1. Orientation to the Science K to 7 IRP 2005

2. Part 1: What Is Science K to 7?  How was Science K to 7 developed?  How has Science K to 7 changed since the 1995 IRP?  What content does Science K to 7 address?

3. How was Science K to 7 developed? based on recommendations from the Science Curriculum Review Report, 2001 (www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/reports/scireview.pdf)www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/reports/scireview.pdf incorporation of the Pan Canadian Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes, 1997 (http://www.cmec.ca/science/framework/)http://www.cmec.ca/science/framework/ written by a team of educators preliminary draft piloted in the 2002-03 school year reviewed by partners in education, including parents, students, and stakeholder groups full implementation begins September 2005 Part 1: What Is Science K to 7?

4. How has Science K to 7 changed since the 1995 IRP? Part 1: What Is Science K to 7? fewer topics and fewer prescribed learning outcomes separate outcomes for each Primary grade (Kindergarten to Grade 3) aligns with the Pan Canadian Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes (1997) improved support for assessment with the addition of key elements and suggested achievement indicators integration of Aboriginal content in the learning outcomes integration of information and communications technology content in the outcomes

5. Goals for Scientific Literacy understanding connections among science, technology, society, and the environment (STSE) developing science-related skills acquiring knowledge and understanding of concepts in life science, physical science, and Earth and space science developing attitudes conducive to the responsible acquisition and application of scientific and technological knowledge Part 1: What Is Science K to 7? What content does Science K to 7 address?

6. Science K to 7 Curriculum Organizers Part 1: What Is Science K to 7? Processes of Science Life Science Physical Science Earth and Space Science

7. Curriculum Organizer: Processes of Science observing communicating classifying interpreting making inferences questioning measuring the study of processes and skills that enable students to develop their understanding of science: predicting designing experiments fair testing controlling variables problem solving hypothesizing developing models Part 1: What Is Science K to 7?

8. Curriculum Organizer: Life Science characteristics of living things needs of living things animal growth and changes the study of the diversity, continuity, interactions, and balance among organisms and their environments to extend students’ understanding of the living world and their place in it: plant growth and changes habitats and communities human body diversity of life ecosystems Part 1: What Is Science K to 7?

9. Curriculum Organizer: Physical Science properties of objects and materials force and motion properties of matter materials and structures the study of matter and energy, and their interactions: light and sound forces and simple machines electricity chemistry Part 1: What Is Science K to 7?

10. Curriculum Organizer: Earth and Space Science surroundings daily and seasonal changes air, water, and soil stars and planets the study of the universe and the structure of the Earth to develop students’ understanding of the forces, processes, and dynamic life-supporting qualities of the Earth: weather renewable and non- renewable resources exploration of extreme environments earth’s crust Part 1: What Is Science K to 7?

11. Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?  What is an IRP?  What are the components of the Science K to 7 IRP?

12. What Is an IRP? are provincial curriculum documents set provincial standards for what students are expected to know and be able to do are written by educators are produced by the Ministry of Education IRP stands for Integrated Resource Package. IRPs: Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

13. What are the components of the Science K to 7 IRP? Introduction Classroom Assessment Model Learning Resources (Grade Collections) Glossary Prescribed Learning Outcomes –Rationale –Goals –Curriculum Organizers –Suggested Timeframe –Considerations for Program Delivery –Key Elements –Suggested Achievement Indicators Student Achievement Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

14. Introduction Curriculum Overview Considerations for Program Delivery provides general information about the IRP, including: Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

15. Curriculum Overview rationale for the subject goals descriptions of curriculum organizers suggested timeframe for each curriculum organizer provides specific information about Science K to 7, including: Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

16. Considerations for Program Delivery working with the school and community working with the Aboriginal community information and communications technology copyright addressing local needs involving parents/guardians establishing a positive classroom climate safety confidentiality inclusion, equity, and accessibility information to help schools plan for program delivery, including: Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

17. Prescribed Learning Outcomes legally mandated content standards required attitudes, skills, and knowledge what students are expected to know and be able to do expectations for all students Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

18. Prescribed Learning Outcomes Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP? two formats: by curriculum organizer and by grade

19. Key Elements descriptions of content help determine the intended depth and breadth of prescribed learning outcomes by curriculum organizer can be used as a subject overview or outline Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP? (new feature for this IRP)

20. Achievement Indicators identify specific level of attitudes, skills, or knowledge in relation to a corresponding prescribed learning outcome one learning outcome can have several achievement indicators help guide classroom assessment suggested, not prescribed Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP? (new feature for this IRP)

21. Classroom Assessment Model a series of units for each grade provided to help teachers plan classroom assessment presented by grade and curriculum organizer addresses all of the prescribed learning outcomes for each grade suggestions only Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

22. Classroom Assessment Model Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP? includes teacher assessment, peer assessment, and self-assessment strategies promotes assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment as learning presents a variety of assessment approaches to address a range of learning styles and to help students advance their own achievement, such as: –labs and experiments –charts, graphs, mind maps –projects –models and dioramas –written and oral tests –portfolios –individual and group presentations –learning logs and journals

23. Assessment Overview Table suggestions and guidelines for classroom-based assessment and grading Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

24. Classroom Assessment Model arranged by curriculum organizer each unit addresses one learning outcome and its corresponding achievement indicators Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

25. Classroom Assessment Model Planning for Assessment provides information to set up the assessment task each Suggested Assessment Activity directly corresponds the strategy in the Planning for Assessment column Suggested Assessment Activities list specific criteria for teacher, peer, or self-assessment Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

26. Classroom Assessment Model recommended learning resources relate to the specific learning outcomes for that unit but not necessarily to the assessment activities Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

27. Classroom Assessment Model sample assessment instruments are provided at the end of each grade contain criteria specific to one or more of the suggested assessment activities for that grade Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

28. Learning Resources Grade Collections (recommended learning resources) for each grade of Science K to 7 include some newly recommended resources and some resources previously recommended for earlier editions of the curriculum current as of March 2005; for latest updates go to http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp _ resources/ lr/resource/gradcoll.htm http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp _ resources/ lr/resource/gradcoll.htm Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

29. Glossary defines selected terms used in the IRP Part 2: What’s in the Science K to 7 IRP?

30. For more information Full text of all current Science IRPs (including the K to 7 IRP in single grade segments) and other curriculum information is available at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp _ sci.htm http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp _ sci.htm