The lessons and experiments in this book fall under 5 main topics that relate to the Alberta curriculum for Grade 6 Science.

In each lesson, you will find teacher notes designed to provide you guidance with the learning intentions, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide some insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted.

Suggestions for differentiation or accommodation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.

Topic A: Air and Aerodynamics

• Properties of Air - Part One
• Properties of Air - Part Two
• Properties of Air - Part Three
• The Forces of Flight
• Birds in Flight

Topic B: Flight

• Aircraft vs. Spacecraft
• Parts of a Plane

Topic C: Sky Science

• Our Solar System
• The View from Earth.
• The Moon.
• The Many Moons of the Milky Way
• Constellations
• Asteroids, Comets, & Meteoroids

Topic D: Evidence & Investigation

• Investigating Nature

Topic E: Trees and Forests

• All About Trees

The lessons are designed to involve tactile participation and knowledge application while providing opportunities to connect ideas between topics and school subjects.