Science
The Manitoba Science curriculum website states that “the development of increasingly scientifically literate individuals is one of the primary concerns of a 21st century approach to K-12 science education.
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Science 4
Overall Skills and Attitudes
Researching
4-0-2a. Access information using a variety of sources. Examples: school libraries, videos, traditional knowledge, CD-ROMs, Internet… (ELA 3.2.2, 3.2.4, TFS 2.1.1) GLO: C6
4-0-2b. Review information to determine its usefulness to inquiry or research needs. (ELA 3.2.3, 3.3.3) GLO: C6, C8
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Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Science 5
Overall Skills and Attitudes
Researching
5-0-2a Access information using a variety of sources. Examples: libraries, magazines, community resource people, outdoor experiences, videos, CD-ROMs, Internet… GLO: C6 (ELA Grade 5, 3.2.3; Math: SP-II.3.1)
5-0-2b Review information to determine its usefulness, using predetermined criteria. GLO: C6, C8
5-0-2c Record information in own words and reference sources appropriately. GLO: C6 (ELA Grade 5, 3.3.2)
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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)
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Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Science Senior 3 Current Topics in the Sciences
This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Manitoba, Curriculum for Science Senior 3 Current Topics in the Sciences, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Interdisciplinary Topics in Science 40S
General Learning Outcome A – Nature of Science and Technology
Overall Expectations
Differentiate between science and technology, recognizing their respective strengths and limitations in furthering our understanding of the material world, and appreciate the relationship between culture and the development of technologies.
Specific Expectations
SLO A1:
Identify and appreciate the manner in which history, circumstance, and culture shape the science of a society and its creation or use of technologies.
Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Social Studies 12: Canadian Law
This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Manitoba, Curriculum for Social Studies: Canadian Law 12, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.
Science
According to the Newfoundland Elementary Science curriculum guide, “the aim of science education in the Atlantic provinces is to develop scientific literacy. Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of the science-related attitudes, skills, and knowledge students need to develop inquiry, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; to become lifelong learners; and to maintain a sense of wonder about the world around them.
Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Science 4-6
General Curricular Outcome 2: Skills
Overall Expectations
Students will develop the skills required for scientific and technological inquiry, for solving problems, for communicating scientific ideas and results, for working collaboratively, and for making informed decisions.
Specific Expectations
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
Outcome Chart - Newfoundland and Labrador - Communications Technology 2104
History and Evolution of Technology
Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of technology, and of its social and cultural implications.
- Differentiate forms of media
- Identify examples of media convergence
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