Science: Grades 10 to 12

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Science: A Bibliography for the Secondary Level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics (1992).

A.D.A.M. Essentials (Kit). (A.D.A.M. Scholar Series). A.D.A.M. Software, Inc. (SFWP), 1994. Order no. BS83901 ($129.95 kit).

This interactive resource presents human anatomy through detailed on-screen illustrations of body systems, puzzles, animations, text, and sound. In addition to the very impressive CD-ROM, the teacher's guide provides sample activities for each anatomical system. Learning goals, worksheets, and lists of things to think about and do are also included. The teacher's guide includes numerous detailed black and white drawings.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science 10

Animals: Diversity of Life (Video). (Life on Our Planet Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1994. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9463. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9463 ($3.00 pbk.).

This program explains the origins of animals and describes the characteristics and classification of the various types of animals found on the "animal tree."
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Bacteria (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9591. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) The growth and control of bacteria, and its increasing resistance to antibiotics is the topic of this program. Guest Carol Finlan from Astro Dairy Products discusses the use of bacteria in making yogurt.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - General Reference
Other Use: Science 10

Biology: Discovering Life. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Levine, Joseph S. and Miller, Kenneth R. DC Heath Canada Limited (LRDC), 1994. 988 p. Order no. 8342 ($91.15 hdc.).

This is an updated version of the previously listed 1992 edition. This comprehensive text is divided into the following themes: "Organisms and Ecology," "Evolution and Mendelian Genetics," "Molecules of Life," "Diversity of Life," and "Plant Systems and Animal Systems." The authors have tried to emphasize the process and development of biological knowledge in addition to the knowledge itself. The book is well laid out with chapter summaries, suggestions for study focus, terms and concepts, and review questions. The coloured diagrams, photographs, charts and graphs will appeal to students. Included are a table of contents, detailed glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life; BIO 20 - Ecological Organization; BIO 30 - Animal Systems; BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function; BIO 30 - Chemical Basis of Life; BIO 30 -- Evolution; BIO 30 - Genetics

Bones and Muscles (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2893. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Bones and muscles support and move the body. In this program, teacher-host Senya Isajev stresses the importance of maintaining their strength. On a field trip to Allelix Biopharmaceuticals, viewers learn of a new treatment for osteoporosis that promotes bone growth. Supporting print is available.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems; BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science 10

Boreal Forest Watch (Print-Non-Fiction). Barrett, Rock, et al. Complex Systems Research Center (PKC), n.d. pgn. varies. No order number is required.

Boreal Forest Watch is a comprehensive, educational outreach program of the Boreal Ecosystem Study (BOREAS) designed for students in Grades 9-12. This program introduces students to the techniques of field sampling; data collection, analyzing, and reporting; and to the use of remote sensing data. Through this work, students assess global change and global warming and how it may affect the Canadian boreal forest ecosystems. The data collected will be used to build a long-term database for future global change studies. This program allows students and teachers to have a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning science. The Boreal Forest Watch training and resources are only available though a Boreal Forest Watch workshop. The training component will include an intensive three-day weekend workshop (requiring one day of release time) at Prince Albert Provincial Park. To arrange a workshop, please contact Bradley Muir, program facilitator at the Prince Albert National Park at (306) 663-5322.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization; BIO 20 - Teacher Reference
Other Use: Science 10

A Brief History of Time: An Interactive Adventure (CD-ROM). Hairman, Robert, Hawking, Stephen W. and Mervis, Jim. W. H. Freeman & Co. (VHP), 1994. ISBN 0-7167-2648-3 ($49.95 U.S.).

Based on Stephen Hawking's book, this CD-ROM looks at the various beliefs of the universe from early times to today. It deals with the nature of science, key science concepts, processes, values, and interests. This journey through time will provide a very interesting and challenging experience for the student.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics

The Cell (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9585. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Host Dennis Pikulyk explains the structure and function of the cell--the basic unit of life--and how it is studied using the compound and electron microscopes. Mr. Hugh Burton, an expert on the electron microscope, is interviewed.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science 10

Cell Division (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9588. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) The stages of normal cell division and its function are presented in this program. Dennis Pikulyk also discusses the causes and harmful effects of abnormal cell division with Dr. Jim Cullen.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science 10

Cell Organelles and Transport (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9586. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Dennis Pikulyk describes how substances are moved into, out of, and inside body cells, and how important cellular transportation is to good health. Dialysis patient Anja Thimm, and hemodialysis technician, Deloris Beech, are interviewed.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science 10

Chameleon: Master of Deception (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9731.

