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Curriculum Mapping for
Division I Science


Whether you are new to the ORC or the curriculum you are working with, these curricular mapping documents can help you to maximize ORC resources in your classroom or learning commons with minimal effort. Every curricular mapping document includes a user guide with background information, a "how to" page, in addition to step-by-step instructions for finding authoritative content to directly support the Science and Social Studies curricula. If you have any questions regarding these documents please do not hesitate to contact Lorisia MacLeod, ORC Coordinator. 

Grade 1 Science Curriculum

Topics Included: 
Creating Colour, Seasonal Changes, Senses, Needs of Animals and Plants

Resources Included: BookFLIX, World Book Early World of Learning, PebbleGO Science, PebbleGO Animals, PowerKnowledge Physical
Science, PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science, PowerKnowledge Life Science


Published: June 2016
Edited: August 2020
grade_1_science_orc_curriculum_map.pdf
File Size: 395 kb
File Type: pdf
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Grade 2 Science Curriculum

Topics Included:
Exploring Liquids, Boats and Buoyancy, Magnetism, Hot and Cold Temperatures, Small Crawling and Flying Animals

Resources Included: , BookFLIX, Britannica School, PebbleGO Science, PebbleGO Animals, PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science, PowerKnowledge Life Science, PowerKnowledge Physical Science, Scholastic GO! (formerly 
Amazing Animals of the World), TrueFLIX

Published: September 2015
Edited: November 2020
grade_2_orc_science_correlations.pdf
File Size: 617 kb
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Grade 3 Science Curriculum

Topics Included:
Rocks and Minerals, Hearing and Sound, Animal Life Cycles

Resources Included: BookFLIX, TrueFLIX, PebbleGO Science, Britannica School, National Geographic Kids Virtual Library, Scholastic GO! (formerly Amazing Animals of the World), PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science, PowerKnowledge Life Science, PowerKnowledge Physical Science, PebbleGO Animals

Published: June 2016
Edited: November 2020
grade_3_social_studies_curriculum_mapping.pdf
File Size: 511 kb
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Twig Education is continuing to support temporary access to their resources through the ORC!
Find Twig, Tigtag, and Tigtag Jr. on the ORC and the resource below to help you use them confidently! ​

Crazy Creatures Independent Learning Pack
File Size: 12246 kb
File Type: pdf
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Light and Sound Independent Learning Pack
File Size: 8700 kb
File Type: pdf
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What are things Made of Independent Learning Pack
File Size: 24905 kb
File Type: pdf
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What's the Weather Like Independent Learning Pack
File Size: 3462 kb
File Type: pdf
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Amazing Plants Independent Learning Pack
File Size: 10485 kb
File Type: pdf
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