Secondary Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry: A First Course (Print-Non-Fiction). Rayner-Canham, G., et al. Addison-Wesley (ADD), 1988. 594 p. ISBN 0-201-17880-X ($34.20 hdc. student edition) ISBN 0-201-177883 ($66.71 teacher edition, loose-leaf in binder)
A good support for the DSLs is provided by this text. There are errors in the text such as with some answers to questions and in some data. Some typos exist. The teacher resource binder is considered an excellent resource no matter which student resources are being used. The women in science section may be especially useful. Included are a table of contents, glossary and an index.
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 20 - Introduction to Chemistry, Atoms and Elements, Chemical Reactions, Molecules and Compounds, Mole Concept and Stoichiometry, Gas Laws, Organic Chemistry |
Chemistry: A Second Course (Print-Non-Fiction). Rayner-Canham, G., et al. Addison-Wesley (ADD), 1989. 759 p. ISBN 0-201-17885-0 ($36.60 hdc. student edition) ISBN 0-201-177887 ($100.65 teacher edition, loose-leaf in binder)
Many Canadian chemists are featured in this resource. It provides a good to excellent support for the DSLs. Additional resources may be needed to support personal and social values and skills. The student edition is considered an excellent resource; however, there are some errors in the text, especially with the units used in Appendix III. The teacher's resource binder is considered an excellent resource, no matter which student resources are being used. Included are a table of contents, glossary and index.
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 30 - Review of Basic Principles, Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions, Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility Equilibria, Acid-Base Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction |
Heath Chemistry. Canadian ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Herron, J. Dudley. D.C. Heath (HTH), 1987. 742 p. ISBN 0-669-95289-3 ($49.95 hdc. student edition) ISBN 0-669-95290-7 ($64.95 hdc. teacher's annotated ed.)
This is a colourful, attractive text with numerous problems dealing with applications and review questions for practice. The material allows for integrated units with biology and physics. Good concrete examples of advance technology such as superconductors and optical fibres are given. This text provides a good to excellent support for all the DSLs. The resource book and lab manual are considered excellent. Included are a table of contents, glossary and an index.
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 20 - Introduction to Chemistry, Atoms and Elements, Chemical Reactions, Molecules and Compounds, Mole Concept and Stoichiometry, Gas Laws, Organic Chemistry; CHEM 30 - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions, Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility Equilibria, Acid-Base Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction |
Prentice Hall Chemistry: The Study of Matter. 3rd. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Dorin, Henry, Peter E. Demmin and Dorothy L. Gabel. Prentice Hall (PRN), 1989. 816 p. ISBN 0-13-129875-5 ($57.81 hdc.) ISBN 0-13-129891-7 ($251.94 loose-leaf binder)
This is an easy to read book with student appeal. The text is attractively complemented by pictures and diagrams. This material is considered strong in terms of supporting critical and creative thinking, content and concept mastery, cumulative and summative evaluation, course objectives and in its variety of techniques. Sections such as "Explorations" and "Can You Explain This" would provide strong support for the STSE dimension. The material is American in content. Included are a table of contents, glossary and an index.
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 20 - Introduction to Chemistry, Atoms and Elements, Chemical Reactions, Molecules and Compounds, Mole Concepts and Stoichiometry, Gas Laws, Organic Chemistry; CHEM 30 - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions, Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility Equilibria, Acid-Base Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction |
Science Safety Manual (Print-Non-Fiction). British Columbia Educational Programs, Dept. Curriculum Development Branch (CNP), 1988. 183 p. ISBN 0-7726-0894-6 ($18.19 loose-leaf in three ring binder)
This safety manual was developed in response to safety needs as identified in various British Columbia Provincial Science Assessments, as well as concerns identified by various school districts and the British Columbia Science Teachers Association. It is intended that this manual will be used by schools and school districts to examine science safety in schools and to initiate actions to improve science safety for all students and teachers. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography.
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 20; CHEM 30; BIO 20; BIO 30; PHYS 20; PHYS 30 |
STSC Chemistry 10 - Science Technology Society Communication (Print-Non-Fiction). Dziwiniel, Michael, et al. Karitann (KARP), 1986. ISBN 0-921445-00-8 ($4.75 student edition, loose-leaf format) ($29.95 teacher edition)
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 20 - Introduction to Chemistry, Atoms and Elements, Chemical Reactions, Molecules and Compounds, Mole Concept and Stoichiometry |
STSC Chemistry 20 - Science Technology Society Communication (Print-Non-Fiction). Dzwiniel, Michael, et al. Karitann (KARP), 1987. ISBN 0-921445-20-2 ($5.50 student edition, loose-leaf format) ($34.95 teacher edition)
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 20 - Atoms and Elements, Organic Chemistry; CHEM 30 - Review of Basic Principles, Solubility Equilibria |
STSC Chemistry 30 - Science Technology Society Communication (Print-Non-Fiction). Dzwiniel, Michael, et al. Karitann (KARP), 1988. ISBN 0-921445-28-8 ($6.00 student edition, loose-leaf format) ($39.95 teacher edition)
The material relates topics to societal issues and describes modern technologies. There is ample provision for students to think about and discuss issues in science and technology. This is an excellent resource for providing Canadian content. Included are a table of contents and index. The STSC Chemistry materials will be published into a one textbook format in the future. Upon a positive review, the text will be available from the Book Bureau. Until this review process is complete, it is suggested that orders for the STSC materials to be used in the 1992-93 school year be placed directly with Karitann Publishers.
| Suggested Use: | CHEM 30 - Review of Basic Principles, Energy Changes in Chemical Reaction, Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acid-Base Equilibria, Oxidation and Reduction |