(CAN) This episode takes the Global Family viewer into the forests of Madagascar to get a rare glimpse into the lives of chameleons, those masters of deception, from the largest to the smallest, as they hunt and reproduce.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Charlottes: Islands Out of Time (Video). Filmoption International (MGR), 1991. 57 min. Dup. order no. V9383.

(CAN) Charlottes: Islands Out of Time is an adventure program about exploration, and the "living-in" experience on the Queen Charlotte Islands, a wild and remote region of the Canadian northwest. Two filmmakers completely isolated themselves for almost two years, surrounded by limitless gray ocean, caught between tides, sand storms, rocks and waves, risking everything to articulate the wonders through film, and to create a portrait of natural beauty. This is a story of real-life adventure about unseen places, whales, bears, falcons, primeval forest and unconquered high seas. It is also a story about changing attitudes, about surviving, and about learning.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Chemistry 30: Notes and Problems (Print-Non-Fiction). Fleming, O. J. Clarke Cunningham Publications (CCN), 1995. 349 p. No order number is required. ($8.50 pbk.). Solutions Manual - No order number is required. ($24.95 coil-bound).

(CAN) This teacher reference contains detailed notes and problems relating to Chemistry 30. The notes would benefit the generalist teacher who requires additional problems and references in chemistry. A coiled solutions manual accompanies the soft-covered text. These titles are good quality "desktop published" productions. Included in each are a table of contents.
Suggested Use: CHEM 30 - Teacher Reference

Circulation (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2896. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) The components of blood and the functions of red and white blood cells in the transportation of oxygen and nutrients and the fight against infecting organisms is explained. Hemosol Inc. has a new product called Hemolink that is a safe blood substitute with a longer shelf life than donated blood.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Use: Science 10

Clayoquot: The Sound of Wonder (Video). (Our Fragile World). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 15 min. Dup. order no. V962. Interactive Multimedia Resource - Order no. G9621 ($2.25 pbk.).

(CAN) Clayoquot Sound has been described as "a place of biological diversity and environmental elegance." This program gives viewers a chance to explore one of the greatest of all ecosystems--the northern coastal temperate rainforest. Taking almost 3000 years to develop its intimate connections among species, the forest, and the ocean, it now faces an uncertain future. Logging, that has now altered most of the forests for Vancouver Island, is threatening its future. In the Media Group Catalogue, the title is listed as Clayoquot: Sound.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

The Defending Army (Print-Non-Fiction). Editors of Time-Life Books. (Journey Through the Mind and Body Series). Time-Life Books (GAG), 1993. 144 p. ISBN 0-7835-1012-8 ($14.95 hdc.).

This excellent book explores the human body's immune system, showing ways in which the body can respond to disease. The text explains how the body typically responds when invaded by foreign viruses, bacteria, and allergens. The role of the mind in immune system repair and healing is also explored. The use of computer graphics and electron microphotography is outstanding. Included are a table of contents, glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Use: Science 10

Demoiselle Cranes: Higher Than Everest (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9733.

(CAN) During a brief few weeks each fall, the magnificent Demoiselle cranes make a migratory flight over the Himilaya mountains at altitudes where even a human could not breathe. This program watches the cranes as they soar into the skies over Nepal, and follows a Japanese paraglider as he attempts to fly with them, and realize his lifelong dream.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Devil and the Quoll in Tasmania (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9737.

(CAN) Tasmania is home to a collection of rare and unique creatures, the most remarkable of which are the eastern quoll and the Tasmanian devil. These animals are marsupials--bearing live young and raising them in a pouch--yet are carnivorous. This program visits Tasmania and its much fabled inhabitants.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Digestion (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2894. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Teacher-host Senya Isajev explains how mechanical and chemical digestion occur in humans and how nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream to be distributed to body cells and tissues. Also, Neutraceuticals is developing a new, expanding category of foods that provide specific health benefits. Supporting print is available.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Use: Science 10

Encyclopedia of Science (CD-ROM). (Eyewitness Series). Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1994. Windows - Order no. 8382 ($47.40). Macintosh - Order no. 8383 ($47.40).

