Grade level: 6, 7, e, i, t.

A new resource solution for a new curriculum, Nelson B.C. Science Probe is a custom program developed for B.C. students and teachers by knowledgeable, qualified B.C. educators and advisory team members. This new, best-selling science text is tailored specifically to address the requirements for the new K-7 IRP (100% match), with content presented in a B.C. context. Series continuity, with editions from Grades 4 to 10, offers comfort and consistency for students and teachers. Features include: ? Key Ideas on first page of each chapter ? Learning Tips that support Reading for Information and developing science skills ? Scientific vocabulary is highlighted and defined in pictures and words ? Examples of student work ? Purposeful hands-on activities ? Check Your Understanding"key ideas and vocabulary with visual support ? Skills Handbook in the back of every student text ? Designated as "Recommended" by the B.C. Ministry

Grade level: 6, e, i,

The University of Victoria Pacific Centre for Scientific and Technological Literacy is one of five Centres for Research into Youth, Science Teaching and Learning (CRYSTAL) funded for 5 years (2005–2010) by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Canada (NSERC). Pacific CRYSTAL intended to promote scientific, mathematical, and technological literacy for responsible citizenship through research partnerships with university and educational communities. Pacific CRYSTAL’s functional structure consisted of 3 research and development nodes connected to a leadership and administrative node, which was charged with facilitating the activities of 19 projects and 42 principal investigators, partners, and research associates. Node 1, an incubation centre, involved extracurricular authentic science, mathematics, and technology experiences; Node 2, a classroom testing environment, field-tested instructional ideas and strategies to develop evidence-based practices; and Node 3, lighthouse schools, involved systemic change and leadership opportunities that adapted, demonstrated, and disseminated tested ideas, resources, and strategies to a much broader education community and attempted to influence public policy. This book provides descriptions of the target goals, research and development projects, and lessons learned.