Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge related to wildlife and ecosystems, and an understanding for the need to manage wildlife.
Students investigate the diversity of Canadian wildlife in terms of structure, behaviour and habitat, and compare Alberta wildlife with wildlife in other parts of the world.
Students investigate historical aspects of wildlife and the influence of changes in human activity on wildlife in Alberta and Canada. The significance of wildlife to society and the relationships between humans and wildlife are also examined.
Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge in wilderness navigation to enhance their outdoor experiences.
Students explain the role of regulated hunting in game management, identify Alberta’s game animals, and develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge necessary for safe and comfortable experiences in the outdoors with bows, arrows, crossbows and firearms.
Students explain the role of regulated bowhunting in game management, identify Alberta’s game animals and develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge for safe and comfortable experiences in the outdoors.
Students explain the role of recreational fishing in the management and conservation of fish resources, and develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required for responsible fishing practices and related outdoor activities.
Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to evaluate their capabilities and limits, to prepare themselves adequately before heading out, and to be responsible on the water. Note: This course is listed within a credentialed pathway. Please refer to the CTS Credentialed Pathways document on the Alberta Education website for more information.
Students develop and demonstrate safe and sanitary food handling procedures, equipment care, comprehension of recipes and an understanding of the importance of efficient work habits in outdoor cooking environments.
Students develop and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required for responsible participation in a range of outdoor activities. Note: WLD1130 Outdoor Survival Skills, WLD2130 Outdoor Excursion and WLD3130 Outdoor Leadership provide opportunities for wilderness interaction at a personal level. This course sequence should emphasize the development of skills that enable students to safely observe and appreciate wildlife and habitat within one or more of Alberta’s six natural regions.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students assess the significance of wildlife in society, and analyze relationships between humans and wildlife.
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.
Students examine how human populations interact with wildlife and explore management strategies that enable wildlife and society to coexist.
Students demonstrate and apply the attitudes, skills and knowledge necessary for the safe handling of bows, arrows, crossbows and firearms, and explain legal responsibilities of a sports person.
Students demonstrate and apply the attitudes, skills and knowledge required for recreational fishing and in the management and conservation of fish resources.
Students examine a range of Canadian and global wildlife issues and present the results of research on one or more issues concerning wildlife in Canada.
Students demonstrate and apply the attitudes, skills and knowledge necessary for cooking in a variety of outdoor situations.
Students plan, prepare for and conduct an extended outdoor wilderness trip. Note: WLD1130 Outdoor Survival Skills, WLD2130 Outdoor Excursion and WLD3130 Outdoor Leadership provide opportunities for wilderness interaction at a personal level. This course sequence should emphasize the development of skills that will enable students to safely observe and appreciate wildlife and habitat within one or more of Alberta’s six natural regions.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.
Students examine how human populations and wildlife affect each other, and explore management strategies that enable humans and wildlife to coexist and individual and shared actions that foster environmental stewardship.
Students explain applications of the wildlife research process and conduct a research study on the management of a wildlife space or species.
Students examine the functions and processes of wildlife management and identify issues that may affect the development of a wildlife management plan.
Students develop and present a plan for managing a wildlife space or species.
Students examine the complexity of wildlife issues affecting Alberta and the rest of the world, and demonstrate individual and shared actions that foster the sustainable management of wildlife.
Students develop and demonstrate leadership attitudes, skills and knowledge in the planning and implementation of activities dealing with Outdoor Excursions. Note: WLD1130: Outdoor Survival Skills, WLD2130: Outdoor Excursion and WLD3130: Outdoor Leadership provide opportunities for wilderness interaction at a personal level. This course sequence should emphasize the development of skills that will enable students to safely observe and appreciate wildlife and habitat within one or more of Alberta’s six natural regions.
Students develop an understanding of elements associated with providing a guided experience; e.g., hunting, fishing, ecotourism.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation.