Subject Guides: Teaching Science: Alberta Curriculum

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.

Authorized Learning Resources

Find student textbooks and authorized teaching resources that are approved for use in Alberta schools.

Currently, the recommended elementary science textbooks do not address the majority of outcomes for the Alberta science curriculum, so you will find no resources listed as "student basic" (eg: Innovations in science). We recommend the Edmonton Public Schools series: Science Units for Elementary Teachers (eg for Grade 6), as well as other resources in our sample lists.

Alberta Education Authorized Resource Databases

To find what textbooks are being used in K-12 classrooms, check the New LearnAlberta website first to see if the program of study for the subject and grade level of interest has been recently updated. If not, consult the Alberta Education Authorized Resources Databases link below. Consult this document for tips on finding programs of study and authorized resources.

New LearnAlberta

for curricula implemented after 2022
for access to locked resources on the New LearnAlberta site, sign up for an account. See user guide below, for more information.
New LearnAlberta User Guide and Let's Get Started Video

Alberta Education

for curricula implemented prior to 2022
requires ID and password (see library staff)
Authorized Resources Database
Programs of Study (see also the government website)

Curriculum Documents

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Post-2022 Curricula

Pre-2022 Programs of Study: Science. Alberta Education Programs of Study as set out by Alberta Education.
Pre-2022 About Science. Alberta Education In Science students learn about the physical world, ecology and technology. Studying science also helps develop an understanding of the many applications of science in daily life.
Pre-2022 Alberta Science Programs - Topic Summary Chart summarizing topics within Alberta’s science program.
Pre-2022 Connection: Information for Teachers Online newsletter with the latest on the curriculum, authorized resources, assessment, technology, special education, career initiatives, projects and Aboriginal education.
Safety in the Science Classroom Information needed by administrators, planners, teachers and support staff to help them make sound decisions regarding science safety.