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Home Summer Workshop Information Mexico Quilt Project Pen Pal Project Voices...from the Land Photographs from past workshops Monarch Facts Butterfly Gardening Contact us	Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies Workshop Curriculum Connections   Want to know more about how you can link the workshop information into the curriculum?   Ontario curriculum - Primary (K-2) Ontario curriculum - Junior (3-6) Ontario curriculum - Intermediate (7-10) Manitoba curriculum - go to www.monarchteachernetwork-westerncanada.com   If you have ideas or ways to bring monarchs into your curriculum that you would like to share with your colleagues, please email us at monarchteacher@msn.com   Ontario Primary Kindergarten - Overall Expectations Language communicate effectively by listening and speaking demonstrate understanding of a variety of written materials that are read to them Mathematics demonstrate understanding of set and whole numbers collect, display, and interpret data in daily activities   Science and Technology demonstrate curiosity and willingness to explore and experiment demonstrate understanding and care of the natural world The Arts express ideas and feelings through a variety of media experiment with techniques and materials demonstrate basic knowledge and skills gained through exposure to the arts and activities in the arts Personal and Social Development demonstrate and awareness of their surroundings demonstrate awareness of patterns in their daily lives   Grade 1 - Overall Expecations Science and Technology (Characteristics and Needs of Living Things) demonstrate an understanding of the basic needs of animals and plants investigate the characteristics and needs of plants and animals demonstrate awareness that plants and animals depend on the environment to meet their needs Language communicate ideas organize information so that writing conveys a clear message read a variety of simple materials read aloud in a way that communicates the meaning read independently independently select stories and other reading materials by variety of authors understand the vocabulary and language structures appropriate for this grade level ask questions about their immediate environment and offer personal opinions listen and react to stories and recount personal experiences create some simple media works The Arts communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate ideas use the elements of design in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art interpret the meaning of stories, poems, and other material drawn from a variety of sources and cultures, using some basic drama and dance techniques Health and Physical Education identify the stages of development of humans and other living things perform the basic movement skills required to participate in physical activities demonstrate principle of movement   Grade 2 - Overall Expectations Science and Technology (Growth and Changes in Animals) demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences among various types of animals and ways which animals adapt to different environmental conditions investigate physical and behavioural characteristics and the process of growth of different types of animals identify ways in which humans can affect other animals Social Studies demonstrate an understanding that Canada is a country of many cultures Language communicate ideas organize ideas in a logical sequence read a variety of simple materials read aloud in a way that communicates the meaning read independently independently select stories and other reading materials by variety of authors listen to discussions on familiar topics and ask relevant questions talk about characters and situations in stories, and information in non-fiction materials, and relate them to personal experiences The Arts communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate ideas use the elements of design in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art interpret the meaning of stories, poems, and other material drawn from a variety of sources and cultures, using some basic drama and dance techniques Health and Physical Education perform the basic movement skills required to participate in physical activities demonstrate principle of movement Back to top   Ontario Junior Grade 3 - Overall Expectations Science and Technology (Growth and Changes in Plants) demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences in the physical characteristics of different plant species and the changes that take place in different plants as they grow investigate the requirements of plants and the effects of changes in the environmental conditions on plants describe ways in which plants are important to other living thing, and the effects of human activities on plants Language communicate ideas and information for specific purposes and to specific audiences write materials that show a growing ability to express their points of view and to reflect on their own experiences  produce pieces of writing using a variety of forms read a variety of fiction and non-fiction for different purposes read aloud, speaking clearly and with expression read independently, using a variety of reading strategies select material that they need from a variety of sources listen to discussions and ask questions to clarify meaning retell stories, demonstrating an understanding of basic story structure and including information about characters, action, and story ending talk about characters and situations in stories, and information and ideas in non-fiction materials view, read, and listen to media works that convey messages or information and talk about what they have learned The Arts communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate ideas use the elements of design in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art interpret the meaning of stories, poems, and other material drawn from a variety of sources and cultures, using some basic drama and dance techniques Health and Physical Education perform the basic movement skills required to participate in physical activities demonstrate principle of movement   Grade 4 - Overall Expectations Science and Technology (Habitats and Communities) demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of habitat and community, and identify the factors that could affect habitats and communities of plants and animals investigate the dependency of plants and animals on their habitat and the interrelationships of the plants and animals living in a specific habitat describe ways in which humans can change habitats and the effects of these changes on the plants and animals within the habitats Language communicate ideas and information for specific purposes and to specific audiences begin to write for more complex purposes read a variety of fiction and non-fiction for different purposes read aloud, speaking clearly and with expression read independently, using a variety of reading strategies decide on a specific purpose for reading, and select the material that they need from a variety of appropriate sources ask questions on a variety of topics and respond appropriately to the questions of others express and respond to ideas and opinions concisely and clearly The Arts communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate ideas use the elements of design in ways appropriate