Find Curriculum Materials
Curriculum Collection
The Curriculum Collection supports teacher education programs and courses at RDP. Access is also extended to Central Alberta teachers!
It contains practical resources suitable for lesson planning and practicums, appropriate for K-12 classroom use:
- Alberta Education Authorized Teacher and Student Resources (includes children’s literature)
- Textbooks and supporting resources
- Books and oversized books
- Games, puppets, and posters
- DVDs,& CDs, kits, and manipulatives
Search the Curriculum Collection
You can search in OneSearch for curriculum materials, but cannot limit your search to the Curriculum Collection. Instead, use the NEOS Library Catalogue to find books, media, kits, and other materials in our Library Curriculum Collection.
- Use NEOS Catalogue Search (opens in new window)
- Select the Advanced Search tab
- Search by Keyword, Subject, Title, or Author
- Limit Library to Red Deer Polytechnic
- Limit Location to Curriculum
Search by Title
To find a specific textbook, picture book, or resource, search by the title or author's name.
Search by Genre
To find specific types of books, try these searches:
| For these books... | Search this phrase... |
|---|---|
| non-fiction books | juvenile literature |
| novels | juvenile fiction OR fiction |
| picture books | juvenile pictorial works |
| poetry | juvenile poetry OR children's poetry |
| graphic novels | juvenile graphic novels OR juvenile comic books |
| fairy and folk tales | folklore OR fairy tales |
Browse the Collection
The Curriculum Collection is arranged by Library of Congress Classification. Signs at the end of each shelf indicate the call numbers of the materials found on that shelf. Browse these call numbers for materials on select K-12 subject areas:
| Browse this section... | For books on... |
|---|---|
| E 98 | Indigenous books |
| GV | Physical Education |
| LB 1500 | Primary Education |
| M | Music |
| Q | Science (General) |
| QA | Math |
| PE | English / Language |
| PZ | children's fiction (novels, picture books) |
Note: This is a selective list of areas, for additional areas, consult the Library of Congress Classification.
LearnAlberta
To learn which resources are being used in K-12 classrooms, check the New LearnAlberta for updated Programs of Study for the subject and grade level of interest. For Programs of Study not updated, search the Alberta Education Authorized Resources Database.
LearnAlberta
- New LearnAlbertaPlatform for teachers, parents, and students to access Alberta’s new provincial curriculum for K-6 (curricula implemented after 2021).
- New LearnAlberta Teacher GuideA step by step guide to exploring the curriculum.
Step 1. Create an account (see page 5)
Step 2. Request "Post-Secondary Educator/Pre-Service Teacher Access" (see page 9) - LearnAlbertaTeaching and learning resource repository to support Alberta’s programs of study developed prior to 2021.
Alberta Education Authorized Resources
- Alberta Education Authorized Resources DatabaseFind resources authorized by Alberta Education. For curricula implemented prior to 2021. Search by "Curriculum Area" and "Grade Level."
Programs of Study
- Alberta Programs of Study"Programs of Study" provides expected student outcomes in all subjects and grades.
Featured Indigenous Resources
Indigenous Teaching Resources
- Walking Together: Education for ReconciliationResources, workshops, and other professional development supports to enrich teachers’ and school leaders’ foundational knowledge.
- Education is our BuffaloA Teachers’ Resource for First Nations, Métis and
Inuit Education in Alberta. - ATA Library Indigenous GuidesA collection of web guides relating to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous education.
- Addressing Anti-Indigenous Racism in SchoolsAn oath of antiracist conviction by Rebecca Sockbeson (Professor of Indigenous Peoples Education, University of Alberta)
- K-12 Indigenous Curriculum ResourcesA collection of resources that connects Indigenous perspectives to the current Alberta curriculum to complement K-12 studies.
- Indigenous Teaching Resources: Students CollectionA compilation of resources to support Indigenous education initiatives. Includes picture book and chapter book use for K - 12 classrooms.
Curriculum Materials by Topic
Reading & Writing
- Lively Letters : Lowercase Picture and Plain Letter Cards
- Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind “Fun & Funky” Kit w/Brain-Based Red Phonics Posters
- The Reading Strategies Book
- The Writing Strategies Book
- Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction
Decodable Books
- Emergent Reader Series
- The Reading Series One
- The Reading Series Two
- The Reading Series Three
- Flyleaf Publishing Online Materials (free access for 2023-2024 year)
- Digital CitizenshipDigital Citizenship website by Mark Ribble.
- Media Smarts Teacher ResourcesResources for teaching information and media literacy in the classroom.
- Common Sense MediaThis site provides ready-to-teach lessons related to digital citizenship.
- Childnet Resources for Teachers & ProfessionalsResources include toolkits, videos, lesson plans, and family activities.
- Copyright MattersWritten for K-12 teachers, addressing copyright in the classroom.
Lesson Planning
Find materials on the theory and practice of education in the Main Collection.
Browse the LB 1025-1050.75 call number areas in the Main Collection for resources on Teaching (principles and practice).
Search for the following terms by Subject in the Library Catalogue:
- Curriculum
- Effective Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching Strategies [can be more specific (e.g. Elementary or Secondary)]
- Assessment
Career & Technology Studies (CTS)
A limited selection of Career and Technology Studies (CTS) resources are housed in the Curriculum Collection.
