Acid Rain: A Sourcebook for Young People
Acid Rain Series
The Acme School of Stuff Series
Advances in Genetic Technology
The Ages of Gaia: A Biography of Our Living Earth
AIDS: Deadly Threat. Rev. ed.
Alaska's Wilderness Medicines
Animal Rights: Opposing Viewpoints
Animals in the Classroom: Selection, Care, and Observations
Anti-Nuclear Game
APPIL Student's Resource Book
Atom: Journey Across Subatomic Cosmos
Atoms and the Big Bang: A Video Interview with Drasko Jovanovic
Acid Rain: A Sourcebook for Young People (Print-Non-Fiction). Miller, Christina and Louise Berry. Julian Messner (MUS), 1986. 114 p. ISBN 0-671-60177-6 ($17.95 hdc.)
This good resource discusses acid rain in connection with the world's lakes, forests and atmosphere. Canada is included on a map showing acid rain falls by pH levels and displays areas believed to be sensitive to acid rain because of their low buffering capacity. Black and white photographs are used. Included are a table of contents, glossary, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: CHEM 30 - Acid-Base Equilibria, Independent Research
Acid Rain Series (Videotape). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (MHP), 1987. 3 - (13-18 min.) programs Dup. Order No. V02945 - V02947
Titles in this series are:
Acid Rain Part I - What is Acid Rain Dup. Order No. V02945
An explanation is given about how sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions from sources such as ore smelters, power plants and automobile exhaust undergo chemical changes when they travel over long distances. The video shows which areas are most susceptible and why.
Acid Rain Part 2 - The Effects of Acid Rain Dup. Order No. V02946
A discussion of the impact that prolonged exposure to acid rain has on the environment is given in this video. It discusses some of the more serious effects including human disease, the destruction of aquatic life, damage to crops and forests and the deterioration of buildings.
Acid Rain Part 3 - What Can We Do Dup. Order No. V02947
This video provides an examination of the complex web of economic, political, environmental and social issues surrounding acid rain. It explains that though we have the technology to reverse the effects of acid rain, it is not a simple matter to implement the technology. Someone must pay the cost and different groups have opposing viewpoints on this serious issue.
Suggested Use: CHEM 30 - Acid-Base Equilibria
The Acme School of Stuff Series (Videotape). TVOntario (MHP), 1988. 13 - (24 min.) programs. Teacher's guide. (BB) Order No. BB 6329 ($2.90)
The various programs explore the basic principles behind everyday items and show what makes them work.
Title Topic Dup. Order No.
Program 1 Cassette tapes, chocolate & microwave ovens V03325
Program 2 Telephones, sewage treatment & video V03326
Program 3 Batteries, water and fuel injection V03327
Program 4 Records, neon and the cathode-ray tube V03328
Program 5 Light bulbs, the Canadian Standards Association and modems V03329
Program 6 Electricity, glass bottles and brakes V03330
Program 7 The history, operation, manufacturing & testing of the toilet V03331
Program 8 Cable television, the subway and engineering V03332
Program 9 Traffic signals, a natural gas pipeline and alternating current V03333
Program 10 Digital computers, folding paper cartons and the electric shaver V03334
Program 11 Electronics, the body shop and coin units in vending machines V03335
Program 12 Composite substances, piano rolls and automobile alignment V03336
Program 13 Engines, wire and satellites V03337
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - Atoms & Elements, Molecules & Compounds|CHEM 30 - Oxidation & Reduction|PHYS 20 - Light|PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics, Electricity, Atomic Physics
Other Uses: Science 10|Secondary Level Science
Advances in Genetic Technology (Print-Non-Fiction). BSCS. D.C. Heath (HTH), 1989. 85 p.
BB 1051 ($11.00 student edition pbk.) BB 1052 ($11.00 teacher's guide pbk.)
A practical introduction to the field of biotechnology is provided. The lessons may be covered in a relatively short period of time with inexpensive and readily available materials. This is excellent material, especially for enrichment purposes. Science processes, technology, skill development and ethics are emphasized. American content is used. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics
The Ages of Gaia: A Biography of Our Living Earth (Print-Non-Fiction). Lovelock, James. (The Commonwealth Fund Food Program). Bantam Books (BAN), 1990. 252 p. ISBN 0-553-34816-7 ($13.95 pbk.)
