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SCIENCE
During the twentieth century, science has come to play an increasingly important role in the lives of all Canadians. It underpins many of the technologies that we now take for granted, from life-saving pharmaceuticals to computers and other information technologies. There is every reason to expect that science and its impact on our lives will continue to grow as we enter the twenty-first century.
Achieving excellence in scientific literacy is not the same as becoming a science specialist. The notion of thriving in a science-based world applies as much to a small-business person, a lawyer, an elementary school teacher, or an office worker as it does to a doctor, an engineer, or a research scientist. While the specific knowledge and skills required for each of these occupations vary, the basic goal of thriving in a science-based world remains the same. Achievement of both excellence and equity underlies the goals of the new science program at the secondary level. Accordingly, science courses have been designed for a wide variety of students, taking into account their interests and possible postsecondary destinations.
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