Nunavut Curriculum - Science 8 Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems

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12 May 2016

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Addressing Nunavut Science 8 Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems with CurioCity Resources

Nunavut’s Science 8 Program of Studies includes a Unit of Study on Freshwater and Saltwater Systems. The following CurioCity resources can help you address outcomes from that Unit of Study:

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