I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver Has a Dam
I Didn't Know That! The Extraordinary Science in an Ordinary DayI Was Born in a Tree and Raised by Bees
Icebergs and Glaciers
Idea Bank Collation: A Handbook for Science Teachers: Volume 1
Images in Northern Saskatchewan
The Incredible Lab
Informazing! Series
Insects
Insects and How They Grow
Inside a Beehive
Inside an Ant's Nest
The Inside Story With Slim Goodbody Series
Invitations to Science Inquiry, Second Edition
Irrigation Specialist
Is There Life on Other Planets?
Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe Series
ISIS Series
Islands at the Edge
Issues for Today: Canadian Environmental Concerns
Issues, Issues, Issues Series
It's Alive
It's Raining, It's Pouring
I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver Has a Dam (Print-Fiction). Bernelda Wheeler. Pemmican Publications, Winnipeg (PEM), 1984. 32 p. ISBN 0-919143-11-3 ($5.75 pbk.)
A delightful story about an Aboriginal boy whose mother cannot make bannock because a beaver has chewed a power pole and cut off their electricity. Fortunately, the boy's father works for Manitoba Hydro and is able to rectify the problem quickly. Exquisite black and white illustrations. A wonderful read-aloud title for storytime.
Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Animals
Grade 2 - Habitats
I Didn't Know That! The Extraordinary Science in an Ordinary Day (Print-Non-Fiction). Editor of OWL Magazine. Greey de Pencier, Toronto (KEY), 1988. 74 p. ISBN 0-920775-31-4 ($11.95 pbk.)
A visually exciting look at questions children ask. A good curriculum supplement to spark curiosity. Most questions apply to life and earth sciences. Useful for health classes. Indexed. Provides metric and imperial measures. The variety of topics will appeal to students with many interests.
Suggested Use:
Grades 3 to 5 - General Interest
I Was Born in a Tree and Raised by Bees (Print-Non-Fiction). Jim Arnosky. Bradbury Press, New York (CMC), 1988. 41 p. ISBN 0-02-705841-7 ($14.63 hdc.)
A fun, enjoyable book in which Crinkleroot, a bush man, guides the reader through the seasons in the forest. Makes observations about plant and animal life. Includes experiments and activities that children could try. Humorous illustrations. A read-aloud book for grade two.
Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Habitats, Weather
Grade 3 - Animals
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather
Icebergs and Glaciers (Print-Non-Fiction). Seymour Simon. (Seymour Simon Series). William Morrow and Co., New York (MCM), 1987. 29 p. ISBN 0-688-06186-9 ($15.16 hdc.)
Beautiful photos of glaciers are the highlight of this book. Text is clearly written in larger print. Discusses how glaciers are formed and how they move. Also discusses types of glaciers and icebergs. Many size comparisons are to American items (e.g. Empire State Building, State of Vermont). Imperial measures.
Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Idea Bank Collation: A Handbook for Science Teachers: Volume 1 (Print-Non-Fiction). Irwin Talesnick. Science Supplies and Services, Kingston (SSS), 1984. 600 p. ISBN 0-9691743-1-4 ($33.95 pbk.)
Features over 600 ideas for all grade levels in: biology, chemistry, earth science, general science and physics. Each idea is simply described, with appropriate directions, and comments concerning its most effective use in the classroom. A Canadian resource. Includes table of contents and index. Metric measures.
Suggested Use:
Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Teacher's resource for almost all units
Images in Northern Saskatchewan (Videotape). Saskatchewan Education (MGR), 1986. 13 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V02618
Portrays the geography of Northern Saskatchewan, seasonal changes, and Aboriginal philosophy of life regarding changes and appreciating the environment. Shows historic petroglyphs and contemporary art and artists.
Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - Animals, Earth
Grade 4 - Fossils and Rocks, Predicting Weather
Grade 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Grade 6 - Ecosystems
The Incredible Lab (Software). Marge Kosel. Sunburst Communications, Pleasantville, New York (SUN), 1986. 64k bytes; 5.25" diskette; Includes one disk, one backup and teacher's guide. See ordering information below:
Apple II, Order No. 113602-FW $87.00
Commodore 64, Order No. 123002-FW $87.00
IBMPC/PC jr., Order No. 155802-FW $87.00
256K IBM PS/2, Order No. 183902-FW $87.00
256K TANDY 1000, Order No. 155902-FW $87.00
64K TRS-80 Colour, Order No. 133102-FW $87.00
This program is designed to develop note-taking skills. The student chooses chemicals that go into a beaker to produce a colourful monster. In various levels of difficulty students determine: which chemical produced which body part, which chemicals created the monster on screen, the results of using a larger number of chemicals. (chemicals include 'alien oil', 'fuzzy mould'). Manual with lesson plan uses Paul Bunyan story.
Suggested Use:
Grade 5 - Matter and Its Changes
Informazing! Series (Print-Non-Fiction Kit). Please refer to the titles: Animal, Plant or Mineral: A Game for Two or More Players, Hidden Animals, The Life of a Butterfly, Millions of Years Ago, and Somewhere in the Universe.
Insects (Videotape). (Take a Look Series). TVOntario (MGR), 1986. 9:35 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V03235. Teacher's guide for series available, (BB) Order No. 5987 ($3.30 pbk.)
The story of a city boy visiting a woman science writer in the country is used here. While visiting a bee-keeping farm, Kate and Jeffrey see how honey is made, and identify the three kinds of bees in the hive. Children demonstrate how to catch and study insects. Relevant to agriculture.
Suggested Use:
Grade 2 - Foods
Grade 3 - Animals
Grade 4 - Nutrition and Digestion, Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Insects and How They Grow (Print-Non-Fiction Kit). (Wonders of Learning Kits). National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C. (NGS), 1988. 12 min. audiocassette, thirty 16 p. student booklets, 3 p. activity guide, 6 activity sheets, ($42.00 kit.)
Children brainstorm examples of insects, read-along with audiocassettes, then do activities, recalling and applying information learned. They create their own insect and do further research. Encourages curiosity. Booklets have large print and many close-up colour photos.
Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 1 - Animals
Grade 3 - Animals
Inside a Beehive (Print-Non-Fiction). Christine Butterworth. (My World Series - Green Level). Macmillan Education, London, England (CMC), 1988. 16 p. ISBN 0-333-45216-X ($4.34 pbk.)
The life cycle of the honey bee is described in this book. Shows the queen swarming, laying eggs, the larva, the cocoon, and queen bee larva. Good close-up photos, large print and simple text make this suitable for early grades. Companion book to Bees and Their Hive. Includes index.
Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Animals
Grade 2 - Habitats
Grade 3 - Animals
Inside an Ant's Nest (Print-Non-Fiction). Christine Butterworth. (My World Series - Green Level). Macmillan Education, London, England (CMC), 1988. 16 p. ISBN 0-333-45214-3 ($4.34 pbk.)
The roles played by the three kinds of ants in an ant colony are highlighted in this book. Follows the process of swarming and creating a new colony. Shows larva and cocoons. Interesting photos and illustrations, large print and simple text make this book suitable for early grades. Companion book to Ants and Their Nest. Index included.
Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Animals
Grade 2 - Habitats
Grade 3 - Animals
The Inside Story With Slim Goodbody Series (Videotape). Please refer to titles: The Body Symphony: The Inside Story of Your Whole Body, The Breath of Life: The Inside Story of Respiration, Down, Down, Down,: The Inside Story of Digestion, Lubba Dubba: The Inside Story of Your Heart and Blood, and The Sensational Five: The Inside Story of Your Senses.
Invitations to Science Inquiry, Second Edition (Print-Non-Fiction). Tik L. Liem. Science Inquiry Enterprises, El Cajon, California (SIE), 1987. 467 p. ISBN 0-536-05768-0 ($50.00 U.S. pbk.)
Activities for exploring science are given in this book which stresses enthusiasm and arousing curiosity in the student. Covers earth, physical and life sciences, but is especially good regarding: air, weather, matter, energy, heat, magnetism, electricity, light, sound forces and space. Many activities can be done by grade six students on their own. Some require special precautions. Experiments give results contrary to what the learner expects, thereby arousing curiosity. Includes table of contents and index. Metric measures.
