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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 CommunitiesLightSoundRocks, Minerals, and ErosionThis 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 approacha four-part instructional process-engage, explore, embed, and enhanceideas for embedding Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections, and real-world applicationan emphasis on technology and sustainability infused into all unitsa fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learninga focus on the design process to solve real-life practical problemsinclusion 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, 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.