ENS1110 Natural Resources

Introductory · 1 credit · NAT - Natural Resources

Description: Students analyze the nature and extent of Alberta’s natural resource, including air, water, soil, land, hydrocarbons, minerals, forests and wildlife and present the results of research on one or more issues related to sustainable resource development.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to community and government agencies responsible for sustainable resource management.

Outcomes The student will:

1 analyze the nature and extent of Alberta’s water resources
- 1.1 describe the nature and extent of water resources in different regions of Alberta and their potential to support development
- 1.2 identify physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water that determine its suitability for use in a variety of industries
- 1.3 describe the effects of industry practices on water quality; e.g., agriculture, recovering and processing hydrocarbons and minerals
2 analyze the nature and uses of Alberta’s air resources
- 2.1 describe the nature and composition of air
- 2.2 identify the physical properties of air that determine its suitability for use in a variety of industries
- 2.3 describe the effects of industry practices on air quality; e.g., agriculture, processing hydrocarbons and minerals, transportation, energy production
3 analyze the nature and uses of soil and land in Alberta
- 3.1 describe the nature and composition of soils present in different regions of Alberta and their potential to support industry
- 3.2 identify physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil that determine its suitability for use in industry
- 3.3 describe different uses of soil and land in rural and urban Alberta; e.g., resource development, urban development, recreation and/or protected and natural areas, transportation corridors
- 3.4 explain the impacts of soil and land quality on industry and the environment
4 analyze the nature and uses of hydrocarbons and minerals in Alberta
- 4.1 describe the nature and extent of hydrocarbon and mineral resources in different regions of Alberta and their potential to support development
- 4.2 identify physical and chemical characteristics of hydrocarbons and minerals that determine their suitability for use in a variety of industries
- 4.3 describe the effects of industry practices on environment quality in Alberta
5 analyze the nature and uses of forests in Alberta
- 5.1 describe the nature and extent of forests in different regions of Alberta and their potential to support development
- 5.2 identify physical and biological characteristics of forests that determine their suitability for use in industry
- 5.3 describe the effects of industry practices on forest and forest environmental quality in Alberta
6 analyze the nature and uses of wildlife species in Alberta
- 6.1 describe the nature and extent of wildlife species in different regions of Alberta and their potential to support development
- 6.2 identify physical and biological characteristics of wildlife species that determine a species’ suitability for use in a variety of industries
- 6.3 describe the effects of industry practices on wildlife species in Alberta
7 present alternatives and consequences associated with one or more issues involving air, water, soil, land, hydrocarbon, mineral, forest and/or wildlife use in Alberta
- 7.1 define and give examples of multiple use, conservation and sustained yield within the context of water, soil and land use
- 7.2 present the results of research on an issue involving water, soil or land use in an industry by:
  - 7.2.1 identifying major viewpoints and stakeholders
  - 7.2.2 distinguishing among facts, opinions and beliefs
  - 7.2.3 outlining alternatives and consequences
- 7.3 explain the issue by analyzing information gathered
8 discuss different ethno-cultural views regarding the nature and use of natural resources (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit; French Canadian; immigrant populations)
9 demonstrate basic competencies
- 9.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 9.1.1 communicate
  - 9.1.2 manage information
  - 9.1.3 use numbers
  - 9.1.4 think and solve problems
- 9.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 9.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 9.2.2 be responsible
  - 9.2.3 be adaptable
  - 9.2.4 learn continuously
  - 9.2.5 work safely
- 9.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 9.3.1 work with others
  - 9.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
10 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 10.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 10.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices