Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Science 6

Overall Skills and Attitudes

Initiating

6-0-1a Formulate specific questions that lead to investigations. Include: rephrase questions to a testable form; focus research questions. GLO: A1, C2 (ELA Grade 6, 3.1.2; Math: SP-I.1.6)

6-0-1b Identify various methods for finding the answer to a specific question and select one to implement. Examples: generating experimental data; accessing information from a variety of sources… GLO: C2 (ELA Grade 6, 3.2.2; Math: SP-I.2.6, SP-II.1.6)

MediaSmarts Resources

• Scientific Detectives

Researching

6-0-2a Access information using a variety of sources. Examples: libraries, magazines, community resource people, outdoor experiences, videos, CD-ROMs, Internet… GLO: C6 (ELA Grade 6, 3.2.2; Math: SP-II.1.6; TFS 2.2.1)

6-0-2b Review information to determine its usefulness, using predetermined criteria. GLO: C6, C8 (ELA Grade 6, 3.2.3)

6-0-2c Make notes on a topic, combining information from more than one source and referencing sources appropriately. GLO: C6 (ELA Grade 6, 3.3.2)

MediaSmarts Resources

• Stay on the Path Lesson One: Searching for Treasure
• Stay on the Path Lesson Two: All That Glitters is Not Gold
• Stay on the Path Lesson Three: Treasure Maps
• Stay on the Path Lesson Four: Scavenger Hunt
• The Hero Project: Authenticating Online Information