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Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 11: Interactions

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 11: Interactions is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz. The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 11 school year. The topics are "History of Canada" from the social studies curriculum and "Chemistry" from the science curriculum. These are brought into the disciplines of mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning the second thematic unit of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 12: Exploitation and Harmony

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 12: Exploitation and Harmony is one book in the series Tools for Instruction Reading and Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz. The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 12 school year. The topics are "Western Civilization" and "Current Topics in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit" from the social studies curriculum and "Biology" and "Physics" from the science curriculum. These are brought into the disciplines of mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning the second thematic unit of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 3: Attracting and Repelling

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 3: Attracting and Repelling is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz. The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 3 school year. The topics are "Connecting with Canadians" from the social studies curriculum and "Forces That Attract and Repel" from the science curriculum. These are brought into other disciplines: mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning subsequent thematic units for the rest of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 4: Voices and Visions of the North

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 4: Voices and Visions of the North is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz.

This model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 4 school year. The topics are "Canada's North" from the social studies curriculum with "Light" and "Sound" from the science curriculum. These are brought into other disciplines: mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts—particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning subsequent thematic units for the rest of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 5: Aboriginal Innovations

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 5: Aboriginal Innovation is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz.

The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 5 school year. The topics are "First Peoples" from the social studies curriculum and "Simple Machines" from the science curriculums. These are brought into other disciplines: mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning subsequent thematic units for the rest of the school year.

A Model Unit For Grade 5: Aboriginal Innovations

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 6: Connecting a Country

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 6: Connecting a Country is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz.

The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 6 school year. The topics are "Building a Nation" from the social studies curriculum and "Electricity" from the science curriculum. These are brought into other disciplines: mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning subsequent thematic units for the rest of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 7: Diversity and Interdependence

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 7: Diversity and Interdependence is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz.

The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 7 school year. The topics are "Ways of Life in Asia, Africa, and Australasia" and "Global Quality of Life" from the social studies curriculum and "Particle Theory of Matter" from the science curriculum. These are brought into other disciplines: mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning subsequent thematic units for the rest of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 8: The Eye of Egypt

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 8: The Eye of Egypt is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz.

The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 8 school year. The topics are "Early Societies: Ancient Egypt" from the social studies curriculum and "Optics" from the science curriculum. These are brought into other disciplines: mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning subsequent thematic units for the rest of the school year.

Jennifer Katz

A Model Unit For Grade 9 Life: Canada, the World, the Universe?

$59.00

A Model Unit for Grade 9 Life: Canada, the World, the Universe? is one book in the series Tools for Instruction and Reading Assessment. The series consists of twenty-four companion documents to Teaching to Diversity: The Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning by Jennifer Katz. The model unit integrates major themes from Manitoba's curricula for the first term of the grade 9 school year.

The topics are "Diversity and Pluralism in Canada" and "Democracy and Governance in Canada" from the social studies curriculum and "Reproduction" and "Exploring the Universe" from the science curriculum. These are brought into the disciplines of mathematics, physical education and health, language arts, and fine arts — particularly through the lens of the multiple intelligences (MI). Differentiated activities based on MI approaches inspire diverse students and accommodate their individual learning styles. MI activity cards are included, as well as planners that outline the essential understandings, essential questions, and final inquiry projects for the unit. Rubrics, based on Bloom’s taxonomy, show a progression of conceptual thinking from rote, basic understanding to synthesized, higher-order analysis. Teachers can use this model unit as a template for planning the second thematic unit of the school year.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On English Language Learning for Early Years (Grades 1-3)

$135.00

The Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students.

To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes:

specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts
integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom
suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English language learners
relevant topics such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment
age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing
activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences
access to digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book.)

Hands-On English Language Learning for Early Years (Grades 1-3)

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On English Language Learning for Middle Years (Grades 4-6)

$169.00

Hands-On English Language Learning program is a resource for classroom teachers, specialist teachers working with English-language learners, and other educational professionals who support these students. In developing the resource, the authors referred to current curricular documents and to research in English-language acquisition. Careful attention has been given to basic language skills, essential subject-specific vocabulary, and knowledge required by middle-years English-language learners.

