In most instances the annotation for each title on this list provides guidance concerning the support the material gives to the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy. Guidance has also been given for selecting materials with the background of the teacher and the special needs of the students in mind. The section "Suggested Use" correlates the material with specific curriculum content.
Prices are subject to change.
While the materials on this list have been positively reviewed for use in Saskatchewan schools, educators are encouraged to consult with their local selection policy before making ordering decisions. For the purposes of this list, the regular distributors have been listed. The section, Distributor Directory, follows the list of titles.
It should be noted that most of these key resources will be distributed through the Book Bureau. Please refer to the Book Bureau Order Form 1993-94 for this ordering information.
Before purchasing any of the listed resources, Saskatchewan Education recommends that educators preview the resources and select the ones that will best meet their needs. Preview policies vary from company to company, but if inappropriate materials have to be returned, they must be in saleable condition. The Book Bureau will not provide preview copies, but will allow materials to be returned. However, a 10% restocking fee of up to $2.00 per returned item will be charged, so it is advisable to order only one copy to review before placing quantity orders.
Titles and Descriptions
The following titles (bold-face) have been identified as Key Resources. When ordering from this list, educators should keep in mind the selection criteria outlined in Science: A Bibliography for the Middle Level (Saskatchewan Education, 1993).
The Acme School of Stuff (Videotape) TV Ontario (MHP), 1988. 13 - 24 min programs. MHP order no. V3325-37 for videotapes BB order no. BB 6329 for teacher's guide ($2.90).
The various programs explore the basic principles upon which everyday items operate and show what makes them work.
Program #, Topics, MHP order no.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 - Using Electricity, Chemistry & You
SCI 8 - Energy Resources in Saskatchewan, Earth & Space
SCI 7 - Structures & Designs, Force & Motion
Chemical Education for Public Understanding Program (CEPUP) (Print-Non-Fiction). Addison-Wesley (BB), Coilbound.
Teachers' manuals in this series include:
Determining Threshold Limits
Order no. BB 6604 ($23.00) SCI 9 - Risks & Limits
Order no. BB 6606 ($21.00) SCI 8 - Solutions
Order no. BB 6605 ($23.00) SCI 9 - Risks & Limits
Order no. BB 6607 ($21.00) SCI 9 - Chemistry & You SCI 8 - SolutionsPlastics in Our Lives
(Order from AW) ($23.24) SCI 9 - Chemistry & You
The principle on which these modules were developed is that learning which is not connected to the student's lives and made meaningful to them is not lasting learning. Principles of chemistry are introduced and explained in the context of their importance to North American society. Each teacher's manual has extensive background information for the teachers, innovative activities, and ready-to-photocopy student activity and information sheets.
A Fine Science (1985 Series) (Videotape) Saskatchewan Education/Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (MHP), 1985. MHP order no. V2309- V2321 for videotapes. BB order no. 5908 for teacher's guide ($3.38)
The series, produced in 1985 and 1986, looks at the state of science and technology in Saskatchewan. A variety of areas is examined--medicine, communications, natural resources, agriculture, power systems, water management, and pure science research. This material is useful for career awareness, and as a link between what the students are learning and their lives in this province. Excellent support for developing the Common Essential Learnings and the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy is provided.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - The Environment, Chemistry & You, The Atmosphere
SCI 8 Energy Resources in Saskatchewan, Earth & Space
SCI 7 - Renewable Resources in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan - The Land, Structures and Designs
A Fine Science 2 (1986 Series) (Videotape).
Saskatchewan Education/Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (MHP), 1986. MHP order no.
V2417-V2429 for videotapes. BB order no. 5905
for teacher's guide ($3.95).
See annotation above.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan-The Environment
SCI 8 Earth & Space, The Moving Crust, Energy Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 7 Saskatchewan - The Land
Forces and Machines (Print-Non-Fiction).
Atwater, May, et al. Macmillan/McGraw Hill
(MMC), 1993. 90 p. ISBN 0-02-274289-1
($13.05 pbk.)
This title is one of 42 modules in a series designed to support science teaching in K-8. Connections to literature, careers, and other areas of study make this activity-centred resource useful in the middle level classroom. There is strong support for Dimension D of the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy. This book focuses on how machines are used to transfer and alter the magnitude of force and create motion. An attractive book, it includes a table of contents, glossary and an index.
Suggested Use: SCI 7 - Force & Motion
Geological History of Saskatchewan (Print-Non-Fiction) Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History (MNH), 1989. 91 p. No order no. needed. ($13.95)
Dr. Storer has written an excellent account of the geological history of Saskatchewan. With excellent photographs, diagrams, maps and illustrations Saskatchewan's past comes alive. One copy was sent to each school in Saskatchewan in 1990. A set of these books is an indispensable resource for every grade 8 classroom in Saskatchewan.
