EC7.1
Analyze societal and environmental impacts of historical and current catastrophic geological events, and scientific understanding of movements and forces within Earth's crust.

SI

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Trace the development of plate tectonics theory as an explanation for movement of Earth's lithosphere in light of new geological evidence, including knowledge of tectonic plates and movement at plate boundaries.

(b)

Provide examples of past theories and ideas, including cultural mythology, that explain geological phenomena such as volcanic activity, earthquakes, and mountain building.

(c)

Construct a visual representation of the composition of Earth, including the crust, upper and lower mantle, core, and inner core.

(d)

Create models or simulations of the processes of mountain formation and the folding and faulting of Earth's surface, including movements at diverging, converging, and transform plate boundaries.

(e)

Describe societal and environmental impacts of some catastrophic geological events, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, which have occurred on or near Earth's surface and predict the impacts of future events.

(f)

Work cooperatively with group members to research catastrophic geological events and integrate individual findings into a chronological model or time scale of major events in Earth's geological history.

(g)

Organize data on the geographical and chronological distribution of earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions to determine patterns and trends in data and relationships among variables.

(h)

Explain the operation of tools scientists use to measure and describe the effects of catastrophic geological events, including earthquakes and volcanoes (e.g., seismograph, Mercalli intensity scale, and Richter magnitude scale).

(i)

Provide examples of how science and technology affect self and community through understanding, predicting, and minimizing the effects of catastrophic geological events (e.g., earthquake resistant construction, earthquake and tsunami preparedness, and minimizing climatic effects of volcanic eruptions).

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R071700
Beauty in the Rocks: The Photography of David M. Baird
Using black-and-white photography, author David Baird illustrates various rock formations from across Canada and the world. Pattern, texture and detail in the photographs provide examples of how rock is formed and shaped by the forces of nature. Brief descriptions accompany each picture, supplying a context and focus for viewing.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $44.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R071626
Earthquakes. The Horror and the Science
In late February, an earthquake strikes Chile killing more than 800 people. Two months before another earthquake kills more than 220,000 people in Haiti. Why did so many more die in one country and what makes the earth move?
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R019211
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 7: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students begin to investigate and understand the various types of power and governance within their own country at the local, regional, provincial, national and global levels. As the understanding of the levels of power that govern Canada develop, students compare and contrast those structures and processes with countries operating within Pacific Rim and circumpolar regions that do not operate as democracies.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: January 21, 2019
R047220
Elements of Earth Science Series
The video series may be used to address outcomes at different grade levels. Rather than showing the program in its entirety, teachers are encouraged to select segments for viewing that directly relate to specific unit outcomes.
•  Earth. The Water Planet
•  Rocks, Minerals, and Soils
•  The Earth. Inside and Out
•  The Planet Earth
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R047212
Earth in Action Series
The Earth in Action Series is a four-part video program that examines the Earth's crust. Each program is 20 minutes in length and focuses on key concepts and terminology related to the topic. Topics include: Forces Shaping the Earth, Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes and Earthquakes and Weathering and Soils.
Each binder contains suggested teaching ideas, student activities and key terminology. Extra features of the DVD include indexes, labelled slides, glossary, animations, English subtitles and an iMovie project.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $399.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R050388
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 7. Student Text
Saskatchewan Science 7 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. Each unit starts with a list of Big Ideas that sets the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each term is provided. All key terms and explanations are also listed in a glossary at the back of the text. First Nations and Métis content, perspectives and ways of knowing are an integral part of the Saskatchewan science text. Highlights of the activities and achievements of Saskatchewan men and women are provided in the "Ask ..." feature. In each unit, the "Ask ..." feature provides access to the wisdom of a First Nations or Métis Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper, who shares an oral story related to the content of that unit.
(More information)
•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 7. Student Edition E-Book CD
•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 7. Teacher Resource
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $102.38
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R054578
Geologic Journey
This video series introduces students to the history of our continent. Using a range of techniques from 3-D animations to filming from a helicopter, the changes in Canada's geology are uncovered.
A teacher's guide is available.
•  The Appalachians
•  The Atlantic Coast
•  The Canadian Shield
•  The Great Lakes
•  The Rockies
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R071705
Into the Volcano: A Volcano Researcher At Work
Author Donna O'Meara uses her expertise as a volcano researcher, writer and photographer to take readers on an exploration of volcanoes. She explains the formation and different kinds of volcanoes.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
R071696
Time Planet Earth: An Illustrated History
This resource covers many topics in the renewed science curriculum. Using the ancient Greek division of the world using spheres, the authors examine the atmosphere (air), pedosphere (land), biosphere (living), hydrosphere (water), cryosphere (frozen) and geosphere (subterranean). The animals, plants and landforms that exist within each sphere are described. Photographs illustrate to readers the diversity of life within the sphere. The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $32.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018