- Description
- Students examine the general applications of one or more renewable hydrocarbon technologies and the contributions of each technology to sustainable resource development.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a science laboratory and a local renewable energy industry. Access to resource maps available from government agencies and professional associations (e.g., Natural Resources Canada, Energy Resources Conservation Board).
Outcomes The student will:
1 describe the development of renewable hydrocarbon resources in Alberta
1.1 identify and describe renewable hydrocarbon sources currently used; e.g., biomass, biogas, biodiesel
1.2 describe and illustrate the development of one renewable hydrocarbon resource in Alberta, considering:
1.2.1 location
1.2.2 application
1.2.3 effects; e.g., economic benefits, material products and services, employment
2 describe the impact of renewable hydrocarbons
2.1 describe economic and environmental impacts that result from the use of renewable resources
2.2 identify policies and technologies used to address these economic and environmental impacts
2.3 define sustainable resource development and research future impacts on resource supply and demand, and options for ensuring future sustainable development; e.g., social, economic, geological, technological and environmental
3 explain current and potential contributions of renewable hydrocarbons to sustainable energy development
3.1 compare the role of renewable and nonrenewable hydrocarbon technologies in sustainable energy development
3.2 compare and contrast the use of renewable hydrocarbons to supplement energy supplies in Alberta with other parts of the world
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
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.