Science Activity Book to download

Science.gc.ca <http://www.science.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=F1444081-1> has created a new Activity Book which includes 41 brand new exciting educational activities. This new version can be enjoyed by students aged 7 to 16, with experiments and activities tailored to different skill levels (primary, intermediate, and secondary).

The Activity Book is free to download from www.science.gc.ca/ab <http://www.science.gc.ca/ab> . These activities can be easily incorporated into classroom work and will give students another perspective on how science is applicable to their daily lives. The Activity Book helps make learning about science fun and interactive!

We also offer free classroom posters, crests for backpacks or blankets, and zipper pulls that teachers can use as a reward for students who complete a certain number of activities. You can order these items directly from our website for your entire class to enjoy.

Science.gc.ca is the official Government of Canada source for science and technology information. Our website offers an interactive and fun approach to learning with Games, Videos, Ask a Scientist, and of course, our Activity Books. Science.gc.ca also functions as a portal, providing links to various other relevant programs and educational resources <http://www.science.gc.ca/Educational_Resources-WSBB254133-1_En.htm> .

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