This unit brings the world of science into the classroom of a second language teacher through simple experiments that require very little preparation but have a high interest value for the class. It presents a fun, light-hearted look at science for the non-scientist teacher and the second language student. Students will learn some basic scientific vocabulary, while also discovering the scientific process through motivating hands-on experiments. Throughout the unit students are shown the scientific inquiry process of identifying a question, listing the materials required, conducting and describing the experiment, analyzing the result and coming up with a conclusion. Along the way, they also learn about Francophone cultural components that are linked to their science theme.
Final Task: Students work in small groups to create a science show for a younger audience. The show features fun and motivating science experiments. Each member in a group is integrated in the final presentation as host, expert, or lab technician.
Age appropriate, full-colour and motivating themes, containing opportunities for speaking, listening, reading, and writing, presented in a variety of formats. Also included are models of final tasks, video clips, learning strategy boxes, and examination of grammar in Quête-language boxes. A mini reference hand-book"Mini-guide", located at the back of the student book, includes literacy strategies, additional information related to the theme, and a summary of all language structures presented in the unit.
Readership : G8 FSL students in Ontario; G9 FSL students in all other provinces