This is a reference encyclopedia on CD-ROM. It includes a "Who's Who" of famous scientists, and information categorized by mathematics, physics, chemistry, and life science. There is also a motivational quiz master. An index allows searching by topic. Cross-referencing and hypertext links, and a well-designed interface make this an excellent reference resource. The users can select to have the text read to them. This CD-ROM will make student research interesting and enjoyable.
Suggested Use: BIO 20/30 - General Reference; CHEM 20/30 - General Reference; PHYS 20 - General Reference; PHYS 30 - General Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Genetic Translation (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2892. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Teacher-host Senya Isajev explains how genetic information is translated in cells to produce body tissues, organs, and fluids, and how a change in a genetic recipe can result in a mutation. Genetic testing is explored, focusing on amniocentesis, an invasive prenatal diagnosis technique. Supporting print is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics

Genetic Transmission (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2891.Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Teacher-host Senya Isajev describes how genetic characteristics of an organism are transmitted from one generation to another via genes and chromosomes. Also, how genetic transmission happens naturally, and an example of how it can happen artificially through gene cloning. Supporting print material is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics

The Giant Tortoises of Aldabra Island (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9724.

(CAN) On one of the islands in the Seychelles in the Aboriginal Ocean, the last surviving group of Giant Tortoises outside of the Galapagos Islands still roam in the wild. The Republic of Seyschelles had taken great pains to protect this reptile that heralds back to the age of the dinosaurs. We witness the mating habits and the agonizing process of egg laying as the female Giant Tortoise perpetuates this rare species.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Gravity (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9456. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

This program describes the role of gravity in simple, everyday mechanical operations, as well as in providing balance to our universe. It explores the interaction of gravity with other forces and shows how various forces cause motion.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Applications of Kinematics & Dynamics
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Hakata Bay: At the Crossroad (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9739.

(CAN) In the southwest of Japan near the city of Fukuoka, there lies a tidal mud flat. It is at this mud flat that thousands of birds stop during migration to feed and/or mate. One particular bird, the black-face spoonbill, arrives here from Korea and raises its young. Korea and Japan are co-operating in a venture to protect these rare birds, of which there are less than 300 remaining.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Harp Seal's Cradle of Ice (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9725.

(CAN) In this program we visit a large herd of harp seals when they haul up on the ice in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near the Isles de la Madeleine to rear their pups and to mate. The islanders have for nearly a century hunted the seals for food and fur, but can they continue? This episode is highlighted by the stunning underwater footage of the seals' life beneath the ice.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

How Did Life Begin? (Video). (Our Human Body Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1993. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9009. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9004 ($6.00 pbk.).

All living things are made of the same basic elements--carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur--and share many common characteristics. Viewers see how nucleic acids, proteins, and DNA contribute to the development of organisms, consider how life began with the combination of basic components of the primitive world, and discover how plant life and the ozone layer, came into being.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Chemical Basis of Life
Other Use: Science 10

Ideas That Changed the World: The Greatest Discoveries and Inventions of Human History (CD-ROM). Ingpen, Robert and Wilkinson, Philip. Jeflyn Media Consultants (JFL), 1995. No order number is required. ($59.95).

This CD-ROM looks at the inventions and discoveries that have had a dramatic effect on the world, from ancient times until today. Transportation, communication, uses of materials, agriculture, science, and other areas are explored. The graphics are excellent. This resource uses an encyclopedia approach; the information is good but little critical thinking is required. This program is excellent for developing technological literacy.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20/30
Other Use: Science 10

Insects, Insects, Insects (Video). (Life on Our Planet Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1994. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9465. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9463 ($3.00 pbk.).

This program describes common characteristics of members of the Arthropoda group (centipedes, spiders, crabs, insects, and others), explains metamorphosis and pollination and shows how the senses of sight and smell function in insects.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Kenya's Kitum Cave: Elephant's Grave? (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9726.

(CAN) On the edge of Africa's Great Reft Valley is Mount Elgon, in which a mysterious cave is located. Several times during the year, in the dead of night, elephants and other animals can be found deep inside this almost inaccessible cavern. What draws them here? The Global Family unlocks the secrets of Kenya's Kitum Cave.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Khutzeymateen Valley (Video). (Our Fragile World). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9621. Interactive Multimedia Resource - Order no. G9621 ($2.25 pbk.).

(CAN) Grizzly bears have lived in the rainforest of the Khutzeymateen Valley, just south of the Alaska Panhandle, for thousands of years. Students gain a rare glimpse at the intimate behaviours of these bears in their wilderness homeland. The program also focuses on their adaptation and interaction to other species in the rich ecosystem. This precious and small habitat, however, was almost lost to the chaotic ruin of clear-cut logging. Students will gain an understanding of the real pressures from outside forces on the creation and maintenance of such spaces.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

The Kidney (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2897. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. V2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Teacher-host Senya Isajev examines the structure and function of the kidneys and describes how they help maintain homeostasis in the body. Kidney malfunction is explained, and two types of dialysis are demonstrated at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Use: Science 10

The Land of Lemurs (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9732.

(CAN) The forests of Madagascar are being cleared at an alarming rate, forcing the native lemurs into ever shrinking ranges. The Global Family watches a few of the different groups of lemurs, and in particular, the nocturnal Aye-aye, and witnesses its marvelous adaptations to life in the rainforest.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Larousse Dictionary of Scientists (Print-Non-Fiction). Muir, Hazel, ed. Larousse Kingfisher Chambers, Inc. (ALL), 1996. 608 p. ISBN 0-7523-0036-9 ($24.95 pbk.).

This reference work provides biographical information on over 2200 scientists, including some who are currently involved in scientific research. This sourcebook will provide students and teachers with brief but comprehensive information about people who have played an important role in scientific endeavors. A list of Nobel prize winners and a topical index are included.
Suggested Use: BIO 20/30 - General Reference
Other Use: Science 10

Life's Ballet in Bright Waters (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9735.

(CAN) This program is a visit to the Kurshimoto Marine Park in the south of Japan. Here, largely due to a prominence of land protruding into the ocean, some of the warm Japan current is diverted along the shore that brings all manner of tropical sea life into an area that is normally temperate. This program is a showcase for shrimps and the reproductive habits of the spiny lobster.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Merrill Chemistry ( Print-Non-Fiction). Price, Jack, Smith, Richard G., and Smoot, Robert C. Glencoe/McGraw Hill (LRDC), 1995. Order no. 8390 ($64.80 hdc.). Teacher's Wraparound Edition -- Order no. 8391 ($96.80 hdc.). Study Guide -- Order no. 8392 ($15.60 pbk.).

This comprehensive text is organized around a central theme: the properties of matter are a consequence of its structure. Principles of structure, matter-energy relationships, the mole concept, organic chemistry, thermodynamics, and chemical equilibrium are the major topics addressed. The labs are clearly explained with suggestions for minute labs that provide a clear understanding of the theories being taught. The many coloured pictures, charts, and diagrams add to the text. This text provides a good support for the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy. Included are a table of contents, appendices of tables, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - Atoms and Elements; CHEM 20 - Chemical Reactions; CHEM 20 - Mole Concept & Stoichiometry; CHEM 20 - Molecules & Compounds; CHEM 30 - Acid-Base Equilibria; CHEM 30 - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions; CHEM 30 - Oxidation and Reduction; CHEM 30 - Reaction Kinetics; CHEM 30 - Solubility & Solutions

Messages in Stone (Video). Prehistoric Productions Ltd. (MGR), 1993. 52 min. Dup. order no. V9129.

Narrated by Leslie Nielsen, this documentary traces the step-by-step reconstruction of an ancient Pachyrhinosaurus - from the initial discovery of its fossilized remains, through its excavation and study, to its final restoration at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Using lifelike three-dimensional animation and highlighted by the insightful comments of world renown palaeontologists, this film is a vivid portrayal of how a remarkable animal lived...and ultimately died.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life; BIO 20/30 - General Reference

Microbiology: High-School Science Fair Experiments (Print-Non-Fiction). Dashefsky, H. Steven. TAB Bks. (MHR), 1995. 169 p. ISBN 0-07-015663-8 ($31.95 hdc.).

This book provides a number of suggestions for science fair topics dealing with microbiology. Each of the 23 projects identifies the materials and procedure required for the investigation, as well as some ideas for analysis and further explorations. Each activity is laid out in a prescribed manner, which may be helpful for students who need to follow a highly structured exploration. All projects included in this book may not adhere to the rules of any particular science fair. The large, bolded headings along with the black and white drawings help to make this an easy book to follow. Included are a table of contents, glossary, bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Various Options; BIO 30 - Various Options

Molecular Origami: Precision Scale Models From Paper (Print-Non-Fiction). Hanson, Robert M. University Science Bks. (UBK), 1995. 223 p. ISBN 0-935702-30-X ($26.50 U.S. pbk.).

In this unique resource, paper folding is used to construct molecular models. The models are simple to make, but the molecular structures used are advanced. The models help to simplify the level of complexity. The blackline masters included are correct scale, with bond angles shown. Probing questions (with answers provided for the teacher), are intended to encourage students to think about the structures they are investigating. Included are a table of contents, a list of the models, and an index.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - Teacher Reference; CHEM 30 - Teacher Reference

The Monkeys of Yellow Mountain (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9740.

