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Strand E: Heat in the Environment

Hands holding a hot mug

Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Learn about the different ways that heat is transferred.

Our climate is changing

Introduction to Climate Change

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Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.

Some examples of biomass

Generating Electricity: Biomass

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Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Coal and natural gas fueled generator near Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels

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Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.

Solar power illustration

Generating Electricity: Solar Cells

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Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.

Rock climbers

How Can I Take Responsible Risks?

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Students share examples of responsible risk-taking and reflect on how they can take risks.

Diver with branches

Taking Risks in Your Career

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Students learn about different ways that people take risks in their careers.

Construction worker with house plan

Careers with Form and Function

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Students explore careers that involve the concepts of form and function.

Recycled bottle bird feeder

Innovating with Form and Function

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Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.

Career sector representatives

Exploring Career Sectors and Skills

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Students will explore STEM career sectors and the skills required for a variety of STEM careers.

Stethoscope on globe

STEAM Jobs Around the World

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Students will develop critical thinking skills as they investigate STEAM careers locally and internationally.

Lacey Rose

Find a Career You Love

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Students complete a matching activity to explore how interests and education relate to careers.

Duckling testing the water

Testing the Waters

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Students learn about how to gain experience and be exposed to, or “test the waters,” of careers that align with their personal occupational goals.

Girl dreaming about flying

What do you want to DO when you grow up?

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Students will use online tools and job search engines to explore career possibilities and the job market.

Girl reading an adventure book

Choose Your Own Adventure Autobiography

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Students reflect upon the influences on their career path journeys to date and summarize these in an autobiographical poem or Powerpoint presentation.