Resources Available
- BIT - Business, Administration, Finance and Information Technology
Computing Science, Financial Management, Enterprise and Innovation, Information Processing, Management and Marketing and Networking - HRH - Health, Recreation and Human Services
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Community Care Services, Health Care Services, Human and Social Services, Recreation Leadership, Foods, Legal Studies and Tourism - MDC - Media, Design and Communication Arts
Communication Technology, Design Studies and Fashion Studies - NAT - Natural Resources
Agriculture, Environmental Stewardship, Forestry, Primary Resources and Wildlife - TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
Construction, Electro-Technologies, Fabrication, Logistics, Mechanics
Access CTS Materials
All Central Alberta teachers are eligible for a free annual membership at RDP Library.
We invite you to browse our shelves and borrow materials.
If you are unable to visit the RDP Library, you can request access to CTS materials.
Send an email to library@rdpolytech.ca and include the following information:
- Your Name
- Items that you would like to request
- School address
- School Librarian phone number and email address (if your school does not have a Librarian, please provide contact information for the school)
Many, but not every, authorized resource will be available to borrow.
BIT - Business, Administration, Finance and Information Technology
CTS materials are housed in the Curriculum Collection and are organized by broad subject area.
Look for the CTS spine label:
Suggested Call Numbers
HB - Economic Theory
HD - Industries. Land use. Labor.
HF - Commerce
HF 5546 - 5548 - Office Management
HF 5601 - 5689 - Accounting
HG - Finance
QA 75.5 - 76.95 - Computer Science
TJ - Mechanical Engineering and Machinery
TK - Electrical engineering. Electronics.
TK 5101 - 6720 - Telecommunication
ZA - Information Resources
Finding Authorized Resources
To find titles of Authorized Resources, search the Authorized Learning Resources Database.
Use the Curriculum Area drop-down menu to search for the following:
CTS: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology: Computing Science
CTS: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology: Enterprise and Innovation
CTS: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology: Financial Management
CTS: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology: Information Processing
CTS: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology: Management and Marketing
CTS: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology: Networking
BIT - Health, Recreation and Human Services
CTS materials are housed in the Curriculum Collection and are organized by broad subject area.
Look for the CTS spine label:
Suggested Call Numbers
BF - Psychology
G 154.9-155.8 - Travel and state. Tourism
GE - Environmental issues
GV - Recreation. Leisure.
HQ 503-1064 - The family. Marriage. Home
QM - Human anatomy
QP - Physiology
R - Medicine
RA 773-788 - Personal health and hygiene
RC - Internal medicine
RG - Obstetrics
RM - Therapeutics. Pharmacology
TT 950-979 - Hairdressing. Beauty culture. Barbers' work
TX 353-553 - Nutrition
TX 642-840 - Cookery
TX 911-925 - Hospitality industry
Finding Authorized Resources
To find titles of Authorized Resources, search the Authorized Learning Resources Database.
Use the Curriculum Area drop-down menu to search for the following:
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Community Care Services
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Cook Apprenticeship
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Cosmetology
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Esthetics
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Foods
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Hair Styling Apprenticeship
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Health Care Services
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Human and Social Services
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Legal Studies
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Recreation Leadership
CTS: Health, Recreation & Human Services: Tourism
MDC - Media, Design and Communication Arts
CTS materials are housed in the Curriculum Collection and are organized by broad subject area.
Look for the CTS spine label:
Suggested Call Numbers
NC 997-1003 - Commercial art. Advertising art.
T 351-385 - Mechanical drawing. Engineering graphics.
TA 174-Engineering design
TR 1-1050 - Photography
Finding Authorized Resources
To find titles of Authorized Resources, search the Authorized Learning Resources Database.
Use the Curriculum Area drop-down menu to search for the following:
CTS: Media, Design & Communication Arts: Communication Technologies
CTS: Media, Design & Communication Arts: Design Studies
CTS: Media, Design & Communication Arts: Fashion Studies
NAT - Natural Resources
CTS materials are housed in the Curriculum Collection and are organized by broad subject area.
Look for the CTS spine label:
Suggested Call Numbers
GE 1-350 Environmental sciences
NA Architecture
S 1-972 - Agriculture
SB 1-1110 - Plant culture
SB 469-476 - Landscape gardening. Landscape architecture
SD 1-669.5 - Forestry
SF - Animal culture
TD - Environmental technology
TJ - Mechanical engineering and machinery
Finding Authorized Resources
To find titles of Authorized Resources, search the Authorized Learning Resources Database.
Use the Curriculum Area drop-down menu to search for the following:
CTS: Natural Resources: Agriculture
CTS: Natural Resources: Energy and Resources
CTS: Natural Resources: Environmental Stewardship
CTS: Natural Resources: Forestry
CTS: Natural Resources: Primary Resources
CTS: Natural Resources: Wildlife
TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
CTS materials are housed in the Curriculum Collection and are organized by broad subject area.
Look for the CTS spine label:
Suggested Call Numbers
HF 5410-5417.5 - Marketing. Distribution of products
HV 677 - Accident prevention
KEA - Law of Canada
QC - Physics
T - Technology
TD - Environmental technology
TH - Building construction
TH 6101-6887 - Plumbing and pipefitting
TJ - Mechanical engineering and machinery
TK - Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
TL 1-484 - Motor vehicles. Cycles
TN - Mining engineering. Metallurgy
TS - Manufacturers
TS 200-770 - Metal manufactures. Metalworking
TS 800-937 - Wood technology. Lumber
TT 180-200 - Woodworking. Furniture making. Upholstery
Finding Authorized Resources
To find titles of Authorized Resources, search the Authorized Learning Resources Database.
Use the Curriculum Area drop-down menu to search for the following:
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Construction
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Construction: Carpenter Apprenticeship
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Electro-Technologies
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Fabrication
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Fabrication: Welder Apprenticeship
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Logistics
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Mechanics
CTS: Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation: Mechanics: Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
