Titles and Descriptions - I
Idea Bank Collation, Vol. 1
In Search of Schrodinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality
In Search of the Big Bang
The Incredible Machine
Aboriginal Givers
Aboriginal Handcrafts
Aboriginal Use of Wild Plants for Crafts, Food, Medicine, and Charms. 1st Canadian ed.
Aboriginal Uses of Native Plants
Information Brochure on Wild Rice
The Inner City in Transition
Instructional Strategies Series
An Introduction to Physics
Inventing the Future: Reflections on Science, Technology and Nature
Inventors: Profiles in Canadian Genius
Inventors and Discoverers: Changing Our World
Investigating Aquatic Ecosystems. 2nd ed.
Investigating Terrestrial Ecosystems. 2nd ed.
Investigating the Human Environment: Land Use
Invitations to Science Inquiry. 2nd ed.
Iroquois Use of Maize and Other Food Plants
Is Our Food Safe? A Discussion of Crop Protection in a Modern World
Issues for Today: Acid Rain, Genetic Engineering, Herbicides and Pesticides, The Greenhouse Effect
Issues in Agriculture
It's A Matter of Survival
Idea Bank Collation, Vol. 1 (Print-Non-Fiction). Talesnick, Irwin. S17, Science Supplies & Services (S17), 1984. 530 p. ISBN 0-9691743-1-4 ($33.95 pbk.)
This is an excellent collection of teaching ideas and hints for all areas of science. Many of the topics are older "tried and true" ideas which may be found in other science materials. The activities do not
always support the DSLs in and of themselves, but the activities could be immensely valuable in conjunction with normal science programs.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - General Reference|BIO 30 - General Reference|
CHEM 20 - General Reference|CHEM 30 - General Reference|
PHYS 20 - General Reference|PHYS 30 - General Reference
Other Uses: Science 10
In Search of Schrodinger's Cat: Quantum Physics and Reality (Print-Non-Fiction). Gribbin,
John R. Bantam (BAN), 1984. 302 p. ISBN 0-553-34253-3 ($15.00 pbk.)
Gribben's book supports the development of scientific literacy and is especially good for concepts in quantum mechanics. It does not emphasize mathematics. This material is suitable for teacher reference or for very able Physics 30 students. Included are a table of contents, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Teacher Reference
In Search of the Big Bang (Print-Non-Fiction). Gribbin, John R. Bantam (BAN), 1986. 413 p. ISBN 0-553-34617-2 ($15.00 pbk.)
This book is an excellent, understandable description of how scientists arrived at the current theory of the creation of the universe. To some extent, it is an historical and technical description. It addresses the scientific use of astronomy and gives an update on nuclear physics. This material is considered to be current and accurate. Included are a table of contents, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Teacher Reference|CHEM 20 - Teacher Reference|
PHYS 20 - Teacher Reference
The Incredible Machine (Print-Non-Fiction). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1986. 384 p. Order No. 00619 ($38.45 hdc.)
In this excellent material, the reader is introduced to the complexity of the human body. While the information primarily focuses on fact and information, the book has the ability to stimulate ethical discussion as well. The photographs and diagrams used make this an attractive text for research or browsing purposes. The writing style is one that most students will understand. Included are a table of contents, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Uses: Science 10
Aboriginal Givers (Print-Non-Fiction). Weatherford, Jack. Crown (RAN), 1988. 272 p.
ISBN 0-517-56969-8 ($24.95)
Various contributions Aboriginal Peoples have made to the modern world are examined. It
would be possible to support all the DSLs with this background material. Included are a table of contents, references and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany
Other Uses: Science 10
Aboriginal Handcrafts (Print-Non-Fiction). Wilbur, C. Keith. Globe Pequot (ALL), 1990. 135 p.