Suggested Use:
Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Teacher's resource for several units
Irrigation Specialist (Videotape). (Harriet's Magic Hats II Series). ACCESS Network, Calgary (MGR), 1983. 14:16 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V02366. Teacher's guide for series available, (BB) Order No. 5893 ($3.15 pbk.)
In order to help solve the problem of watering the garden, Ralph, the parrot suggests that Jessie, the young student, visit an irrigation specialist. She sees a variety of irrigation systems and finds one that is especially suited to her needs.
Suggested Use:
Kindergarten
Grade 2 - Air and Water
Is There Life on Other Planets? (Print-Non-Fiction). Isaac Asimov. (Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe). Gareth Stevens, Milwaukee (SBC), 1989. 32 p. ISBN 1-55532-359-6 ($14.95 hdc.)
Discusses the possibility of different forms of life other than those which exist on earth. Describes the basic temperature and chemistry needed for life on Earth. Notes the search for extraterrestrial intelligence that scientists do by looking for radio transmissions from outer space. Discusses ideas about extraterrestrial life including ideas from books and movies. Features cosmic quest game. Excellent photos and diagrams. Very appropriate for language arts and arts education. Includes table of contents, glossary and index. Provides metric and imperial measures.
Suggested Use:
Grade 3 - The Solar System
Grade 6 - Exploring Space
Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Ancient Astronomy, The Asteroids, Astronomy Today, The Birth and Death of Stars, Colonizing the Planets and the Stars, Comets and Meteors, Did Comets Kill the Dinosaurs?, Earth: Our Home Base, The Earth's Moon, Is There Life On Other Planets?, Jupiter: The Spotted Giant, Mars: Our Mysterious Neighbour, Mercury: The Quick Planet, Mythology and the Universe, Our Milky Way and Other Galaxies, Our Solar System, Piloted Space Flights, Pluto: A Double Planet?, Quasars, Pulsars, and Black Holes; Rockets, Probes and Satellites; Saturn: The Ringed Beauty, Science Fiction: Science Fact, Space Garbage, The Space Spotter's Guide, The Sun, and Uranus: The Sideways Planet.
ISIS Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title Materials and Molecules.
Islands at the Edge (Videotape). Nature of Things (CBC), 1985. 48 min. ($99.00 1/2" VHS)
A critical look at the uniqueness of the Queen Charlotte Islands. David Suzuki looks at the destruction by logging, and how it has affected the Haida Nation. Intended for older students, but with extra guidance and preparation, it could be useful for middle level classes.
Suggested Use:
Grade 6 - Ecosystems
Issues for Today: Canadian Environmental Concerns (Print-Non-Fiction). John Marean. GLC Silver Burdett, Agincourt, Ontario (GIN) 1985. 105 p. ISBN 0-88874-038-7 ($9.85 pbk.)
Handles four major environmental issues: acid rain, herbicides and pesticides, genetic engineering, and the greenhouse effect. Each unit has basic information, related facts or sidelights of interest, and controversial issues to promote thought and further discussion. Attempts to fairly reflect divergent viewpoints on the issues. Includes table of contents. Metric measures.
Suggested Use: Teacher's resource for:
Grade 5 - Communities and Ecosystems
Grade 6 - Ecosystems; Earth's Climate
Issues, Issues, Issues Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title Nuclear Safety.
It's Alive (Videotape). (Dragons, Wagons and Wax Series-Living Things Module). Children's Television International (MGR), 1977. 15 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V00172. Teacher's guide for series (Part I) available, (BB) Order No. 4897 ($2.35 pbk.)
Enables students to cite some characteristics of life when they observe evidence of it in specified plants and animals. An older series, but concepts are still relevant.
Suggested Use:
Grade 1 - Animals, Plants
Grade 2 - Plant Growth
It's Raining, It's Pouring (Videotape). (Look Up Series). TVOntario (MGR), 1989. 14:25 min. Available for duplication, Order No. V03461
Part of a series featuring a robot character and an animated character called Imagination. Explains where rain comes from and how it is formed. Discusses the effects of evaporation and condensation on our weather systems. Children are filmed testing the rates of evaporation and condensation, and making rain indoors.
Suggested Use:
Grade 4 - Predicting Weather
Grade 6 - Earth's Climate