Suggested Use: SCI 8 - The Moving Crust
Geology of Saskatchewan: A Historical Approach (Print-Non-Fiction). Gordon, Anthony. Western Extension College (BB), 1979. Order no. BB 1299 ($10.45 pbk.) Senior edition order no. BB 1300 ($13.55 pbk. )
A resource recommended for the former grade 8 Earth science curriculum. This book contains valuable information and insights into what made Saskatchewan the way it is today.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 8 - Energy Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 8 - The Moving Crust
SCI 7 - Saskatchewan-The Land
Individualized Science Instructional System (ISIS) (Print-Non-Fiction). Hutton, Glen. Globe/Modern Curriculum (BB), 1989. Teacher's manual for the series. Order no. BB 6603 $9.45 pbk.
This series of modules provides information and activities which help students understand many of the concepts which are considered in the middle level science curriculum. They can be used for independent study by students or student groups, or as an organizing resource for the class for a unit. The teacher's manual is useful for all the modules.
Disease Defence
Order no. BB 6587 ($11.95) SCI 7 - Basics of Life
Earth Changes
Order no. BB 6589 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6590 ($23.70)
SCI 7 Saskatchewan - The Land
SCI 8 The Moving Crust, Solutions
SCI 9 Chemistry & You
Household Science
Order no. BB 6591 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6592 ($23.70)
SCI 7 Microorganisms, Temperature & Heat
SCI 8 Solutions
SCI 9 Chemistry & You
Investigating the Environment
Order no. BB 6593 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6594 ($23.70)
SCI 8 Adaptation & Succession
Energy for Living
Order no. BB 6595 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6596 ($23.70)
SCI 8 Energy Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 9 Using Electricity
Science, Technology and You
Order no. BB 6597 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6598 ($23.70)
SCI 8 Energy Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 9 Using Electricity
Materials and Molecules
Order no. BB 6599 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6599 ($23.70)
SCI 9 Chemistry & You
Everybody Talks About the Weather
Order no. BB 6601 ($11.95)
Teacher's Resource Package BB 6602 ($23.70)
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - The Environment
Innovations in Science. Levels 4 - 6 (Print-Non-Fiction). Herrin, Brian and Carol Roitberg. Holt, Rinehart & Winston (BB), 1991.
Level 4 student edition Order no. BB 6624 ($22.00) Teacher's resource package BB 6625 ($143.00)
Level 5 student edition Order no. BB 6626 ($22.00) Teacher's resource pkg. BB 6627 ($135.00)
Level 6 student edition Order no. BB 6628 ($22.00) Teacher's resource pkg. BB 6629 ($135.00)
Although this elementary science curriculum series is targeted at grades four to six, the topics, ideas for activities and integration of language arts activities into science will make this a useful resource for grades six to eight. The student edition and teacher resource package are both worth considering for supporting the science curriculum.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 8 The Moving Crust
SCI 7 - Force & Motion, Microorganisms, Structures & Designs
SCI 6 Atoms & Reactions, Earthquakes &
Volcanoes, Ecosystems, Exploring Space
Keepers of the Animals (Print-Non-Fiction). Bruchac, Joseph, Michael Caduto and John McFadden. Fifth House (BB), 1991. Order no. BB 6630 ($22.95)
Aboriginal stories are told and explained. The stories are followed by science-related discussions and activities which would allow students to see the connection between the stories and modern science. Students would be able to come to a better understanding of the Aboriginal perspective. This material supports all the DSLs.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - The Environment, Diversity of Life
SCI 8 Adaptation & Succession
SCI 7 Basics of Life
SCI 6 Ecosystems
Landscapes Series (Videotape). (MHP), Approx. 30 min each - 7 programs MHP order no. V3220-V3226
These videos, produced by Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon, these videos give students an understanding of the diversity of landforms, vegetation and wildlife of Saskatchewan.
Title, MHP order no.
The Mountains - Headwaters V3220
The Grasslands - The Great Lone Land V3221
The Cypress Hills - Manatak V3222
The Badlands and River Valleys V3223
The Aspen Parklands - The Gentle Wilderness V3224
The Boreal Forest V3225
The Precambrian Shield V3226
Suggested Use:
SCI 7 Saskatchewan - The Land
Learning About Weather: A Resource Study Kit (Print-Non-Fiction). Environment Canada (CCG), 1989. ISBN 0-660-13354-7
Produced by Environment Canada, this is a package of information, instructions for constructing instruments to record the weather, and ideas for activities investigating the weather.