To assist your students in developing language skills, this resource includes:

specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts
integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom
career connections that offer students an opportunity to explore employability skills and career choices within the context of English-language learning
suggested activities focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English-language learners
lesson topics that relate specifically to the interests and lives of middle-years students
relevant topics, such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment
age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English-language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing
activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences
access to digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book.)

Hands-On English Language Learning for Middle Years (Grades 4-6)

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Mathematics for Manitoba, Grade 2

$247.00

Hands-On Mathematics for Manitoba is the only mathematics program you will need for the entire year. Based on the latest research, Hands-On Mathematics for Manitoba focuses on the big ideas of mathematics: communication, connections, concepts and skills, mental math and estimation, problem solving, reasoning, technology, and visualization. This resource includes the following:

Mental Math
Patterns and Relations
Statistics and Probability
Shape and Space
Number Concepts
Number Operations

Designed for busy teachers like you, this one-of-a-kind resource has everything you need:

easy-to-follow lesson plans
hands-on step-by-step activities
FREE access to digital reproducibles
assessment tools, teacher references, materials lists, extension activities, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources (reproducibles) that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the Access Digital Resources page.

Hands-On Mathematics for Manitoba, Grade 2

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Problem Solving, Grade 1

$102.00

Hands-On Problem Solving is essential to learning mathematics. When actively engaged in problem solving, students use all the mathematical processes they need in order to achieve the goals of mathematics education and to support lifelong learning. In Hands-On Problem Solving, students are exposed to a wide range of problems in all areas of mathematics. They solve these problems by applying a combination of mathematical knowledge, tools, and strategies. They also explore a variety of methods for solving and confirming their solutions.

The ability to use mathematical knowledge to solve problems is the goal for all students. Hands-On Problem Solving is an easy-to-use resource that helps teachers plan and implement best practices to meet this goal. In this book you will find

problem-solving activities to incorporate into daily mathematics classes for an entire school year
a correlation chart identifying the math concepts presented in each lesson
tasks designed for specific outcomes and learning expectations from Canadian curriculum documents
problems integrating other curricular areas such as language arts, science, and social studies
materials lists, reproducibles, assessment suggestions, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Problem Solving, Grade 2

$102.00

Hands-On Problem Solving is essential to learning mathematics. When actively engaged in problem solving, students use all the mathematical processes they need in order to achieve the goals of mathematics education and to support lifelong learning. In Hands-On Problem Solving, students are exposed to a wide range of problems in all areas of mathematics. They solve these problems by applying a combination of mathematical knowledge, tools, and strategies. They also explore a variety of methods for solving and confirming their solutions.

The ability to use mathematical knowledge to solve problems is the goal for all students. Hands-On Problem Solving is an easy-to-use resource that helps teachers plan and implement best practices to meet this goal. In this book, you will find

problem-solving activities to incorporate into daily mathematics classes for an entire school year
a correlation chart identifying the math concepts presented in each lesson
tasks designed for specific outcomes and learning expectations from Canadian curriculum documents
problems integrating other curricular areas such as language arts, science, and social studies
materials lists, reproducibles, assessment suggestions, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Problem Solving, Grade 3

$102.00

Hands-On Problem Solving is essential to learning mathematics. When actively engaged in problem solving, students use all the mathematical processes they need in order to achieve the goals of mathematics education and to support lifelong learning. In Hands-On Problem Solving, students are exposed to a wide range of problems in all areas of mathematics. They solve these problems by applying a combination of mathematical knowledge, tools, and strategies. They also explore a variety of methods for solving and confirming their solutions.

The ability to use mathematical knowledge to solve problems is the goal for all students. Hands-On Problem Solving is an easy-to-use resource that helps teachers plan and implement best practices to meet this goal. In this book you will find

problem-solving activities to incorporate into daily mathematics classes for an entire school year
a correlation chart identifying the math concepts presented in each lesson
tasks designed for specific outcomes and learning expectations from Canadian curriculum documents
problems integrating other curricular areas such as language arts, science, and social studies
materials lists, digital reproducibles, assessment suggestions, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Problem Solving, Grade 4

$102.00

Hands-On Problem Solving is essential to learning mathematics. When actively engaged in problem solving, students use all the mathematical processes they need in order to achieve the goals of mathematics education and to support lifelong learning. In Hands-On Problem Solving, students are exposed to a wide range of problems in all areas of mathematics. They solve these problems by applying a combination of mathematical knowledge, tools, and strategies. They also explore a variety of methods for solving and confirming their solutions.

