C3.1
Complete the extended reading to identify the human health impacts of coal mining.
ON – Environmental Science, Grade 11, Workplace Prep
Summary
This alignment guide connects Switch Classroom resources to Ontario Grade 11 Environmental Science (Workplace Preparation), helping teachers address environmental contaminants, energy conservation, energy sources, and natural resource extraction through applied, relevant learning.
Students explore environmental health impacts through Science of Coal, compare energy technologies through Introduction to Environmental Impacts and the full Science of energy series, and investigate household energy use with the Home Electricity Audit and Family Energy Awareness Challenge. The guide also includes support for media literacy, debate, and innovative building design research, making it useful for classrooms focused on workplace relevance and everyday environmental decision-making.
Resources
National Energy Issues Debate
D1.1, D1.2
Explore current issues in local, provincial, or national energy decisions with a lively debate.
Home Electricity Audit
D2.2
Analyze household energy use and implement strategies for conservation.
Family Energy Awareness Challenge
D2.2
Analyze household energy use and implement strategies for conservation.
Introduction to Environmental Impacts
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of different energy technologies and their impacts.
Science of Biofuels
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of this energy technology with a brief look.
Science of Coal
D2.4, D3.1, E3.1, E3.2, E3.3
Review the science behind the different types of natural resources found in Canada.
Science of Geothermal
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of this energy technology with a brief look.
Science of Hydropower
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of this energy technology with a brief look.
Science of Natural Gas
D2.4, D3.1, E3.1, E3.2, E3.3
Review the science behind the different types of natural resources found in Canada.
Science of Nuclear
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of this energy technology with a brief look.
Science of Oil
D2.4, D3.1, E3.1, E3.2, E3.3
Review the science behind the different types of natural resources found in Canada.
Science of Solar
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of this energy technology with a brief look.
Science of Wind
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of this energy technology with a brief look.
Understanding Energy Transformations
D2.4, D3.1
Gain an understanding of different energy technologies and their energy transformations.
Energy Sources Activity Stations
D3.2
Examine the pros and cons of energy sources, notice energy transitions, and answer critical thinking questions along the way.
Introduction to Energy Efficiency
D3.3
Explore the many ways to increase personal energy efficiency and write SMART goals for reducing personal energy consumption.
Switch, Chapter 14, Making the Switch: The Value of Efficiency – Video
D3.3
Explore the many ways to increase personal energy efficiency and write SMART goals for reducing personal energy consumption.
Innovative Building Design Research Project
D3.4
Research, design, and present a project on innovative building techniques.
Modern Oil Drilling and Unconventional Sources – Video
E3.1, E3.2, E3.3
Review the science behind the different types of natural resources found in Canada.
Developing Media Literacy - Mini-Unit
Introduce students to the fundamentals of media literacy through the lens of researching energy topics.