Unit 3 - Humans and the Environment (Natural Resources & Sustainability)
Lesson #
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Introduction to Natural Resources
April 7th
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The Story of Stuff & Natural Resources Canada
April 8th
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The Human Footprint
April 10th & 13th
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Lesson Details
2. Earth in Transition - Google Timelapse
3. Brainpop Video: Natural Resources
4. Group Activity: What is the Environment? (~ 20 minutes)
Other Information
Focus Questions
1. What is the environment?
2. What aspects / components make up our physical environment?
3. What are the major natural resources that are found in Canada and where are they located?
At the end of today's lesson, I will be able to...
- clearly define the term "environment".
- list the 8 major components that make up our environment.
- clearly define the term "natural resource"
- name the major natural resources that are found in Canada
- Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources
Focus Questions
1. Why did we play the marshmallow game? What was the significance of items?
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At the end of today's lesson, I will be able to...
Focus Questions
1. What is an ecological footprint?
2. How is your ecological footprint calculated and affected on a daily basis?
3. How does the ecological footprint of Canadians compare to other countries of the world?
At the end of today's lesson, I will be able to...
Focus Questions
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At the end of today's lesson, I will be able to...
What aspects / components make up our physical environment?
5. Natural Resources Industries Canada
6. Video: Environment and Society (23 min)
2. PPT: Types of Industries in Canada (student summary sheet) (~ 15 min.)
3. Video: The Story of Stuff (25 min.) (student worksheet) - if we do not have time to finish the video in class, be sure to finish it at home tonight.
4. Characteristics of the Three Main Types of Industries in Canada
5. Textbook Work: Read pages 240 - 246. Answer questions 1a,2, 3, 6 & 7 on page 245 - 246. Define all bolded terms. (Complete for HW if not completed in class)
2. Take up Story of Stuff Video response sheet.
3. PPT: Your Ecological Footprint
- Ecological Footprint Reading
- Ecological Footprint Questions (please answer before the unit test)
- Visualizations - The World's Ecological Footprints Compared
4. Video:The Lorax (student handout) (25 min.) - if time permits.
The Human Footprint Continued...
April 14th
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Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
April 15th
40
Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
April 16th
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Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
April 17th
42
Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
April 20th
2. Video: National Geographic - Human Footprint (~ 90 min.) (student worksheet)
4. Select topic for Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
2. Finish Video: Human Footprint (from last day)
4. Natural Resource Canada - Chart (make a copy in ugcloud and share with Mr. Durk)
5. Preparation for Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups. Complete the Profile Sheet and plan out your presentation / project.
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Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
Day #1: Success Criteria and Checklist
CHROMEBOOKS TODAY
Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
Day #2: Success Criteria and Checklist
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Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
April 21st
CHROMEBOOKS TODAY
Unit Summative: Natural Resources Expert Groups
CLASS PRESENTATIONS START ON APRIL 27th
MAKE SURE YOUR GROUP IS PREPARED!
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April 27th
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April 28th
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April 29th
April 22nd - HAPPY EARTH DAY!
SCHOOL CLEAN-UP DAY!
April 23rd - Mr. Durk is away at a conference. You will have a video to watch tomorrow that is related to this unit. Presentations start on Mon. April 27th.
April 23rd
NATURAL RESOURCES CLASS PRESENTATIONS
1. Canada’s Fishing Industry - East Coast Fishery
2. Canada's Fishing Industry - West Coast Fishery
3. Canada’s Commercial Seal Hunt
NATURAL RESOURCES CLASS PRESENTATIONS
1. The Business of Farming
2. Agricultural Issues Today
3. Canada’s Forest Resources
NATURAL RESOURCES CLASS PRESENTATIONS
1.Threats to Canada’s Forests
2. Canada’s Mineral Wealth
2. Issues Facing Canada’s Mining Industry
NATURAL RESOURCES CLASS PRESENTATIONS
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April 30th & May 1st
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May 1st & May 4th
1.Oil and Gas Deposits in Canada
2. Hydroelectric Energy
2. (Geo)Thermal Energy
NATURAL RESOURCES CLASS PRESENTATIONS
1.Nuclear Energy
2. Wind Energy
3. Solar Energy
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The Keystone Pipeline Debate
May 5th - 6th
2. PPT: The Alberta Oil Sands Project - What you need to know.
3. Debate Preparation: The Alberta Oil Sands: Why we should care.
- Educational Resource: The Oil Sands
- Debate Evaluation Rubric (be sure to view before the debate on Thursday).
Debate: Thursday May 7th, 2015
4. Expert Groups Review: We're You Paying Attention? - Be sure you are able to answer each of these questions in preparation for the Unit test on Tuesday.
5. Unit Review Notes: You must create a google document to share with Mr. Durk. Applied: This is your cheat sheet. Academic: Include point form notes from all of the presentations / handouts to prepare for the Unit Test.
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May 7th
2. Class Debate and Discussion: The Alberta Oil Sands (Town Hall Meeting)
3. Unit Review Notes / Cheat Sheets(if time permits)
4. Video: Crude Awakening (student worksheet) (~ 90 min)
Pay close attention to this video, as there will be specific questions on the Unit 3 test based on this video.
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May 8th
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May 11th
4. Unit 3 Review - Jeopardy!
5. Study and review your notes for the test on the next day.
Applied (1P): Complete your 1 page "cheat sheet" by the end of today's class.
1. Unit 4 Test: Natural Resources
Prepared Test Questions
1. Write a well developed paragraph (less than 350 words) that summarizes your stance (PRO or CON) on the Keystone Pipeline from Western Canada to Texas. To back-up your stance, please use specific examples and statistics from the article you read. (10 marks)
2. With specific reference to the film "A Crude Awakening", clearly summarize the main points presented and the premise of this film in 350 words or less. Be sure to include and clearly define if necessary the following terms in your response: "Day of Black Rain", theory of Hubbert's Peak, Persian Gulf, "Biomass fuels" & challenges of other energy alternatives. (10 marks)