Subject Guides: Teaching Science: Home

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Carolyn Carpan

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Rutherford South
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Denis Lacroix

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1-01G Rutherford South
University of Alberta Library
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J4

About This Guide

This guide is an introduction to finding resources for teaching Science in Alberta schools using sources and services available via the University of Alberta Library.

LearnAlberta K-6 Curricula & Resources

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Programs of Study-Authorized Resources 2022
Consult this document for tips on finding programs of study and authorized resources.

Science (K-6) Curriculum overview

LearnAlberta 7-12 Programs of Study & Resources - Science

Authorized Learning Resources Database Link to the Authorized Resources Database available through Alberta Education.
LearnAlberta.ca
Find programs of study, 4,000+ digital online resources, and authorized resources. Use the top yellow menu bar to select from Programs of study, Resource search, and Authorized resources. Use filters to browse by "language of resource," grade, subject, etc.
Programs of Study: Science (K-6)
Programs of Study: Science (7-9)
Programs of Study: Science (10 to 12)
Pre-2022 Alberta Science Programs - Topic Summary Chart summarizing topics within Alberta’s science program.

Current and preservice teachers can access a bursary financial award (see French)
Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia professional learning opportunities for math teachers and pre-service teachers (English and French)

Education Specific Databases

For Canadian Education Resources use CBCA:

Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database (CBCA)
The Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library (LHCADL) is an initiative established by the Alberta Government. It was created as a legacy to the late, the Honourable Lois Hole to continue her vision of greater learning opportunities for all Albertans.
For additional information, go to the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library information site.

For Canadian and International Education Resources:

ERIC (via EBSCOhost)
Education Database
Education Research Complete
The Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library (LHCADL) is an initiative established by the Alberta Government. It was created as a legacy to the late, the Honourable Lois Hole to continue her vision of greater learning opportunities for all Albertans.
For additional information, go to the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library information site.
Australian Education Index
British Education Index

Science Databases

Where do I find?

QUESTION: What has Alberta Education chosen for textbooks and teachers resources for each part of the curriculum?

ANSWER: Search the Authorized Resources Database by grade level and curriculum area or check out the Elementary, Junior High and Senior High Science Programs of Study.

QUESTION: Where can I find out what to teach in science?

ANSWER: From the Alberta Education Program of Study documents for teachers.