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This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students 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. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Applied or Academic (SNC2D)

Topics:
1. Scientific Solutions to Contemporary Environmental Challenges
• Current environmental issues are complex, and may involve conflicting interests or ideas.
• Scientific knowledge enables people to make informed decisions about effective ways to address environmental challenges.

2. Human Health and the Environment
• Environmental factors can have negative effects on human health.
• It is possible to minimize some of the negative health effects of environmental factors by making informed lifestyle choices and taking other precautions.

3. Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry
• Modern agricultural and forestry practices can have positive and negative consequences for the economy, human health, and the sustainability of ecosystems, both local and global.

4. Reducing and Managing Waste
• Well-thought-out waste management plans help to sustain ecosystems, locally and globally.
• By making informed choices, consumers can reduce the amount or alter the nature of the waste they produce.

5. Conservation of Energy
• The impact of energy production and consumption on environmental sustainability depends on which resources and energy production methods are used.

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