ISBN 0-87106-496-0 ($15.95)
This is an interesting and informative guide to making crafts using traditional Aboriginal techniques. Objects featured include weapons, clothing, containers, toys and structures. Drawings and decorative print detail the materials, tools and processes used in making the crafts, and wherever possible, define the era and peoples using the items. Included are a table of contents, bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany|PHYS 20 - Physics of Everyday Things
Other Uses: Secondary Level Science|Arts Ed
Aboriginal Use of Wild Plants for Crafts, Food, Medicine, and Charms. 1st Canadian ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Densmore, Frances. Iroqrafts (IRO), 1987. 397 p. ISBN 0-919645-16-X
($6.95 pbk.)
Reprint of Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Aboriginals from the 44th annual report (1926/27) of
the U.S. Bureau of American Ethnology.
As the title implies, the content of this book discusses the use of wild plants for food, medicine, dyes, charms and decoration. Extensive charts are provided to assist the reader with Aboriginal and Latin names for these plants. The legend of Winabajo and the birch and cedar trees is also provided. Note should be taken of the dated terminology and some stereotypical language use. This could function as an excellent resource for delivering the historic, holistic and human/culture related factors of the Nature of Science; the Science-Technology-Society-Environment Interrelationships; the valuing of natural environments from the Values that Underlie Science; and the vocation, explanation preference and valuing contributors from the Science-Related Interests and Attitude Dimension; all in a cross culture setting. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Introduction, Agricultural Botany, Various Options|BIO 30 - Various Options
Other Uses: Science 10
Aboriginal Uses of Native Plants (Print-Non-Fiction). Murphy, Edith van Allen. Meyerbooks (MEY), 1990. 81 p. ISBN 0-916638-15-4 ($6.95 pbk.)
As the title suggests, this material provides the reader with information about the uses and applications of a variety of plants and wild animals. Some specific uses mentioned are basketry, beverages, medicinal plants, ceremonials and magic, bows and arrows and tanning hides. Included are table of contents and index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany, Diversity of Life|CHEM 20 - Consumer Chemistry
Other Uses: Secondary Level Science
Information Brochure on Wild Rice (Print-Non-Fiction). Wild Rice Council/LaRonge (NDSE), 1989. 8 p. (Free of charge)
Promotion of the use of wild rice as a "naturally grown" consumer choice is the focus of this glossy booklet. A very brief overview of the nutritional quality and traditional harvesting technique of wild rice is given.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany
Other Uses: Home Economics
The Inner City in Transition (Print-Non-Fiction). Bali, Ram, Mary Jane Norris, and Karl Skof. Statistics Canada (STATS), 1989. 40 p. Order No. 98-123 ($10.00 pbk.)
By analyzing census data from 1951 to 1986, this study has documented the patterns of similarity and dissimilarity between 12 inner cities and their outlying areas, in terms of demographic, family, cultural and socio-economic characteristics. English and French combined version.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization
Instructional Strategies Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Instructional Development and Research Unit and the Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit (SIDRU), ($10.00 each pbk.)
This highly recommended series has been developed to provide assistance for teachers in implementing a variety of instructional strategies in Saskatchewan classrooms. Some parts of the material are reproducible for use in schools. Not all the booklets in this series have been written as yet. The individual titles presently available are:
No. 1 This is a Yes: Concept Attainment ISBN 0-7731-0202-7 $10.00 No. 2 What Would You Do? Inquiry in the Classroom ISBN 0-7731-0201-9 $10.00 No. 3 Glad You Asked That! Questioning in the Classroom ISBN 0-7731-0209-4 $10.00 No. 4 Planning Adventures: Synectics ISBN 0-7731-0212-4 $10.00 No. 5 Opening the Door to Co-operative Learning ISBN 0-7731-0213-2 $10.00 No. 6 Think About It: Critical and Creative Thinking in the
Classroom ISBN 0-7731-0220-5 $10.00
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Teacher Reference|BIO 30 - Teacher Reference|CHEM 20 - Teacher Reference|CHEM 30 - Teacher Reference|PHYS 20 - Teacher Reference|PHYS 30 - Teacher Reference
Other Uses: All subject areas
An Introduction to Physics (Print-Non-Fiction). Hatzic Secondary School. Pacific Education (PEP), 1991. 448 p. ISBN 0-88865-062-0 ($12.50 pbk.)
