Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30
ENMI7
Module 7: Sustainability (Core)
Outcome
Examine the sustainability of the
energy and mining
industries.
Indicators
(a) | Interpret data comparing Canadian energy and resource consumption to the rest of North America and the world to determine the sustainability of Canadian resources. |
(b) | Critique the implications of Saskatchewan's current and sustainable levels of energy use, in the context of climate change, global economic demand and available resources. |
(c) | Describe actions that can be taken to live and work more sustainably with non-renewable resources today and into the future. |
(d) | Propose a plan to sustain the energy and mining sectors including factors involving non-renewable resources. |
(e) | Explore the pressure placed on non-renewable mineral resources (e.g., silver and lithium) due to developments in technology (e.g., microchips). |
(f) | Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to explore and mine mineral and petroleum resources. |
(g) | Investigate how Saskatchewan's energy and mining industries provide increased national supply chain security. |
(h) | Research sustainable practices in the energy and mining industries. |
(i) | Explain how conservation relates to sustainability and long-term planning. |
(j) | Explore the impact of renewable energy sources on the sustainability of the energy and mining industries. |
(k) | Investigate sustainable practices in energy and mining to maintain water resources. |
(l) | Reflect on how energy and mining relationships can support necessary and ongoing efforts of reconciliation. |
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