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Learning Outcomes
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the end of this activity, learners will:
Define and give examples of environmental monitoring
Describe the purpose of environmental monitoring
Define the term "environmental indicator" and give examples
Analyze environmental monitoring data to propose explanations and make predictions about the ecological health of a typical central Alberta lake
Curriculum Connections
Alberta Grade 7 Science: Interactions and Ecosystems
STS 1 Investigate and describe relationships between humans and their environments, and identify related issues and scientific questions
STS 2 Trace and interpret the flow of energy and materials within an ecosystem
STS 3 Monitor a local environment, and assess the impacts of environmental factors on the growth, health and reproduction of organisms in that environment
STS 4 Describe the relationships among knowledge, decisions and actions in maintaining life-supporting environments
