Strand E: Earth and Space Science
| SNC1W (2022) | SNC1D (2008) | SNC1P (2008) | New Key Learning |
| Strand E: Earth and Space Science
Space Exploration |
Strand D: Earth and Space Science
The Study of the Universe |
Strand D: Earth and Space Science
Space Exploration |
The learning expectations in this Earth and Space Science strand are to be paired with the learning and skills in Strand A. |
| Relating Science to Our Changing World | Relating Science to Technology, Society, and the Environment | Relating Science to Technology, Society, and the Environment | |
| E1. evaluate social, environmental, and economic impacts of space exploration and of technological innovations derived from space exploration | D1. assess some of the costs, hazards, and benefits of space exploration and the contributions of Canadians to space research and technology | D1. analyse the major challenges and benefits of space exploration, and assess the contributions of Canadians to space exploration | |
| Incorporated into Strand A | D1.1 assess, on the basis of research, and report on the contributions of Canadian governments, organizations, businesses, and/or individuals to space technology, research, and/or exploration | D1.2 assess the contributions of Canadians to space exploration | Students will learn about the contributions to science by people from various communities, including communities in Canada, throughout the course. |
| E1.1 evaluate social, environmental, and economic impacts of space observation and exploration | D1.1 research the challenges associated with space exploration, and explain the purpose of materials and technologies that were developed to address these challenges and how these materials and technologies are now used in other fields of endeavour | ||
| E1.2 evaluate how space observation and exploration technologies contribute to our understanding of climate change, natural disasters, and other phenomena | D1.2 assess some of the costs, hazards, and benefits of space exploration, taking into account the benefits of technologies that were developed for the space program but that can be used to address environmental and other practical challenges on Earth | Students will connect to learning in Strand B (Biology) by understanding how space exploration technology can be used to understand various phenomena on Earth, including climate change and natural disasters. | |
| E1.3 assess ways in which technological innovations related to space observation and exploration are applied in various fields, including their contributions to sustainable practices on Earth | Students will connect to learning in Strand B (Biology) and explore various STEM fields that utilize technological innovations related to space exploration and observation. | ||
| Understanding Basic Concepts | Understanding Basic Concepts | ||
| Incorporated into E2 and Strand A | D2. investigate the characteristics and properties of a variety of celestial objects visible from Earth in the night sky | D2. investigate the properties of different types of celestial objects in the solar system and the universe | |
| Investigating and Understanding Concepts | Understanding Basic Concepts | Understanding Basic Concepts | |
| E2. demonstrate an understanding of the components, characteristics, and associated phenomena of the solar system and the universe, and the importance of the Sun to processes on Earth | D3. demonstrate an understanding of the major scientific theories about the structure, formation, and evolution of the universe and its components and of the evidence that supports these theories | D3. demonstrate an understanding of major astronomical phenomena and of the principal components of the solar system and the universe | |
| E2.1 describe the importance of the Sun and its characteristics, including its role in the solar system and in sustaining life on Earth | D3.4 describe the sun's composition and energy source, and explain how its energy warms Earth and supports life on the planet | D3.4 describe the characteristics of the sun and the effects of its energy on Earth and Earth's atmosphere | |
| E2.2 explain how the Sun’s energy causes natural phenomena on Earth, and how these phenomena contribute to renewable energy production | D3.3 identify the factors that make Earth well suited for the existence of life | Students will connect learning to Strand B (Biology) and Strand D (Physics) as they investigate renewable energy production. | |
| E2.3 summarize observational evidence used to support theories about the origin and evolution of the universe and the solar system, considering diverse ways of knowing | D3.1 describe observational and theoretical evidence relating to the origin and evolution of the universe | ||
| Incorporated into E2.3 | D3.2 describe observational and theoretical evidence relating to the formation of the solar system | ||
| E2.4 describe major components of the solar system and the universe and compare their characteristics | D3.3 describe the major components of the solar system and the universe, using appropriate scientific terminology and units | D3.1 describe the major components of the universe, the motion of the different types of celestial objects, and the distances between certain objects, using appropriate scientific terminology and units
D3.2 compare the characteristics and properties of celestial objects that constitute the solar system, including their motion and their distance from other celestial objects in the solar system |
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| E2.5 quantify distances in the solar system and the universe by applying an understanding of relative distances and sizes and using appropriate units of measure | Students will develop an understanding of relative distances and sizes and connect to learning in mathematics. | ||
| Incorporated into A2.3 and E2.3 | D3.6 describe various reasons that humankind has had for studying space and the conceptions of the universe held by various cultures and civilizations | D3.6 describe the role of celestial objects in the traditions and beliefs of selected cultures and civilizations | |
| E2.6 conduct investigations to explain the causes of various astronomical phenomena that can be observed from Earth | D3.5 explain the causes of astronomical phenomena and how various phenomena can best be observed from Earth | D3.5 describe the causes of major astronomical phenomena and how various phenomena can best be observed from Earth |
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