Best Value Bundle: Each Student Text purchase includes online access to the Student eBook EXTRA. Designed specifically for the Grade 9 applied science course, this brand new 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, and motivating hands-on activities presented within student-oriented STSE contexts. Engaging for Students 100% match to the newly revised 2008 SNC1P science curriculum Written at 2 to 3 levels below grade to support student success in the Applied courses Text visually organized into manageable chunks Engaging short readings and hands-on activities keep students focused on the Big Ideas Effective for Teachers Valuable Literacy and Numeracy support and OSSLT strategies High quality questions designed to appeal to a range of learners Innovative technology offers unique learning advantages and timesaving solutions: PowerPoint and SMART Board(tm) tools, powerful video segments, animations, and rich web support Extensive opportunities for Differentiated Instruction and support for English Language Learners (ELL) Rich and manageable science content that is accessible to a diverse range of learners Built on Experience Completely new resources developed and reviewed by respected Ontario science educators, experienced in teaching students in Applied courses