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Education News Update from The Tyee: Part III of a Series

Read the latest news on year-round education in British Columbia from The Tyee here. Third in a three part series.

By Aleksandra Sagan, 4 May 2012, TheTyee.ca

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Education News Update from The Tyee: Part II of a Series

Read the latest news on year-round education in British Columbia from The Tyee here. Second in a three part series.

By Aleksandra Sagan, 3 May 2012, TheTyee.ca

© The Tyee

Read A Story, Share a Book with Brian Deines & Nancy Hundal

Are you interested in the writing and/or illustrating process? If so, you should join our guest author and illustrator to find out how you can become an author or an illustrator yourself! 

Brian Deines, acclaimed Canadian children’s book illustrator and Nancy Hundal, a local author and librarian are presenting on the art of the picture book, and the special relationships that exist between reader, story and pictures.

When? Tuesday, 8 May, 2012 from 7:00pm – 8:30 pm

Where? City Centre Library (10350 University Dr, Surrey), Meeting Room 120 (1st floor)

Cost? This incredible event is Free!

Education News Update from the Tyee

Read the latest news on year-round education in British Columbia from The Tyee here. First in a three part series.

By Aleksandra Sagan, 2 May 2012, TheTyee.ca

© The Tyee

Amusement Park Science: Students Study Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Marketing, and Agriculture at Playland

Celebrate the 25th Annual Science and Physics Day at Playland!  With help from a group of educators from the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy, teachers can bring their classes to Playland to have fun and study physics in action. The British Columbia Brightest Minds Competition is part of the Science and Physics Day two-week event, so bring your students to Playland for some educational fun!

Read more and see the video from The Vancouver Sun here.

Program guides and ride specifications:
Amusement Park Biology 12
Amusement Park Chemistry 12
Amusement Park Physics Grades 11-12
Amusement Park Science Grade 10
Amusement Park Science Grade 8
La Science du Plaisir
Science of Fun (Grades 4-7)
Ride Specs

Also, Marketing Day for Business students, and The Science of Agriculture: PNE Kidz Discovery Farm School Tours  Grades K-4