This "home-brew" text is based on the author's extensive experience teaching at the secondary level. The main context areas of Physics 20 & 30 are well covered. This resource may be useful for ideas for activities, and questions for assignments and exams. Emphasis is on the factors of the Key Science Concepts, and the Processes of Science and Scientific and Technical Skills. Some of the
diagrams and illustrations were found to be of mediocre quality and the typesetting poor. The binding would not stand up to heavy use.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - Physics of Everyday Things, Waves, Light, Sound, Heat |PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics, Momentum, Mechanical Energy, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity, Nuclear Physics
Inventing the Future: Reflections on Science, Technology and Nature (Print-Non-Fiction). Suzuki, David. Stoddart (IRW), 1989. 247 p. ISBN 0-7737-2354-4 ($24.95 hdc.)
Suzuki presents a collection of essays and reflections on the topics of science, technology and nature, with a focus on the environment and the effects technology is having on the environment. Many of the essays would be excellent discussion starters on environmental topics. The Nature of Science, Science-Technology-Society-Environment Interrelationships and the Values that Underlie Science Dimensions are addressed.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization|BIO 30 - Animal Systems|CHEM 20 - Independent Research|CHEM 30 - Independent Research
Inventors: Profiles in Canadian Genius (Print-Non-Fiction). Carpenter, Thomas. Camden House (FIR), 1990. 160 p. ISBN 0-920656-95-1 ($15.95 hdc.) ISBN 0-920656-93-1 ($9.95 pbk.)
Carpenter provides a biographical description of seven men and one woman who were driven from an early age by an intense curiosity in particular areas. The articles describe the Canadian inventors' personalities as well as their trials and tribulations as they strive to improve conditions around them. Some black and white illustrations are used. Included are table of contents, bibliography and index.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - Independent Research|CHEM 30 - Independent Research
Other Uses: Social Studies
Inventors and Discoverers: Changing Our World (Print-Non-Fiction). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1988. 320 p. Order No. 00751 ($32.50 hdc.)
This is an excellent book. It portrays science as a human endeavour within a social, historical, and technological framework. The book shows STSE Interrelationships and the Nature of Science, by describing how new inventions and discoveries, since the time of the scientific and industrial revolution, have changed our lives. This superbly written and illustrated book has a "coffee table" format for easy reading and high interest. The material is particularly well-suited for individual student research projects. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics|CHEM 20 - Independent Research, Organic Chemistry|CHEM 30 - Independent Research|PHYS 20 - Optics|PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics, Electricity, Nuclear Physics
Other Uses: Science 10
Investigating Aquatic Ecosystems. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Andrews, William A. and Sandra J. McEwan. (Contours: Studies of the Environment Series). Prentice-Hall Canada (BB), 1987.
342 p. Order No. 6179 ($31.30 pbk.)
This is a 1987 revision of A Guide to the Study of Freshwater Ecology in the Contours: Studies of the Environment series. The book combines information, activities and suggestions for investigations into a very useful package. The book is an excellent resource for Biology 20. Chapters 4 through 6 will be valuable for classes studying the topic of water quality in Science 10.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life, Ecological Organization
Other Uses: Science 10
Investigating Terrestrial Ecosystems. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Andrews, William A., and Donna K. Moore. (Contours: Studies of the Environment Series). Prentice Hall (PRN), 1986.
BB 1055 ($30.00 pbk)
The authors describe the major biomes of North America and the factors which determine the composition and extent of these biomes. A strength of the book is the large number of ideas for both indoor and outdoor activities dealing with the examination of ecosystems. This book was previously listed in Textbooks Circular.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization, Diversity of Life|BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Investigating the Human Environment: Land Use (Print-Non-Fiction). BSCS. Kendall/Hunt (KHP), 1984. 106 p. ISBN 0-8403-3318-8 ($6.90 U.S., student edition looseleaf)
ISBN 0-8403-3319-6 ($14.90 U.S., teacher's guide, looseleaf)
This material was designed to provide sources of information about land use that will affect the land use decisions of the future. The program focuses on the development of independent thought. It is intended to sharpen the problem-solving skills that lead to good decision making. The content is American. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization
Invitations to Science Inquiry. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Liem, Tik L. Science Inquiry Enterprises (SIE), 1987. 467 p. ISBN 0-878106-00-7 ($40.00 U.S. pbk.)
