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New Alberta Curriculum
- New E.Lang/Lit Curriculum K-6
**Note: Read the Implementation Dates CAREFULLY. DRAFT Curriculum is also included alongside currently implemented curriculum.
Implementation Dates:
Sept. 2022: K-3 ELA, Math; K-6 PEW
Sept. 2023: 4-6 ELA, Math, K-3 Science, French
AB. Ed. Programs of Study
- Science K-12 Summary of TopicsVery useful summary of all topics K-12
AB. Ed. Program Supports
Alberta Science Programs Topic Summary is included under Support Documents.
Web Based Open Resources
- PhET Simulations
Free Science Interactives from University of Colorado Boulder. - Canadian Encyclopedia
(Gr. 5-12) Multi-disciplinary source includes geography and science "Collections" features include many topics of interest. Use search icon to find specific topics.
Edmonton Public Schools
K-3 Edmonton Public Schools Science Snippets (New Curriculum)
- K-3 Science SnippetsSample lessons and activities to support teachers with 2023 Science Curriculum Roll-out. Compiled mostly from existing EPS Science Units. Includes 3 Organizing ideas only (Matter, Computer Science, and Scientific Processes)
Authorized Resources 7-12
- Alberta Education Authorized Resources Database
Basic Texts by grade level are listed in the Tabs above. Teacher Guides may be a helpful starting point. Searchable database contains the complete list of AB Ed. recommended resources.
Science Kits and Equipment to Borrow
LearnAlberta
Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. U of L login provided in PS 1.
- LearnAlberta Programs of Study Browse
Content for Science includes videos, interactives and links to relevant databases. - LearnAlberta Resource SearchSearch for student and teacher resources (videos, lesson material, games etc.) by subject and grade.
Discovery Link Digital Content
- PebbleGo Science and Animals
(K-4) Plants, animals, sound, simple machines, light, earth science, seasons, weather, and humans. PebbleGO Animals includes behaviour, classification, and habitats. A section on prehistoric dinosaurs is also included. - Encyclopedia.
Access also provided to Britannica ImageQuest, over 3,000,000 Royalty-free images. - PebbleGoNext
(Gr. 3-5) earth science, life science, physical science, and the field of science with PebbleGO Next Science. Includes games, experiments, and even lesson plans for educators. - PowerKnowledge Series
Text, video, games. More engaging than a textbook and suitable for inquiry. Includes Physical, Earth and Life Science. - ScienceFlix
(Gr. 4-9) Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Space Science, Health and Human Body, as well as Tech, Math, and Engineering. Hands-on projects, videos, websites, science news, and articles. - Articles, audio, video clips, experiments.
Current Science Topics. Can search by AB Outcome.
Curriculum Lab Subscriptions
- Gizmos! Interactive Simulations
Gr. 4-12, by Explore Learning
Links
- National Science Foundation (U.S)
Classroom Resources Collection includes sections for Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth, and more. Find lessons and web material.
Contact Us
Literature
- Gr. 4-6 Literature in Science
Picture books make a great hook! Lists of books that match topics/outcomes in the AB Science programs of study. - Gr. 1-3 Literature in Science
Lists of picture books by topic/outcome that match AB Sciences programs of study.
Alberta Assessment Consortium
- AAC Assessment Materials
Sample performance tasks (5-12 Science related-per grade) and rubric. U of L Login provided with CurrLab passwords..
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives
- Education for Reconciliation
AB Ed. Samples lessons in Fine Arts, Science, ELA and Social Studies from Gr. 1-9.
Professional Learning
- ATA Science Council
Links, resources, annual conference. Join free with EUS membership. - National Science Teachers Association
American Association with links to lesson ideas and a professional journal.
Intern Projects
- Hands-On Science: Building Curiosity in the Classroom…
(Hannah Stonjeck) In what ways does frequent use of interactive and hands-on learning experiences engage learners and foster curiosity about the Nature of Science?