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Satellite Communications

Space Age Telecommunications in Canada

Grade Level and Curricular Connections

Telecommunications is not specifically identified in the Pan Canadian Protocol on Science, however the effect of science and technology on our daily lives is a major consideration under this protocol. To this end this activity can be used under the following sections of the protocol at:

Goal of Activity

Telecommunications is critical to the everyday lives of Canadians, and because it works so well, we seldom give it a second thought. The science and technology associated with satellite telecommunications has been carefully researched and developed over the past 40 years, with Canadians being at the forefront. Satellite telecommunications is an excellent example of how science and technology influences our culture and society. This resource examines the concept of Satellite Communications from a Canadian perspective and highlights the associations between the science, technology, society and environment.