Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
Outcomes
ES30-AH1
Analyze the composition of Earth's atmosphere and factors that influence changes in the composition in the short and long term. (SI)
ES30-AH2
Investigate the characteristics of the hydrosphere and how hydrospheric processes impact the atmosphere, biosphere and lithosphere. (SI, DM)
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R101651
Earth Lab. Exploring the Earth Sciences
This book takes a guided inquiry approach to learning about concepts related to Earth Science.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $256.95 USD
Record posted/updated: March 3, 2022
R103629
Physical Geology Today
This book provides an understanding of Earth's geology in four sections, which include topics such as: plate tectonics, the evolution of rocks, weathering and soils, geologic time, glaciers and glaciation, energy resources and coastal processes. Every chapter incorporates questions to check understanding, an explanation of key terms and a summary of key concepts.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $166.95
Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R003900
Earth Sciences Maps
This website by the Government of Canada provides a source of geoscience maps specific to Canada. Examples of maps include oil pipelines, watershed boundaries and natural resource deposits.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
Record posted/updated: March 3, 2022
R103117
Earth. The Definitive Visual Guide
This comprehensive reference filled with beautiful images supports the majority of the outcomes in the curriculum. The book begins with an overview of Planet Earth, including its history, anatomy and change processes. Specific sections on land formations and tectonics follow. Features such as short biographies of notable geologists, scientists and explorers enrich the content. Profiles of notable geological locations around the world highlight the explanations.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $62.00
Record posted/updated: February 23, 2022
R102164
Four Billion Years and Counting: Canada's Geological Heritage
This Canadian resource supports the majority of the outcomes in the curriculum. Numerous photographs, graphs and charts enrich the story of Canada's geological heritage and evolution. Concepts such a geological time, plate tectonics and fossils are covered, as well as an exploration of current issues including water resources, sea level change, climate change and natural hazards.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $35.19
Record posted/updated: February 23, 2022
R101447
Glencoe Earth Science. Geology, the Environment, and the Universe
This colourful textbook covers the majority of the content in the curriculum and provides real-word connections to Earth science topics. Each chapter begins with a Big Idea that explains the main concept to be investigated, followed by a Main Idea in each section that supports the chapter's Big Idea. Key vocabulary is highlighted and review questions and a summary are provided at the end of each section.
•  Glencoe Earth Science. Geology, the Environment, and the Universe. Teacher Edition
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $107.95
Record posted/updated: September 7, 2021
R101776
The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution(7th ed.)
This textbook supports all of the outcomes in the curriculum and provides real-word connections to Earth science topics using Geo-Focus boxes that highlight current geological research. Connection Boxes help students understand the interconnectedness of the topics covered, while chapter summary and review questions encourage critical thinking and information analysis. This is an American textbook, so educators will want to supplement the content with Canadian and Saskatchewan case studies.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $187.95
Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R103628
Exploring Earth Science(2nd ed.)
This well-illustrated resource explores topics related to all of the outcomes in Earth Science 30, as well as some of the outcomes in Environmental Science 20 and Science 10. Each concept is presented in a two-page spread that concludes with Before You Leave This Page notes to summarize and to expand upon the text. This international student edition incorporates examples from Canada and around the world to illustrate the concepts.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $119.95
Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R101781
Geology and the Environment
This textbook provides context for applying earth science concepts. The resource includes case studies, photos and illustrations of earth science processes, data and charts which correlate global warming hypotheses with observations from the atmosphere and hydrosphere. The topics of exploration and extraction of the earth's resources are presented as well as mitigation and recovery practices.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $194.95 USD
Record posted/updated: March 3, 2022
R044293
How Does Earth Work?: Physical Geology and the Process of Science(2nd ed.)
This resource supports all of the outcomes in the curriculum. An inquiry-based method is used in the text to help students learn by questioning and observation. Each chapter contains real-world connections to the topics discussed, plus links to online animations and extension modules available online.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $206.25
Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R014755
Argument-Driven Inquiry in Earth and Space Science: Lab Investigations for Grades 6-10
This resource provides Earth Science lab investigations that include background information, activities, student handouts and checkout questions. The activities promote scientific literacy by promoting the scientific method of asking a question, supporting it with evidence to make a claim and defend a position.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $50.35 USD
Record posted/updated: March 2, 2022
R007143
CurioCity Educator Resources
This website offers a compilation of resources including articles, videos, projects and activities.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: March 7, 2022
R003028
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. It enables you to work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. It also enables the user to share insights with the world or specific groups. The website contains a tutorial, links to suggested subjects and projects, lesson plans and activities.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R053838
Earth Science(15th ed.)
This textbook explores geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. There are 24 chapters with diagrams and pictures, as well as QR codes that lead to tutorials, animations, mobile field trips and videos.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $206.65
Record posted/updated: March 7, 2022