Science 3
PL3.2
Analyze the interdependence among plants, individuals, society, and the environment.
CP, DM, SI
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Observe, safely and respectfully, plants in local environments (e.g., classroom, flower garden, school yard, community garden, forest, field, park, and nature preserve). |
| (b) |
Research traditional and contemporary uses of plants or parts of plants, such as food, beverages, medicine, arts, seed banks, shade, wind breaks, erosion protection, cultural celebrations, and products like dyes, shelter, and clothing. |
| (c) |
Examine the significance to some First Nations and Métis people of offering tobacco during harvesting and how that purpose differs from using the tobacco plant for smoking. |
| (d) |
Examine the importance of agriculture in Saskatchewan, including the variety of plants and plant-related products. |
| (e) |
Describe examples of plant biodiversity (e.g., trees, shrubs, bushes, herbs, grasses, vines, and mosses) in various ecosystems throughout the world. |
| (f) |
Explain how to determine whether plants are healthy and discuss the impacts of diseased plants on society and the environment. |
| (g) |
Describe ways that plants and animals depend on each other. |
| (h) |
Assess the impact of natural (e.g., animal migration, fire, competition, and decay) and human activity (e.g., burning land, logging, fertilizing, soil compaction, and picking endangered plants) on the biodiversity of plant species. |
| (i) |
Examine the type and quantity of plants and plant matter in the diets of people who live in various communities and/or represent various cultures. |
| (j) |
Explain how and why plants are replenished naturally (e.g., forest fires and pollination) and artificially (e.g., tree farms, planting seedlings, and seed banks). |
| (k) |
Defend a position related to plant use (e.g., picking plants, harvesting crops, fertilizing, and planting invasive species) and protection (e.g., establishing conservation areas, planting native species, and developing alternatives to plant-based products). |
| (l) |
Imagine a world without plants and describe the impact on animals, people, and the environment. |
| (m) |
Respond to and acknowledge the ideas of others regarding the importance of plants to self and society. |
| (n) |
Research lifestyles (e.g., farming, fishing, and logging) and jobs (e.g., florist, crop scientist, landscaper, gardener, fruit grower, ecologist, logger, and nursery worker) that depend on understanding and working with plants and plant-related products. |
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R009254
Muskrats and Fire
Muskrats and Fire, written by Renée Carrière in collaboration with Charlebois Community School students in Cumberland House, provides a personal account of their journey to answer the question: Where have all the muskrats gone? The book weaves historical and present-day teachings shared by community Knowledge Keepers with the Saskatchewan K-12 curriculum. Stories centre around one Cree dialect and the cultural experiences of a specific community. It is not meant to encompass all Indigenous communities or cultural practices.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 9, 2019
R052914
Children of the Earth...Remember
Mother Earth asks us to share and protect her. She talks of the animals that first inhabited Earth. With the arrival of people, humans and animals coexisted and shared Mother Earth. As humans started to outnumber animals, they forgot about Mother Earth. Humans no longer shared the land, water and sky with the animals. Schimmel's paintings provide students with opportunities to discuss why Mother Earth needs protection.
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Book
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$20.95
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R025503
Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life
Using the sun as the narrator, photosynthesis is examined. The sun's energy melts glaciers, warms the land and the sea and creates wind. All living things need the sun's energy to survive. Children will understand that photosynthesis is important to all life forms and that without plants, there would be no life on Earth. Additional detail is provided at the back of the book about facts contained in the text.
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Book
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$16.99
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R054524
The Curious Garden
In this animated video, Liam lives in a city that is dark and grey. While exploring one day, Liam discovers a stairwell that leads to old railroad tracks. Among the tracks is a patch of dying wildflowers. Liam decides to take care of the garden. He learns to water and prune the plants. As the garden starts to spread, the city is transformed into a colourful and green world. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Peter Brown.
A teacher's guide is available.
A teacher's guide is available.
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The Curious Garden. An Interview with Peter Brown
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CD/DVD
Video
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$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R055452
Carbon Capture. Grade 3
This unit is a basic introduction to the carbon capture concept. Students will understand that the fossil fuels we burn for electricity come from plants that died millions of years ago. Students will investigate how burning those plants affects our environment and how carbon capture and storage technology can help deal with some of these effects on the environment.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 26, 2019
R012793
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 3: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate the responsibilities of varying levels of government and the scope of influence of their decisions. Students extend their use of maps and globes to represent the Earth and consider why people choose to live and settle where they do. Students begin to learn about the relationship between beliefs, rights and responsibilities. Students consider the impact of culture and diversity on interpretation of current events.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R050666
A Journey Through the Circle of Life
Cheyenne's pépère teaches her to plant a tree every year to honour Mother Nature and to respect the circle of life. At first, Cheyenne is sad when Pépère passes away, but Cheyenne realizes that Pépère's teachings will live long after he no longer walks the earth.
