Saskatoon Zoo Society

Saskatchewan Science Curriculum Cross Reference Guide

(2009 = Pan Canadian Science Curriculum)

Grade 1

1990: Animals (comparison, needs, adaptations, development)

2009: Needs & Characteristics of Living Things

Suggested Zoo Society Programs (common to both curriculums) Meet the Creature Program, Biofact Program, Grade One Program

Optional: Birdfeeder Building, Tracking Program

Grade 2

1990: Habitats (interactions within the environment)

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Biofact Program, Species at Risk Tour, Carnivore Tour, Hoofed Stock Tour.

Optional: Birdfeeder Building

2009: Animal Growth and Change

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Pond dipping (larva form of common insects). Meet the Creature Program.

Other: Visit the Butterfly House at the Zoo, Visit the Zoo when babies are present.

Optional: Bluebird Banding

Grade 3

1990: Animals (food chains/webs, ecosystem stress, adaptations)

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Owl ecology/owl pellets, Species at Risk Tour, Species at Risk Program, Carnivore Tour,

Herbivore Tour, Biofact Program, Outreach Program.

2009: Plant Growth and Change

Grade 4

1990: Vertebrates & Invertebrates – optional unit

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Pond Dipping, Meet the Creature, Species at Risk Tour.

2009: Habitats and Communities

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Species at Risk Tour, Species at Risk Program, Zoo School, Owl Ecology/Pellets Program,

Raptor Outreach, Reptile Outreach

Grade 5

1990: Communities & Ecosystems

Suggested Zoo Society programs: Species at Risk Tour, Species at Risk Presentation, Owl Ecology/Pellets,

Raptor Outreach, Reptile Outreach, Meet the Creature Program,

2009: Meeting basis needs and maintaining a healthy body

Grade 6

1990: Ecosystems

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Species at Risk Tour, Species at Risk Presentation

2009: Diversity of Life

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Meet the Creature, Species at Risk Tour, Species at Risk Presentation.

Grade 7

1990: Basics of Life (characteristics shared by all living organisms and their basic needs).

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Species at Risk Program, Species at Risk Tour

2009: Interactions within ecosystems

Suggested Zoo Society Programs: Species at Risk Program, Species at Risk Tour

Grade 8

1990: Plant Growth – optional unit.

2009: Cells, Tissues, organs and systems.