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Module 1: Introduction to Grassland Ecosystems

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Description

The Introduction to Grassland Ecosystems PowerPoint, developed by Ducks Unlimited Canada, is the first module in their Grasslands Resource Pack, designed for students in Grade 9 and above. This 40-minute presentation offers an engaging overview of Canada's grasslands, delving into their formation, management, and the unique species that inhabit them. It also highlights the vital roles grasslands play in supporting pollinators and mitigating climate change.

Ideal for students across Canada, including those outside the Prairie regions, this module fosters a deeper understanding of grassland ecosystems and their significance. It serves as a valuable educational tool for introducing the importance of grasslands and promoting environmental stewardship among students.

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

This PowerPoint can be used in science, geography, or environmental studies to explore biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem services. The presentation fits well as an introduction to a unit, a complement to a field trip, or as part of an online learning module. It also supports experiential learning and can lead into student action projects or deeper discussions on conservation and stewardship.

Relevant Curriculum Units

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  • Alberta
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    • Grade 9
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        • Biological Diversity
        • Knowledge and Employability Science: Biological Diversity (Social and Environmental Contexts Emphasis)
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        • Science 10-4 (Knowledge and Employability Science): Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
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      • Biology
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        • Biology 20: Ecosystems and Population Change
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        • Biology 30: Population and Community Dynamics
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        • Science 9: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
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        • Environmental Science 11: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
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        • Environmental Science 12: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system
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        • Specialized Science 12: Biodiversity is dependent on the complex interactions and processes between biotic and abiotic factors
        • Specialized Science 12: Climate change impacts biodiversity and ecosystem health
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        • Senior 2 Science: Dynamics of Ecosystems
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      • Biology
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        • Biology: Conservation of Biodiversity
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        • Science 9 Ecosystem Dynamics: Learning and Living Sustainably
        • Science 9 Ecosystem Dynamics: Scientific Literacy
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        • Science 1206: Sustainability of Ecosystems
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        • Biology 2201: Ecosystem Interactions and Population Dynamics
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        • Biology 3201: Evolution, Change and Biodiversity
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        • Environmental Science 3205: Introduction to Environmental Science
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        • World Geography 3200/3202: Ecosystems
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        • Science 9: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
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        • Biology 20: Ecosystems and Population Change
        • Biology 20:Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
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        • Environmental Science 11: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
        • Environmental Science 11: Human practices affect the sustainability of ecosystems
        • Environmental Science 11:Humans can play a role in stewardship and restoration of ecosystems
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        • Biology 30: Population and Community Dynamics
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        • Specialized Science 12: Biodiversity is dependent on the complex interactions and processes between biotic and abiotic factors
        • Specialized Science 12: Climate change impacts biodiversity and ecosystem health
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        • Science 10: Sustainability of Ecosystems
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        • Biology 11: Biodiversity
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        • Biology 20: Ecosystems and Population Change
        • Biology 20: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
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        • Biologie 30 :Population and Community Dynamics
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        • :Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems
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        • Biology 11(Univer.Prep.) Diversity of Living Things
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        • Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters (Univ./College Prep.): The Physical Environment: Sustainability and Stewardship
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        • Science 9: Content Knowledge
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        • Science 9: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
    • Grade 11
      • Step 3Select a subject
      • Environmental Science
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Environmental Science 11: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
        • Environmental Science 11: Human practices affect the sustainability of ecosystems
        • Environmental Science 11:Humans can play a role in stewardship and restoration of ecosystems
    • Grade 12
      • Step 3Select a subject
      • Environmental Science
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Environmental Science 12: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system
      • Science
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        • Specialized Science 12: Biodiversity is dependent on the complex interactions and processes between biotic and abiotic factors
        • Specialized Science 12: Climate change impacts biodiversity and ecosystem health

Themes Addressed

Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)

  • Climate Change

Ecosystems (5)

  • Appreciating the Natural World
  • Biodiversity
  • Endangered Species
  • Habitat Loss
  • Wildlife Protection

Indigenous Knowledge (1)

  • TEK -- Traditional Ecological Knowledge

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