The ability to use mathematical knowledge to solve problems is the goal for all students. Hands-On Problem Solving is an easy-to-use resource that helps teachers plan and implement best practices to meet this goal. In this book you will find

problem-solving activities to incorporate into daily mathematics classes for an entire school year
a correlation chart identifying the math concepts presented in each lesson
tasks designed for specific outcomes and learning expectations from Canadian curriculum documents
problems integrating other curricular areas such as language arts, science, and social studies
materials lists, digital reproducibles, assessment suggestions, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Problem Solving, Grade 5

$102.00

Hands-On Problem Solving is essential to learning mathematics. When actively engaged in problem solving, students use all the mathematical processes they need in order to achieve the goals of mathematics education and to support lifelong learning. In Hands-On Problem Solving, students are exposed to a wide range of problems in all areas of mathematics. They solve these problems by applying a combination of mathematical knowledge, tools, and strategies. They also explore a variety of methods for solving and confirming their solutions.

The ability to use mathematical knowledge to solve problems is the goal for all students. Hands-On Problem Solving is an easy-to-use resource that helps teachers plan and implement best practices to meet this goal. In this book, you will find

problem-solving activities to incorporate into daily mathematics classes for an entire school year
a correlation chart identifying the math concepts presented in each lesson
tasks designed for specific outcomes and learning expectations from Canadian curriculum documents
problems integrating other curricular areas such as language arts, science, and social studies
materials lists, reproducibles, assessment suggestions, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Problem Solving, Grade 6

$102.00

Hands-On Problem Solving is essential to learning mathematics. When actively engaged in problem solving, students use all the mathematical processes they need in order to achieve the goals of mathematics education and to support lifelong learning. In Hands-On Problem Solving, students are exposed to a wide range of problems in all areas of mathematics. They solve these problems by applying a combination of mathematical knowledge, tools, and strategies. They also explore a variety of methods for solving and confirming their solutions.

The ability to use mathematical knowledge to solve problems is the goal for all students. Hands-On Problem Solving is an easy-to-use resource that helps teachers plan and implement best practices to meet this goal. In this book, you will find

problem-solving activities to incorporate into daily mathematics classes for an entire school year
a correlation chart identifying the math concepts presented in each lesson
tasks designed for specific outcomes and learning expectations from Canadian curriculum documents
problems integrating other curricular areas such as language arts, science, and social studies
materials lists, reproducibles, assessment suggestions, and much more!

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 1

$155.00

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 1 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum:

STEM Skills and Connections
Life Systems: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Matter and Energy: Energy in Our Lives
Structures and Mechanisms: Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures
Earth and Space Systems: Daily and Seasonal Changes

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 1 encourages students’ natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource

fosters students’ understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills
makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students
emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance
relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment
focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario
explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiences

Using proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book).

Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following:

plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson
land-based learning activities
opportunities for students to use guided research, hands-on inquiry, and the engineering design process
a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning
ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace projects

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 1

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2

$155.00

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum:

STEM Skills and Connections
Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals
Matter and Energy: Properties of Liquids and Solids
Structures and Mechanisms: Simple Machines and Movement
Earth and Space Systems: Air and Water in the Environment

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2 encourages students’ natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource

fosters students’ understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills
makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students
emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance
relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment
focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario
explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiences

Using proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book).

Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following:

plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson
land-based learning activities
opportunities for students to use the scientific research process, scientific experimentation process, and engineering design process
a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning
ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace project

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 2

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 3

$155.00

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 3 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum:

STEM Skills and Connections
Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants
Matter and Energy: Forces and Motion
Structures and Mechanisms: Strong and Stable Structures
Earth and Space Systems: Soils in the Environment

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 3 encourages students’ natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource

fosters students’ understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills
makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students
emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance
relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment
focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario
explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiences

Using proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book).

Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following:

plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson
land-based learning activities
opportunities for students to use the scientific research process, scientific experimentation process, and engineering design process
a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning
ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace project

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 3

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 4

$155.00

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 4 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum:

STEM Skills and Connections
Life Systems: Habitats and Communities
Matter and Energy: Light and Sound
Structures and Mechanisms: Pulleys and Gears
Earth and Space Systems: Rocks and Minerals

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 4 encourages students’ natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource

fosters students’ understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills
makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students
emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance
relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment
focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario
explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiences

Using proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book).

Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following:

plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson
land-based learning activities
opportunities for students to use guided research, hands-on inquiry, and the engineering design process
a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning
ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace projects

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 4

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 5

$155.00

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 5 is an easy-to-use resource for teaching the five strands of the Ontario science and technology (2022) curriculum:

STEM Skills and Connections
Life Systems: Human Organ Systems
Matter and Energy: Properties of and Changes in Matter
Structures and Mechanisms: Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms
Earth and Space Systems: Conservation of Energy and Resources

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 5 encourages students’ natural curiosity about science and the world around them as they participate in hands-on activities and explore their environment. Using the inquiry approach, this comprehensive resource

fosters students’ understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills
makes coding and emerging technologies approachable for both teachers and students
emphasizes personalized learning using a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance
relates science and technology to sustainability and our changing world, including society, the economy, and the environment
focuses on practical applications of the engineering design process as students work on solutions to real-life problems
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives specific to Ontario
explores contributions to science and technology by people with diverse lived experiences

Using proven Hands-On features, this book provides resources for both teachers and students including background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; materials lists; and digital image banks and reproducibles (find download instructions in the Appendix of the book).

Innovative elements developed specifically for the Ontario curriculum include the following:

plugged and unplugged coding activities in nearly every lesson
land-based learning activities
opportunities for students to use the scientific research process, scientific experimentation process, and engineering design process
a fully developed assessment plan to guide assessment for, as, and of learning
ideas and prompts for STEM Makerspace projects

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 5

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 6

$136.00

Experienced educators share their best, classroom-tested ideas in this teacher-friendly, activity-based resource.

The grade 6 book is divided into four units:

Biodiversity
Flight
Electricity and Electrical Devices
Space

STAND-OUT COMPONENTS

custom-written for the Ontario curriculum
uses an inquiry-based scientific and technological approach
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES

includes resources for both teachers and students
a four-part instructional process: activate, action, consolidate and debrief, enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on real-life technological problem solving
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
land-based learning activities and Makerspace centres
access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book.)

Hands-On Science and Technology for Ontario, Grade 6

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 1

$134.00

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-one book is divided into four units:

Characteristics and Needs of Living Things
The Senses
Characteristics of Objects and Materials
Daily and Seasonal Changes

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approach
a four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhance
ideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world application
an emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all units
a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problems
inclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Access Digital Resources page.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 2

$134.00

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-two book is divided into four units:

Growth and Changes in Animals
Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Position and Motion
Air and Water in the Environment

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approach
a four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhance
ideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world application
an emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all units
a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problems
inclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Access Digital Resources page.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 3

$134.00

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-three book is divided into four units:

Growth and Changes in Plants
Materials and Structures
Forces that Attract or Repel
Soils in the Environment

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approach
a four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhance
ideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world application
an emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all units
a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problems
inclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the Access Digital Resources page.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 4

$134.00

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-four book is divided into four units:

Habitats and Communities
Light
Sound
Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approach
a four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhance
ideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world application
an emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all units
a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problems
inclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Access Digital Resources page.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 5

$134.00

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-five book is divided into four units:

Maintaining a Healthy Body
Properties of and Changes in Substances
Forces and Simple Machines
Weather

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approach
a four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhance
ideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world application
an emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all units
a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problems
inclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Access Digital Resources page.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 6

$134.00

Hands-On Science for Manitoba is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. The grade-six book is divided into four units:

Diversity of Living Things
Flight
Electricity
Exploring the Solar System

This new edition includes many familiar features for both teachers and students: curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Useful new features include:

the components of an inquiry-based approach
a four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhance
ideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world application
an emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all units
a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learning
a focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problems
inclusion of learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)

Download the FREE digital resources that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Access Digital Resources page.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Manitoba, Grade 3

$100.00

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade 3 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the WNCP Social Studies Curriculum.

