Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 2

Hands-On Science for Manitoba, Grade 2 is an easy-to-use elementary resource bringing the five strands of the Manitoba science curriculum (2025) to life. Using an Inquiry Model, this guide features student-centred activities that develop Global Competencies and critical thinking. Lessons incorporate Land-Based Learning and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), providing a modern, holistic Science Education tailored to the Grade 2 Curriculum.This all-in-one guide contains everything an educator needs to teach a robust STEM/Science and technology program, including curriculum correlation charts; background information on the science topics; a complete, full year of easy-to-follow lesson plans; digital reproducible student materials; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities.The Big Ideas for grade 2 are addressed in the following units:Unit 1: States of MatterUnit 2: Air and WaterUnit 3: Plants, Animals, and ReproductionUseful features include:the components of an inquiry-based approacha four-part instructional process—engage, explore, embed, and enhanceideas to incorporate culturally appropriate teaching methodologies from Indigenous worldviews, including Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being a fully developed assessment plan that includes opportunities for assessment for, as, and of learninga focus on the six Global Competencies identified in the Manitoba science curriculum in all lessonsMakerspaces that emphasize practical scientific skills and knowledge through problem-solving and design challengesGet FREE digital resources with your book purchase. Follow the instructions on the "Access Digital Resources" page at the back of the book to download these resources.