Science Curriculum Backgrounders
These 4-pagers and accompanying powerpoints and DLRC resource lists came about from a series of workshops run in 2018 and 2019 to provide resources and hands-on experiences for K-7 teachers. The powerpoints and 4-pager contain info about the learning standards and background info for teachers. They also have a variety of teaching suggestions and resources. The Resource Lists have details of books and kits you can order from our District Learning Resource Centre.
Contact me if you would like a workshop on any of these topics at your school. The 4 pagers are in draft form, I welcome feedback to Donna.Morgan@burnabyschools.ca
EARTH and WATER
Earth and Water Powerpoint: Earth and Water no video
Four Pager Topic Guides
Gr K-2: Earth and Water K-2 four pager
Gr 3 and 5: Earth and Water 3-5 four pager
Gr 7: Earth and Water 7 four pager
*note that Gr 4 and 6 are under the SPACE heading below
Resource Lists from the DLRC (Thanks to Patricia Finlay):
Science K-1 Weather and Seasons
Science Grade 3 Landforms and Erosion
Science Grade 5 Earth Materials
Science Grade 7 Climate Change
ENERGY
Energy powerpoint here: ENERGY—through an inquiry lens
Four pager topic guides
Gr K-1:Energy Grade 1 Light and Sound
Gr 3: Energy Grade 3 Thermal Energy
Gr 4: Energy Grade 4 Energy Transformations A
Gr 7: Energy Gr 7–Electromagnetic Energy
Resource Lists from DLRC (Thanks to Patricia Finlay):
Science Grade 1 Light and Sound Oct. 2018
Science Grade 3 Thermal energy Oct. 2018
Science Grade 4 Energy Oct. 2018
Science Grade 7 Electricity Oct. 2018
MATTER
Matter Powerpoint: MATTER—through an inquiry lens
Four pager topic guides
Gr K-1: Matter K 1 4 pager
Gr 2-4: Matter 2 3 4 4 Pager
Gr 5-6: Matter Gr 5 6 Four Pager
Gr 7: Coming soon
Resource Lists from DLRC (Thanks to Patricia Finlay)
SPACE
4 Pager Topic Guides:
K-1: SPACE 4 pager K-1
Gr 6: SPACE 4 pager Grade 6
Resource Lists from DLRC (Thanks to Patricia Finlay):
Science K-1 Weather and Seasons
Science Grade 4 Earth and Moon
FORCES
Forces Powerpoint:FORCES—through an inquiry lens
4 Pager Topic Guides:
Gr K-2: Forces-K-1-2-Four-Pager
Gr 5: Grade 5 Forces 4 Pager
Gr 6: Forces-Gr-6
Gr 7: Energy-Gr-7-Electromagnetic-Energy
*see Gr 3/4 under ENERGY above
Resource Lists from DLRC (Thanks to Patricia Finlay):
Science Grade 5 Simple Machines (1)
Science Grade 6 Laws of Motion
ORGANISMS
Organisms and Diversity Powerpoint: ORGANISMS—through an inquiry lens
List of Plants and Animals to Know in Burnaby (Highlighted ones are for Primary): PLANTS and ANIMALS to KNOW IN BURNABY–Elem Highlights
4 Pager Topic Guides:
Gr K-2: Organisms K-2 4 pager
Gr 3: Organisms Grade 3
Gr 4: Coming Soon
Gr 5-6: Human Body, coming soon
Gr 7: Organisms Grade 7 Evolution
Resource Lists from DLRC (Thanks to Patricia Finlay):