Gaia: The Growth Of An Idea
Genes and Surroundings
Genethics: The Ethics of Engineering Life. Rev. ed.
Genetics and Heredity
Genetics in Canadian Health Care: Summary of Report 421
Genetics: Patterns of Diversity
Genetics: The Mystery and the Promise
Global Atlas
Global Science: Energy, Resources, Environment
Globe Biology
Grains and Seeds in Canadian Agriculture
Graphical Analysis. Version 2.5
Grasslands
Guide to Farm Practice in Saskatchewan. Rev. ed.
A Guide to Laboratory Safety and Chemical Management in School Science Study Activities
Gaia: The Growth Of An Idea (Print-Non-Fiction). Joseph, Lawrence E. St. Martin's (MCC), 1990. 276 p. ISBN 0-312-04318-X ($27.95 hdc.)
Joseph expounds on the theory of Gaia which proposes that the planet earth is controlled by biological homeostatic forces as opposed to conventional theories which suggest that geophysical forces govern the planet's fate. This idea gives hope for the long term survival of the planet. This book could be used as background information for teacher reference.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization|BIO 30 - Evolution
Genes and Surroundings (Print-Non-Fiction). BSCS. Kendall/Hunt (KHP), 1983. 147 p.
ISBN 0-8403-3065-0 ($9.90 U.S., student text pbk.) ISBN 0-8403-3066-9 ($17.90 U.S., teacher
guide pbk.)
American in content, this material examines human genetics from the perspective of diversity. Students are asked to observe, record, and interpret the variability of life that surrounds them. They are asked to consider its biological roots and its ultimate expression in the myriad environments that constitute modern society. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics
Genethics: The Ethics of Engineering Life. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Suzuki, David and Peter Knudtson. Stoddart (STO), 1990. 372 p. ISBN 0-7737-5421-0 ($16.95 pbk.)
This book has three parts: an introduction which discusses the limits of science, five chapters discussing basic genetic principles, and nine chapters that deal with the ethical implications of our current ability to understand and manipulate genes. The last nine chapters deal with several genetic disorders and the dual edge sword of technology. The authors state that this is written from a humanistic moral approach. This is an excellent resource for teachers or for enthusiastic, gifted students looking for resources for special projects. Included are a table of contents, glossary, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany|BIO 30 - Genetics, Evolution
Genetics and Heredity (Print-Non-Fiction). Edelson, Edward. (The Encyclopedia of Health - The Healthy Body). Chelsea House (NEL), 1990. 111 p. ISBN 0-7910-0018-4 ($24.99 hdc.)
The reader is provided with an overview of the field of genetics and heredity. The history, genetic defects, treatments, technological advances and ethical considerations discussed provide support for Key Science Concepts, STSE Interrelationships and Science-Related Interests and Attitudes. The material is inspiring and well organized. Each new topic melds well with references to earlier discussions on a topic.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics, Chemical Basis of Life
Genetics in Canadian Health Care: Summary of Report 421 (Print-Non-Fiction). Science Council of Canada. (CGPC), 1991. ISBN SS22-1991-42-1 ($5.95 full report) ISBN SS22-1992-42-1
($2.95 summary)
When ordering, please specify full report 132 pages or summary 13 pages. The aim of this report is to raise the awareness of the role of genetics in both health and health care and to improve integration of genetic knowledge and technologies into our health care, research, and education systems. It is hoped that the goals and initiatives presented provide a framework upon which effective and ethical development and delivery of genetic services can proceed. This report is based on a three-year project by the Science Council of Canada. The text is in English and French.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics
Genetics: Patterns of Diversity (Videodisc). Coronet/MTI Film & Video (CFV), 1991. 25 min. Order No. COR33107-VD ($210.00)
Diversity of life is emphasized through a study of characteristics of snails in Britain and in the Pyrenees. Bar codes are given with the master script in the discussion guide. This allows for quick access to the information on the disc.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics
Genetics: The Mystery and the Promise (Print-Non-Fiction). Leone, Francis. Tab Books (MHR), 1992. 232 p. ISBN 0-8306-3067-8 ($19.95 pbk.)
A detailed account of historical developments in the field of genetics as well as the future of the diverse field of genetic engineering is given. A sense of how genetic research has changed the course of science in the past and how it may alter our future is presented.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics|CHEM 20 - Independent Research, Molecules & Compounds|CHEM 30 - Independent Research
Global Atlas (Print-Non-Fiction). Draper, Graham. Gage Educational (GAG), 1991. 196 p.
ISBN 0-7715-8170-X ($30.00 pbk.)
A practical purchase, this is a good atlas with many good charts and graphs depicting various aspects of life. There are five major divisions in the atlas covering topics such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate, ecosystems, renewable resources, non-renewable sources of energy and population patterns. One section is devoted specifically to Canada. Included are a table of contents, glossary and an index. The teacher resource package is useful.
Suggested Use: BIO 20: Ecological Organization
Other Uses: Secondary Level Science, Social Studies
Global Science: Energy, Resources, Environment (Print-Non-Fiction). Christensen, John W. Kendall/Hunt (KHP), 1991. 699 p. ISBN 0-8403-4657-3 ($31.90 student edition hdc.)
ISBN 0-8403-4659-X ($39.90 teacher's guide)
A good resource book that has many activities that could be used for independent learning, especially for the new Science 10 curriculum. Simulations, test items and labs are included. There is excellent information on alternative energy sources. This material is recommended as a teacher resource rather than a student resource because of its strong American content. The contents include the grand oasis of space, basic energy/resource concepts, growth and population, mineral resources, food, agriculture and population interactions, energy supply and demand, water quantity and quality, resource management and options for the future.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Introduction, Ecological Organization, Agricultural Botany, Teacher Reference|CHEM 20 - Atoms & Elements, Teacher Reference|CHEM 30 - Teacher Reference
Other Uses: Science 10|Secondary Level Science - Teacher Reference
Globe Biology (Print-Non-Fiction). Bernstein, Leonard. Globe Book Company (GMC), 1990. 672 p. ISBN 1-55675-716-6 ($51.88 hdc.)
Two of the major strengths of this material are its grade 7-8 reading level plus the objectives and science process skills at the beginning of each chapter. The activities are simple in design and easy to understand. For use in Science 10, chapters on the chemistry of life and cells plus the units on human biology and human health may be useful. As a textbook for Biology 20/30 there appears to be weakness in the illustrations and the depth of information provided.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure & Function, Animal Systems, Chemical Basis of Life
Other Uses: Science 10
Grains and Seeds in Canadian Agriculture (Kit). CN Grain Communications (AGI), 1990. 1 display of grain samples with guide, 1 teacher's guide by AgInsight ($25.00 kit) ($5.00 teacher's guide)
The Grains and Seeds in Canadian Agriculture kit is a sturdy, oversize package consisting of a display board of 40 seed samples such as Durham Wheat, Sweet Clover, Field Peas and Buckwheat; a thirty-three page teacher's guide; and built-in instruction chart and booklet entitled Canadian Agriculture from Sea to Sea. The aim of the package is to help students and teachers recognize Canada's principal grain, oilseed and speciality crop seeds, to learn their uses and where they are produced. The 20-page booklet provides an overview of farming across every province and features coloured maps and graphs of farm income sources. Written by Larry McCullough, a teacher in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, the activities in the teacher's guide integrate language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies. Teachers may duplicate the material for their students. The kits were distributed to all Saskatchewan elementary schools in the fall of 1990. Each school also received a class set of 30 student booklets. This kit can be used in a number of ways, for discussing classification or seed production in elementary level science, for discussing plant reproduction and adaptations in Biology 20, or for raising awareness of all students about the diversity within the agricultural industry in Saskatchewan.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany
Other Uses: Elementary Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies
Graphical Analysis. Version 2.5 (Software). Vernier (VERN), 1988. ($29.95 U.S., IBM) ($29.95 U.S., Apple 5 1/4")
System Requirements: MS DOS 2.0, 256K, 5.25 or 3.5 disk drive, colour monitor (or black and white monitor with 320 K and Hercules graphics), printer.
Contents: program disk, user's manual, teachers guide.
As a tool for data analysis, used in conjunction with an activity-based science or math program, this software would be a useful resource for the classroom teacher. This program may also be useful for analysis of student evaluation marks. The program is easy to use and is quite highly recommended. Data can be entered directly or imported/exported to or from Lotus 1.2.3 or Microsoft Works. The computer station can be used to enter data by groups, or for the entire class. Printouts can be made of the graphs plotted. Statistical summaries can also be printed.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - General Reference|CHEM 30 - General Reference|BIO 20 - General Reference|BIO 30 - General Reference|PHYS 20 - General Reference|PHYS 30 - General Reference
Other Uses: Secondary Level Science, Mathematics
Grasslands (Print-Poetry). Poirier, Thelma. Coteau Books (F&W), 1990.
79
p.
ISBN 1-55050-006-6 ($8.95 pbk.)
This poetry collection grew out of the submission Thelma Poirier made to the
public hearings conducted in 1976 to determine the extent of support for the
development of the Grasslands National Park in southwestern Saskatchewan. This
resource deals mainly with the Dimension of Science-Technology-Society-Environment
Interrelationships, but also fits directly into the factor of valuing natural
environments under the Dimension of The Values That Underlie Science.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization|CHEM 20 - Independent Research|
CHEM 30 - Independent Research
Guide to Farm Practice in Saskatchewan. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Agriculture and Agriculture Canada. University of Saskatchewan. Division of Extension and Community Relations (BB), 1987. 240 p. BB 2150 ($2.00)
Published every three years from 1933 to 1987, this material is no longer in print but many schools have copies. The Book Bureau has a limited number and copies may be available from extension agrologists. This resource contains much information which may be useful both for teacher background and for student research. Sections on the climate, soil productivity, and habitat protection in Saskatchewan will be especially useful. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization, Diversity of Life
A Guide to Laboratory Safety and Chemical Management in School Science Study Activities
(Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Environment and Public Safety Air and Land Protection Branch (SKE), 1987. 19 p. (Free of charge)
The information presented covers areas such as laboratory safety procedures and emergency procedures and equipment. Areas of chemical management include procurement inventory and cost reductions, chemical storage by compatibility as well as chemical disposal. Appendices provide added information on chemical specific hazard, disposal, spill cleanup and storage group designations plus information on special chemical hazards. One copy was sent to each secondary school in the province.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - General Reference|CHEM 30 - General Reference