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Experiential Science Project series

This series of books was produced as part of a contract with the Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture, and Employment. PEP won the contract through an open proposal process. The series includes three student books and three teacher resource books for grades 10, 11, and 12. Work began on the series in 2006 and carried on into 2012. Experts in the field were brought in to review the content of the books, and First Nations Elders were also included in the project.

Series consists of the Experiential Science series documentation and includes book proposals, minutes, drafts, editorial notes and reports, and correspondence. It is arranged in subseries based on the book title.

Math Works series

This project initially only included a series of six books (a student and teacher book for grades 10, 11, and 12) developed for the Alberta Ministry of Education. The contract was awarded to PEP after an initial proposal was made to the Ministry. The project was later expanded to include student workbooks to supplement the textbooks and similar books for grade 10 for New Brunswick.

Series consists of documentation of the Math Works series and includes book proposals, minutes, drafts, editorial notes and reports, and correspondence. It is arranged in subseries based on the book title.

Affecting Eternity series

Affecting Eternity was published in 2007. The book went through several title changes – considered titles include Building bridges, and Conflict and compromise. Series consists of drafts and correspondence.

Music of India series

This book was originally intended to be part of a Music in Our Lives series. PEP planned to publish the book in 1992 but could not do so because of financial constraints. However, PEP was able to publish the book the following year. Series consists of drafts and correspondence.

The Impact of TIMSS series

This book was published in 2000 by PEP – its full title was The Impact of TIMSS on the Teaching and learning of Mathematics and Science. It consists of summaries of the impact of the Third International Science Study (TIMSS) in 29 of the more than 50 countries that participated in TIMSS. Due to the global nature of the book, there were numerous contributing authors from around the world – someone from that country wrote the chapter for each country. Series consists of drafts, editorial notes, and correspondence.

Teaching Shakespeare On Screen series

This book was published by St Clair Press Pty Ltd in Australia in 1999 under the name Shakespeare on Celluloid. It was decided that the word “celluloid” was outdated, so the title was changed when PEP republished it in 2001.

Series consists of documentation of the publication of Teaching Shakespeare On Screen and includes drafts, editorial notes, and correspondence.

Exploring Curriculum series

This book was published by Pacific Education Press in 2008 and focuses on theatrical education. The project began in 2003 when the authors first submitted a sample manuscript and outline. Series consists of drafts, editorial notes, and correspondence.

Essentials of Mathematics Project series

This project was produced as part of a contract with the British Columbia Ministry of Education. This was the first contract that Pacific Educational Press had with the Province. PEP published three student books and three accompanying teacher resource books for the project between 2001 and 2004. This was done with the input of multiple provinces and territories. Each book had a slightly different group of authors, though many authors wrote for several of the books.

Series consists of documentation of the Essentials of Mathematics series and includes book proposals, minutes, drafts, editorial notes and reports, and correspondence. It is arranged in subseries based on the book title.

Young Adolescents Meet Literature series

This book was published by PEP in 2000. The book had several contributing authors, each writing a book chapter.
Series consists of documentation of the publication of Young Adolescents Meet Literature and includes drafts, editorial notes, and correspondence.

Fun and Fluency in Twelve Weeks series

It is unclear whether this book was ever published, though the project began in 2005 – it is possible that PEP advertised the book at a convention. It was intended for intermediate to advanced ESL students. Series consists of drafts, editorial notes, and correspondence.

National Contexts for Mathematics and Science Education series

This encyclopedia was published by PEP in 1997. Similar to the TIMSS book discussed above, it includes a chapter for each country involved, and each of those chapters was written by a person or persons from that country. The book focuses on the educational systems of each participating country. Series consists of drafts of the work.

B.C. First Nations Studies Project series

This series was published in 2003 and consists of one student book and a teacher resource book. They were created for the British Columbia Ministry of Education for high school students in British Columbia. The student book has been noted as a ground-breaking textbook on the subject. Unfortunately, very few of the records for this project have survived. What has survived is the teacher resource book, though some student book records are included. Series consists of drafts, correspondence, and reviews of the books.

The Anthology of Social Studies series

This book was an updated version of a 1999 publication entitled Canadian Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Teachers. This book was widely used across Canada in teacher education courses. The updated versions were PEP’s idea to maintain the book’s status and relevance in the market and to better compete against newer rival books. The first updated version completely replaced the original anthology. The title was changed slightly to The Anthology of Social Studies, and split the book into two volumes. The first volume focuses on elementary teachers, while volume 2 focuses on secondary teachers. Both volumes were published in 2008. PEP has since updated Volume 1 of the anthology, releasing it with the Updated Edition in 2013. As of 2013, Volume 2 had not been updated. Series consists of correspondence, drafts, editorial notes, and reviews.

