New 2022 Curriculum - Grade 8 Ontario Science Workbook - Systems In Action + PPT

This science resource follows Ontario's global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 8 science curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms - Systems). Students will learn about systems by studying types of forces, analyzing the pros and cons of utilizing machines, performing various calculations, e.g., calculating the mechanical advantage, and investigating the efficiency of systems, among other expectations. This science resource follows Ontario's global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 8 science curriculum.

Test this resource in your classroom today for free! Chapter 1 Freebie

I'll get straight to the point. Many students don't enjoy reading textbooks because the content is often very dry and bland. Most books get straight to the point and lose student interest. Upon purchasing this teaching resource, you'll notice that this packet is written differently. It's informal, loaded with jokes, and tries to teach students on a personal level. Moreover, it entices them to try to perform their own inquiry-based independent science experiments at home. I wanted to write it as if I were conversing with your students. It's a short unit(compared to textbook units), but it is filled with embedded links, QR codes, an online version of all chapter questions, unit tests, and independent research. It has everything you need to cover the specific and global expectations of the Ontario science curriculum.

I would consider this resource "low-prep" as you are not required to print it. However, some science experiments may require some setup. I've included some chapter quizzes/assignments in PDF and Google Forms. Use these tasks as consolidation assignments or discussion topics in your classroom! The content of this packet is relevant and accurate. It will not impede their understanding!

✬July 2022: Good news! I just became a certified easel creator! I decided to start putting them in some of my resources. This resource currently has the following:

- Chapter 1 Easel assessment

- Chapter 2 Easel assessment

- Chapter 3 Easel assessment

- Chapter 4 Easel assessment

- Chapters 5 and 6 Easel assessment

Easel allows teachers to modify purchased resources, including movable pieces, apply pen activities, highlight, share links, and add/remove questions. Its goal is to foster differentiation in the classroom.

✬October 2022 - Major update:

- Major remodel of the entire resource

- Links embedded in PDF to help resource navigation

- Switch font to Lexend - Proven to be the most legible font for people with reading difficulties.

- Fixed typos

✬This Unit has 6 Chapters:

Chapter 1: May the force be with you

Chapter 2: Work Hard, Play Hard

Chapter 3: I Love Machines

Chapter 4: As Simples As It Gets

Chapter 5: Efficient. Isn't It?

Chapter 6: And All The Rest

✬It also includes:

- Vocabulary Sheets

- A Printable Student Journal

- Reading and Worksheets

- Answer Keys (new format, mark per point (colour coded)

- Study Questions

- Google Forms Quizzes

- Embedded links and QR codes that link to educational videos

- Unit Test

- PPT - Added August 9th, 2022.

- 2022 curriculum update activity: How it's made

✬Need more Science resources? Check these out:

- Grade 8 Cells Unit Workbook

- Grade 8 Water Systems Unit Workbook

- Grade 8 Fluids Unit Workbook

✬Have a split grade this year? You might want this:

- Grade 7/8 Ontario Science Curriculum Bundle

Enjoy,

If you're having problems printing them (sizing and all) - Here's a link to a troubleshooter on TPT.

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