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Web LinksUNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
p. 368 10. Conduct research using print and electronic resources to create a brief description of the four major biomes found in Canada. In your description, include information about the geography, climate, vegetation, and wildlife that are typical of each biome. Earth Observatory-Mission: Biomes This NASA site describes the seven biomes of the world. Learn more about the four major biomes of Canada. This site from TeachersFirst.com provides a brief description of each of the biomes of the world. NatureWorks.com gives an extensive list of nature topics that students may be interested in. Topic number 8, Terrestrial Communities, gives descriptions about five of the major biomes of the Earth.
13. Conduct research about an exotic species in your area. Explain the effects of its introduction on the environment. Write a brief report outlining your findings. Exotic Species in the Great Lakes This article from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Biological Services, describes the introduction of exotic species to the Great Lakes and the effects of these species on ecosystems.
This page from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters describes what invading species are, why they are a cause for concern, and examples of such species in Ontario. This page describes exotic species found in the Rideau River and provides links to sites about plant intruders that have caused problems in Ontario. Exotic Species: The Atlantic Sea Lamprey This paper is about the Atlantic sea lamprey and its effects on the Great Lakes environment.
p. 369 Procedure 2. Use print and electronic resources (and your personal experience, if appropriate) to research the ecozone of your choice. This site from Environment Canada describes Canada's ecozones and the general concept of ecological classifications. Find out information about agricultural activity, distribution of endangered and threatened species, and the environmental and socioeconomic characteristics of each ecozone.
Terrestrial Ecozones of Canada This site from Enviroment Canada provides a map displaying the terrestrial ecozones of Canada. You can click on any of the ecozones to display a more detailed map of ecoregions with links to descriptions of each ecoregion. Career Connection Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology This Ministry of Education page provides the addresses and Web sites of all Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. Fleming College-Ecosystem Management Technician Find out about the ecosystem management program offered by Fleming College, including admission requirements and fees, as well as career opportunities available to those who complete this program. Seneca College-Environmental Landscape Management Seneca College offers a co-operative education program in environmental landscape management. Find out the admission requirements for entry into the program, and the courses offered by the college.
Niagara College-Post-secondary and Post-graduate Programs Search this Niagara College index to learn about the environmental programs offered by Niagara College. Loyalist College-Environmental Technician/Technology This site from Loyalist College provides information about the environmental technician/technology program, admission requirements, costs, and possible career opportunities. Holland College-Golf Course Technician This site provides information about the golf course technician program offered by Holland College, including admission requirements, courses, and possible job opportunities.
p. 380 8. Use the Internet and other resources to research the seabird- and bat-guano industry: the status of the industry, locations where it is being pursued, and the current price of guano fertilizers. Evaluate the industry in terms of its economic and environmental benefits and costs. Prepare a brief report outlining your findings. Trade and Environment Database-Guano Trade This case study outlines the issue of guano trade and its impact on the history of trade and the environment. This case study explains how the fishing of anchovies affects guano trade. This brief article provides a historical summary of the guano trade. p. 387
6. Use the Internet and other resources to research Lyme disease. Present your findings as an informative pamphlet. (a) What are the symptoms of and treatments for it? (b) What is its status in your province? (c) Is Lyme disease a serious health concern? Justify your answer. (d) What measures can you take to help protect yourself from Lyme disease? Learn about the facts of Lyme disease. This site provides information about the diagnosis, symptoms, prevention, and screening of this disease.
This Centers for Disease Control Lyme disease home page describes the history, vector, risk, prevention, and treatment related to this disease. A bibliography of sources of further information is also provided. This Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety page summarizes important points about Lyme disease, including its origin, signs and symptoms, methods of transmission,and its prevalence in Canada. Ontario: Diseases--Lyme Disease This page from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provides a brief summary of Lyme disease, its symptoms, treatment, and prevention, along with a Ministry INFO line for more information.