Echoes of the Holocaust series

This book was published by PEP in 2007. It appears that nearly all the chapters were previously published as articles in other publications, based on the fact that the “original manuscript” is a collection of these articles with hand-written page numbers. Series consists of drafts, reviews, and correspondence.

Blessed with Bilingual Brains series

This book was published in 1988. It aims to point out what is working and what needs improvement in the education of immigrant children in Canada. It was most likely intended for use in teacher education courses or teachers already in a classroom. Series consists of drafts, editorial notes, and correspondence.

Teaching to Wonder series

The book was published in 1997. It is “an exploration of the ways in which contemporary literary theory can underpin an inviting secondary school poetry program” and was intended for both practicing teachers and education students.
Series consists of a draft.

LiDKit series

The LiDKit project was part of the Learning in Depth Program, collaborating with the Imaginative Education Research Group. The purpose of the program was to encourage students to engage in various types of educational activities by focusing on one specific subject. Series consists of correspondence, drafts, and editorial notes.

The Golden Rose series

The Golden Rose is a novel published by PEP in 1996. It is a historical fiction novel intended for young adults, most likely middle school age. There was also a teacher resource created to help teachers, which included various exercises and discussion questions. Series consists of editorial notes and correspondence.

Sima7 series

The books in this project were published in 1991. The project consisted of a book for students and a teacher’s guide and was intended for elementary students. It was created to promote cultural understanding and relations and is filled with stories from different First Nations groups, such as the Hopi, Iroquois, Inuit, and Maya. Series consists of drafts and editorial notes.

All the Colours of the Rainbow series

The books in this project were published in 1990. The project included both a student book and a teachers’ guide. The student book, intended for younger elementary students, is filled with stories of students from different ethnic backgrounds and their experiences with their culture. This was part of Alternatives to Racism’s attempt to raise awareness of multiculturalism in Canadian schools. The teachers’ guide contains activities and learning objectives for each story. Series consists of drafts and correspondence.

A Sea Lion called Salena series

The book is a children’s novel published by PEP in 1994. The story’s main character is a young girl named Kristie. Kristie discovers an injured sea lion pup when her best friend moves away. Series consists of a draft of the story.

Moses, Me, and Murder series

This novel was published by PEP in 1988 and kept in print until at least 2010. This historical fiction novel is intended for elementary school children. Very few records about the book have survived. Series consists of correspondence, drafts, and editorial notes.

Exploring Stores series

This book was published in 1981 when the Press was still known as Western Education Development Group (WEDGE). It was created for the BC Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs to be used in elementary classrooms. It provides activities for teachers to use with students, including field trip ideas. Series consists of correspondence.

Trapped by Coal series

This book was published in 1994. The book is a historical fiction novel intended for elementary students. The story is set in Extension, BC, in 1916 and tells the story of the Piggott family as they attempt to triumph over their difficult coal mining life. Series consists of editorial notes about the book illustrations.

Home Economics Now series

This book was published by PEP in 2004. It originated as a series of papers presented at the Vaines Symposium at the University of British Columbia in September 2003. The book was intended for education students and for practicing home economics teachers.
Series consists of correspondence and reviews.

Making Textiles Matter series

This book was published by PEP in 1999. It focuses on fifteen exceptional textile studies programmes to figure out why they work so well. The book appears intended for teacher education classes or home economics teachers in the field. Series consists of correspondence.

It’s Elementary series

This book was published in 1994 and is intended for students aged 10 years and older. It teaches students about critical scientific principles through a range of different experiments. Series consists of a draft of the publication.

From Teacher to Teacher Educator series

This book was published by PEP in 2004 and tells the story of faculty associates in the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University. These associates are distinguished teachers who take on a two-year position at SFU teaching teacher education courses. Series consists of drafts, correspondence, and editorial notes.

How to Read a Dinosaur series

This book was published in 2004. Each chapter of the book deals with a different type of challenge that a museum might come up against, such as preservation, managing art collections, and representing cultures appropriately. Series consists of drafts, correspondence, and editorial notes.

Pacific Educational Press fonds

  • UBCA-ARC-1517
  • Fonds
  • 1981-2012

Fonds consists of textual records documenting the various publishing projects undertaken by Pacific Educational Press, and includes book proposals, drafts, correspondence, meeting minutes, editorial notes and reports, and copies of published reviews. The records are arranged in series organized by publication or project title.

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