Environmental Studies 10 is an introductory course designed to provide students with an understanding of the many facets and issues surrounding climate, conservation, natural resources, ecology and the environment.
"Students develop an understanding of the social, economic and political significance of environmental stewardship by creating a personal definition of environmental stewardship and examine the historical context of environmental stewardship."
"Students examine the management and conservation of the environment and local, provincial, national and international stewardship organizations and propose individual and shared actions that foster environmental stewardship."
"Students develop an understanding of consumerism and consumption rates, their complexity and how they impact sustainable development:
"Students develop and understanding of how humans interact with their natural and built environments. Students also investigate methods to monitor and measure the quality of natural and built environments in order to maintain healthy and sustainable environments."
"Students analyze the nature and extent of Alberta's natural resource, including air, water, soil, land, hydrocarbons, minerals, forests and wildlife and present the results of research on one or more issues related to sustainable resource development."
"Students describe the practices used to manage air, water, soil, and land use, hydrocarbons and minerals, forests and wildlife and present the results of their research on one or more issues related to resource development."