Science Curriculum Map Grades K â 12 - Abbotsford Christian School
Science Curriculum Map Grades K â 12 - Abbotsford Christian School
Science Curriculum Map Grades K â 12 - Abbotsford Christian School
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Planning for Assessment (Teaching Strategies), Assessment Indicators (Assessment Activities) and resources are listed in course overviews<br />
Grade Essential Questions/Unit Questions Content / Enduring Understandings Learning Outcomes: By the end of grade level, the students will: Special Events:<br />
Field Trips, Service Projects, Speakers,<br />
Culminating Activities, etc.<br />
Sustai<br />
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Resou<br />
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<strong>12</strong><br />
What really is meant by “stewardship” and how<br />
does it play out in a technologically advanced<br />
farming society<br />
What are the underlying principles behind<br />
successful farming practices<br />
Do proper water, soil, animal, machine, and<br />
resource management really matter<br />
In a war of chemicals vs disease, who will<br />
ultimately win and is it a war worth fighting when<br />
the playing field is tilted against us Is there a<br />
better way<br />
What is the balance between production and<br />
preservation<br />
Will GMO’s be the saviour or death of the farming<br />
industry<br />
Is bigger better<br />
Foundations of Agriculture<br />
The importance of agriculture<br />
Worldviews and stewardship<br />
The fragile earth<br />
Agricultural Land Reserve<br />
Number of farms<br />
A= 4<br />
Agriculture in BC<br />
Physical Factors<br />
Water<br />
o Hydrologic cycle<br />
o Ground water<br />
o Precipitation<br />
o Wells,/springs<br />
o Irrigation<br />
Manure management<br />
Soil<br />
o Microorganisms<br />
o Nutrients<br />
o Soil characteristics<br />
o Sampling<br />
o Profiles<br />
o Formation<br />
o Erosion<br />
Fertilizer<br />
Erosion<br />
Plant and Animal Physiology<br />
Plant Structure<br />
Photosynthesis<br />
Plant reproduction<br />
Animal digestion<br />
Genetics<br />
Forage and Feed<br />
Nutrition<br />
Silage/hay<br />
Animal Husbandry and Horticulture<br />
Beef<br />
Dairy<br />
Pork<br />
Poultry<br />
Field crops<br />
Peppers/tomatoes<br />
mushrooms<br />
Issues in Agriculture<br />
BSE<br />
Biotechnology<br />
Global warming<br />
Supply management<br />
Urbanization<br />
Environmental issues<br />
Agricultural Elements<br />
A1 examine the importance of agricultural resources in the development of Canada with<br />
emphasis on British Columbia<br />
A2 assess the impact of agriculture on global development and international relations<br />
A3 critique current trends in societal expectations for agricultural commodities<br />
Research career information and job opportunities in diverse agricultural enterprises and<br />
related services<br />
Components of Sustainable Agricultural Systems<br />
B1 debate the concept of sustainability as it relates to agriculture<br />
B2 investigate the components of an agricultural system<br />
B3 assess the impact of water management practices on the sustainable production of<br />
agricultural commodities<br />
B4 analyse the use of current land and soil management practices on the sustainable<br />
production of agricultural commodities<br />
B5 evaluate the roles of various forms of energy in agricultural production<br />
B6 analyse the use of water, fertilizers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals in agricultural<br />
activities<br />
B7 investigate the role of climate in agricultural production<br />
Agricultural Commodities<br />
C1 identify specific agricultural organisms and associated commodities<br />
C2 outline the structures, roles, and physiological processes of various organisms used in<br />
agriculture<br />
C3 assess the importance of animal care and management in agriculture<br />
C4 analyse the effect of agricultural practices and technology on the production of plants<br />
and animals<br />
Agricultural supports and Challenges<br />
D1 asses the effects of policies and practices on agriculture<br />
D2 analyse local practices related to agricultural production<br />
D3 examine challenges related to the safe and efficient production, handling, and<br />
distribution of agricultural commodities<br />
D4 discuss environmental issues related to agricultural practices<br />
Foundations of Agriculture<br />
Physical Factors<br />
Barrowtown Pump Station field trip<br />
Speaker – John Paul - composting<br />
Plant and Animal Physiology<br />
Field trip – Hot House Tomatoes<br />
Field trip – Agassiz Research Station<br />
AI field trip<br />
Forage and Feed<br />
Ted DeJong / Bill Vanderkooi farms field<br />
trip<br />
Farm equipment field trip<br />
Animal Husbandry and Horticulture<br />
Kooiman Farms field trip – rotary milking<br />
Speaker – Ted DeJong – process and<br />
objectives of dairy farming<br />
Sandhu Farms field trip<br />
Cranberry farm – field trip<br />
Vandermeulen – hot house field trip<br />
DeRuiter – mushroom farms field trip<br />
Issues in Agriculture<br />
Presentation on one of the issues<br />
including:<br />
o Effect on agriculture<br />
o <strong>Christian</strong> perspective<br />
o Future considerations<br />
o Our response
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