(CAN) High in the hills of Tibet there lives a group of monkeys whose social structure has been the subject of much study. The monkeys live in harmony with the people of the adjacent town, most noted for its production of a special kind of tea. Yet there is little discord among the monkeys because of a ritual that has developed between competing males that softens tension in the community. This episode of the Global Family examines the Tibetan monkeys and the townsfolk of Fuxi.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Motion (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9457. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

This program describes what movement means and how everything, no matter how stationary in appearance, is actually moving. It illustrates and explores a variety of trajectory, as well as velocity. It examines the influence of mass and gravity on motion.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Myanmar: The Elephants Are Hiding (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9741.

(CAN) Deep inside a rainforest on the Indo-China peninsula, there lives one of the last surviving wild communities of Asian elephants. This forest, known as Myanmar, is also considered a sacred place, one to which the Buddhists strive to visit once in their lives. In the early '80s Myanmar was declared a nature preserve. In spite of all this, many elephants are butchered by poachers every year. The Global Family visits the treasured Myanmar to see first hand the forest and its furtive inhabitants.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Nuclear Forces (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9458. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

(CAN) This program begins with an overview of the relationship between matter, elements, and atoms and a description of the structure of the atom. It explores fission and fusion processes and explains how these provide the energy for life on earth.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Nuclear Physics
Other Use: Science 10

Oxford Portraits in Science Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Oxford University Press (OUP), 1996-97. pgn. varies. Order numbers follow.

This excellent series presents biographies of the life, times, and important contributions of many scientists. This series shows that science is best understood when seen with the social and historic context in which important discoveries were made. The content is scholarly, but readable by interested high school students. The black and white diagrams, pictures, photographs, and compelling personal stories will help students relate to these scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the world as we know it.

Titles in this series include:

Plants (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9592. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Botanist Nancy Dengler and host Dennis Pilulyk tour a greenhouse to describe the four main classifications of plants, their structure, and reproduction.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

A Portfolio of Teaching Ideas for High School Biology (Print-Non-Fiction). Galbraith, Don, ed. (Teachers Helping Teachers Series). Trifolium Books Inc. (GDS), 1996. 117 p. ISBN 1-895579-91-0 ($35.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This book is a collection of well-designed, student-centred activities. The resource covers the key content areas in Biology 20 and 30 and it supports the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy. The strength and uniqueness of the resource lie in the use of non-traditional methods with well-thought-out and articulated assessment and evaluation schemes. These methods include concept maps, mystery stories, case studies, and games. This excellent book will spur science teachers on to attempt different methods of instruction and evaluation. Charts, diagrams, and webs enhance the text. Included are a table of contents and an appendix with additional teacher supports.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany; BIO 20 - Ecological Organization; BIO 30 - Evolution; BIO 30 - Genetics

The Proboscis Monkeys of Borneo (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9730.

(CAN) In Borneo, the mangrove home territories of several groups of Proboscis monkeys is disrupted when a shrimp farm is constructed right in the middle of their feeding range. This leads to conflict between the groups and questions about their survival if such man-made intrusions were to continue.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Disposal of Chemicals (Print-Non-Fiction). National Academy Press (TFB), 1995. 427 p. ISBN 0-309-05229-7 ($54.95 U.S. hdc.).

Although this book appears to be intended for large laboratories at the university or industry level, there is specific information that may be useful to teachers. For example, it would be valuable for educators who want to ensure safe storage and usage practices in high school labs or who want current information on hazardous chemicals to present to or make available to students. An extensive appendix provides chemical safety summaries for various chemical substances--most of which would not be contained in a typical high school science laboratory. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: CHEM 20 - Teacher Reference; CHEM 30 - Teacher Reference

A Quick Dip in the Gene Pool: An Integrated Study of Agri-Food Biotechnology for Secondary Science, Social Studies and Language Arts Students (Kit). Agriculture in the Classroom Program (AITC), 1996. No order number is required. ($FREE kit).

(CAN) This kit focuses on several aspects of agricultural biotechnology. The cassette contains interviews with experts in the field. The facilitator's guide explains eight student activities, including suggestions for role playing, experiments, and independent studies. Part I of the video provides an introduction to genetic research, biotechnology, and food production. Part II supports activity 2 on polymerase chain reaction. The computer disks contain over 100 articles on a variety of agricultural biotechnology topics.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany of Saskatchewan; BIO 30 - Genetics

The Race Against Lethal Microbes (Print-Non-Fiction). Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHI), 1996. 56 p. No order number is required. ($FREE pbk.).

