Contributors 322
