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 **//__GRADE 6 SKILLS __//** **General Learner Expectation: **  · **Design and carry out an investigation in which variables are identified and controlled, and that provides a fair test of the question being evaluated. **  · **Recognize the importance of accuracy in observation and measurement; and apply suitable methods to record, compile, interpret and evaluate observations and measurements. ** **Specific Learning Expectations: ** **__Focus __****: **  · **ask questions that lead to exploration and investigation **  · **identify one or more possible answers to questions by stating a prediction or hypothesis. ** **__Explore and Investigate: __** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">identify one or more ways of finding answers to given questions ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">plan and carry out procedures that compromise a fair test ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">identify variables (variables to be manipulated, held constant and observered) ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">select appropriate materials and identify how they will be used ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">modify the procedures as needed ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">work individually or cooperatively in planning and carrying out procedures ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">identify sources of information and ideas and demonstrate skill in access them. ** **__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Reflect and Interpret __****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">: ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">communicate effectively with group members in sharing and evaluating ideas, and assessing progress ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">record observations and measurements accurately ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">evaluate procedures used and identify possible improvements ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">state an inference, based on results ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Identify possible applications of what was learned ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Identify new questions that arise from what was learned **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Grade 6 Science: Evidence and Investigation __** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The science program engages students in a process of critical thinking and problem solving in which they develop knowledge, skills and attitudes. The following principles are the foundation for the science program: ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Children’s curiosity is a natural starting point for learning. ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Children’s learning build on what they currently know and can do. ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Communication is essential for learning science. ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students learn best when they are challenged and actively involved. ** <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Confidence and self-reliance are important outcomes of learning. **

<span style="background: #8db3e2; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; display: block; mso-background-themecolor: text2; mso-background-themetint: 102; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 4pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 1pt;"> <span style="background: #8db3e2; display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;">**//__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">GRADE 6 ATTITUDES __//** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">General Learner Expectations: ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Demonstrate positive attitudes for the study and application of science in responsible ways. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Specific Learning Expectations: ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students will show growth in acquiring and applying the following traits: ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Curiosity ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Confidence in personal ability to learn ad develop problem solving skills ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Inventiveness and open-mindedness ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Perseverance in the search for understandings and for solutions to problems ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Flexibility in considering new ideas ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Critical-mindedness in examining evidence and determining what the evidence means ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A willingness to use evidence as the basis for their conclusions and actions ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A willingness to work with others in sharing of activities and experiences ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Appreciation of the benefits gained from shared effort and cooperation ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A sense of personal and shared responsibility for actions taken ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Respect for livings and environments, and commitment for their care. **

<span style="background: #8db3e2; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; display: block; mso-background-themecolor: text2; mso-background-themetint: 102; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 4pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 1pt;"> <span style="background: #8db3e2; display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;">**//__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">GRADE 6 UNDERSTANDING __//** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students will have an opportunity to observe and interpret what they see by investigating evidence of human and animal activity. They will explore and analyze indoor and outdoor environments as they look for footprints, markings, evidence of disturbance and things that are left behind. Through these studies, students learn to ask questions, investigate and recognize patterns and discrepancies. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">General Learner Expectation: ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Apply observation and inference skills to recognize and interpret patterns and to distinguish a specific pattern from a group of similar patterns. **  · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Apply knowledge of the properties and interactions of materials to the investigation and identification of material samples. **

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Specific Learning Expectation: ** · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Recognize evidence of recent human activity, and recognize evidence of animal activity in a natural outdoor setting. **  · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Observe a set of footprints, and infer the direction and speed of travel. **  · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Recognize that evidence found at the scene of an activity may have unique characteristics that allow an investigator to make inferences about the participants and nature of the activity; and give examples of how evidence may be used. **  · **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Investigate evidence and link it to a possible source by: ** · **//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Classifying footprints, tire prints, and soil samples from a variety of locations //** · **//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Analyzing the ink from different pens, using paper chromatography //** · **//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Analyzing handwriting samples to identify the handwriting of a specific person //** · **//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Comparing samples of fabric //** · **//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Classifying fingerprints collected from a variety of surfaces. //**

<span style="background: #8db3e2; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1pt solid; display: block; mso-background-themecolor: text2; mso-background-themetint: 102; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 4pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 0in;"> <span style="background: #8db3e2; display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Resources ** ** Resources: ** · ** Alberta Program of Studies ** · ** Edmonton Public Schools resources ** · ** Grade 6 Science Program by Gillian Vas ** · ** Videos ** · ** Focus on Inquiry (2004) ** ** Understanding by Design by Wiggins and McTighe ** ** ARCS Model by John Keller ** ** The Elaboration Model by Charles Reigeluth **