In a scholarly but journalistic style, this resource covers infectious diseases: tuberculosis, malaria, AIDS, and other parasitic infections. The material is well written with excellent coloured photographs and illustrations. We see how technology can now measure and use natural environments to safely determine problems we may have in the future. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: BIO 20

The Rain Forest of Costa Rica (Video). (Our Fragile World). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9622. Interactive Multimedia Resource - Order no. G9621 ($2.25 pbk.).

(CAN) The jungles of Costa Rica are home to an incredibly diverse family of plants, insects, and animals that owe their existence to almost daily rainfalls. This production looks at two groups of ants that live there--the army ants and the leaf cutter ants--and how each group has evolved a symbiotic relationship with the forest. In the Media Group Catalogue, this title is listed as Costa Rica's Rain Forest.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Reproduction (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2898. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) From contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to fertility, teacher-host Senya Isajev surveys various aspects of reproductive life. The Toronto Centre for Advanced Reproductive Technology explores new techniques for assisting fertilization.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Use: Science 10

Respiration (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 2). TV Ontario (MGR), 1996. 14 min. Dup. order no. V2895. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2891 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Teacher-host Senya Isajev describes external and internal respiration and explains how energy for bodily functions is produced in cells. Viewers are presented with the latest information on Connaught Lab's search for an anti-flu vaccine. Supporting print is available.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems
Other Use: Science 10

Right Whales of Patagonia (Video). (Our Fragile World). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9623. Interactive Multimedia Resource - Order no. G9621 ($2.25 pbk.).

(CAN) Along the eastern coast of Argentina, there lies a bay called Valdez. Each spring, the giant Southern Right Whales migrate from Antarctica to Valdez to mate and nurture their calves. But Valdez is a major oil producing region in Argentina and it is this that has created serious problems for the whales in the last decade. It is during the courting, mating, and the still nights over the bay that the whales can be heard "singing."
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Roots and Stems (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9593. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Dennis explains the structure and function of roots and stems. He demonstrates with lab experiments and examples from a greenhouse.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Saskatchewan: Energy Resources (Print-Non-Fiction). Melenchuk, Allan S. (Science Directions Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1997. 48 p. Order no. 7376 ($13.60 pbk.).

(SK) This resource explores the use of non-renewable fossil fuels in Saskatchewan. It is useful as a stand-alone supplementary resource or as a supplement to the Science Directions series. Focusing on coal, oil, and natural gases, information is presented on formation of, searching for, removing and refining, and the environmental impact of their use. Black and white diagrams, maps, and graphs are used throughout the text. Included are a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - Waves
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Saskatchewan: The Environment (Print-Non-Fiction). Melenchuk, Allan S. (Science Directions Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1997. 47 p. Order no. 7377 ($13.60 pbk.).

(SK) This resource examines ecology and land use pattern in Saskatchewan. Water quality, agriculture and soil, and the impact of human activity on the land are the main topics covered. Student activities and review questions are provided. The Saskatchewan content makes this resource particularly well-suited for use in our schools. Graphs, maps, charts, and black and white photographs are interspersed throughout the text. Included are a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Saskatchewan: The Land (Print-Non-Fiction). Melenchuk, Allan S. (Science Directions Series). ITP Nelson Canada (LRDC), 1997. 48 p. Order no. 7375 ($20.90 pbk.).

(SK) This resource examines continental glaciation, and how it shaped the land in Saskatchewan. The book also looks at soil formation, soil types, and soil nutrients. Activities and review questions are included. How human and natural forces have shaped post-glacial land forms is also examined. The resource can be used as a stand-alone or as a supplement to the Science Directions texts. Many black and white photographs, maps, charts, and diagrams are included. This book contains a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Sea Turtles and the Great Barrier Reef (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9734.

(CAN) A team of divers and cameramen take high definition cameras along Australia's Great Barrier Reef to capture rare footage of the spawning of the corals that takes place over a few nights in October. This is followed by the epic story of the female sea turtles, laboriously dragging themselves out of the ocean to lay their eggs in the sand. Many will not make it back to the sea, and their young are greeted by thousands of hungry birds as the emerge from the nest.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Seed Structure and Germination (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9594. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Host Dennis Pikulyk details the structure, germination, growth, and response of seeds. Botanist Nancy Dengler presents greenhouse examples.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Sexual Reproduction (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9589. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) Host Dennis Pilulyk covers the sexual versus asexual reproduction. He also describes the process of meiosis, which produces the sex cell or gametes--egg and sperm. The alternation of generation in plants is discussed with botanist Nancy Dengler.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Animal Systems; BIO 30 - Chemical Basis of Life

The Smallest Organisms (Video). (The World of Living Organisms Series Part 1). TV Ontario (MGR), 1995. 14 min. Dup. order no. V9590. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9585 ($3.50 pbk.).

