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Grade 9 Outcome Description

Science

308-18 Relate electrical energy to domestic power consumption

costs

113-9Make informed decisions about applications of science,

taking into account environmental and social

advantages/disadvantages

113-13Propose a course of action on social issues related to

science and technology, taking into account human andenvironmental needs

209-3 Use instruments effectively to collect data

Math

SCO SP1 Describe the effect of bias, use of language, cost, time, etc,

on data collection

SCO SP4

Develop and implement a project plan for the collection,

display and analysis of data by formulating a question,

choosing methods and drawing conclusions

Grade 11

Physics

326-1 Analyze quantitatively the relationships among mass,

height, speed and heat energy

326-7 Analyze common energy transformation situations using

the work-energy theorem

326-8 Determine the percentage efficiency of energy

transformations

Grade 12

World Issues

KQ # 3

Students should become familiar with the concept of

sustainable development and assess its appropriateness in

improving global conditions

KQ # 4What actions might individuals and institutions take to

enhance future environmental prospects

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Grade 12 Outcome Description

Environmental

Science

Unit 1

Identify links between personal behaviour and local,

regional and global environmental issues.

Become aware of the range of issues arising from

overpopulations and human activity.

Explore how past and current technologies have impacted

our study and understanding of the environment, and

have been developed to solve environmental issues.

Unit 2

Recognize that humans are just one part of a complex

system of living things, with an inordinate impact on the

biosphere, often accelerated by the use of technology.

Explore how the development of technologies has

affected land and water use.

Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for

sustainable human communities.

Find examples of development that is and is not

sustainable - ecologically, economically, socially and

culturally.

Understand stewardship in relation to sustainability.

Unit 3

Design and carry out an experiment to test the impact of

people on fresh water ecology.

Describe ways in which we can use water more

sustainably

Demonstrate the effective and critical use of a variety of

investigation and research methods

Design and carry out an experiment to test energy use and

effect of efficiency measures.

Describe how to improve energy efficiency nationally,

globally, regionally and at the community level.