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AB 10 Science 10 (2005, updated 2015) Unit D: Energy Flow in Global Systems
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BC 9 Science Grade 9 (June 2016) Big Idea: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
BC 11 Earth Sciences 11 (June 2018 Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
BC 11 Science for Citizens 11 (June 2018) Big Idea: Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally.
BC 12 Environmental Science 12 (June 2018) Big Idea: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system.
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NL 11 Science 2200 (2004) Unit 1: Ecosystems
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NL 12 Environmental Science 3205 (revised 2010) Unit 5: The atmosphere and the Environment
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YT 11 Earth Sciences 11 (British Columbia, June 2018 Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
YT 12 Environmental Science 12 (British Columbia, June 2018) Big Idea: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system.
YT 11 Science for Citizens 11 (British Columbia, June 2018) Big Idea: Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally.
YT 9 Science Grade 9 (British Columbia, June 2016) Big Idea: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
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NT 10 Science 14 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014) Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
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PE 12 Animal Science 801A/621A (2012) Animal Care and Management
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AB 8 Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019) CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
AB 9 Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019) CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career possibilities.
AB 9 Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019) CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
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BC 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
BC 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
BC 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
BC 8 Career Education 8 (2016) Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
BC 8 Career Education 8 (2016) Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
BC 8 Career Education 8 (2016) Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
BC 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
BC 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
BC 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
BC 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
BC 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
BC 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
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MB 9 Grade 9 Career Development: Life/Work Exploration (2017) Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
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YT 8 Career Education 8 (2016) Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
YT 8 Career Education 8 (2016) Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
YT 8 Career Education 8 (2016) Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
YT 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
YT 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
YT 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
YT 9 Career Education 9 (2016) Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
YT 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
YT 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
YT 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
YT 11 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
YT 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
YT 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
YT 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
YT 12 Career-Life Connections (2018) Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.

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Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

Food connects us all. As the global population grows, so does the need for food and ‘sustainable agriculture.’ What is sustainable agriculture? What is the role of science in ensuring food security in a changing climate and finite environment? Join us to learn about the practice, implementation and future of food security on a global scale. Note: the focus of this symposium is on sustainable agriculture.

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Scoop of potting soil

What is Soil?

Backgrounders

Learn about soil, soil texture and the various layers of soil.

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Water droplets on a leaf

Needs of Plants

Backgrounders

Plants have specific needs - light, air, water, nutrients, and space - to survive and reproduce.

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Snowflake

Weather: Precipitation

Backgrounders

Learn about humidity and the many forms of precipitation.

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a boy looks at a hamburger

Do You Know What's On Your Plate?

STEM Explained

In 2013, many Europeans learned their beef lasagnas were actually made of horse meat. Learn about food fraud, and how a Canadian invention can help detect it.

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Hands holding soil and a small plant

The Dirt on Soil Conservation

STEM Explained

If I asked you to name a few things that all life on the planet couldn’t live without you could probably come up with some good answers, but I bet you’d never think to say dirt.

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Nitrogen symbol from periodic table

Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle

STEM Explained

What is the nitrogen cycle? How do human activities such as using fertilizer affect the nitrogen cycle? How can this cause greenhouse gases?

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Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum

STEM Explained

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

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Biofuel concept

What are the Pros and Cons of Ethanol Biofuel?

STEM Explained

Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.

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Cow

Cows, Methane, and Climate Change

STEM Explained

How do beef and dairy cows contribute to climate change? Livestock agriculture is a source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Crispy fried crickets © phuketisland, iStockphoto

Should We Eat Bugs?

STEM Explained

What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.

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Wasted food on the ground

The Environmental Impact of Wasted Food

STEM Explained

One-third of all food produced is wasted. Learn about the environmental consequences of food waste, and what you can do about it.

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Salmon aquaculture pens

Farmed Salmon vs. Wild Salmon

STEM Explained

Aquaculture is seen as a sustainable way to produce fish. But are farmed salmon better than wild fish?

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Fish farm in Norway

Should we farm fish and seafood?

Lessons

In this case study, students will explore the benefits and concerns about aquaculture.

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Fishing boat catching fish

How will climate change impact fisheries?

Backgrounders

Learn about how climate change is impacting fisheries around the world.

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