Environmental Science 20
The Instructor for this course is Garett Olver
Course History
First Offered in 2014
Developed by Garett Olver
Pre-requisite Science 10
This course will challenge you to look at the Environmental Science field from holistic and analytic perspectives and to provide a basis for making educated environmental choices.
You will learn how to examine local and global environmental issues from a systems perspective while considering the effects of human actions and a growing global population on the climate and environment, as well as the effects of the environment on human health.
You will explore the mechanisms and importance of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and the sustainability of past and current practices and technologies humans have developed to live with an within the environment.
You will also investigate the range of health science careers and post-secondary programs available in Saskatchewan.
The Independent Study outcome will have you examining an area of your choice within Environmental Science in depth and creating an environmental plan, idea, tool, etc.
Students will learn how to examine local and global environmental issues such as climate change, water, soil, and air quality, urbanization, bioresource management, waste handling and disposal, land-use planning, and the impacts of agriculture and industry on the environment from scientific and Indigenous knowledge perspectives. Students will examine the role of environmental policies and ethics on decision making, and will investigate environmental science related careers. Student directed studies will lead to the development of environmental action plans. This course will be facilitated with an inquiry focus which will be accomplished through a breadth of learning contexts including: scientific inquiry; technological problem solving; cultural perspectives; and science, technology, society and environmental decision making.
Course Information / Credit Recovery Units
Outcome | Title in Course | Days | Assessments |
ES1The Nature of | The Nature of | 13
| Checklist Notes submission Assignment Journal Exam |
AH2 –Analyze current and potential future effects of global | Climate Change | 19 | Checklist Notes submission Assignment Journal Exam |
Combined 2 outcomes: AS2 - Analyze the biotic and abiotic factors that provide criteria to determine the health of aquatic systems. AH1 Assess the impact of air quality on human and environmental health and the need for regulations and mitigating technologies | Aquatic Ecosystems – Components and Implications Related to Water Quality | 19 | Checklist Notes submission Assignment Journal (but submitted in AS1 outcome) Exam |
AS1 - Analyze the function and condition of freshwater aquatic systems such as rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and watersheds. | Aquatic Ecosystems Structures and Processes | 15 | Checklist Notes submission Assignment Journal (Started in AE1/AS1 outcome) Exam |
TE2: Examine the Role Plants Play In An Ecosystem, including Ways In Which Humans Use Plants | Examine the Role Plants Play In An Ecosystem, including Ways In Which Humans Use Plants | 15 | Checklist Notes Submission Assignment Exam |
TE1 - Analyze Soil As An Integral Component Of Terrestrial Ecosystems | Analyze Soil As An Integral Component Of Terrestrial Ecosystems | 20 | Checklist Notes submission Assignment Journal Exam |
TE3 - Recognize The Need For Intact Habitat To Support Animal Populations | Recognize The Need For Intact Habitat To Support Animal Populations | 15 | Checklist Notes submission Assignment Journal Exam |
HP1: Investigate Resource Use And Waste Generation Associated With Human Populations As Well As Methods And Technologies Used For Mitigation Or Management | Human Population and The Associated Concerns | 13 | Checklist Notes submission Assignment Exam |
CE1 - Career Exploration - Analyze and explore environmental science related career paths in Saskatchewan, Canada, and the world | Career Exploration | 4 | 2-part assignment |
SDS1 - Student-Directed Study - Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Environmental Science 20 in depth | Student-Directed Study | 17 | Assignment |