Section 5.9 Questions p. 395 12. To try to limit effects from the exponential growth of populations of zebra mussels, scientists are proposing such strategies as using ultrasonic vibrations, adding chlorine or other chemicals to the water to kill the mussels, and manual removal. (a) Research three potential action plans to deal with effects from zebra-mussel growth. (b) Summarize your findings in a PMI chart. You should include social, scientific and/or technological, and environmental criteria for each plan. Zebra Mussels Research Biology, Ecology and Recommended control Strategies This article from the U.S Army Corps of Engineers provides background information about the introduction and spread of zebra mussels, and recommended strategies for their control. (Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) Zebra Mussel Control by Ozone Treatment This page summarizes the method of ozone treatment used in controlling zebra mussel populations. This page provides a list of articles describing the various strategies used to control zebra mussel infestation in various environments.
Find out how ASI Group, a leader in ecological research and design, controls zebra mussel populations in the Great Lakes using different techniques. p. 395 13. Use the Internet and other resources to research the requirements for a career as a wildlife technician. Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology This Ministry of Education page provides the addresses and Web sites of all Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. This site from Edunet provides a summary description of what a wildlife technician does, what certification and training is required, and a list of related careers.
This site from the Canadian Career Consortium provides detailed information about the working conditions and training involved in becoming a wildlife technician, the average salary, and the relevant high school courses required to prepare for such a career. Fleming College-Fish and Wildlife Technician Find out what is involved in a career as a wildlife technician, the minimum requirements for entry into Fleming College's program, and career opportunities available to graduates.
p. 400 5. Use the Internet to research other social or environmental applications of satellite telemetry. This page summarizes the history of telemetry, its uses, and how media stations and wildlife biologists use it. (Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) How to Track Turtles by Satellite This site uses satellite telemetry to track the green turtles of the Turtle Islands. This page explains the technology of telemetry, and presents tracking results. POLARIS: A New Way to Look at Earth Learn about how a satellite-telemetry communication system is being used by scientists to see and study the Earth's interior, and how telemetry technology is being used in various geoscience disciplines.
p. 405 8. Another common technique used for sampling and estimating population size is the transect method. Use the Internet and other resources to find information about this method and write a brief report. Learn about how the line transect and belt transect methods are used in systematic sampling in ecological studies. Ocean Commotion-Scientific Methods for Studying Vegetation This page summarizes the common quantitative sampling methods used by biologists and plant ecologists, including the quadrat and transect methods. This page introduces basic approaches for sampling sedentary organisms and provides an activity that applies the quadrat and transect methods.
p. 407 Synthesis (h) Research the educational requirements for an environmental management technician. Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology This Ministry of Education page provides the addresses and Web sites of all Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. Fleming College-Ecosystem Management Technician Find out about the ecosystem management program offered by Fleming College, including admission requirements and fees, as well as career opportunities available to those who complete this program. Seneca College-Environmental Landscape Management Seneca College offers a co-operative education program in environmental landscape management. Find out the admission requirements for entry into the program, and the courses offered by the college.
Niagara College-Post-secondary and Post-graduate Programs Search this Niagara College index to learn about the environmental programs offered by Niagara College. Loyalist College-Environmental Technician/Technology This site from Loyalist College provides information about the environmental technician/technology program, admission requirements, costs, and possible career opportunities. Holland College-Golf Course Technician This site provides information about the golf course technician program offered by Holland College, including admission requirements, courses, and possible job opportunities.
p. 410 9. Some countries are experiencing a higher population growth than others. Which factor, high birth rates or low death rates, do you think is probably more significant? Use the Internet and other resources to research the factors that influence population growth rates. This site provides comprehensive information about the fundamentals of population growth and distribution, current trends, and future growth. Learn about the relationships between the three variables of population growth-births, deaths, and migration.
p. 417 8. Research to determine the current status of the Kyoto Accord. In addition to the United States, what prominent countries have ratified the treaty? Why have these countries not ratified the treaty? This site provides the full text of the Kyoto Protocol and a link to the most up-to-date information on signatories and ratification to the Kyoto Protocol. Russia to Ratify Kyoto Protocol This article from the Russian newspaper Pravda describes Russia's current position in the Kyoto Accord. Learn about the countries involved in the original agreement.
