Experiential Science 10: Terrestrial Systems

Experiential science encourages students to ask questions, investigate, experiment, solve problems, reflect on their cultural and past experiences, and construct meaning of the world around them.

Experiential Science 10: Terrestrial Systems is the first in a series of experiential science textbooks developed for the Northwest Territories senior secondary science curriculum. It uses experiential learning, a teaching strategy that links field, laboratory, library, and classroom experiences with real-life situations and applications. This technique invites students to take initiative, make decisions, and be active participants in their learning.

The experiential science series is unique in that it integrates traditional Aboriginal knowledge with Western scientific concepts. It highlights northern perspectives while addressing topics of interest to students across Canada.

Experiential Science 10: Terrestrial Systems comprises the following:
165 activities
More than 400 full-colour
photographs
More than 120 diagrams
Career profiles and educational options
Definitions of scientific terms
Traditional Ecological Knowledge features
Web links to additional sources of information
Key concepts and summary questions
Special feature sections such as Science in the North, Scientist s Toolbox, and Did You Know?