This resource has four instructional units:

Unit 1: Connecting With Canadians
Unit 2: Exploring the World
Unit 3: Communities of the World
Unit 4: Exploring an Ancient Society: The Vikings

Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular outcomes. Each lesson has:

materials lists
activity descriptions
questioning techniques
activity centre and extension ideas
assessment suggestions
activity sheets and visuals

Hands-On Social Studies for Manitoba, Grade 3

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 1

$145.00

Filled with a year's worth of classroom-tested hands-on, minds-on activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need.

The grade 1 book is divided into two units:

Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities
The Local Community

STAND-OUT FEATURES

focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum
adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES

includes the five components of the inquiry model
opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge
authentic assessment for, as, and of learning
social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals
support for developing historical thinking skills
access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 1

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 2

$145.00

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 2 is filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities. This book is divided into two units:

Changing Family and Community Traditions
Global Communities

With materials for both teachers and students, this resource includes many familiar great features: curriculum correlation charts; summary charts showing expectations; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; downloadable image banks and reproducible student materials; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Exciting new features include:

ideas for extending the learning
opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge
authentic assessment for, as, and of learning opportunities
the five components of the inquiry model
concepts of social studies thinking, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals
support for developing historical thinking skills

This resource, developed by experienced educators, focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum as identified by the Ontario Ministry (2013) and adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools.

Download the FREE digital resources (image banks and reproducibles) that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 2

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 3

$145.00

Filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested hands-on, minds-on activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need.

The grade 3 book is divided into two units:

Communities in Canada, 1780–1850
Living and Working in Ontario

STAND-OUT FEATURES

focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum
adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES

includes the five components of the inquiry model
opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge
authentic assessment for, as, and of learning
social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals
support for developing historical thinking skills
access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 3

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 4

$145.00

Filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested hands-on, minds-on activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need.

The grade 4 book is divided into two units:

Heritage and Identity: Societies from 3000 BCE to 1500 CE
People and Environments: Political and Physical Regions of Canada

STAND-OUT FEATURES

focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum
adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES

includes the five components of the inquiry model
opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge
authentic assessment for, as, and of learning
social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals
support for developing historical thinking skills
access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 4

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 5

$145.00

Filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested hands-on, minds-on activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need.

The grade 5 book is divided into two units:

CanadaFirst Nations and Europeans in New France and Early
The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship

STAND-OUT FEATURES

focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum
adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES

includes the five components of the inquiry model
opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge
authentic assessment for, as, and of learning
social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals
support for developing historical thinking skills
access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 5

Jennifer E. Lawson

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 6

$145.00

Filled with a year’s worth of classroom-tested activities, this resource conveniently includes everything both teachers and students need.

The grade 6 book is divided into two units:

Communities in Canada, Past and Present
Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community

STAND-OUT FEATURES

focuses on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum
adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools
builds understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives

TIME-SAVING, COST-EFFECTIVE FEATURES

includes the five components of the inquiry model
opportunities for self-reflection and activating prior knowledge
authentic assessment for, as, and of learning
social studies thinking concepts, guided inquiry questions, and learning goals
support for developing historical thinking skills
access to digital image banks and digital reproducibles (Find download instructions in the Appendix of the book)

Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 6

Jennifer E. Lawson

Land, Water, and Sky for Grades 3-5

$92.00

Land, Water, and Sky from Hands-On Science: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Land, Water, and Sky contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspace centres, and Loose Parts

In Land, Water, and Sky students investigate characteristics of the land, water, and sky. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things.
Observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.
Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.

