Biology 20
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Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
Ecosystems and Population Change
General Outcome 1: Students will explain that the biosphere is composed of ecosystems, each with distinctive biotic and abiotic characteristics.
General Outcome 2: Students will explain the mechanisms involved in the change of populations over time.
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Human Systems
General Outcome 1: Students will explain how the human digestive and respiratory systems exchange energy and matter with the environment.
General Outcome 2: Students will explain the role of the circulatory and defense systems in maintaining an internal equilibrium.
General Outcome 3: Students will explain the role of the excretory system in maintaining an internal equilibrium in humans through the exchange of energy and matter with the environment.
General Outcome 4: Students will explain the role of the motor system in the function of other body systems.
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Biology 20 from Learn Alberta Biology 20 contains learning resources that address topics from the senior high school biology curriculum: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere; Ecosystems and Population Change; Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration; and Human Systems.
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