Gr. 9 Science Outcomes for Unit A: Biological Diversity

Initiating and Planning

Performing and Recording

Analyzing and Interpreting

Communication and Teamwork

GLOS:

1. Investigate and examine diversity within and among species, the importance of diversity and the various environments in which species live.

o   This will be explored when students research endangered species in Alberta.

2. Examine the nature of reproductive processes and their role in transmitting species characteristics

3. Identify impacts of human action on species survival and variations within species.

o   Discussion about Richard and his invention to save lions.

o   This will be explored when students research what issues endangered species are facing.

SLOS:

1.   Investigate biological diversity within and among species, including humans

2.   Define community, population, habitat and niche and relate them to diversity within and among species.

o   Students will create a wordle.com world could with these definitions and post this on the blog.

3.   Recognize that species are dependent on others and their environment

o   Students will comment on how their endangered animal is dependent on their environment. Can be listed as FB post, Blog entry or Tweet.

4.   Examine how inherited traits influence diversity and survival within and among species

o   Students will include information about what adaptations and traits their endangered animal has and why it makes them unique.

5.   identify and distinguish between examples of natural and artificial selection

o   Students will include information about what adaptations and traits their endangered animal has and why it makes them unique.

6.   Investigate human impact on diversity

o   Students will learn about Richard in Kenya and his invention to stop lions from attacking his cattle.

o   Students will research and comment on how human impact affects their endangered animal. Can be listed as FB post, Blog entry or Tweet.

7.   Examine ongoing changes in biological diversity through loss of habitat and the extinction of species.

o   Students will comment on the impact of their animal going extinct.  Will it matter? Who will be affected? How can it be prevented? Can be listed as FB post, Blog entry or Tweet.

o   Students will look at ranchers in Texas that are raising endangered and extinct animals from Africa in order to allow trophy hunters to kill them.  Is this a form of conservation?

8.   Examine local and global strategies for minimizing loss of species

o   Students to write a blog post about their feelings about zoo breeding programs? Is that an effective way to save their endangered animal? Do they support this idea? What are people saying about zoos? Does everyone support breeding animals in captivity?

o   Are the Texas ranchers an out of the box way to protect animals?

Grade 9 CTS Outcomes for COM1015: Media

GLOS:

1.   Identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice

o   Students will learn about copyright laws and use these rules when creating their profiles, posts, entries or tweets.

2.   Prepare and deliver a presentation using media of choice.

o   Students will create a variety of short presentations on Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and YouTube.

SLOS:

1.   Create a design with a message and display the message, ensuring that the: layout is suitable; image or audio is appropriate; message is clear.

o   Students will be creating multiple messages and displaying them to the public on Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and YouTube.

2.   Critique and evaluate own work and the work of others based on appropriateness and effectiveness of assignment(s) with respect to: how well the assignment met the objectives; how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work; the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness, areas of concern/difficult; meeting school and community standards; appropriate language, the use of tools and equipment.

o   Students will self and peer evaluate their final project. Were they successful to create followers and interest in their animal?

Grade 9 ICT outcomes

C.1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies. C.2 - Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies.
C.3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.
C.4 - Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry.
C.5 - Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry.
C.6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems.
C.7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.
F.1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology.
F.2 - Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and society.
F.3 - Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology.