Jennifer E Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 1

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Produktbeschreibung

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 1 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five dimensions of science education in the Manitoba science curriculum (2025). This all-in-one guide contains everything an educator will need, including curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; a complete, full year of easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. The Big Ideas for grade 1 are addressed in the following units: * Properties of Matter (Matter) * What is Energy? (Energy and Evolution) * Patterns in the Sky and on Earth (Space Science) * Needs and Variety of Living Things (Life Systems and Evolution) Useful features include: * the components of an inquiry-based approach * ideas to incorporate culturally appropriate teaching methodologies from Indigenous worldviews, including Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being  * a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning * a focus on the six global competencies identified in the Manitoba science curriculum in all lessons * Makerspaces that emphasize practical scientific skills and knowledge through problem-solving and design challenges Get FREE digital resources with your book purchase. Follow the instructions on the "Access Digital Resources" page at the back of the book to download these resources.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Portage & Main Press
• Revised and Updated edition
• Seitenzahl: 325
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. September 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781774921517
• ISBN-10: 1774921510
• Artikelnr.: 74873790

Autorenporträt

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.