ENERGY IN OUR LIVES
Big Ideas:
• Everything that happens is a result of using some form of energy.
• The sun is the principal source of energy for the earth.
• Humans need to be responsible for the way in which we use energy.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. assess uses of energy at home, at school, and in the community, and suggest ways to use less energy;
2. investigate how different types of energy are used in daily life;
3. demonstrate an understanding that energy is something that is needed to make things happen, and that the sun is the principal source of energy for the earth.
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Light by
What is light? Why do we see different colors? Why we appear upside down in some mirrors? Investigate the dazzling world of physical science! Find out for yourself about Light through experiments that you can do at home. Did you know that white light is made up of many colors? Light will show you the importance of investigating and understanding the physical world around you.
How Do We Use Electricity? by 
Using Electricity by 
Forces by
This book explains the basic principles of forces and movement through looking at everyday experiences, including how a wind-up toy works and why your bike slows down when you stop pedaling.
Mind Mapping Tools for You:
Kidspiration software
Don't forget the kidspiration software found on all UCDSB computers. This program is for visual learning:
graphic organizers, concept mapping, mind mapping, outlining, webbing, and plots and graphs.
Pixie 3 Software
Pixie is creativity software elementary students can use to share their learning through text, original artwork, voice, and images. It can be found on all UCDSB computers!