Suggested Use:
SCI 9 The Atmosphere
The Living Soil: A Renewable Resource (Print-Non-Fiction). Lewry, Marilyn and Sue Bland. (Science Literacy Series). Weigl Educational (WEI), 1991. ISBN 0-919879-52-7 ($12.95) ISBN 0-91987966-7 ($15.25 each teacher's guide or if class set of books (20) is bought, guide is free)
Investigations into what soil is and how it is formed, what happens in soil and what is the soil ecosystem are provided. The teacher's edition incorporates material for the following title in this series.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 8 Adaptation & Succession
SCI 7 Saskatchewan - The Land
The Living Soil: Land Use and Society (Print-Non-Fiction). Bland, Sue. (Science Literacy Series). Weigl Educational (WEI), 1991. ISBN 0-919879-54-3 ($14.95 pbk.) ISBN 0-91987966-7 ($15.25 teacher's guide or if class sets of books (20) are bought guide is free)
Activities are provided in this module which addresses social issues connected to soil management and land use. The teacher's edition incorporates material for both titles in this series (see title above).
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan-Environment
SCI 8 Adaption & Succession
SCI 7 Saskatchewan - The Land
Perspectives in Science (Videotape). National Film Board (NFB), 1989.
The total package contains 3 one-hour programs including Biotechnology, Toxic Waste and Water. Also included are an introductory video and teacher's guide. The program on water is recommended for Science 10.
Full package order no. 1-0189-139 ($149.00) Biotechnology order no. 1-0188-049 ($49.95) Toxic Waste order no. 1-0188-047 ($49.95) Water order no. 1-0188-048 ($49.95)Programs in Action (introductory video) order no. 1-0189-034 ($26.95)
STSE Interrelationships among genetic engineering, chemistry, and the by-products associated with toxic wastes are explored in the series.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Risks & Limits
SCI 8 Solutions
Project WILD (1990) Activity Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Wildlife Federation. 1990.
Project WILD activity guides are free to teachers attending a Project WILD workshop. Those attending the workshops in 1991 and subsequent years will receive the 1990 edition of the guide. The guide cannot be purchased. Contact the workshop coordinator at 787-2314.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - Environment, Chemistry & You, Using Electricity, Diversity of Life
SCI 8 Adaptation & Succession
SCI 7 The Basics of Life, Saskatchewan - The Land, Structures & Designs, Microorganisms
Saskatchewan Resource Series (Kit). Saskatchewan Education (1989-1991) (BB/MHP), 1989-1991.
Note: One copy of each kit has been or will be sent to the schools with Middle Level students. Extra copies of the print materials/kit are or will be available from the Book Bureau. The videotapes are or will be available from Media House Productions for the cost of the tape plus a nominal charge. Also available in French.
SCI 8 The Moving Crust
SCI 8 Energy Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - Environment
SCI 7 Renewable Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - Environment
Science Directions 7 (Print-Non-Fiction) J. Wiley Canada (BB), 1989. Student edition order no. BB 6581 ($47.00 hdc.) Teacher resource package order no. BB 6582 ($50.00)
This is one of a text series which deals with most of the concepts encountered in grades 7-9 of the science curriculum. Activities that stress scientific literacy as defined by the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy are incorporated into the text. Chapter end challenge and extension questions offer lots of opportunities for development of all the Common Essential Learnings.
Suggested Use:
SCI 7 The Basics of Life, Saskatchewan - The Land, Force & Motion, Microorganisms, Temperature & Heat, Structures & Designs
Science Directions 8 (Print-Non-Fiction) J. Wiley Canada (BB), 1991. Student edition order no. BB 6583 ($47.00 hdc.) Teacher resource package order no. BB 6584 ($50.00)
See annotation for Science Directions 7
Suggested Use:
SCI 8 Adaptation & Succession, The Moving Crust, Solutions, Consumer Product Testing, Plant Growth
Science Directions 9 (Print-Non-Fiction) J. Wiley Canada (BB), 1991. Student edition order no. BB 6585 ($47.00 hdc.) Teacher resource package order no. BB 5586 ($50.00)
See annotation for Science Directions 7
Suggested Use:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - Environment, Chemistry & You, Using Electricity, Diversity of Life, Fluids & Pressure
Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy (Print-Non-Fiction) Hazen, Robert M. and James Trefil. Doubleday (DOU), 1991 ISBN 0-385-26108-X ($15.00 pbk.)
