R054873
This textbook provides support for the Foundations of Chemistry outcomes. Each unit is framed around big ideas and includes a suggested end-of-unit project. Each of this resource's chapters begins with a launch activity and incorporates learning checks, suggested activities, sample problems, practice problems, and a suggested inquiry investigation. Each chapter concludes with a summary, review, and self-assessment. This textbook provides STSE (Science-Technology-Society-Environment) special features to bring real-world relevance to the topics of study that include: a Quirks and Quarks section based on the CBC program, a Chemistry Connections section to provide personal relevance, and Case Studies to highlight relevant cases of study occurring in the real world. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives or ways of knowing.
Record posted/updated:
October 11, 2019
R100009
The chapters in this textbook, developed by Ontario teachers to support the Ontario Chemistry 11 curriculum, provide support for the Foundations of Chemistry outcomes, but do not provide support for Heat or Properties of Waves outcomes. Each unit is introduced with an overview of the key concepts through a focus on STSE (Science-Technology-Society-Environment) and ends with a unit task, self-quiz and review. Each chapter incorporates mini-investigations, learning tips, tutorials, web links, ideas for further research and career links, followed by major investigations, a summary, self-quiz and review. The textbook is presented in a visually appealing manner, integrating relevant graphic representations and tables. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives or ways of knowing.
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Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2021
R054874
This student resource address all of the Chemistry 30 curricular outcomes and the chemistry-related outcomes in Physical Science 20. The text is divided into five units: Organic Chemistry, Structure and Properties of Matter, Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction, Chemical Systems and Equilibrium and Electrochemistry. The text features chapter summaries, self-quizzes and unit projects, incorporating Canadian examples and real-world applications.
Record posted/updated:
September 1, 2020
R101285
The chapters in this textbook provide support for the Physical Science 20 Foundations of Chemistry outcomes and provide some support for the Heat outcomes, but do not provide support for Properties of Waves outcomes. The text supports all of the outcomes in the Chemistry 30 curriculum. Framed around big ideas and essential questions, each chapter is introduced by connecting chemistry to students' lives. The chapters offer many real-world examples of how chemistry is involved in everyday objects, natural phenomena or experiences, as well as provide web links, example problems, demonstration and lab activities, a review and a chapter assessment. The Careers in Chemistry sections throughout the textbook link the concepts studied to everyday careers. The textbook integrates appropriate graphic representations of scientific concepts and tables of relevant data. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives or ways of knowing.
Record posted/updated:
November 25, 2018
R101744
This handbook, published by the Saskatoon Public School Division, presents the experiences and perspectives of teachers and Elders as they work toward enhancing scientific knowledge with Indigenous knowledge in the curriculum. Chapter topics include: Combining Indigenous Knowledge and Science, Challenges Faces by Teachers and Culturally Valid Assessment.
Record posted/updated:
January 11, 2019
R100277
The chapters in this textbook provide support for the Properties of Waves and Heat outcomes for Physical Science 20, but do not provide support for the Foundations of Chemistry outcomes. For Physics 30, the resource's content supports all of the curricular outcomes. Framed around big ideas and essential questions, each chapter is introduced by relating physics to students' lives. The chapters offer many real-world examples of how physics is involved in everyday objects, natural phenomena or experiences, as well as provides web links to related sites, labs and videos, example problems, demonstration and lab activities, a review, a study guide and a chapter assessment. Various sections, such as the On the Job, That's Entertainment and Frontiers in Physics sections, link the concepts studied to everyday life and careers and further help students understand what is being studied and discovered in today's physics research. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives or ways of knowing.
Record posted/updated:
September 1, 2020
R105308
Let’s Talk Science provides educators of grades 1 to 12 with free, curriculum-aligned STEM resources, including hands-on activities, lesson plans, and professional learning opportunities. It also offers access to outreach programs and digital platforms that support student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Here are some of the resources that are offered:
- Classroom Resources
- Programs
- Career Resources
- Professional Learning for Teachers
- Request a Volunteer Visit
Record posted/updated:
February 9, 2026
R101024
This textbook, developed to support the Alberta Physics 20/30 curricula, provides support for the Property of Waves outcomes in Physical Science 20, but does not support the Foundations of Chemistry or Heat outcomes. For Physics 30, this resource supports all of the curricular outcomes. Each unit opens with a relevant photograph to introduce the content and initiate discussion and suggests a unit project to apply the physics learned to a real-life problem. Chapter features includes quick labs, insights into physics, practice problems, a check-and-reflect section, web links, inquiry labs and a Then, Now, and Future section to illustrate historical items, interesting current events and potential innovations. Each unit concludes with a summary, a unit project and a review. The textbook does not incorporate First Nations and Métis content, perspectives, or ways of knowing.
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Record posted/updated:
January 16, 2025
R100013
The chapters in this textbook, developed by Ontario teachers to provide support for the Ontario Physics 11 curriculum, provide support for the Heat and Properties of Waves outcomes, but do not support the Foundations of Chemistry outcomes. Each unit is framed around big ideas and is introduced with a focus on STSE (Science-Technology-Society-Environment). Each chapter incorporates mini-investigations, career links, learning tips, web links, tutorials, questions, and ideas for further research. Each unit concludes with major investigations, a summary, self-quiz and review. The visually appealing textbook integrates relevant graphics and tables throughout. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives, or ways of knowing.
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Record posted/updated:
November 4, 2021
R100518
The chapters in this textbook, designed to support the Ontario science curriculum, provide support for the Heat and Properties of Waves outcomes, but do not provide support for the Foundations of Chemistry outcomes. Each chapter opens with an image to engage students in conversation pertaining to the real-world relevance of the topic, then continues with a thorough exploration of the concept, incorporating suggested labs and activities, practice problems, concept checks, web links, case studies, a unit task, and physics careers sections. Each chapter concludes with a check-and-reflect section and a chapter review. The textbook does not address First Nations and Métis content, perspectives, or ways of knowing.
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Record posted/updated:
November 25, 2018
R100969
The chapters in this textbook, correlated to the American National Science Education Standards, provide support for the Physical Science 20 Foundations of Chemistry outcomes, but do not provide support for the Heat or Properties of Waves outcomes. The text also provides support for all of the topics covered in the Chemistry 30 curriculum. Each unit is framed around big ideas and essential questions introduced through mini-mysteries, and includes many examples of chemistry in daily life, applications of chemistry in technology, the environment and careers. Suggestions for labs and quick, hands-on opportunities are integrated throughout the textbook. This visually appealing textbook includes many features: lesson checks, web links, relevant and clearly labeled diagrams and graphs, sample problems, a study guide and a chapter assessment. This textbook does not contain First Nations and Métis content, perspectives or ways of knowing.
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Record posted/updated:
February 18, 2022