(CAN) In this program, Dennis details the structure and reproduction methods of bacteria and viruses. These organisms play both harmful and beneficial roles in human health. Dr. Keith Stewart is interviewed about gene therapy, an advanced new treatment method.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Genetics

The Song of the Cricket (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9736.

(CAN) Crickets and their enchanting music are the central story of this episode of the Global Family. With spectacular close up photography, the crickets that live in the dense, urban places like Tokyo are compared with those that live in the wild countryside. Their methods of reproduction are similar, but their songs are as varied as those of the birds.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Sooty Tern-Bird From Nowhere (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V9723.

(CAN) The sooty tern is a species of tern found only in the tropics and is seldom ever seen on land anywhere in the world, except when its time to mate and raise young. Bird Island in the Aboriginal Ocean is host to almost a million terns in early summer. This program observes the nesting behaviour of the sooty tern and the hardships the young chicks must endure--an ordeal that few survive.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

State of the World 1996: A Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society (Print-Non-Fiction). W. W. Norton & Co., Inc. (PBC), 1996. 249 p. ISBN 0-393-31339-5 ($15.99 pbk.).

This Worldwatch Institute Report contains a number a scholarly essays dealing with the environment. The essays indicate that more progress is needed in order to arrive at a state of global sustainable development. This report, based on scientific evidence, is in favour of environmental protection. Those who oppose environmentalism may be critical. Note: The issues discussed will become out-dated as new problems arise. Included are a table of contents, an extensive endnote section, and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 -Teacher Reference; BIO 30 - Teacher Reference

The Struggle for Balance: A Biology/ Physiology Textbook (Print-Non-Fiction). Kilback, Brent. Clarke Cunningham Publications (CCN), 1994. 580 p. No order number is required. ($11.50 pbk.).

(CAN) This traditional resource supports the physiology section of the Biology 30 curriculum in Saskatchewan. A strength of this resource is the large black and white diagrams. The quizzes at the end of each chapter focus on content with limited opportunity for higher level thinking. Included are a table of contents, a list of references, and an index.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Teacher Reference

Strutting Their Stuff - Australia's Bowerbirds (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 30 min. Dup. order no. V9722.

(CAN) In one of Australia's few rainforests located in northeast Queensland, several birds unique to Australia construct display bowers and/or pose and strut in order to attract a mate. The satin bowerbird, Newton's golden bowerbird, the great grey bowerbird, the toothbilled bowerbird, and the Queen Victoria's riflebird are all featured.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Time of the Herring (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9738.

(CAN) Every year in the month of February, millions of herring move in shore along the coastlines of Vancouver Island to spawn. So vast are the numbers of fish, and so prolific is each fish, that thousands of acres of ocean are turned white during this time. Other animals also arrive to partake of the rich bounty available within a few feet of the surface--sea birds, sea lions, grey whales--and man. All move in to feast on the herring.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Tour of the Universe: A Beginner's Guide to Astronomy (Video). Multi-Media Group of Canada (MGR), 1993. 62 min. Dup. order no. V9470.

This program uses telescopic images, computer graphics and animation to relay a visual of all the phenomena discovered so far in the universe. The program features the most amazing photographs yet made by the world's largest telescopes.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - General Reference
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Tropical Regions and Rain Forests (Video). (Life on Our Planet Series). Agency for Instructional Technology(MGR), 1994. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9467. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9463 ($3.00 pbk.).

This program explains why latitude is important to climate, describes weather conditions in the tropics, differentiates the three major climatic regions, and compares rainforests, savannahs, and deserts.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Ecological Organization
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The Ultimate Human Body: A Multimedia Guide to the Body and How It Works (CD-ROM). Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1994. Windows - Order no. 8386 ($47.40). Macintosh - Order no. 8387 ($47.40).

In this interactive CD-ROM, students will have the opportunity to take a fascinating journey into the secret world of the human body. With the use of illustrations, audio clips, and animations, students will learn about the structure, systems, and organs of the body. This easy-to-use program will make student research exciting and fun.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science: Elementary Level; Science: Middle Level; Science 10

Viruses (Video). (Our Human Body Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1993. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9013. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9004 ($6.00 pbk.).

