ENS1020 Fostering Stewardship
Introductory · 1 credit · NAT - Natural Resources
- Description
- 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.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to government, industry and community organizations responsible for environmental stewardship.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify trends in the consumption and use of resources and issues related to the effects of resource consumption and use on the environment and investigate possible solutions
1.1 identify the demands and trends of resource consumption and use in Canada and Alberta; e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, recreational, sustainable development, economic diversification and expansion
1.2 research and make predictions regarding environmental change at global levels caused by resource consumption
1.3 identify short- and long-term environmental benefits and costs related to the consumption of resources
1.4 investigate solutions that promote the sustainable management of the environment; e.g., waste and emission control, soil, water and air quality sampling, wildlife and habitat protection, site reclamation, compliance with environmental policy, research and development
2 identify current local, provincial, national and international environmental stewardship actions and organizations
2.1 investigate a local organization that identifies itself as a stewardship organization by:
2.1.1 examining the background of the organization; e.g., history, meetings, member fees
2.1.2 reviewing a successful stewardship project or initiative of the organization
2.1.3 describing the potential for individuals and groups to access programs and funding from this organization
2.2 investigate a provincial organization that identifies itself as a stewardship organization by:
2.2.1 examining the background of the organization; e.g., history, meetings, member fees
2.2.2 reviewing a successful stewardship project or initiative of the organization
2.2.3 describing the potential for individuals and groups to access programs and funding from this organization
2.3 investigate a national organization that identifies itself as a stewardship organization by:
2.3.1 examining the background of the organization; e.g., history, meetings, member fees
2.3.2 reviewing a successful stewardship project or initiative of the organization
2.3.3 describing the potential for individuals and groups to access programs and funding from this organization
2.4 investigate an international organization that identifies itself as a stewardship organization by:
2.4.1 examining the background of the organization; e.g., history, meetings, member fees
2.4.2 reviewing a successful stewardship project or initiative of the organization
2.4.3 describing the potential for individuals and groups to access programs and funding from this organization
3 propose shared and personal actions that foster sustainable management of the environment
3.1 identify specific goals of departments and agencies involved in the sustainable management of a resource; e.g., local, national, international
3.2 compile an inventory of personal attitudes, actions and lifestyle choices related to sustainable management of the environment
3.3 identify constructive ways in which individuals can influence public opinion and policy regarding sustainable environmental management; e.g., voting, lobbying, seeking office, supporting compatible interest groups
3.4 investigate, develop, present and implement a sustainable environmental management strategy; e.g., school-wide campaign, debate, personal strategies, establishing consensus, addressing local issues
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
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