- Description
- Students present the results of research on wildlife spaces and species in Alberta, Canada and other parts of the world, and compare different strategies used in wildlife management.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to relevant government and community resources.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and compare representative ecoregions in Alberta and Canada with similar ecoregions in other parts of the world
1.1 identify representative ecoregions in Alberta and Canada and indicator species found in these regions
1.2 illustrate the interdependence of wildlife species within selected ecoregions of Alberta and Canada; e.g., food webs, energy chains
1.3 identify regulating factors for wildlife species within selected ecoregions of Alberta and Canada; e.g., food and water, habitat, predators, carrying capacity, species competition, disease/parasites, other environmental factors
1.4 compare representative ecoregions in Alberta and Canada with similar ecoregions in other parts of the world; e.g., climate, geography, indicator species
2 compile and present research on threatened or endangered wildlife spaces and species in Alberta and Canada
2.1 research Canadian policies and factors used to determine if a species or population is endangered
2.2 define and give examples of Canadian endangered spaces and species
2.3 explain how societal actions may cause wildlife spaces and species to become threatened or endangered; e.g., human population growth, habitat loss: deforestation and agriculture, unsustainable use of renewable resources, wasteful consumption, pollution
2.4 present the results of research on an endangered wildlife space or species in Alberta or Canada
3 describe and compare local and global strategies for wildlife protection and habitat management
3.1 explain the role of protected spaces in managing ecosystems at local, national and global levels; e.g., parks, wildlife and wilderness areas, migratory bird sanctuaries, ecological reserves, world heritage sites, private land, grazing reserves
3.2 explain the role of public and private organizations in Canada and other nations with regard to managing and protecting wildlife; e.g., government, industry, environmental and other organizations
3.3 compare policies and philosophies regarding the sustainable management of wildlife and habitat in Canada with those of other nations and governments
3.4 summarize and compare the viewpoints of indigenous peoples in Canada and other nations regarding the management of wildlife spaces and species; e.g., traditional wilderness use, current use and future use
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 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.