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B. Biology
Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change
In this strand, students integrate learning from Strand A as they investigate concepts, develop and apply skills, and make meaningful connections to their lives, their communities, and the environment.
Overall expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
B1. Relating Science to Our Changing World
assess impacts of climate change on ecosystem sustainability and on various communities, and describe ways to mitigate these impacts
Specific expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
B1.1
assess impacts of climate change on the sustainability of local and global ecosystems, describe local or global initiatives for combatting climate change, and identify solutions to address some of the impacts
B1.2
assess impacts of climate change on communities in Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
B1.3
investigate and explain how sustainable practices used by various communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, reflect an understanding of the importance of the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems
B2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts
demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic and interconnected nature of ecosystems, including how matter cycles and energy flows through ecosystems
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