Science

B2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts:

demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic and interconnected nature of ecosystems, including how matter cycles and energy flows through ecosystems

Overall Expectation

B2. Investigating and Understanding Concepts

Specific Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:

B2.1

investigate interactions between the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere, and explain why these interactions are important for ecosystem sustainability

B2.2

explain how naturally occurring phenomena, including the cycling of matter and the flow of energy, contribute to the dynamic equilibrium within and between ecosystems

B2.3

compare and contrast the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, and explain how their complementary relationship contributes to the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems

B2.4

investigate factors and processes, including biodiversity, air and water quality, soil health, and succession, and explain how they contribute to ecosystem sustainability

B2.5

explain the effects of various human activities on the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems

B2.6

identify and use various indicators of climate change to describe the impacts of climate change on local and global ecosystems, and analyse how human activities contribute to climate change

B2.7

explain how sustainable practices related to the cycling of matter and the flow of energy can be applied in agricultural innovations

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Specific Expectations