Some students will love science right away. They will understand the concepts, want to learn more, and be eager for the next lesson. However, some science topics may be challenging for other students, particularly those working below grade level.
It can sometimes be challenging to identify exactly where a student needs help. Some students are not comfortable admitting they may need more explanation on a topic that their peers seem to understand.
This is where modified Grade 6 science lessons can really benefit your students. Modified lessons take the main concepts of a topic and rework them with reduced reading and writing expectations.
Why Modified Grade 6 Science Lessons are Helpful for Teachers
We all want to ensure that our students have what they need to succeed in our classrooms, but sometimes it can be tough to manage the competing priorities and needs of all our students (and ourselves).
This is why modified science lessons, like this Modified Grade 6 Science Bundle, can be so helpful to teachers. By using a modified version of a lesson, teachers can rest assured that students are getting instruction tailored to their needs. You can find the Modified Grade 6 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
All 2 Peas and a Dog modified lessons are based on the regular grade-level material for a particular unit, such as this Grade 6 Science Bundle. This means modified learners are taught similar material, only with reduced language and reading expectations. You can find the Grade 6 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Teachers can save time by using a pre-made modified lesson that aligns with the regular grade lesson, and look for opportunities to integrate discussions or other class work.
Modified Grade 6 science lessons are a great way to provide the differentiated learning students need while keeping the teacher’s workload manageable.
Lessons for All Students
While 2 Peas and a Dog modified lessons are designed specifically for those working below grade level, including those on an IEP or ELL students, they are also great tools for everyone in the classroom.
Science can be a challenging topic for some students, and using a resource that provides just the basics of a concept can be a great way to introduce them to new material.
Teachers can select a particular lesson and use it for the whole class to lay the groundwork for further learning, or just provide modified Grade 6 science lessons to a student who may be struggling with a particular topic.
Modified lessons integrated into the classroom, when needed, reinforce the idea that using different learning materials is not a big deal and that everyone learns in different ways.
Working Together as a Class
I feel that it’s so important to have all students in a classroom working together when possible. Some of the key benefits include:
- Creating cohesion in the classroom, where students know everyone needs to be respected.
- Enhanced learning and understanding. When students working at different levels share thoughts and ideas, they can learn from each other and see different perspectives.
- Promoting acceptance and understanding by reducing any stigma around the type of material each student uses to learn. Everyone is learning, everyone is valued.
In my classroom, I try to have all students work together when possible. Using modified Grade 6 science lessons that align with the regular curriculum makes it easier to find opportunities for alignment.
Another fantastic tool for bringing students together is a digital escape room. Digital Escape Rooms work so well because they are designed as team challenges where students cooperate and collaborate to solve.
Students must work together to solve a series of puzzles and escape from their digital prison. Every student’s voice and input are valuable, and these activities help reinforce that message.
They are also a fantastic way to get students engaged in science!
Your students will love this Forensic Science Digital Escape Room, this Grade 6 Flight Digital Escape Room or this Grade 6 Electricity Digital Escape Room.
I’ve also created these easy-to-use free Grade 6 Long Range Plans to help you develop your school year plans.
Modified Grade 6 Science Unit
This Modified Grade 6 Science Bundle provides all the lessons needed for a full year of tailored science instruction in your classroom. It pairs well with the regular unit, Grade 6 Science Bundle.
In the modified bundle, teachers will receive 56 engaging lessons that will help teach Grade 6 students about key scientific concepts. Each lesson is aligned with a critical concept in the Ontario Grade 6 Science Curriculum but has significantly reduced reading and writing expectations. This bundle contains four modified science units: Flight, Biodiversity, Electricity, and Space.
This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP, and an MP3 audio file of each student reading has been provided.
Modified Grade 6 Science Bundle Overview
- 56 Detailed Lesson Plans
- Modified Lesson Content
- MP3 Audio Files of Articles
- Answer Keys
- Hands-On Science Labs & Activities
- Lesson Variety
- Self-Marking Google Forms
- Print and Digital Formats
Curriculum Alignment
- Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Science Curriculum 2022 Grade 6 Strands A – E
You can find the Modified Grade 6 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD and the Regular Grade 6 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Lesson Overview & Modifications
Flight Unit
- Introduction (Class Discussion, QR Codes) – Safety Rules and Unit Vocabulary
- Lesson #1 (Whole Class Reading, Cut & Paste Activity, Properties of Air Activity) – Properties of Air
- Lesson #2 (Video Demonstrations) – Properties of Air – Video Demonstrations
- Lesson #3 (Whole Class Reading, Compression or Insulation? Activity, Optional Extension Activity) – Compression and Insulation of Air
- Lesson #4 (Whole Class Reading, Cut & Paste Diagram) – The Four Forces of Flight
- Lesson #5 (Whole Class Reading, Multiple Choice Activity) – Unbalanced Forces
- Lesson #6 (Whole Class Reading, Mandala Activity, Optional Quiz) – How The Four Forces Can Be Changed
- Lesson #7 (Whole Class Reading, Multiple Choice Activity, Optional Quiz) – Characteristics That Enable Flight in Living Things
- Lesson #8 (Paper Plane Lab) – Paper Airplane Lab
- Lesson #9 (Whole Class Reading, Guided Inquiry) – Air Travel Inquiry
- Lesson #10 (Unit Test) – Flight Unit Test
- Lesson #11 (Unit Review/Sub Plans) – Bill Nye and Magic School Bus Videos
Biodiversity Unit
- Introduction (Class Discussion, QR Codes) – Safety Rules and Unit Vocabulary
- Lesson #1 (Whole Class Reading, Plant & Animal Category Activity) – Classifying Plants and Animals
- Lesson #2 (Whole Class Reading, Biography Sheets & Graphic Organizer) – The Classification System
- Lesson #3 (Whole Class Reading, Cut & Paste Graphic Organizer) – Biodiversity
- Lesson #4 (Whole Class Reading, Biodiversity Within Species Graphic Organizer, Quiz) – Biodiversity Within Species
- Lesson #5 (Whole Class Reading, Multiple Choice Activity) – Biodiversity in Ecosystems
- Lesson #6 (Whole Class Reading, Examples, Worksheet, Quiz) – Interrelationships
- Lesson #7 (Anticipation Guide, Whole Class Reading, Product Chart) – Everyday Products
- Lesson #8 (Whole Class Readings, Social Media Profile Assignment) – Invasive Species
- Lesson #9 (Whole Class Reading, Cut and Paste Venn Diagram) – Comparing Organisms
- Lesson #10 (Whole Class Reading, True/False Activity) – Biodiversity and Climate Change
- Lesson #11 (Whole Class Reading, Fill-in-the-Blank Activity, Quiz) – Agriculture and Biodiversity
- Lesson #12 (Guided Inquiry, Share Your Thoughts Activity) – Monoculture
- Lesson #13 (Unit Test) – Biodiversity Unit Test
- Lesson #14 (Unit Review/Sub Plans) – Bill Nye & Magic School Bus Videos
Electricity Unit
- Introduction (Class Discussion, QR Codes) – Safety Rules and Unit Vocabulary
- Lesson #1 (Brainstorming Activity, Whole Class Reading, Electricity Examples Activity, Anchor Chart) – The Difference Between Current and Static Electricity
- Lesson #2 (Whole Class Reading, Fill-in-the-Blank Activity) – What is Static Electricity?
- Lesson #3 (Static Electricity Graphic Organizer & Cut & Paste) – Static Electricity Video Demonstration
- Lesson #4 (Whole Class Reading & Conductor or Insulator Activity) – Conductors and Insulators
- Lesson #5 (Whole Class Reading, Matching Activity) – Energy Transformed into Electricity
- Lesson #6 (Virtual Lab) – Potato Battery Virtual Lab
- Lesson #7 (Whole Class Reading, Energy Transformation Worksheet) – Electrical Energy Transformations
- Lesson #8 (Simple Circuit Lab) – Simple Circuit Project Lab
- Lesson #9 (Whole Class Reading, Electrical Circuit Worksheet) – Components of Electrical Circuits
- Lesson #10 (Whole Class Reading, Cut and Paste Activity, Mandala Activity) – Series and Parallel Circuits
- Lesson #11 (Whole Class Reading, Past to Present Activity) – Electrical Changes Over Time
- Lesson #12 (Whole Class Reading, Positives and Negatives Activity, Cut and Paste ) – Sources of Electrical Energy
- Lesson #13 (Whole Class Reading, Brainstorming Activity, Visual Presentation) – Electricity-Saving Project
- Lesson #14 (Unit Test) – Unit Test
- Lesson #15 (Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False, and Multiple Choice Activities) – Sub Plans Video Links
Space Unit
- Introduction (Class Discussion & QR Code Scavenger Hunt) – Safety Rules & Unit Vocabulary
- Lesson #1 (Reading, Cut & Paste, Assignment, Quiz) – Solar System Components
- Lesson #2 (Reading & Multiple Choice Questions) – Light in Space
- Lesson #3 (Questions, Cut & Paste, Thinking Questions) – Humans in Space
- Lesson #4 (Reading & True or False Questions) – Space Exploration Tools
- Lesson #5 (Reading & Matching Activity) – Space and the Environment
- Lesson #6 (Reading, Hemisphere & Moon Phases Diagrams) – The Earth, Moon, and Sun
- Lesson #7 (Science Lab) – Sundial Creation
- Lesson #8 (Reading & Matching Activity) – Canadian Contributions To Space
- Lesson #9 (Reading, Cut & Paste Graphic Organizer, Quiz) – Space Exploration
- Lesson #10 (Inquiry) – Mission To Mars
- Lesson #11 (Unit Test) – Space Unit Test
- Lesson #12 (Unit Review/Sub Plans) – Bill Nye & Magic School Bus Videos
You can find the Modified Grade 6 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD, and the Regular Grade 6 Science Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Do you have students working at grade level?
Check out this comprehensive Grade 6 Science Bundle Ontario Curriculum, available on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Report Card Comments
Save some time and stress during those busy report card times by using my Grade 6 Science Report Card Comments. These are Ontario Curriculum Aligned, 100% editable, and come in PDF and Google Docs™ Format. You can find the Grade 6 Science Report Card Comments on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Sub Plans
No-prep lesson plans make those sub days easier! I’ve created engaging resources that keep students interested, even when they have a sub. Your students will love these lessons on Climate Change, E-Waste, and Green Buildings and Spaces.
For even more sub plan ideas, you can read this post: Middle School Science Sub Plans Students Will Love.
Additional Resources
- Engaging Grade 6 Science Lessons
- Engaging Grade 7 Science Lessons
- Engaging Grade 8 Science Lessons
- Differentiating Science Instruction Using Modified Resources
- Why Integrate Science Digital Escape Rooms Into Your Classroom?
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