Teaching Resources
Searchable database of teaching resources aligned with the Alberta science curriculum.
Instructions for Navigating the Database
SORT - The database can be sorted by clicking on the column headers.
FILTER - The database can also be filtered by using the green buttons at the top to select the specific resources that you are looking for. For example, you could filter the database to show only grade 6 space resources.
ACCESS RESOURCES - Click the name of the resource to access the hyperlinked URL for online resources. If you get an error message this likely means that we do not have a URL for that resource (e.g. book).
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT (KUSP's) - Potential connections to Knowledge, Understanding, Skill & Procedure (KUSP) Outcomes are included for each resource. The numbering of the outcomes correlates with the outcomes on the Curriculum Maps found on this website.
Description of Resource Types
Background Information for Teachers - Information that can assist teachers in learning more about ideas related to the outcomes.
Children's Literature - Books written for children.
Instructional Resources - Resources that can be used with students for teaching and assessing the outcomes.
Lesson Plan - Lesson plan examples.
Student Conceptions - Resources that provide background information on potential student misconceptions.
Disclaimer
When resources are recommended for this database, we conduct an initial review to determine appropriateness and alignment to the curriculum. However, we are unable to fully review every resource, so please use your professional judgement in selecting resources that are appropriate for your context.
Lead Authors: Melissa LaRue, Emile Moacdieh, Jerine Pegg
Contributors: Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC), Linden Andersen, Dawn Bailey, Hannah Ballhorn, Spencer Bieleny, Ally Cordeiro, Elizabeth Haddow, Adam Heindel, Payton Levins, Emily Martin, Desiree Molnar, Lauren Onysyk, Samuel Petruch, Katherine Perry, Danielle Roshko, Malarie Vaughan, Zac Walters, Lauren Wylie