Viruses are so small that they could not be seen directly by scientists until 1930, with the development of the electron microscope. Viewers study the structure of viruses and learn how they reproduce. The role of antibodies in fighting viruses and the difference between AIDS and other viruses is described.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Chemical Basis of Life
Other Use: Science 10

Water and Its Life Systems (Video). (Life on Our Planet Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1994. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9468. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9463 ($3.00 pbk.).

This program examines the theory of the origin of water and describes the role of water in the environment and for humans. It discusses forms of life in rivers and oceans, and explores requirements of life forms for survival at various depths of the ocean.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

The Way Things Work: A Unique "Mammoth" Guide to a Magical World of Machines, Inventions, and Technology (CD-ROM). Macaulay, David. Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (LRDC), 1994. Macintosh - Order no. 8389 ($80.45). Windows - Order no. 8734 ($80.45).

Based on David Macaulay's book, The Way Things Work, this excellent CD-ROM provides information about processes and machines. It also explores principles of science, inventors, and the historic development of science and technology. Articles are cross-referenced with an index for rapid searching. This is a wonderful piece of software that uses the medium as it should--layers and links with lots to discover and many different ways to get there.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - Physics of Everyday Things; PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics
Other Use: Science: Elementary Level; Science: Middle Level; Science 10

What Are Cells Like? (Video). (Our Human Body Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1993. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9006. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9004 ($6.00 pbk.).

This video explains that all organisms are made of different sizes, shapes, and types of cells. Viewers can compare and contrast cells that form tissues in the human body. The structure and function of eukaryotic cells is explained and these cells are compared to prokaryotic cells. The process by which cells reproduce is observed and the difference between meiosis and mitosis is illustrated.
Suggested Use: BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science 10

What Is Electricity? (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9453. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

This program presents an overview of naturally occurring electricity found in nature and the role of matter and atoms in electrical charges. It shows how charged atomic particles come to provide electricity and how electric currents are created, transported, and used.
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Electricity
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

What Is Energy? (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9454. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

This program reveals how everything that exists is a form of energy. It discusses sources of kinetic, chemical, and nuclear energy produced from these sources. It provides an overview of the use of non-renewable sources (such as fossil fuels) and renewable sources (such as the sun, the movement of rivers, and nuclear fission and fusion).
Suggested Use: PHYS 30 - Kinematics & Dynamics
Other Use: Science: Middle Level; Science 10

What Is Light? (Video). (Physics: What Matters, What Moves Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1992. 30 min. Dup. order no. V9455. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9453 ($8.25 pbk.).

This program explains that light is only one of many forms of electromagnetic radiation. It demonstrates how white light imbues objects with shape and colour so that they can be seen. It analyzes various sources of light and how light moves from them.
Suggested Use: PHYS 20 - Light
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Who Needs Bees? (Video). (Life on Our Planet Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1994. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9464. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9463 ($3.00 pbk.).

This program identifies the members of a beehive, describes the development of a bee from egg to adult, and explains the process of food production.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

Woodlot Management Guide for the Prairie Provinces (Print-Non-Fiction). Farm Woodlot Association of Saskatchewan, The (FWA), 1993. pgn. varies. ISBN 0-9697869-0-5 ($35.00 binder).

(SK) This comprehensive resource binder provides an introduction to forestry and woodlot management activities for landowners who have a minimal amount of knowledge or experience with woodlots. Divided into four large sections: "Woodlot Assessment," "Multiple Land Use," "Products/Markets," and "Woodlot Management," this resource is designed to help landowners understand their woodlots and invites them to develop goals and objectives for their land. The information is well organized with useful charts, maps, diagrams, and pictures. Included in this resource are a table of contents and a glossary.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany of Saskatchewan
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

The World of Plants (Video). (Life on Our Planet Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1994. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9466. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G9463 ($3.00 pbk.).

This program looks at the importance of plants to all living things. It explores the origin and evolution of plants, their reproductive processes, the benefits of photosynthesis, and the role of flowers in the life cycle of plants.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Agricultural Botany; BIO 30 - Cell Structure and Function
Other Use: Science: Middle Level

A Year in the Life of a River (Video). (Global Family V Series). Ironstar Communications Inc. (MGR), 1995. 26 min. Dup. order no. V9728.

(CAN) In all of Japan, there remains only one river that is clear, clean, and unobstructed. This river is also the only river that hosts a wild population of Satsuki Trout, a species of Pacific salmon unique to Japan. This is a story that traces the life of a river through the seasons, and introduces people who depend on it to survive.
Suggested Use: BIO 20 - Diversity of Life
Other Use: Science: Middle Level