11. Tropical rain forests have been described as nature's pharmacy. Why do you think they are described this way? Research to find out the kinds of medicinal products that come from tropical forests. Prepare a report on one such product, including information about the source plant, the status of the source, its medicinal use, and its economic value. Plant-Based Drugs and Medicines This article lists and describes the 120 drugs derived from plants, including their source and their clinical uses. Tropical Forest Products in Daily Use This page lists the many uses of tropical forest products, including woods, fibres, oils, pharmaceuticals, gums, and resins. The Tropical Rainforest-Nature's Pharmacy This site explains why tropical rain forests are called nature's pharmacy, and also provides an index of rainforest herbs. Medical Glycosides, Terpenes & Alkaloids This site provides a list of useful plant toxins, their source, where they are found, and their use in medicine. Also included are pictures of the plants. This page provides details about quinine, its history, source, preparation, dosage, properties, and uses.
p. 420 Take a Stand - Can we produce the food required to feed the world's increasing population using sustainable agricultural practices? Statement: Sustainable agricultural practices can produce enough food to feed the world's increasing population.
• In your group, research the issue to learn more about sustainable agricultural practices. • Search for information in newspapers, periodicals, and CD-ROMs and on the Internet. (a) Identify the issue presented by the question. Explain why the issue is controversial (b) Who are the stakeholders in this issue? Identify and explain the different perspectives that are represented by the stakeholders. (c) Complete a risk-benefit analysis based on the information from your research. (d) Take a stand on the issue. In an audiovisual presentation, defend your position. (e) How did your group reach a decision on which position to defend? Were there things you could have done differently? Explain. Sustainable Agriculture Network This site provides information about sustainable agriculture, research done in this field, publications on this topic, and links to other research and education Web sites. University of California-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program This site provides information about University of California's sustainable agriculture research and education program, livestock and crop production information, as well as links to related newsletters, publications, and news releases. What is Sustainable Agriculture? This paper identifies the ideas, practices and policies that shape the concept of sustainable agriculture. Learn about the three main goals of sustainable agriculture.
p. 421 Tech Connect 3. The information from observation satellites must be recorded and analyzed. Research to find out the educational requirements and the job description of a remote-sensing technician. Find out about the geomatics technician program offered by Fleming College, admission requirements, and fees, as well as career opportunities available to those who complete this program. Enviro Careers-Remote Sensing Specialist This page fro EnviroCareers provides information about the duties of remote sensing specialists, their educational requirements, and the jobs that are available to them. This page provides a list of programs offered across Canada in the field of remote sensing. (Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.)
p. 425 7. Select one of the career areas mentioned in the Career Connection on page 424 (of the Student Text). Use the Internet and other resources to find the educational requirements and the job prospects in that area. Northern College-Engineering Technology and Trades Waste Management Technician Find out about the Northern College waste management technician program, the admission requirements, and employment opportunities for graduates.
Olds College-Land and Water Resources DiplomaFind out about Olds College's land and water resources program, which trains students in environmentally sustainable management of rural lands. Loyalist College-Environmental Technician/Technology This site from Loyalist College provides information about the environmental technician/technology program, admission requirements, costs, and possible career opportunities. St. Lawrence College-Environmental Technician Learn about the environmental technician program offered by St. Lawrence College, courses students are required to take, and employment opportunities available to graduates. (Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) backlink Unit 5 Environmental Science Performance Task - Ecological Footprints p. 429 2. Your teacher will provide you with a printed copy or a spreadsheet of an ecological footprint calculator, or you can use an online ecological footprint calculator. Recycling Council of Ontario/City of Toronto-Ecological Footprint Questionnaire This site provides an interactive questionnaire that allows you to estimate your ecological footprint. Review your answers to the questions to find ways to improve your ecological footprint. This site from Redefining Progress includes a description of what an ecological footprint is and includes links to an online ecological footprint calculator and an Excel spreadsheet calculator. Ecological Footprint Calculator This is a very detailed ecological footprint calculator put together by the City of Toronto. It requires information from your utilities (water, hydro, etc.) at home so be prepared to do some research! 3. Using the Internet and print resources, research the concept of the ecological footprint and the factors that influence it. What is an Ecological Footprint? This page summarizes the concept of the ecological footprint, as well as provides a link that explains how ecological footprints are calculated and what assumptions are involved. How Big is Our Ecological Footprint? This site describes the concept of the ecological footprint from a Canadian perspective, and includes a historical look at the ecologically productive land available to each person. Unit 5 Review p. 432 33. The Nova Scotia Leatherback Turtle Working Group (LTWG) is a research and conservation project committed to the recovery of the endangered leatherback turtle. Since 1995, group members have been tagging turtles in the North Atlantic Ocean of eastern Canada. Use the Internet to explore the science of tagging turtles. What methods are used to tag leatherback turtles? How does the research play a role in learning about the migration routes of the leatherback turtles? Gather satellite data on any species tagged with radio transmitters, and plot their movements on a map. What information can be obtained from these data regarding migration and other behaviours? Nova Scotia Leatherback Turtle Working Group This Web site describes the research and conservation initiatives taken by the Nova Scotia Leatherback Turtle Working Group, and provides information about sea turtles and how to track a leatherback turtle in the Atlantic Ocean.
