Description:

Designed specifically for the Grade 9 applied science course, this resource will capture and focus student interest and facilitate student learning by making information more accessible. Students will be engaged in science through attention-getting visuals, inviting narratives, nad motivating hands-on activities presented within student-oriented STSE contexts. Features include lessons written at 2 to 3 levels below grade to support student success in Applied courses; text visually organized into maneagable chunks; and engaging short readings and hands-on activities to keep students focused on Big Ideas.