Our Solar System & Technology in Space Grade 6 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781770783638)

Topics covered include: Understanding Earth & Space Systems and Interactions.

The activities in this book have two intentions: to teach concepts related to earth and space science and to provide students the opportunity to apply necessary skills needed for mastery of science and technology curriculum objectives.

TEN LESSONS on these topics!

1. OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
2. THE VIEW FROM EARTH
3. THE MOON
4. CONSTELLATIONS
5. ASTEROIDS, COMETS, AND METEOROIDS
6. SPACE EXPLORATION
7. SPACE EXPLORERS
8. GOING TO THE EXTREME!
9. TECHNOLOGY IN THE EXTREME
10. ABORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Throughout the experiments, the scientific method is used. In each section you will find teacher notes designed to provide guidance with the learning intention, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.

Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.

Meets Ontario Curriculum.