Other Hands-On Science books for grades 3–5

Properties of Matter
Properties of Energy
Living Things

Jennifer E. Lawson

Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K-2

$92.00

Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K–2 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K–2 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K–2 students investigate characteristics of the land, water, and sky. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things.
Observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.
Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Living Things for Grades 3-5

$92.00

Living Things for Grades 3–5 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Living Things for Grades 3–5 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists. Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Living Things for Grades 3–5 students investigate plants and animals. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Plants and animals have observable features.
Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Living Things for Grades K-2

$92.00

Living Things for Grades K–2 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Living Things for Grades K–2 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Living Things for Grades K–2 students investigate plants and animals. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Plants and animals have observable features.
Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.

Download the FREE digital resources (image banks and reproducibles) that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Properties of Energy for Grades 3-5

$92.00

Properties of Energy for Grades 3–5 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Properties of Energy for Grades 3–5 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible; student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Properties of Energy for Grades 3–5 students investigate properties of energy. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

The motion of objects depends on their properties.
Light and sound can be produced and their properties can be changed.
Forces influence the motion of an object.

Download the FREE digital resources (image banks and reproducibles) that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Properties of Energy for Grades K-2

$92.00

Properties of Energy for Grades K–2 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Properties of Energy for Grades K–2 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Properties of Energy for Grades K–2 students investigate properties of energy. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

The motion of objects depends on their properties.
Light and sound can be produced and their properties can be changed.
Forces influence the motion of an object.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Properties of Matter for Grades 3-5

$92.00

Properties of Matter for Grades 3–5 from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Properties of Matter for Grades 3–5 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Properties of Matter for Grades 3–5 students investigate matter. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Humans interact with matter every day through familiar materials.
Materials can be changed through physical and chemical processes.
Matter is useful because of its properties.

Download the FREE digital resources (image banks and reproducibles) that accompany this book by following the instructions printed on the first page of the Appendix.

Jennifer E. Lawson

Properties of Matter for Grades K-2

$92.00

Properties of Matter for Grades K–2from Hands-On Science for British Columbia: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:

emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learning
develops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activities
fosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in science

Using proven Hands-On features, Properties of Matter for Grades K–2 contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; and materials lists.

Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:

a multi-age approach
a five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhance
an emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learning
a fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessment
a focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies
learning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)
place-based learning activities, Makerspaces, and Loose Parts

In Properties of Matter for Grades K–2 students investigate matter. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:

Humans interact with matter every day through familiar materials.
Materials can be changed through physical and chemical processes.
Matter is useful because of its properties

Marlene McCracken

Spelling Through Phonics

$21.95

This 40th anniversary edition of the beloved bestseller, Spelling Through Phonics, has the same compact and easy-to-use format thousands of educators know and love! With the McCrackens’ original spelling instruction program, this book provides detailed instructions and reproducibles to help you

understand phonemic awareness, and how it helps children develop spelling and other literacy skills
teach spelling easily, quickly, and efficiently
integrate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning strategies
effectively assess and react to students’ writing
provide immediate feedback as part of spelling instruction
organize students’ spelling practice within the school day
introduce, practice, and review new words and sounds with students in grades 1–3

Help your students become proficient spellers, as well as confident readers and writers, with this developmentally appropriate framework.

Dedicated to the memory of The McCrackens, this 40th anniversary edition honors their invaluable contributions to English language arts and literacy instruction across North America.

Reuben Boulette

Teacher Guide for A Girl Called Echo

$25.95

The A Girl Called Echo series tells the story of Métis teenager Echo Desjardins, who is struggling to adjust to a new school and a new home. Readers follow Echo as she travels through time and experiences pivotal events from Métis history, gains new perspectives about where she came from, and imagines what the future might hold.

Written by Anishinaabe educator Reuben Boulette, the Teacher Guide for A Girl Called Echo includes

lesson plans specific to each book in the A Girl Called Echo series
original articles outlining the history of the Métis Nation and their fight for sovereignty
in-depth reading activities that engage students’ critical thinking skills
activities that introduce students to the critical study of graphic novels and sequential art

This teacher guide will engage students’ understanding of Métis history and culture and encourage reflection on the importance of learning Indigenous histories.

Christine M'Lot

Teacher Guide for April Raintree and In Search of April Raintree

$25.95

First published in 1983, In Search of April Raintree is a Canadian classic that presents a heart-rending and powerful account of the harsh realities that Indigenous and Métis peoples face.

Written by Anishinaabe educator Christine M’Lot with psychologist Dr. Karlee Fellner, the Teacher Guide for In Search of April Raintree and April Raintree helps teachers create dynamic learning experiences for their students in grades 11 and 12, while maintaining a respectful and dignified approach to Indigenous topics.

In this guide you will find:

an inquiry based approach with resources for teaching from a trauma-informed stance
easy-to-use lesson plans, reproducibles, and assessment opportunities
a focus on wellness and supporting students while learning about difficult topics
activities that encourage cross-curricular connections and collaboration
free access to supplemental videos covering wellness topics
a glossary of terms and suggested resources to extend learning

Teacher Guide for April Raintree and In Search of April Raintree

Christine M'Lot

Teacher Guide for Sugar Falls

$19.99

Sugar Falls is a story of strength, family, and culture that shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross. Taken away to a residential school, Betsy is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but her father’s words give her the strength and determination to survive.

Written by Anishinaabe educator Christine M'Lot, the Teacher Guide for Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story offers a diverse menu of activities that support teachers in

planning lessons throughout the reading process, including before, during, and after reading Sugar Falls
creating dynamic learning experiences for their students while maintaining a respectful and dignified approach to Indigenous topics
enhancing students’ prior knowledge about the topics addressed in the book
using trauma-informed practices to prepare students for sensitive topics
identifying cross-curricular connections and opportunities to collaborate with teachers in other subject areas
infusing Indigenous pedagogical practices, such as working with others, seeking holism in understanding, and learning through storytelling
engaging students’ understanding and encouraging them to embrace differing worldviews
facilitating activities for individual students, small groups, whole-class instruction and discussion, or even the whole school

Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story includes sensitive topics (e.g., abuse, trauma); therefore, it is most appropriate for grades 9–12. The activities in this guide are suitable for courses such as English Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Global or Contemporary Issues, as well as Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies. They could be adapted for use at the university or college level.

Christine M'Lot

Teacher Guide for This Place: 150 Years Retold

$28.99

The graphic novel, This Place: 150 Years Retold, includes a variety of historical and contemporary stories that highlight important moments in Indigenous and Canadian history.

Written by Anishinaabe educator Christine M'Lot, the Teacher Guide for This Place: 150 Years Retold offers 12 comprehensive lessons that support teachers in

introducing students to the unique demographic, historical, and cultural legacy of Indigenous communities and exploring acts of sovereignty and resiliency
using circle pedagogy to show the interconnectedness of ideas and topics, primarily in the form of the medicine wheel
infusing Indigenous pedagogical practices, such as working with others, seeking holism in understanding, and learning through storytelling
engaging students’ understanding and encouraging them to embrace differing worldviews
NEW! Incorporating the This Place CBC podcast when studying the graphic novel

Lessons in this teacher guide are appropriate to Grades 9–12 English, Grade 11 Global Issues, and Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies classes. They are also adaptable to relevant university or college courses.

Cover image for Teacher Guide for This Place: 150 Years Retold, isbn: 9781774920176

Katya Adamov Ferguson

Teacher's Guide For The Series Tales From Big Spirit

$29.00

This teacher’s guide is designed to help classroom teachers use the graphic novel series, Tales From Big Spirit, by David A. Robertson. The guide provides detailed lessons that meet a wide range of language arts and social studies goals, integrate Indigenous perspectives, and make curricular content more accessible to diverse learners.

The guide includes:

general instructional ideas for deepening readers’ comprehension of text.
a framework to further develop students’ thinking about history.
information about aspects of graphic novels and how to use them in the classroom.
specific instructional ideas and suggestions for each graphic novel.
detailed teaching and learning sequences (before-, during-, and after-reading format).
strategies and reproducible classroom materials that support and stimulate student learning.
historical images that may be reproduced.