Sustainability+of+Ecosystems

**Science 10 Problem Based Learning Curriculum Resource: Sustainability of Ecosystems**
As the planet becomes increasingly populated, the world will be challenged to meet the needs of society through its biological systems. In this case, students are agrologists who are going to present methods of improving sustainability of an agricultural ecosystem while maintaining productivity. Students go on to explore ecological principals found in native grasslands and forest ecosystems. These systems are looked at in terms of open and closed systems, energy flow, and indigenous perspectives. Ecological principals that contribute to system sustainability are then applied into the agricultural setting where possible. A heavy focus is placed on a working definition of sustainability with reference to environmental, social, and economic factors.
 * Case Focus:**

//How can we investigate methods of sustainable agriculture suitable for Saskatchewan farms in such a way that we can present this information at the Conference of Sustainable Agriculture?//
 * Sample Problem Statement:**

Life Science: Sustainability of Ecosystems SE1 Explore cultural perspectives on sustainability SE2 Examine biodiversity within local ecosystems SE3 Analyze population dynamics within an ecosystem  SE4 Identify cycles, change, and stability in ecosystems SE5 Investigate human impact on ecosystems
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