Science 10

Unit C
Cycling of Matter in Living Systems

Outcomes:
2: students will be able to describe how knowledge about semi-permeable membranes, diffusion and osmosis is
applied in various contexts (ie//desalination of sea water, purification of water)
3: analyze the transport system in plants (ie// xylem and phloem tissues and the processes of transpiration, cohesion
and adhesion of water, turgor pressure, osmosis, diffusion, active transport)

Biology 20
Unit A
Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
General Outcome 1 :Students will explain the constant flow of energy through the biosphere and ecosystems.
20-A1.3s -analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions
analyze data on the diversity of plants, animals and decomposers of an endangered ecosystem, e.g., wetlands, short grass prairie, and predict long-
term outcomes
General Outcome 2 :Students will explain the cycling of matter through the biosphere.
20A2.1k explain and summarize the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus and relate this to general reuse of all matter
in the biosphere
20A2.2k explain waters primary role in the biogeochemical cycles, considering its chemical and physical properties; i.e., universal solvent, hydrogen
bonding.
20A2.1sts explain that science and technology have both intended and unintended consequences for humans and the environment (SEC3) [ICT F3
4.1]
discuss the influence of human activities on the biogeochemical cycling of phosphorus, sulfur, iron and nitrogen:
feedlot operations, composting, fertilizer applications, waste and sewage disposal, vehicle and refinery emissions, acid deposition, persistent
organic pollutants
discuss the use of water by society, the impact such use has on water quality and quantity in ecosystems, and the need for water purification and
conservation:
manufacturing and processing, petrochemical industry, agricultural systems, mining industry, domestic daily water consumption
analyze the relationship between heavy metals released into the environment and
matter exchange in natural food chains/webs and analyze the impact of this relationship on quality of life.

Biology 20
Unit B
Ecosystems and Population Change
General Outcome 1 :Students will explain that the biosphere is composed of ecosystems, each with distinctive biotic
and abiotic characteristics.
20B1.1sts :explain how science and technology have both intended and unintended consequences for humans and
the environment (SEC3) [ICT F34.1]
evaluate the impact that human activity has had, or could have, on the biodiversity in an ecosystem: wetlands
management land use interbasin water transfer habitat fragmentation urbanization slash-and-burn
and clearcutting practices monoculturing of forests, lawns, field crops
assess the environmental consequences of the introduction of new species into established ecosystems (such as
tropical fish in Banff Hot Springs, starlings, quack grass, scented chamomile, purple loosestrife) and discuss the
responsibility of society to protect the environment through science and technology

Biology 20
Unit C
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

General Outcome 1 :Students will relate photosynthesis to storage of energy in organic compounds.
20C1.2s : conduct investigations into relationships between and among observable variables and use a broad range
of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information
use local histories obtained from Aboriginal Elders to describe the importance of plant productivity to human
sustainability (PRSEC2)