Grade 6 Science Space Unit

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Total Pages: 201 pages + Google Slides + Google Forms
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 2 Months
File Type: Zip

Take the stress out of planning and walk into your classroom feeling confident and prepared with this comprehensive 201-page Grade 6 Space Unit; no textbook required. Aligned to the Ontario Science Curriculum (2022), this resource blends hands-on activities and cross-curricular connections so your students stay engaged, think critically, and truly understand space concepts, not just memorize them. With built-in differentiation, engaging lessons, and low-prep materials, you’ll save time while keeping your students actively involved and excited to learn. Perfect for busy teachers who need a complete, low-prep unit they can start using right away.

Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Science Curriculum (2022) - Grade 6 Space

Why Teachers Love This Unit

• No-prep, ready-to-teach lessons that save you hours of planning time
• Engaging activities that keep even reluctant learners motivated and participating
• Differentiated tasks that make it easy to support all learners in your classroom
• Strong cross-curricular connections
• Flexible print and digital formats

Perfect For

• Grade 6 Ontario Science classrooms
• Teachers without a textbook
• Split Grade 6/7 classes
• Teachers looking for low-prep, high-engagement science units

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Unit Includes:

• 13 Engaging Lessons: Keep your students actively participating and interested in science with thoughtfully designed lessons.
• MP3 Audio Files: Enhance student learning and accessibility with audio recordings of the student readings.
• Editable Teacher Slideshow (Google Slides™): A ready-to-use, customizable presentation to guide instruction.
• Detailed Lesson Plans: Well-structured lesson plans, which outline activities and resources for each day's lesson.
• Answer Keys: Save time on grading with readily available answer keys for assessments and activities.
• Differentiated Tasks: Tailored tasks and activities designed to meet students' individual learning needs.
• Student Choice: Empower your students by offering options and opportunities for them to make decisions about their learning.
• Graphic Organizers: Visual tools that help students organize information and better understand complex concepts.
• Assessment Rubrics: Easily assess student progress and understanding using ready-made rubrics.
• Quizzes: Check for comprehension and reinforce key concepts throughout the unit.
• Unit Tests: Gauge overall comprehension and retention with a comprehensive final assessment.
• Digital Escape Room: Interactive digital challenges immerse students in problem-solving as they apply their knowledge to unlock clues and “escape,” perfect for review days, early finishers, or boosting engagement at the end of your unit.
• Sub Plans: Ready-to-use lessons to ensure continuity when you're away.
• Print and Digital Formats: Enjoy the flexibility of accessing materials in both traditional and digital formats, making it easy to adapt to various teaching environments.

Bundle & Save

• Save money by purchasing this unit as part of the Grade 6 Science Bundle, which includes a digital escape room for every unit—perfect for review and engagement all year long.
• Also available in this split-grade bundle resource: Grade 6/7 Science.

What’s Included in This Unit:

1. Safety Rules & Unit Vocabulary (Tech & No-Tech Versions)
2. Solar System Components
3. Light in Space
4. Humans in Space
5. Space Exploration Tools
6. The Earth, Moon, and Sun
7. Sun Dial Creation Lab
8. Canadian Contributions To Space
9. Space Exploration
10. Mission To Mars Inquiry
11. Space Unit Test
12. Sub Plans
13. Space Digital Escape Room

Modified Unit

Do you have students working below grade level? Use the Grade 6 Space Modified Unit, which aligns with the regular unit, to ensure your modified IEP and ELL students can access the content and experience success alongside their peers.

What Teachers Are Saying About This Resource: 

1. “I loved this resource! It was easy to follow and to assess. The students were able to work gain a good understanding of the tasks. Definitely recommend.”
2. “What an amazing resource! There are so many great resources inside and my student have absolutely loved it so far. It was easy to follow and I can't wait to try out your other products.”
3. “This resource is great! My students were continually engaged throughout. There was a variety of activities and the readings include great photos and illustrations. I also like how simple and laid out the lesson plans are. I look forward to using the related Escape Room resource at the end of our unit.”