Science 4 / Science 5

Science 4 / Science 5

handbook for teaching combined classes

Science 4 / Science 5

handbook for teaching combined classes

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Science 4 / Science 5: Handbook for Teaching Combined Classes

? Crown copyright, Province of Nova Scotia, 2011

The contents of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part provided the intended use is for non-commercial purposes and full acknowledgment is given to the Nova Scotia Department of Education.

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Main entry under title.

Science 4 / Science 5: Handbook for Teaching Combined Classes / Nova Scotia. Department of Education.

ISBN: 978-1-55457-366-0

1. Science--Study and teaching (Primary)--Nova Scotia. 2. Science--Study and teaching--Methodology. 3. Science teachers--Nova Scotia I. Nova. Scotia. Department of Education.

372.35 ? dc 22

2011

Contents

Introduction.................................................................................1 Overview......................................................................................3 Instructional Planning................................................................5 Year 1: Sample Plan.....................................................................7

Component 1: Light in Action...........................................................9 Component 2: Sound in Motion.................................................... 29 Component 3: Rockin' Weather..................................................... 41 Component 4: My World, My Body............................................... 59 Year 2: Sample Plan...................................................................71 Component 1: Weather (All Year) ................................................. 73 Component 2: Body Systems (All Year)....................................... 75 Component 3: The World We Live In .......................................... 77 Component 4: Machines on the Move ....................................... 81 Appendices............................................................................... 85 Appendix A: Outcomes for Science 4 and Science 5.............. 87 Appendix B: Questioning and Recording................................... 97 Appendix C: Science Organizers.................................................. 101 Appendix D: Assessment Tools.....................................................115 Appendix E: Resources.................................................................... 129

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Introduction

This resource has been written and designed as a handbook for teachers who have combined science classes of grades 4 and 5 students.

In conjunction with this handbook, please consult and use Atlantic Canada Science Curriculum: Grade 4 and Atlantic Canada Science Curriculum: Grade 5.

Teachers of combined classes in the same school as teachers of individual grades need to be aware of the topics addressed in each grade's classrooms, to ensure that their students will be exposed to all of the topics in the Atlantic Canada science curriculum guides for these grades.

We suggest that teachers become very familiar with the expectations of the grades 4 and 5 Atlantic Canada science curriculum guides, as well as this handbook, prior to implementing the units. Helpful hints, required materials, assessment tools, procedures, samples of recording sheets, resource suggestions, technological supports, students' work samples, outcomes, and questions have been provided to assist teachers in designing instruction.

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