This Web site describes leatherback turtles and the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach project that tracks this species. Learn how you can adopt a turtle. This page provides facts about leatherback turtles, how satellite telemetry aids in research, and descriptions of projects in Monterey Bay and Florida that tag and track leatherbacks in the Pacific Ocean.
WhaleNet Satellite Tagging Data, Maps and Information This page provides an overview of how satellite tags are attached, what technology is used in satellite research, and how to interpret tagging data. backlink Unit 5 Reviewp. 433 35. Research the sea lamprey, an exotic species that has had a great impact on the fish communities of the Great Lakes. (a) Describe the niche of the sea lamprey. (b) Find out how sea lampreys may have entered the Great Lakes ecosystem. (c) Identify the interspecific interactions of the sea lamprey and its effects on the Great Lakes. (d) Describe some economic setbacks faced by Canadian fisheries as a result of sea lamprey invasion, and outline any control efforts. Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes This page provides a description of the sea lamprey, its life cycle, its effects on fisheries, where it is found in the Great Lakes, and how its populations are being controlled. Great Lakes Fishery Commission-Sea Lamprey: A Great Lakes Invader This site provides information about sea lampreys, the damage they inflict on fisheries, and how and where they are being controlled. Sea Lamprey-A Great Lakes Invader This fact sheet briefly describes the sea lamprey, and summarizes the introduction of this exotic species into the Great Lakes, and how this has impacted aquatic life. p. 433 38. How reasonable is it for humans to continue to dispose of millions of tonnes of garbage each day in landfills and incinerators around the world? Research the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. Learn about how much trash is generated, how trash is disposed, how landfills operate, and what happens to trash in a landfill.
This page lists the advantages and disadvantages of landfills, and provides information on incineration, recycling, and pollution monitoring. Approaches for the Management of Waste This report provides a summary of the waste management techniques and technologies being used in Europe, as well as a list of advantages and disadvantages of each of the three areas of waste management-minimization, re-using, and recycling. (Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) This site provides information on how to recycle all materials back into nature. Learn about landfills, incinerators, toxic products and wastes, and recycling issues. Canadian Manufacturer of Thermal Waste OxidizersEcoWaste Solutions provides alternative solutions for the management of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes, and lists key benefits and features of thermal waste oxidizers. Also provided are links to various waste disposal information Web sites. p. 433 Unit 5 Review 43. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is a government-funded organization whose mandate is to help developing countries achieve sustainable economic and social development. The organization is involved in many projects around the world to support better food production. Research one CIDA-funded project that invests in food-production technologies. Compile a report on your research to provide the following information: (a) What specific problem(s) does the project address? (b) What role does CIDA have in the project? (c) Describe specific details of the project. (d) Evaluate and discuss the potential of the project to improve the long-term sustainability of the population and the natural environment. Promoting Sustainable Rural Development Through Agriculture This site provides detailed information on the challenges of world nutrition, poverty, and hunger, and how CIDA is responding to these challenges through agriculture. This page also describes the five areas in which CIDA will execute programs, and what they expect to accomplish. CIDA's Social Development Priorities-A Framework for Action This site provides an overview of CIDA's social development priorities-improvements in health and nutrition, basic education, and implementation of CIDA's priorities through innovative approaches. Ethiopia-Research improves crop yields, farmer income and nutrition This article describes how the efforts of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre, funded with the help of CIDA, have resulted in better soil fertility, crop production, and nutrition in Ethiopia.
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