Environmental Science 20
ES20-TE2
Examine the role plants play in an ecosystem, including the ways in which humans use plants.
SI, CP, DM
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Discuss the many roles of plants including their roles as providers of ecological goods and services as well as natural capital. (K) |
| (b) | Examine the significance (e.g., medicinal, spiritual, nutritional and shelter) of plants, including tobacco, in First Nations and Métis cultures. (K, STSE) |
| (c) | Explain how plant morphology and physiology determines the role of plants in an ecosystem (e.g., anchoring soil, filtering air and water, providing shelter for other organisms and providing organic matter to the ecosystem). (K) |
| (d) | Interpret the relationship between photosynthesis, respiration and net primary productivity. (K) |
| (e) | Identify factors that influence plant pollination and reproduction, including the role of integrated pest management. (K) |
| (f) | Analyze the relationship between plants and climate change, including plants' roles in reducing greenhouse gases, as well as potential impacts of climate change on plant growth and distribution. (STSE) |
| (g) | Examine advances in crop science that have influenced the types and yields of agricultural and/or horticultural crops grown in various areas of Saskatchewan. (STSE, K) |
| (h) | Assess the economic, environmental and societal impacts of various agriculture practices (e.g., industrial, traditional, subsistence, sustainable agriculture, organic farming, urban agriculture, local food and community supported agriculture). (STSE) |
| (i) | Analyse forestry practices (e.g., selective cutting, clear cutting, shelterwood system and integrated resource management) in terms of productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship. (STSE) |
| (j) | Assess the impact of agriculture or forestry on a natural ecosystem. (S) |
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$65.00
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$129.95
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.45
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$155.00
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$31.95
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$99.00
Record posted/updated:
November 25, 2018
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Environmental Science. Teacher Edition
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$136.95
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$30.50
Record posted/updated:
February 23, 2022
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$119.95
Record posted/updated:
January 17, 2020
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 9, 2019
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Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
May 29, 2019
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Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$179.99 USD
Record posted/updated:
March 2, 2022