The greater part of this book is about a new theory of evolution, one that does not deny Darwin's vision, but adds to it by considering that the planet earth (Gaia) may be the largest living organism, and is undergoing evolutionary change. This illustrates concepts from the Nature of Science and Processes of Science in that this material demonstrates the difficulty and slowness in changing scientific thought and opinion. This may be useful for extensions. Teacher reference.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Various Options|BIO 30 - Various Options
AIDS: Deadly Threat. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Silverstein, Alvin and Virginia Silverstein. Enslow (MEA), 1991. 160 p. ISBN 0-89490-175-3 ($32.00 hdc)
The Silversteins examine the origins and effects of AIDS and dispel myths about the disease. This fascinating book provides up-to-date information about the leading edge of discoveries in AIDS research and treatment. It is interesting reading for students. Included are a table of contents, glossary, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life|BIO 30 - Animal Systems Other Uses: Wellness 10
Alaska's Wilderness Medicines (Print-Non-Fiction). Alaska Northwest Books (ANB), 1987.
ISBN 0-88240-322-2 ($9.95 pbk.)
Black and white drawings add to the information given about the description, distribution, constituents, culinary uses, medicinal uses of and warnings about the entries. Many of the plants may be found in Saskatchewan. There is a list of the therapeutic uses of Alaskan plants as well as a list of conditions that can be treated.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life, Agricultural Botany
Animal Rights: Opposing Viewpoints (Print-Non-Fiction). Rohr, Janelle, ed. (Opposing Viewpoints). Greenhaven (NEL), 1989. 235 p. ISBN 0-89908-415-X ($13.50 pbk.)
ISBN 0-89908-440-0 ($23.99 pbk.)
Thirty-two articles debating the question of whether animals have rights are presented. This resource would aid in the development of scientific literacy by analyzing opposing points of view. Skills which could be developed include evaluating sources of information, using judgement to form opinions about social issues and becoming aware of the great diversity of opinion in our society. The book touchs on few scientific concepts. The material is not presented in a high interest format for students.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life|BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Animals in the Classroom: Selection, Care, and Observations (Print-Non-Fiction). Kramer,
David C. Addison-Wesley (ADD), 1989. 234 p. ISBN 0-201-20679-X ($37.95 pbk.)
Kramer describes equipment needed for and environmental considerations of keeping animals in the classroom. Topics relating to history, physical characteristics, reproduction, obtaining, caring for and breeding of invertebrates and vertebrates are covered. There is also a section on the removal of animals from the classroom in a sensitive and environmentally friendly manner when specific projects are over. The information is well organized and descriptive. The combination of illustrations and photographs add to the appeal. The material is strong in the support of the Dimensions of Scientific and Technical Skills, the Values that Underlie Science and Key Science Concepts. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - General Reference|BIO 30 - General Reference Other Uses: Secondary Level Science
Anti-Nuclear Game (Print-Non-Fiction). Sims, Gordon. University of Ottawa (UOP), 1990. 285 p. ISBN 0-7766-0285-3 ($25.00 pbk.)
The author looks at the positive aspects of the use of nuclear energy for generating electricity as he responds to those opposed to the nuclear industry. Sims contends that the anti-nuclear forces have been frightening the public with misguided and inaccurate claims about the hazards of nuclear power. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Nuclear Physics Other Uses: Science 10
APPIL Student's Resource Book (Print-Non-Fiction). John Murray in assoc. with Inner London Education Authority (GNP), 1990. 216 p. ISBN 0-7195-4581-1 ($27.85 pbk.) ISBN 0-7195-4582-X ($69.45 Teacher Resource book)
This book includes a collection of problems relating to mechanics, light, electricity and electronics. This material involves math that only a small percentage of the grade 12 students would be capable of understanding. The resource would be appropriate for schools looking for enrichment material.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - Light|PHYS 30 - Mechanical Energy, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity
Atom: Journey Across Subatomic Cosmos (Print-Non-Fiction). Asimov, Isaac. Dutton (MCC), 1991. ISBN 0-525-24990-7 ($29.99 hdc.)
The book provides a historical perspective of the development of atomic theory from the time of its earliest conception to the present. It does an excellent job of putting science and its development into the context of social history. As well it provides an excellent reference for students concerning topics such as light and many others in the fields of nuclear physics and chemistry. The material would be support concepts at the upward end of the spiral of DSLs.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - Light|PHYS 30 - Atomic Physics|CHEM 20 - Atoms & Elements
Atoms and the Big Bang: A Video Interview with Drasko Jovanovic (Videotape). (Scientists Speak Out). Hawkhill (HAI), 1991. 20 min. Order No. 506 ($49.00 U.S.)
A physicist and cosmologist explains recent research into the origin of the universe. Jovanovic reveals a very interesting personality in his description of such things as the discovery of quarks. This interview may be useful to illustrate the Values that Underlie Science and the Processes of Science.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - Atoms & Elements|PHYS 30 - Atomic Physics