Acknowledgements

Saskatchewan Education, Training, and Employment gratefully acknowledges the professional contributions and advice given by the following members of the Science Curriculum Advisory Committee:

Dr. Glen Aikenhead
Professor, Science Education
University of Saskatchewan

Ms. Ingrid Benning
Teacher
Saskatoon S.D. No. 13

Ms. Isabelle Campeau
Teacher
Regina S.D. No. 4

Ms. Shannon Dutson
Vice-Principal
Potashville S.D. No. 80

Sr. Phyllis Kapuschinski
Professor, Science Education
Faculty of Education
University of Regina

Mr. Wayne Kiel
Principal
Buffalo Plains S.D. No. 21

Mr. David Leuschen
Trustee (SSTA)
Wakaw S.D. No. 48

Mr. Larry Mossing
Teacher
Regina S.D. No. 4

Dr. Ray Rystephanick
Assistant Dean, Faculty of Science
Professor, Physics
University of Regina

Dr. Ron Steer
Professor, Chemistry
University of Saskatchewan

Mr. Peter Stroh
Teacher
St. Paul's R.C.S.S.D. No. 20

Mr. Ernest Toth
Assistant Director of Education (LEADS)
Buffalo Plains S.D. No. 21

Previous Advisory Committee members: Dr. Frank Bellamy, Ms. Joan Bue, Ms. Mary Hicks, Mr. George Huczek, Mr. Vlademir Murawsky, Mr. Lynn Phaneuf, Mr. William Shumay, Mr. James Taylor, Dr. William Toews, Mr. Lyle Vinish, Mr. Randy Wells.

Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment wishes to thank many others who contributed to the development of this Curriculum Guide:

the Science Program Team;
pilot teachers; and,
other contributing field personnel.

This document was completed under the direction of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Branch, Curriculum and Instruction Division, Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment.

Preface

Much of the foundation for curriculum renewal in Saskatchewan schools is based on the Directions (Saskatchewan Education) reports of the 1980s. The excitement surrounding the recommendations for Core Curriculum developments will continue to build as curricula are implemented with the objective of preparing students for the 21st century.

Science is one of the Required Areas of Study. It incorporates the Common Essential Learnings, the Adaptive Dimension, and other initiatives related to Core Curriculum. To make the appropriate connections from the Directions philosophy to the science classroom, a number of documents have been produced.

As we strive to achieve the goal of scientific literacy in Saskatchewan schools, much collaboration and cooperation among individuals and groups will be required. Science teachers, as a key part of the change process, must build on the best and prepare for the future.