This book highlights the importance of looking ahead to and planning for what we leave our grandchildren and the generations to follow.
This book highlights the importance of looking ahead to and planning for what we leave our grandchildren and the generations to follow.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R040299
Bread Comes to Life
Through live-action footage, time-lapse photography and animations, Bread Comes to Life tells the story of the sowing, growing, reaping, threshing, milling, mixing, shaping, kneading, rising, baking and breaking of daily bread. Viewers observe the work of a small town baker, visit a large farm, a giant mill and a large commercial bakery. The program is narrated by Lily Tomlin with music by George Winston.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 5, 2018
R053287
Looking Closely Series
This series allows students to observe their natural environment. Each book examines a habitat. Within the habitat are animals, plants and objects. The book allows students to look closely at one part of each object, animal or plant and observe what they see. Students flip over a page to see the whole object, animal or plant with a detailed description.
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Looking Closely Across the Desert
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Looking Closely Along the Shore
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Looking Closely Inside the Garden
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Book
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$16.95
Record posted/updated:
October 12, 2019
R072206
Rain Forest
Dr. Nalini Nadkarni studies the rain forest. Students are introduced to the animals and plants that live in the rain forest. The text is divided into sections.
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Dr. Nadkarni also discusses human life in the rain forest and adaptations people have made to live in the environment.
In the first section, Dr. Nadkarni introduces the humid forest floor. In the second section, Dr. Nadkarni prepares to climb towards the rain forest canopy. She discusses the climbers and clingers, gliders and how to get to the top of the canopy. At the top of the canopy, the tallest trees in the world emerge. There are treetop dwellers, a cloud forest and the types of research taking place in the rain forest.
Dr. Nadkarni also discusses human life in the rain forest and adaptations people have made to live in the environment.
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Book
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$17.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R046802
On Meadowview Street
Caroline and her family move to Meadowview Street, but they soon discover that there is no meadow, no view and nothing growing in their yard except grass. While Dad is mowing the lawn, Caroline spots a blossom in the grass. She asks her dad not to mow in that one spot and makes a fence to protect the flower. Soon, Dad sells the lawnmower because Caroline's flower preserve has taken over the lawn. Caroline attracts various animal and plant species as her meadow continues to develop. Caroline's efforts to create a meadow catch on in the neighbourhood.
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Book
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$21.99
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R071585
The Rainy Season. Episode 6
Moko is a young and curious explorer who constantly questions everything that grabs his attention. Each episode describes an adventure where Moko is seeking an answer to his question. The episode ends with a short explanation to the question. In this video, Moko discovers that the rainy season allows vegetation to grow.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R053548
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 3. Student Edition
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 3 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. Each unit starts with a list of "Big Ideas" that set the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each term is provided. All key terms and explanations are also listed in a glossary at the back of the text. First Nations and Métis content, perspectives and ways of knowing are an integral part of the Saskatchewan science text. Highlights of the activities and achievements of Saskatchewan men and women are provided in the "Ask..." feature. In each unit, the Ask... feature provides access to the wisdom of a First Nations or Métis Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper, who shares an oral story related to the content of that unit.
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Pearson Saskatchewan Science 3. SMART Notebook Lessons
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Pearson Saskatchewan Science 3. Teacher's Resource Kit
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Book
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$79.27
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R054124
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food
Young children do not often thing of the origin of their food. This video outlines the steps in producing some common food that young children like to eat. They learn that harvesting wheat produces flour to make bread and that cocoa pods provide chocolate. The video also includes healthy tips for children and describes the basic food groups in meal planning. It supports discussions about food choices as they relate to healthy/unhealthy snacking. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Chris Butterworth and illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti.
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CD/DVD
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$34.95
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R054531
Solomon's Tree
On the West Coast of Canada, Solomon has developed a special relationship with a large maple tree in his yard. Through the tree, Solomon has learned many things about the life of insects, plants and animals. After a fierce storm topples the maple, Solomon's uncle leads him through the process of creating a mask, which brings to life all of the things that were special to Solomon. Students will appreciate Solomon, his family, the respect there is for the natural environment and how art is a part of the culture in this story.
