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Total Pages: 117 Pages, Google Slides, Google Forms
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 months
File Size: 33 MB
File Type: PDF (Zip)
In this Grade 6 Science Modified Flight Unit, teachers are equipped with 13 engaging flight lessons. These lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 6 students in learning about the properties of flight. Each of the 13 lessons aligns with a critical concept in the Ontario Grade 6 Science Curriculum but has significantly reduced reading and writing expectations within the lesson.
This modified science unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 6 Ontario Science Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. An MP3 audio file of each student reading has been provided. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
- Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Science Curriculum 2022 Grade 6 Strand D Structures and Mechanisms - Flight
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Unit Includes:
- 13 Detailed Lesson Plans: Immerse your students in lessons that will keep them fully engaged throughout the unit.
- Editable Teacher Slideshow (Google Slides™): A ready-to-use, customizable presentation to guide instruction.
- Modified Lesson Content: Lessons have been modified with reduced reading and writing expectations.
- MP3 Audio Files of Articles: Elevate student learning and accessibility through audio recordings of the student readings.
- Answer Keys: Streamline your grading process with readily available answer keys.
- Lesson Variety: Follow-up activities utilize a variety of formats - cut & match, fill in the blanks, guided inquiry, graphic organizers
- Self-Marking Google Forms: Streamline your assessment process by automating your grading.
- Sub Plans: Ready-to-use lessons to ensure continuity when you're away.
- Print and Digital Formats: Embrace the convenience of accessing materials in both print and digital formats.
Lesson Overview & Modifications
- Introduction (Class Discussion, QR Codes) - Safety Rules and Unit Vocabulary
- Lesson #1 (Whole Class Reading, Cut & Paste Activity, Properties of Air Activity) – Properties of Air
- Lesson #2 (Video Demonstrations) – Properties of Air – Video Demonstrations
- Lesson #3 (Whole Class Reading, Compression or Insulation? Activity, Optional Extension Activity) – Compression and Insulation of Air
- Lesson #4 (Whole Class Reading, Cut & Paste Diagram) – The Four Forces of Flight
- Lesson #5 (Whole Class Reading, Multiple Choice Activity) – Unbalanced Forces
- Lesson #6 (Whole Class Reading, Mandala Activity, Optional Quiz) – How The Four Forces Can Be Changed
- Lesson #7 (Whole Class Reading, Multiple Choice Activity, Optional Quiz) – Characteristics That Enable Flight in Living Things
- Lesson #8 (Paper Plane Lab) – Paper Airplane Lab
- Lesson #9 (Whole Class Reading, Guided Inquiry) – Air Travel Inquiry
- Lesson #10 (Unit Test) – Flight Unit Test
- Lesson #11 (Unit Review/Sub Plans) – Bill Nye and Magic School Bus Videos
- Lesson #12 (Unit Review/Sub Plans) – Drones
This Grade 6 Science Modified Flight Unit resource is specifically tailored to accommodate the unique needs of classroom teachers with students performing significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This adaptable and accessible resource empowers teachers to provide engaging science lessons while ensuring every student can participate actively in their learning journey.
Teacher Feedback:
- "This resource worked really well for my students and was exactly what I needed! It was easy to use, engaging, and helped make my lesson planning so much easier."
Note: The internet is required to access videos in this unit.