This could be used for teacher background information in all grades, and for student reference at the Middle Level and Secondary Level. In an attempt to 'demystify' some of the concepts of science, the authors have given brief explanations for a potpourri of scientific terms. The authors hope that the information provided will help readers to understand the scientific issues of the day. This material would be useful in developing technological literacy. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 General Reference
SCI 8 General Reference
SCI 7 General Reference
SCI 6 General Reference
SciencePlus: Technology and Society 7 (Print-Non-Fiction) Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Canada (BB) 1989. Student edition order no. BB 6575 ($33.40 hdc.) Teacher resource package order no. BB 6576 ($46.60)
The interrelationships among science, technology, society and the environment are the focus of this innovative series of texts. Concepts of science are introduced, explored and developed in the context of the students' lives. The series offers excellent support for developing the Dimensions of Scientific Literacy and the Common Essential Learnings.
Suggested Use:
SCI 7 The Basics of Life, Saskatchewan - The Land, Force & Motion, Microorganisms, Temperature & Heat, Structures & Designs
SciencePlus: Technology and Society 8 (Print-Non-Fiction). Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Canada (BB) 1990 Student edition order no. BB 6577 ($30.90 hdc.) Teacher resource package order no. BB 6578 ($43.15)
See annotation for SciencePlus 7.
Suggested Use:
SCI 8 Adaptation & Succession, The Moving Crust, Solutions, Energy Resources in Saskatchewan, Consumer Product Testing, Plant Growth
SciencePlus: Technology and Society 9 (Print-Non-Fiction) Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Canada (BB) 1990. Student edition order no. BB 6579 ($30.90 hdc.) Teacher resource package order no. BB 6580 ($43.15)
See annotation for SciencePlus 7.
Suggested Use:
SCI 9 Saskatchewan - Environment, Chemistry & You, Using Electricity, Diversity of Life, Fluids & Pressure
Society, Environment & Energy Development Studies (SEEDS) (Print-Non-Fiction). Wray, Richard et al. (Energy Literacy Series). Science Research Associates (Canada) (BB), 1983.
Renewable Sources of Energy BB 6605 ($2.35)Sources of Electrical Energy BB 6607 ($2.35)
NOTE: The SEEDS materials are available free of charge to workshop participants. Contact the SEEDS coordinator at 374-3543.
Suggested Uses:
SCI 9 Using Electricity
SCI 8 Energy Resources in Saskatchewan
SCI 7 Renewable Resources in Saskatchewan
Spiderwebs to Skyscrapers: The Science of Structures (Print-Non-Fiction). Darling, David. Dillon/Maxwell Macmillan (MMC), 1991. ISBN 0-87518-478-2 ($19.50 hdc.)
Highly recommended, this resource provides hands-on experiments introducing natural and human produced structures such as a bird's nest and gravity dams. Information is also given on structural elements such as arches, cantilevers, piles and trusses. Included are a table of contents, glossary and an index.
Suggested Use:
SCI 7 - Structures & Designs
Distributor Directory
ADD
Addison-Wesley Publishers
26 Prince Andrew Pl.
P.O. Box 580
Don Mills, ON
M3C 2T8
(416) 447-5101
Fax: (416) 443-0948
BB
Book Bureau
1308 Winnipeg Street
Regina, SK
S4R 1J6
(306) 787-5987
Fax: (306) 787-9747
CCG
Canada Communications Group
Supply & Services Canada
45 Sacre-Coeur
Hull, PQ
K1A 0S9
(819) 956-4802
(819) 997-2560
Fax: (819) 994-1498
DOU
Doubleday Canada Ltd.
105 Bond St.
Toronto, ON
M5B 1Y3
(800) 387-2670
(416) 340-0777
Fax: (416) 340-1069
MHP
Media House Productions
1174 Winnipeg Street
Regina, SK
S4R 1J6
(306) 359-0977
Fax: (306) 569-2240
MMC
Maxwell Macmillan Canada, Inc.
539 Collier Macmillan Drive
Cambridge, ON
N1R 5W9
(800) 465-2288
(416) 449-6030
Fax: (416) 449-0068
Orders: Fax (519) 740-8408
MNH
Museum of Natural History
Gift Shop
2445 Albert Street
Regina, SK
S4P 3V7
(306) 757-5951
NFB
National Film Board
424 - 21st Street East
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 0C2
(306) 975-4247
Fax: (306) 975-5897
WEI
Weigl Educational Publishers
2114 College Avenue
Regina, SK
S4P 1C5
(306) 569-0766
Fax: (306) 757-4721