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Grade Level:
10
Subject:
College Biology: SBI3C
Topic:
Strand F. Plants in the Natural Environment
Overall Expectation:
F1: analyse the roles of plants in ecosystems, and assess the impact of human activities on the balance of plants within those ecosystems
Specific Expectations:
F1.1: analyse, on the basis of research, and report on ways in which plants can be used to sustain ecosystems
F1.2: assess the positive and negative impact of human activities on the natural balance of plants (e.g., crop rotation, the use of fertilizers and herbicides, the introduction of new species)
Objective:
"Students will discover the environmental and social impacts of things we buy and use" (Green Teacher, 2013). Students will critically think about solutions we could implement in our communities. Students will then take action and implement a plan to better the environment in their community.

A healthy environment is a human right, students will discover that they have a big impact on the environment.
Prep:
Leading up to the activity students will build an understanding of a healthy ecosystem.
Materials:
Boxes for ecosystems.
Students will gather things they want to add to their ecosystems.
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