for this grade, when producing and responding to works of art interpret the meaning of stories, poems, and other material drawn from a variety of sources and cultures, using some basic drama and dance techniques   Grade 5 - Overall Expectations Social Studies identify and compare the ways in which people in various early civilizations met their physical and social needs, including how they interacted with and used the natural environment Language communicate ideas and information for specific purposes and to specific audiences use writing for various purpose and in a range of contexts read a variety of fiction and non-fiction for different purposes read aloud, adjusting speed according to purpose and audiences read independently, selecting appropriate reading strategies decide on a specific purpose for reading, and select the material that they need from a variety of appropriate sources ask and answer questions on a variety of topics to acquire and clarify information communicate a main idea about a topic and describe a sequence of events express and respond to ideas and opinions concisely, clearly, and appropriately The Arts communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate a range of ideas define the elements of design, and use them in ways appropriate for this grade when producing and responding to works of art - interpret and communicate the meaning of stories, films, plays, songs, and other material drawn from different sources and cultures using a range of drama and dance techniques   Grade 6 - Overall Expectations Science and Technology (Diversity of Living Things) demonstrate an understanding of ways in which classification systems are used to understand the diversity of living things and the interrelationships among living things investigate classification systems and some of the processes of life common to all animals Social Studies describe characteristics of pre-contact First Nations cultures across Canada, including their close relationships with the natural environment Language communicate ideas and information for specific purposes and to specific audiences use writing for various purpose and in a range of contexts read a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials read aloud, showing understanding of the material and awareness of the audience read independently, selecting appropriate reading strategies decide on a specific purpose for reading, and select the material that they need from a variety of appropriate sources ask and answer questions to obtain and clarify information communicate a main idea about a topic and describe a sequence of events The Arts communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate a range of ideas for specific purposes and to specific audiences, using a variety of familiar art tools, materials and techniques identify the elements of design, and the principles of design, and use them in ways appropriate for this grade when producing and responding to works of art interpret and communicate the meaning of novels, scripts, legends, fables, and other material drawn from a range of different sources and cultures using a variety of drama and dance techniques Back to top   Ontario Intermediate Grade 7 - Overall Expecations Science and Technology (Life Systems: Interactions Within Ecosystems) demonstrate an understanding of the interactions of plants, animals, fungi, and micro-organisms in an ecosystem investigate the interactions in an ecosystem, and identify factors that affect the balance among the components of an ecosystem demonstrate an understanding of the effects of human activities and technological innovations, as well as the effects of changes that take place naturally, on the sustainability of ecosystems  Example activity: Students choose an ecosystem (milkweed patch for instance) and study the biotic and abiotic factors within it. Using these scientific facts, a children's story book is then created (incorporating English expectations as well). The specific ecosystem is the setting and its inhabitants are the main characters in the story.   Geography (Natural Resources) describe how humans acquire, manage, and use natural resources, and identify factors that affect the importance of those resources describe positive and negative ways in which human activity can affect resource sustainability and the health of the environment   Grade 8 - Overall Expectations Geography (Economic Systems) compare the economies of different communities, regions, or countries, including the influence of factors such as industries, access to resources, and access to markets In addition, the study of the migration of the monarch (what reasons it has to migrate) could be linked to the geography unit on migration. Example activity: Students could study the economy of Mexico, and in particular how Mexicans are making money through the monarch butterfly (tourism, planting of trees etc.)   Grade 9 - Overall Expectations Academic Geography (Human-Environment Interactions) analyse the ways in which natural systems interact with human systems and make predictions about the outcome of these interactions (Global Connections) analyse connections between Canada and other countries (Understanding and Managing Change) explain how global economic and environmental factors affect individual choices Example Activity: Study what is being done to preserve monarchs in Canada, the United States and Mexico, including the reasons for the lack of response from the governments of the three nations.   Applied Geography (Human-Environment Interactions) assess the impact of human systems and/or resource extraction on the natural environment (Global Connections) identify the economic, cultural, and environmental connections between Canada and the other countries explain how current global issues affect Canadians (Understanding and Managing Change) explain the relationship between sustainability, stewardship, and an "ecological footprint" apply the concepts of stewardship and sustainability to analyse a current national or international issue Example Activity: Play the game "Tragedy of the Commons" which is about sustainability. Write to the Mexican government about the preservation of the oyamel forest in Michoacan, which is the main winter resting place of migrating monarchs east of the Rockies.   Grade 10 - Overall Expectations Academic Science (Biology: The Sustainability of Ecosystems) demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic nature of ecosystems, including the relationship between ecological balance and the sustainability of life investigate factors that affect ecological systems and the consequences of changes in these factors Example activity: Study of the use of pesticides with respect to the monarch and other insects and a debate on whether a community should use them or not.   Applied Science (Biology: Ecosystmes and Human Activity) demonstrate an understanding of ecosystems, including the relationship between ecological balance and the sustainability of life analyse natural and human threats to a local ecosystem and propose viable solutions to restore ecological balance  Example activity: Record data about the insect/wild life in an area of the school ground. Then, create a school garden and see if the results are different. "Awesome Aggregations" activity about monarchs' overwintering protection. Back to top    Manitoba	Return to Home Page