Learning Outcome #5:

Students will Recognize and Discuss Environmental Impacts and Social Implications in a
Global Context
Outcomes as given by Alberta Program of Studies
Science 10

Compare energy content of fuels in terms of costs, benefits, efficiency and sustainability.
Explain the need for efficient energy conversion to protect our environment and to make sensible use
of natural resources
Aboriginal perspective: develop the concept of our connectivity to the natural world and the
importance of caring for the environment

Social Studies 10-1

Recognize and appreciate multiple perspectives that exist with respect to the relationships
among politics, economics, the environment and globalization
Analyse political and economic challenges and opportunities of globalization (trade
liberalization, foreign investment, economic growth, privatization, outsourcing, knowledge economy)
Explore multiple perspectives regarding the relationship among people, the land and
globalization (spirituality, stewardship, sustainability, resource development)
Evaluate actions and policies associated with globalization that impact the environment (land
and resource use, resource development agreements, environmental legislation)
Accept political, social and environmental responsibilities associated with global citizenship
Analyze how globalization affects individuals and communities (migration, technology, agricultural
issues, pandemics, resource issues, contemporary issues)
Explore multiple perspectives regarding the civic responsibilities that individuals, governments,
organizations and businesses may have in addressing opportunities and challenges presented by
globalization
Evaluate means by which individuals, governments, organizations and businesses could address
opportunities and challenges of globalization (pro-globalization activism, anti-globalization activism,
legislation, agreements, consumer activism, corporate responsibility)
Understandings: Students will understand
Essential Questions:
that
How can the government and businesses
We as citizens have a responsibility to the
address opportunities and challenges presented
communities and people when developing
by globalization in regards to energy sources?
energy conversion technologies in new areas
What are the economic challenges when
We as global citizens have a responsibility to
attempting to introduce a new energy source?
the world when developing energy conversion
What environmental factors need to be
technologies in new areas.
considered when planning to use energy
It is important to be good environmental
sources?
stewards
What are the contributing factors of efficiency?
That there are multiple perspectives when
Can energy be lost?
discussing energy sources

The bigger picture - bridging science,

technology and society together to realize that
they are interdependent and influence the
advancement of how information is accepted
and perceived.

Systems do not operate in a vacuum, and

therefore not 100% efficient

Energy is transformed

Students will know:

Political and economic impact of energy

sources from multiple perspectives

Students will be able to:

Determine the viability of energy sources

environmentally, politically, economically

Environmental impact of energy sources from

multiple perspectives
Impact on people of energy sources from
multiple perspectives
Impacts of new resources from the perspective
of a global community, creating jobs,
increasing migration, diminishing resources

Summative Assessment:

from multiple perspectives.

Explain the roles and responsibilities that the
government, communities and people have
when discussing energy sources from a
global perspective
Weigh the positives and negatives of using
energy conversion technologies.

Assessment Evidence
Formative Assessment:

Final Presentation (ongoing) (Rubric)

Magazine article (Rubric)

Students are on task and working well

together (Anecdotal Evidence)
Students are participating in class discussions
(Anecdotal Evidence)
Exit Card after discussion

Learning Guideline
Proposed Activities:

Students will write a magazine article discussing their energy conversion technology and the impacts
it has on politics, the environment and the economy.
Class discussions on politics, the environment and the economy in relation to energy sources.
Small group discussions looking at multiple perspectives of their energy source.