Energy in Our Lives Workbook (Grade 1 Ontario Science)

This workbook covers the Grade 1 Energy in Our Lives unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Matter and Energy).

In this workbook, students gain an understanding of how energy affects their lives, and that the Sun is the principal source of energy for Earth. The topics covered in this resource include types of energy, energy in our body, electricity, the Sun, food, energy chains and more! 

Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of readings, long and short answer questions, creative writing activities, cut-and-paste activities, and drawing prompts included to create a varied workbook suitable for many learning styles.

To support assessment practices, Ontario curriculum expectations (Strand A and C) are clearly identified on each page. A quiz is included at the end of the workbook.

Available in French: L'énergie dans nos vies cahier (Grade 1 Ontario FRENCH Science)

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This resource includes:

• 45-page Energy in Our Lives Workbook (B&W and Colour)
• 45-page Energy in Our Lives ANSWER KEY
• TpT Easel Activity - This tool allows students to complete workbook pages digitally, with no printing necessary. New to using Easel by TpT? Check out this guide.

Table of Contents

1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. K-W-L Chart
4. Energy
5. Types of Energy
6. Types of Energy
7. Types of Energy
8. Types of Energy
9. Sources of Energy
10. Sources of Energy
11. Sources of Energy Booklet
12. The Sun
13. The Sun
14. The Sun
15. The Sun
16. The Sun
17. Sun Prints Experiment 
18. Sun Prints Experiment 
19. The Wind
20. Pinwheel Experiment
21. Pinwheel Experiment
22. Running Water
23. Food and Energy
24. Food and Energy
25. Food and Energy
26. Food and Energy
27. Energy Chain
28. Energy Chain
29. Renewable Energy
30. Electricity
31. Electricity
32. Powered by Energy
33. Energy at School
34. Energy at Home
35. Electricity Journal
36. Energy and Seasons
37. Saving Energy
38. Saving Energy
39. Saving Energy
40. Life Without Electricity
41. Life Without Electricity
42. Life Without Electricity
43. Vocabulary
44. Energy Quiz
45. Energy Quiz

Grade 1 Ontario Science Curriculum Expectations (2022)

C. Matter and Energy - Energy in Our Lives

C1. assess uses of energy at home, at school, and in the community, and suggest ways to use energy responsibly

C2. demonstrate an understanding of how energy affects their lives, and that the Sun is the principal source of energy for Earth

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