Welcome to Environmental Science 20 Course page!
Environmental Science is an incredible course where you will learn about human impact on the environment, energy sources, aquatic and terrestrial systems, waste management and conservation! If you want to know where the water from your tap comes from and what processes brought it there fresh and clean for you to drink then this is the class for you!
If you have wondered about sustainable energy, waste management and how to be a responsible steward of the world in which we live, then this is the course for you!
There is a big difference between Environmental science and Environmentalism. This science course examines the impacts of good and bad practice, but also gives interesting information about real life things in our world such as recycling and components of healty soil!
The Environmental Science 20 class will lead you into both Biology 30 and Earth Science 30 in the Saskatchewan science curricular pathway as the diagram below outlines…
You can see the official CURRICULUM we will be working from at the link on the button below 😉
Our class will be planning some short outings nearby the school when weather permits! Parents / Guardians please sign the form your students will bring home giving permission for these short excursions during class time. Below you will find a digital copy if you haven’t seen one the first week of school;)
Units and Textbook Chapters
Course Outline
Student-Directed Study – This project is due near the end of the semester and details will be given early in the semester.
| ES20-SDS1 |
| Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Environmental Science 20 in depth. (CP, DM, SI, TPS) |
The Nature of Environmental Science – Ch 1-2
| ES20-ES1 |
| Examine the methods, mindsets and purposes of environmental science. (CP, DM) |
Ch 1 Homework: Textbook page 27 #1,2,4
Ch 2 Homework: Textbook page 45 #1,3,6
Jasper Firestorm – convection columnn – news video (2024)
Jasper wildfires impact on education – news video
Nitrogen Cycle and Nitrogen Fixers and Fertilizer Video
Ch 1 Notes
Ch 1 Lab – Ecological Footprint
Ecological Footprint Calculator
Ch 2 Notes
UNIT 1 Exam (Ch 1-2) – OCTOBER 1
Atmosphere and Human Health – Ch 3-4
| ES20-AH1 |
| Assess the impact of human activities on indoor and outdoor air quality and the need for regulations and mitigating technologies to minimize risks to human health. (SI, DM) |
| ES20-AH2 |
| Analyze the production, reliability and uses of geoscience data to investigate the effects of a changing climate on society and the environment. (CP, DM, SI) |
Textbook Questions:
p. 82 #2,3,5,10
p. 117 #1-8,13,18
The Big Problem with Renewable Energy | Documentary Addicts
Energy Source of the Future: Generating Fusion Power | FD Engineering
Terrestrial Systems – Ch 5-6
| ES20-TE1 |
| Analyze the importance of soils as an integral component of terrestrial ecosystems. (SI, DM, CP) |
| ES20-TE2 |
| Examine the role plants play in an ecosystem, including the ways in which humans use plants. (SI, CP, DM) |
| ES20-TE3 |
| Recognize the need for intact habitat to support animal populations and biodiversity. (SI, CP, DM) |
Human Population and Pollution – Ch 7-8
| ES20-HP1 |
| Investigate technologies and processes used for mitigating and managing resource use, waste generation and pollution associated with a growing human population. (CP, DM, SI) |
Env Sc 20 Ch 7 Solid Waste Management lesson (1of2)
Env Sc 20 Ch 7 Solid Waste Management Lesson (2of2)
How a septic system works video
Env Sc 20 Ch 8 Hazardous Waste Lesson (1of2)
Env Sc 20 Ch 8 Hazardous Waste Lesson (2of2)
Concerns about Hazardous Waste in Indiana Landfill – NEWS Video
OSHA Biohazardous Waste Standard
Unit 4 Review Kahoot! Asn’t
Ch 1-8 Drama project Outline and Rubric
Aquatic Systems and Human Health – Ch 9-10
| ES20-AS1 |
| Analyze the function and condition of freshwater aquatic systems such as rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and watersheds. (CP, DM, SI) |
| ES20-AS2 |
| Assess the importance of maintaining healthy water for humans and the environment. (SI, DM) ES20-HP1 Investigate technologies and processes used for mitigating and managing resource use, waste generation and pollution associated with a growing human population. (CP, DM, SI) |
Air Quality Videos and Student Worksheets:
Env Sc 20 CH. 9 Air Quality and Env. Health Lesson (#1of3)
Env Sc 20 Ch. 9 Air Quality and Env. Health Lesson (#2of3)
Env Sc 20 Ch. 9 Air Quality and Env. Health Lesson (#3of3)
Global Air Quality Index interactive Map
Difference between AQHI and AQI
ch 10 – Water quality and environmental health
Env Sc 20 Ch 10 Water Quality and Env Health Lesson (#1of2)
Env Sc 20 Ch 10 Water Quality and Env Health Lesson (#2of2)
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Background Information
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Information Feature Sheet
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment plant Chemical Process Feature Sheet
Career Exploration
| ES20-CE1 |
| Analyze and explore environmental science related career paths in Saskatchewan, Canada and the world. (CP, DM) |
Class Google Slide Presentation 2024_25 link