Grade

Subject/area

Prescribed Learning Outcomes wording

WSEP Lesson # and Topic or Future Topics

8

Science

A4 use models to explain how systems operate

D2 describe how water and ice shape the landscape

22-What is a watershed?

24-All the water in the world

28-Water facts to freak you

Social Studies

D3 describe factors that affect productivity and species distribution in aquatic environments

water quality

assess a variety of positions on controversial issues

describe various ways individuals and groups can influence legal systems and political structures

describe the impact of technological innovation and science on political, social, and economic structures

25-Damming the Columbia River

9

Science

Social Studies

analyse the relationship between Aboriginal people and Europeans and explain the role of each in the development of Canada

describe daily life in Aboriginal communities, New France, and British North America

Ktunaxa ??

Sinixt?

David Thompson story

assess how identity is shaped by a variety of factors, including:

- belief systems

Ktunaxa creation story

analyse roots of present-day regional, cultural, and social issues within Canada

25-Damming the Columbia River

demonstrate understanding of the ways in which Aboriginal people interact with their environment

??

assess the role of geographical factors in the development of trade and settlement in Canada and other colonies

22-What is a watershed?

David Thompson story

10

Science

Social Studies

E1 describe the physiographic regions of Canada and the geological processes that formed these regions

22-What is a watershed?

E2 analyse how geography influenced the economic development and settlement patterns in regions of Canada from 1815 to 1914

David Thompson story

11

Earth Science

Biology

F2 describe the function of the hydrologic cycle

F3 relate the processes associated with weathering and erosion to the resulting features

27-What is a watershed?

28-Water facts to freak you

water cycle

D1 analyse the functional inter-relationships of organisms within an ecosystem

water quality?

G4 analyse the increasing complexity of the Phylum Mollusca, the Phylum Echinodermata, and the Phylum Arthropoda

water quality?

Science and Technology

Resource Management and

Environmental Planning:

identify resources used in B.C. and the costs and benefits of their use

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment

31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

28

analyse the effects of economics and politics, and the environmental impact on resource use and management

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment,31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

relate energy use to resource use and management

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment,31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

Pollution

pollution and conservation

???

Energy and Environmental

Trade-offs

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment,31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

Forests

• describe factors affecting forest-use decisions

effect on watersheds

• describe sustainable development and its relationship to land use

effect on watersheds

Civics

demonstrate a knowledge of historical and contemporary factors that help define Canadian civic identity, including

− roles of individuals in society

− governance

− rights and responsibilities

− culture, language, heritage, and community

− environment and geography

− international relations

31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

evaluate the relative abilities of individuals, governments, and non-governmental organizations to effect civic change in Canada and the world, with reference to considerations such as

− power and influence

− circumstances

− methods of decision making and action

− public opinion

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment,31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

analyse the domestic and international effects of Canada’s record with respect to issues and events in one or more of the following categories:

− environment

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment,31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready?

evaluate the ethics of selected civic decisions

31- The Columbia River Treaty: Are you going to be ready? , conservation

Social Studies

assess environmental challenges facing Canadians, including

− global warming

− ozone layer depletion

− fresh water quality and supply

climate change

water quality

demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by Aboriginal people in Canada during the 20th century and their responses, with reference to

− residential schools

− reserves

− self-government

− treaty negotiations

Ktunaxa (and CBT) and Sinixt

12

Earth Science

F1 analyse features and processes associated with weathering and erosion

F2 analyse features and processes associated with stream erosion and deposition

F3 evaluate the importance of ground water

F4 explain the processes and features associated with glaciation

27-What is a watershed?

climate change

glaciation

Biology

B2 describe the characteristics of water and its role in biological systems

water quality

something!

B3 describe the role of acids, bases, and buffers in biological systems

water quality

something!

Forest 12

• analyse forest-related issues from a variety of perspectives

effect on watersheds

relate climatic factors to plant distribution

climate change?

analyse factors used to determine cutblock design and boundary location

effect on watersheds

Chemistry

Ac i ds a nd Ba ses: Q ua nti ta ti ve Problem S olvi ng

E1 analyse the equilibrium that exists in water

water quality

Geography

A2 describe the major interactions of the four spheres: Hydrosphere

27-What is a watershed?, 30

C1 describe the features and processes associated with weathering and mass wasting

C2 describe the features and processes associated with

− running water

− ground water

− glaciers

C3 assess the effects of gradation on humans

27-What is a watershed?

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment (effects of dams on water flow, turbidity, etc.)

A1 explain the following five themes of geography:

− location

− place

29-The Ktunaxa Creation Story and Sinixt place names

D6 explain how climate affects human activity

D7 analyse interactions between human activity and the atmosphere, with reference to

− global climate change

climate change

F1 assess the various considerations involved in resource management, including

− sustainability

− availability

− social/cultural consequences

− economic consequences

− political consequences

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment

water quality

F2 assess the environmental impact of human activities, including

− energy production and use

− water use

30-Damming the Columbia River: The Columbia River Treaty and the Impact on the environment,

water quantity

conservation