Grade 6 Electricity Modified Unit

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Total Pages: 138 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 Months
File Size: 32.4MB
File Type: Zip

In this Grade 6 Science Electricity Modified Unit, teachers are equipped with 16 engaging electricity lessons. These lessons will help teachers immerse their modified Grade 6 students in learning about electricity. Each of the 16 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 C Matter and Energy - Electrical Phenomena, Energy, and Devices

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Please review the provided sample lesson in the preview PDF and watch the overview video for this resource here. 

• The Grade 6 Science Electricity Modified Unit is also in the Grade 6 Science Modified Bundle.

Unit Includes:

• 16 Detailed Lesson Plans: Immerse your students in lessons that will keep them fully engaged throughout the unit.
• 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 activity, graphic organizers
• Self-Marking Google Forms: Streamline your assessment process by automating your grading.
• Print and Digital Formats: Embrace the convenience of accessing materials in both print and digital formats.

Do you have students working at grade level? Check out this unit - Grade 6 Science Electricity. 

Lesson Overview & Modifications

• Introduction (Class Discussion, QR Codes) - Safety Rules and Unit Vocabulary
• Lesson #1 (Brainstorming Activity, Whole Class Reading, Electricity Examples Activity, Anchor Chart) – The Difference Between Current and Static Electricity
• Lesson #2 (Whole Class Reading, Fill-in-the-Blank Activity) – What is Static Electricity?
• Lesson #3 (Static Electricity Graphic Organizer & Cut & Paste) – Static Electricity Video Demonstration
• Lesson #4 (Whole Class Reading & Conductor or Insulator Activity) – Conductors and Insulators
• Lesson #5 (Whole Class Reading, Matching Activity) – Energy Transformed into Electricity
• Lesson #6 (Virtual Lab) – Potato Battery Virtual Lab
• Lesson #7 (Whole Class Reading, Energy Transformation Worksheet) – Electrical Energy Transformations
• Lesson #8 (Simple Circuit Lab) – Simple Circuit Project Lab
• Lesson #9 (Whole Class Reading, Electrical Circuit Worksheet) – Components of Electrical Circuits
• Lesson #10 (Whole Class Reading, Cut and Paste Activity, Mandala Activity) – Series and Parallel Circuits
• Lesson #11 (Whole Class Reading, Past to Present Activity) – Electrical Changes Over Time
• Lesson #12 (Whole Class Reading, Positives and Negatives Activity, Cut and Paste ) – Sources of Electrical Energy
• Lesson #13 (Whole Class Reading, Brainstorming Activity, Visual Presentation) – Electricity-Saving Project
• Lesson #14 (Unit Test) – Unit Test
• Lesson #15 (Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False, and Multiple Choice Activities) – Sub Plans Video Links

This Grade 6 Science Electricity Modified 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.

Note: The internet is required to access videos in this unit.