Based on the Directions reports of the 1980's and other foundation documents, the curriculum development model (design, implement, maintain, evaluate) is applied to science, mathematics, practical and applied arts, and social sciences. Dates indicate release of new curriculum guides or guidelines that are being placed on-line as part of Saskatchewan Learning's electronic curriculum initiative.

Science has a framework called the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy (DSLs) and accompanying factors as explained in the new guides. The DSLs are mapped through Life, Earth and Physical Science topics that flow K-12. A major emphasis for the new program is DSL D; STSE Interrelationships. Foundational and Learning Objectives are specified for all units.

Mathematics has a detailed scope and sequence of Learning Objectives organized around strands that flow from K-12. These include: Numbers and Operations; Data Management and Analysis; Geometry and Measurement; Ratio and Proportion; and Algebra. The process of problem solving is stressed, as well as everyday examples throughout with a special emphasis on the consumer in grades 10-11. The concept of function is highlighted at the Secondary Level!

The Practical and Applied Arts area includes curricula that previously made up five areas: business education; computer applications; career/guidance/work experience education; home economics education; and, industrial arts/technical-vocational education. In addition to the courses from those areas, many others have been added as well, and all the Practical and Applied Arts courses are now organized into six clusters that reflect economic opportunities in Saskatchewan: Agriculture (Value-Added), Design (Construct/Fabricate), Care and Hospitality, Resources (Natural), Transportation and Communication. Currently there are 36 different curricula, with over 100 courses available. All Practical and Applied Arts curricula incorporate the Transition-to-Work Dimensions, including: apprenticeship, career exploration/development, community involvement, employability skills, entrepreneurial education, occupational skilling, personal accountability, processing of information, teamwork, and work study/experience.

Social sciences is a Required Area of Study in Saskatchewan's Core Curriculum and is compulsory at all grade levels. Central to the K-12 social sciences program is a set of twenty major concepts drawn from the social science disciplines. These concepts act as organizers for the sequence of required learning's related to knowledge, skills/abilities, and attitudes/values. Understandings about each of these concepts and related concepts are developed from kindergarten to grade twelve.

Linkages to inter-jurisdictional work continues; for example, the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Mathematics project, and the Pan-Canadian Protocol for Collaboration on School Curriculum Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes.

The Science and Technology Unit advises on various other partnerships and projects, relating to: Science Fairs, Innovators in the Schools, Agriculture in the Classroom, postsecondary training and articulation, and Environmental Education. The Core Curriculum Update Bulletin, Administrators' Bulletins, the RSCI's, and various memos and letters keep the field informed of developments.