Science 1206 (The Sustainability of Ecosystems)
- Understand that lakes, rivers, forests and bogs can be classified as natural ecosystems
- Define microecosystems
- Identify the five major ecosystems of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Explore plant identification throughout the boreal forest
- Define and understand the process of auto pruning
- Distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors and how they affect things in various ecosystems
- Understand the importance of wetlands and ways to conserve and protect life in them
- Participate in a log study
- Examine animal communities living in soil types
Level II
Science 2200 (Diversity in Ecosystems)
- Define ecology and biodiversity
- Discus how biodiversity loss affects society
- Distinguish between ecosystems, habitats, populations and community
- Describe the relationships that affect biodiversity and sustainability of life
- Understand the importance of wetlands
- Distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors and how they are important in keeping natural populations in balance with nature
- Examine the classification system for at-risk species and identify local species in each category
- Determine some of the causes of extinction and its effect on society
- Identify ways to help prevent biodiversity loss
Level III
Science 3205 (Ecosystem Study)
- Review the main ecosystems found in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Understand the characteristics that make each ecosystem unique
- Distinguish between bogs and fens and identify common plants found in each
- Define succession and identify the various stages (primary vs secondary succession)
- Understand the rate of succession
- Identify plants of the boreal forest ecosystem
- Discuss the reproductive strategies of native trees and plants
- Identify plants common to the Newfoundland barrens ecosystem
