Teaching a combined grade class in Ontario comes with unique challenges—two sets of expectations, varied developmental needs, and the constant pressure to differentiate instruction without doubling your workload. That is exactly why I created a brand-new series of Ontario Science and Technology units with blended 3-part lesson plans designed specifically for split-grade classrooms.
These units are more than just adaptations of my single-grade units. Each blended lesson plan is written from the ground up to help teachers deliver curriculum-aligned, ready-to-teach, and deeply engaging lessons that work for both grades in the room.
And the best part?
Every unit now follows a 3-part lesson plan structure with explicit teacher instructions, built-in assessment options, and exit tickets for every lesson to make tracking student progress simple and stress-free.
Why These Blended Units Work for Ontario Combined Grade Classrooms
Teachers asked for it, and the updated 2022 Ontario Science and Technology curriculum demands it: students need consistent opportunities to read, investigate, model, observe, and communicate their learning. But doing this effectively across two grade levels at once can feel overwhelming.
That’s where these units come in. Each blended unit includes:
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A shared Minds-On activity designed for both grades
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A fully differentiated Working On It section with distinct tasks for each grade based strictly on curriculum expectations
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A Reflecting and Connecting section that brings the whole class back together
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Clear learning goals and success criteria
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Exit tickets for each grade with all possible student answers included
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Flexible assessment strategies built into every lesson
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Print-and-go teacher resources that reduce prep time
Whether you’re teaching your first split grade or your tenth, these units will save you hours of planning—while still giving students a meaningful, hands-on science program that is accurate, age appropriate, and aligned with the Ontario curriculum.
Explore the Full Collection of Blended Ontario Science Units
Each unit is a comprehensive resource that includes the complete set of 10 blended lessons with student activities/experiments/investigations, exit tickets (formative assessment), additional assessment options, and teacher supports your classroom needs. Click any bundle below to take a closer look:
Why Teachers Love ❤️ These Units
Teachers across Ontario have shared that these combined grades units:
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Reduce planning time dramatically
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Increase student engagement across both grades
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Make assessment manageable and meaningful
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Provide clear structure for teachers who are new to split-grade teaching
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Align directly with the Ontario Science and Technology 2022 Curriculum
Every unit is created with the classroom reality in mind—high expectations paired with practical, flexible teaching tools.
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