Environmental Science 20
Environmental Science 20 homepage Curriculum Outcomes & Indicators Resources
Career Exploration
Outcomes:
ES20-CE1
Analyze and explore environmental science related career paths in Saskatchewan, Canada and the world. (CP, DM)
Student-Directed Study
Outcomes:
ES20-SDS1
Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Environmental Science 20 in depth. (CP, DM, SI, TPS)
The Nature of Environmental Science
Outcomes:
ES20-ES1
Examine the methods, mindsets and purposes of environmental science. (CP, DM)
Atmosphere and Human Health
Outcomes:
ES20-AH1
Assess the impact of human activities on indoor and outdoor air quality and the need for regulations and mitigating technologies to minimize risks to human health. (SI, DM)
ES20-AH2
Analyze the production, reliability and uses of geoscience data to investigate the effects of a changing climate on society and the environment. (CP, DM, SI)
Human Population and Pollution
Outcomes:
ES20-HP1
Investigate technologies and processes used for mitigating and managing resource use, waste generation and pollution associated with a growing human population. (CP, DM, SI)
Aquatic Systems
Outcomes:
ES20-AS1
Analyze the function and condition of freshwater aquatic systems such as rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and watersheds. (CP, DM, SI)
ES20-AS2
Assess the importance of maintaining healthy water for humans and the environment. (SI, DM)
Terrestrial Systems
Outcomes:
ES20-TE1
Analyze the importance of soils as an integral component of terrestrial ecosystems. (SI, DM, CP)
ES20-TE2
Examine the role plants play in an ecosystem, including the ways in which humans use plants. (SI, CP, DM)
ES20-TE3
Recognize the need for intact habitat to support animal populations and biodiversity. (SI, CP, DM)