Subject
Subject: Science
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Course description:
Discover the world of environmental science. Explore the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges, human health, agriculture, forestry, waste, and conservation of energy. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
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Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Course description: Discover the world of environmental science. Explore the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges, human health, agriculture, forestry, waste, and conservation of energy. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
This course provides you with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help you succeed in life after secondary school. You will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. You will increase your scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas.
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Course Syllabus
1.1
Determining air quality
1.1
Determining air quality
1.2
Exploring health hazards of heavy metal pollutants
1.2
Exploring health hazards of heavy metal pollutants
1.3
Investigating the indoor environment
1.3
Investigating the indoor environment
1.4
Keeping our water safe
1.4
Keeping our water safe
1.5
Making positive changes
1.5
Making positive changes
1.6
Assessment
1.6
Assessment
2.1
Learning about pests and pesticides
2.1
Learning about pests and pesticides
2.2
Exploring soil - it’s not just dirt!
2.2
Exploring soil - it’s not just dirt!
2.3
Investigating sustainable agricultural practices
2.3
Investigating sustainable agricultural practices
2.4
Managing our Forests
2.4
Managing our Forests
2.5
Maintaining biodiversity in urban landscapes
2.5
Maintaining biodiversity in urban landscapes
2.6
Unit 2 Assessment
2.6
Unit 2 Assessment
3.1
What is waste?
3.1
What is waste?
3.2
Exploring the base of the pyramid Landfills and incineration
3.2
Exploring the base of the pyramid Landfills and incineration
3.3
Looking at the top of the pyramid The 3Rs
3.3
Looking at the top of the pyramid The 3Rs
3.4
Learning about hard to manage waste
3.4
Learning about hard to manage waste
3.5
Looking to the future
3.5
Looking to the future
3.6
Unit 3 Assessment
3.6
Unit 3 Assessment
4.1
Exploring conventional methods of energy production
4.1
Exploring conventional methods of energy production
4.2
Investigating alternative methods of energy production
4.2
Investigating alternative methods of energy production
4.3
Measuring electrical energy consumption
4.3
Measuring electrical energy consumption
4.4
Conserving and improving energy efficiency at home
4.4
Conserving and improving energy efficiency at home
4.5
Conserving and improving energy efficiency on the road
4.5
Conserving and improving energy efficiency on the road
4.6
Assessment
4.6
Assessment