Science 1 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

This science resource includes information, activities and teacher support material that address all four units of Saskatchewan's Grade 1 science curriculum.

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Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018

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National Geographic Science K Series

This series of modular kits allows students to build skills to ensure a complete understanding of the nature of science. The process skills and the nature of science work together to help students think and act like scientists. In kindergarten, students will develop their process skill of observation. Through the nature of science, kindergarten students will learn that science knowledge is based on evidence and that science knowledge can change based upon new evidence.

Numerous opportunities are provided for students to engage in hands-on explorations that ensure a thorough understanding of key science concepts. Each unit opens with a Big Question to guide learning. Throughout the unit, there are four levels of inquiry. The Explore Activity allows students to build background knowledge. Teachers direct instruction in Directed Inquiry. In Guided Inquiry, students become independent learners with guidance from the teacher. Students choose their own questions, create and carry out plans, collect and record data and share data in Open Inquiry.

Additional materials for students and teachers are available online at www.myngconnect.com/login/chooseMainUI.spr

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Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 1: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies

Students will examine actions and practices that contribute to peace and order. They will learn about the rules that bring order to society and the governance structures that create those rules. Students will discover how rules are made and the processes for changing rules. Students examine the various levels of government to understand the responsibilities of different governments and understand the decision making process. Students will continue to learn about respect for themselves, others and their environment.

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The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle: A Story about Recycling

Students will enjoy following the journey of a plastic bottle. Starting as a blob of crude oil, the oil is cleaned and changed into forms that people can use to make things. As the material is passed through the manufacturing process, it is moulded into a plastic bottle, filled, and shipped to stores. When the bottle is recycled, it is transformed into a fleece coat.

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Hands-on Science Grade 1: An Inquiry Approach(WNCP ed.)

This new edition contains easy-to-follow lesson plans that incorporate an inquiry-based approach to learning. The student-centred activities also include ideas for integrating Indigenous knowledge, multicultural connections and real-world applications into each lesson. The four units contained in the resource are: Characteristics and Needs of Living Things, The Senses, Characteristics of Objects and Materials and Daily and Seasonal Changes.

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Primary Physical Science Series

This series introduces the physical sciences to young children. Each book introduces the topic, provides background information and then follows up with a hands-on activity. At the end of each book are suggestions for teachers to explore the concepts further with their students. Each book includes a glossary and an index.

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Pan-Canadian Science Place 1

This comprehensive series addresses learning outcomes from all four units of Saskatchewan's Grade 1 science curriculum.

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Nelson Literacy 1

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R103000

Pearson Science 1. Saskatchewan Edition

The Saskatchewan edition of Pearson Science 1 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by Saskatchewan teachers. The hands-on, inquiry-based approach integrates First Nations perspectives into student learning. The classroom kit contains: 1 teacher resource (including interactive whiteboard lessons), 6 copies of 4 fiction and 4 nonfiction little books, 4 lap books, 4 science posters, 4 traditional knowledge posters and 4 skills posters. Additional copies of each fiction and nonfiction little book can be purchased in packages of 6.

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Timon and Pumbaa. Safety Smart Goes Green!

In this video program from Disney's Wild About Safety Series, Timon and Pumbaa ensure that the water, land and air around them are safe and clean. Students will explore the Three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle). They will also learn to conserve water and energy.

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National Geographic Science 1-2

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Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018