Excellent for teacher use, this compilation of activities could be used to arouse students' curiosity about discrepant events or as reinforcement activities. The activities are arranged under the broad headings of environment, energy, force and motion and living things. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - General Reference|BIO 30 - General Reference|CHEM 20 - General Reference|CHEM 30 - General Reference|PHYS 20 - General Reference|PHYS 30 - General Reference
Other Uses: Science 10
Iroquois Use of Maize and Other Food Plants (Print-Non-Fiction). Parker, A.C. (Iroquois Reprints Series). Iroqrafts (IRO), 1983. 120 p. ISBN 0-919645-08-9 ($6.95 pbk.)
The origin of maize and its cultivation are discussed by the author. Attention is also given to cooking and eating customs associated with maize and other food plants such as beans, squashes, fungi, and lichen. While the information provided is good, it should be noted that many of the quotations use stereotypical terms. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany
Other Uses: Science 10
Is Our Food Safe? A Discussion of Crop Protection in a Modern World (Print-Non-Fiction). Faust, Edgar W. Hoechst Canada (HCI), 24 p. (Free of charge)
Hoechst Canada provides answers to the question, "Given the widespread use of crop protection products in modern agriculture, is our food safe?" The information is divided into three chapters. The first discusses whether the term "natural" is truly synonymous with "healthy". The second summarizes why crop protection products are necessary in today's society, and analyzes the safety of these products to consumers and producers of food. Chapter three looks at the issue of residues and toxicity. This publication gives reasons for why crop chemicals are used, and why they are more important today than ever before.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization|CHEM 20 - Independent Research|
CHEM 30 - Independent Research
Other Uses: Science 9
Issues for Today: Acid Rain, Genetic Engineering, Herbicides and Pesticides, The Greenhouse Effect (Print-Non-Fiction). Smallwood, William. GLC Silver Burdett (BB), 1985.
BB 6180 ($12.55 pbk.)
Discussed are four major environmental issues: acid rain, herbicide and pesticide use, genetic engineering and the greenhouse effect. Of these, the greenhouse effect section will be useful for the Science 10 curriculum. The other sections will be useful in Biology 30 and Chemistry 30. Rather than being definitive presentations of each issue, these readings serve to initiate student interest and research on the topic.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics|CHEM 30 - Acid-Base Equilibria
Other Uses: Science 10, Social Studies
Issues in Agriculture (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Education (BB), 1986. 48 p.
BB 5238 ($2.00 loose leaf)
Teachers may find some use for the objectives, activities and student information sheets in providing information for independent student research activities. This resource was distributed to all secondary level schools in Saskatchewan in 1987.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Various Options|BIO 30 - Various Options|CHEM 20 - Independent Research
Other Uses: Science 10|Secondary Level Science|Social Studies
It's A Matter of Survival (Print-Non-Fiction). Gordon, Anita and David Suzuki. Stoddart (IRW), 1990. 278 p. ISBN 0-7737-2421-4 ($29.95 pbk.)
This is a book of general interest, which may be useful for individual research projects at the secondary level. This book will provide a teacher in Science 10 and the new Biology 20 course with a wealth of information on explosive population growth, pollution, and consumption of natural resources. There are some models which could be made from the information that would allow critical thinking. This book is not sensitive in its treatment of the topic. The author paints a picture of despair spread over the earth, and suggests that tough measures are required for human survival. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Various Options|BIO 30 - Various Options|CHEM 20 - Independent Research|CHEM 30 - Independent Research|PHYS 20 - Science Challenge|PHYS 30 - Science Challenge
Other Uses: Science 10