Saskatchewan Curriculum - Biology 30: Life and Evolution

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8 May 2015

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Addressing Saskatchewan's Biology 30 topic of study: Life and Evolution with CurioCity Resources

Saskatchewan's Biology 30 Programs of Study (Grade 12) includes a topic of study about Life and Evolution. The following CurioCity resources can help you address outcomes from that Unit of Study:

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Evolution and Human AncestryVideos

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The Majestic Grolar Bear in CanadaVideos

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Dandelion ProjectAction Projects

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