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.

Contributions by: Lynda Matchullis, Susan Atcheson, Marlene Gallagher, Greg Johnson