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Book
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$10.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R046948
Raven Tales. How Raven Stole the Sun
Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun is an animated film based on a First Nations folklore of the Northwest coast. Frog tells Raven and Eagle about an old man who keeps the sky, the stars, the moon and the light of the world in a set of boxes by the river. Raven transforms himself into a spruce needle and is swallowed by the old man's daughter. Raven grows inside the girl until he is born as a Raven-child. He persuades the old man to open the boxes, until one is remaining. Raven reveals his true identity and escapes through the smoke-hole. As he ascends into sky with the sun, Raven awakens the plants and animals.
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CD/DVD
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$29.95
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R030232
Hands-on Science Grade 3: 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: Growth and Changes in Plants, Materials and Structures, Forces That Attract or Repel and Soils in the Environment.
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Book
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$124.00
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R052037
Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint
Sandy loves to visit her grandpa's house by the beach where she and her dog, Pepper, play in the sand. One day, Sandy's walk to the beach is ruined because the sand is littered with garbage. Sandy wonders who would do this to a beautiful place. She then meets the Garbage Lady who keeps the beach clean by recycling materials that she has found. The Garbage Lady teaches Sandy that by recycling and reusing items, she is shrinking her footprint. At the back of the book are 12 suggestions for shrinking our footprints.
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Book
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$15.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R052563
Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer
Winnie Finn loves worms and knows everything about them. At this year's county fair, Winnie would like nothing better than to win the grand prize - a wagon to transport her worms around. The trouble is, there is no prize for raising worms. Exercising her creativity, however, Winnnie uses her worms to help solve some of the town people's problems and to win her prized wagon. At the back of the book, the author provides information on worms and composting.
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Book
Video
Price :
$20.50
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R052623
Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms
Using high definition video footage, animated maps and graphics, "Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms (Every Kid Should Know)" provides students with a fun and visual way to learn about landforms, bodies of water and places all over the world. This program takes viewers around the world to show different kinds of mountains and valleys and shows how they're formed. The program talks about climates and shows and discusses the differences between deserts, the polar regions, forests and grasslands. This live-action program combines photography, animated maps and graphics to help viewers learn, recognize and identify 55 geographical formations, landforms and bodies of water.
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CD/DVD
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$63.98
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
R071590
The Secret Garden. Episode 11
Moko is a young and curious explorer who constantly questions everything that grabs his attention. Each episode describes an adventure where Moko is seeking an answer to his question. The episode ends with a short explanation to the question. In this video, Moko discovers an oasis while travelling to the Sea of Sand.
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CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R053051
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
In this collection of narratives, readers will discover how various cultures celebrate our connection with nature and remind us how important it is to take care of Mother Earth. The narratives will increase understanding of the relationship to the land, celebrate the beauty of the natural world and share wisdom to take care of the Earth. The text includes a table of contents and a suggested activity to accompany each narrative.
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Book
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$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R054123
Yucky Worms
On a visit to his grandmother, a young boy is revolted by the "yucky" worms that are dug up in the garden. The boy changes his mind when he discovers how interesting worms can be and how they help the soil, plants and animals around the garden. This video is enhanced with appealing artwork and the witty remarks of the many worms who comment on all the action. A special segment titled, How To Be A Wormologist includes interesting garden experiments. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Vivian French and illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg.
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CD/DVD
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$34.95
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2018
R052437
Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai grew up in the Kenyan highlands. Fig trees covered the hills, fish were abundant in the streams and people tended their own gardens. After attending college in the United States, Wangari returns to a changed Kenya. The trees are gone, the people are malnourished and the village gardens are dry. In 1977, Wangari begins the Green Belt Movement, where individuals learn to care for the environment.
Wangari received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. At the back of the book is additional information on Wangari Maathai.
Wangari received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. At the back of the book is additional information on Wangari Maathai.
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Book
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$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052366
The Busy Tree
An old oak tree describes the wildlife that lives and feeds in and around it. Using rhyming couplets as descriptors, children will learn that a spider weaves a web between branches, squirrels use the branches as a sidewalk and children swing from the tree. By looking closely at the illustrations, children may also observe grubs, new leaf buds and a tiny ladybug.
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Book
Price :
$25.99
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018