Page 165 - The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Science, 2008 (revised)

F. Understanding Basic Concepts
By the end of this course, students will:
f3.1 explain the historical significance of a variety of energy sources (e.g., whale oil, coal), and describe their long-term impact on
the environment
f3.2 describe the characteristics of a sustainable energy system (e.g., equitable access to the source, long-term availability, limited environ- mental impact)
f3.3 explain the basic principles and characteristics of various types of renewable (e.g., tidal,
geothermal, solar, wind) and non-renewable (e.g., coal, oil, gas) energy production and their impact on the environment
f3.4 describe methods of energy production and conservation intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., energy production methods at the Prince Edward Island Wind-Hydrogen Village; charging higher prices for energy used during peak hours)
f3.5 describe technological advances aimed at reducing energy consumption (e.g., program- mable thermostats, improved R-value in insulation, compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable batteries, “smart meters”)
CONSERVATION OF ENERGy
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Environmental Science
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