Introduction to Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 3 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 Plants 43
- Introduction 44
- Unit Overview 48
- Curriculum Correlation 49
- Resources for Students 51
- Websites 53
- 1 What Do We Know About Plants and Their Needs? 56
- 2 What Are the Parts of a Plant? 61
- 3 What Are Some Special Features of Plants? 65
- 4 How Do Plants Adapt in Order to Survive? 73
- 5 What Is the Life Cycle of a Plant? 78
- 6 What Parts of Plants Do We Eat? 84
- 7 What Are the Different Ways in Which Plants Are Grown for Food? 89
- 8 How Can We Investigate the Needs of Plants? 94
- 9 How Can We Design a Terrarium to Sustain Living Things? 100
- 10 In What Other Ways Are Plants Important to Humans? 105
- 11 How Can Dye Be Made From Plants? 109
- 12 How Do Plants and Animals Depend on Each Other? 114
- 13 How Do Plants Help Reduce Erosion? 118
- 14 How Can We Protect Plants? 122
- 15 Inquiry Project: What More Can I Learn About Plant Products? 126
Unit 2: Strong and Stable Structures 129
- Introduction 130
- Unit Overview 133
- Curriculum Correlation 134
- Resources for Students 135
- Websites and Online Videos 136
- 1 What Is a Structure? 138
- 2 Where Are Structures Found? 143
- 3 Which Materials Are Stronger Than Others? 147
- 4 What Are Joints? 154
- 5 How Can We Build Structures to Be Stronger and More Stable? 160
- 6 How Can We Build a Frame That Is Strong and Stable? 165
- 7 What Structures Has Nature Engineered? 170
- 8 How Are Structures Around the World Similar and Different? 176
- 9 What Are Some Careers in Design and Building? 181
- 10 What Other Structures Can We Build? 185
- 11 Inquiry Project: What More Can I Learn About Important Buildings and Structures? 192
Unit 3: Forces Causing Movement 195
- Introduction 196
- Unit Overview 199
- Curriculum Correlation 200
- Resources for Students 201
- Websites and Online Videos 203
- 1 What Is a Force? 206
- 2 How Is a Force a Push or a Pull? 210
- 3 What Is Friction? 214
- 4 Which Objects Do Magnets Attract? 217
- 5 How Is a Magnet Made? 222
- 6 How Can a Magnetic Force Be Altered? 226
- 7 How Is Earth Like a Giant Magnet? 232
- 8 What Are Helpful Uses and Harmful Effects of Magnets? 237
- 9 What Is Static Electricity, and How Is It Created? 240
- 10 How Does Humidity Affect Static Electricity? 244
- 11 How Can the Force of Static Electricity Be Demonstrated Safely? 248
- 12 How Does an Electroscope Work? 252
- 13 What Effect Does Gravity Have on Different Objects? 255
- 14 What Are Some Forces of Nature? 262
- 15 How Are Forces Used to Move Toys? 266
- 16 How Can Safety Devices Be Used to Reduce the Effects of Forces? 270
- 17 Inquiry Project: How Can I Design a Toy or Game That Uses Forces? 273
Unit 4: Soils in the Environment 277
- Introduction 278
- Unit Overview 281
- Curriculum Correlation 282
- Resources for Students 283
- Websites and Online Videos 285
- 1 What Do We Know About Soil? 287
- 2 What Are the Different Types of Soil? 291
- 3 How Can Soil Components Be Separated? 297
- 4 How Much Water Can Different Soil Types Absorb? 301
- 5 How Do Different Soils Affect the Growth of Plants? 306
- 6 What Lives in Soil? 312
- 7 How Does Rainfall Affect Soil? 316
- 8 How Can Organic Materials Be Recycled? 320
- 9 How Do Humans Use Earth Materials? 325
- 10 Inquiry Project: What More Can We Learn About Products Made From Earth Materials? 328
- References 333
Appendix: Image Banks 335
About the Contributors 353
