Lesson details
Earth Systems
Alberta · Grades 4-5, 7-9 · 40 minutes
Enter into an island world where the movement of matter by natural and industrial processes is visualized to show balances (and imbalances) of transfers.
Observe how each industry utilizes its unique resources according to its area to support the needs of human beings. Consider the effects that these industries can have on the surrounding area by attending to research stations throughout the island, and identifying the effects of human development on the surrounding environment.
Lesson facts
- Region
- Alberta
- Grades
- 4-5, 7-9
- Duration
- 40 minutes
- Group size
- 15–40 students, depending on the licensee or franchisee
- Availability
- Coming soon · Join the waiting list
Curriculum connections
Alberta curriculum outcomes
Curriculum outcomes for Alberta have not yet been added.
Grades
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
Skills
- Cause and Effect
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making Under Pressure
- Experimental Design
- Explaining and Solving
- Measurement and Data
- Participation
- Prediction
- Scale and Proportion
- Situational Awareness
- Spatial Reasoning
- Visual Composition
Activities
Civilization Encounters
Observe industries and resource management by different civilizations based on their location.
Data Gathering
Gather information in small groups at precisely-located research stations to identify the effects of human development.