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My Body in Space – Stepping Out

Learning Outcomes

The overall objective of the Stepping Out learning resource is to develop students' abilities, knowledge and skills in space-related science subjects.

It is in line with the objectives indicated in the Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes for grade 6.

Skills

It is expected that the student will be able to:

STSE: Nature of science and technology

104- 7

Demonstrate the importance of using the languages of science and technology to communicate ideas, processes, and results.

STSE: Initiating and planning

204- 1

Propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve.

204- 3

State a prediction and a hypothesis based on an observed pattern of events. (Grade 6)

STSE: Performing and recording

205- 3

Follow a given set of procedures. (Grade 6)

STSE: Communication and teamwork

207- 2

Communicate procedures and results using lists, notes in point form, sentences, charts, graphs, drawings, and oral language.

207- 4

Ask for others' advice and opinions. (Grade 6)

207- 5

Identify problems as they arise and work cooperatively with others to find solutions.

STSE: Knowledge

301- 21

Describe how astronauts are able to meet their basic needs in space (in the specific case of the need for orientation in moving around and performing work).

302- 5

Describe the structure and function of the major organs of the digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.

303-13

Observe and describe how magnetic, mechanical, wind, and gravitational forces, can act directly or remotely to cause objects to move.

Skill 1

Propose explanations for or solutions to scientific or technological problems.

Skill 2

Make the most of scientific and technical tools, objects and procedures.

Skill 3

Communicate in the languages used in science and technology.

Prerequisite knowledge

Fourth-grade-level knowledge of science and technology:

Physical universe: density, sound wave transmission, characteristics of movement, transportation technology, use of simple measurement instruments, terminology related to understanding of the physical universe.

Earth and space: The Sun, Earth, Moon system, Earth technologies, terminology and conventions.

Living universe: the interaction between human beings and their environment.

Strategies: address a problem, diagram or illustrate the problem, formulate questions and hypotheses, explore, anticipate, devise solutions.

Instructional approach

The activities of the Stepping Out learning resource are based on an instructional approach that positions the student as the pivotal agent of his or her learning environment.

The educator builds on the questions asked by students to initiate problem-solving scenarios. The educator is open to exploring his or her environment, is neither afraid to make mistakes nor is obliged to know or reveal solutions to the problem-solving scenarios. The educator stimulates students' scientific curiosity, makes sure they can tell the difference between science fact and science fiction, and provides research leads, documentation and resources. The educator develops a positive learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and actively research answers.