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• Define the concept of center of mass.
• Explain how center of mass relates to the motion of a system.
• Identify the significance of mass distribution in calculating center of mass.

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• Understand the principles of energy and momentum conservation
• Identify real-world examples of energy conservation
• Differentiate between elastic, inelastic, and perfectly inelastic collisions+ Show more

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• Identify different types of intermolecular forces and their effects on phase changes
• Understand how bonding influences vapor pressure and boiling points
• Explain the role of molecular size, polarity, and temperature in phase diagrams+ Show more

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• Identify different types of artificial satellites.
• Understand the functions and purposes of satellites in Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific research.
• Learn about orbital choices such as geostationary and polar orbits.+ Show more

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• Explain how comparing multiple pieces of weather data over time helps reveal patterns and trends.
• Interpret data signals such as temperature changes, precipitation changes, cloud cover, and wind-direction shifts.
• Use weather trends to support reasonable predictions about how conditions may change.

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• Understand the hierarchical categories used in biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable traits used to classify local species such as pond invertebrates, insects, and trees.
• Learn how to construct and use dichotomous keys for identifying different species.+ Show more

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• Describe what homogeneous mixtures are and provide examples.
• Identify solutions and alloys as common types of homogeneous mixtures.
• Explain the importance of solubility and concentration in solutions.+ Show more

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• Identify major organelles in eukaryotic cells
• Describe the structural features and functions of cell organelles
• Explain how membrane folding, compartmentalization, and surface-to-volume ratios influence cellular processes

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• Understand the use of microscopy techniques in biology
• Identify cellular structures using microscopy images
• Learn to interpret features such as scale bars, resolution, and staining patterns+ Show more

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• Define heritability and distinguish it from environmental influences.
• Identify examples of heritable traits, such as beak shape and color morphs.
• Explain how traits are passed from parents to offspring and how they change in populations over time.

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• Understand the molecular structure of ATP
• Explain how ATP releases energy during hydrolysis
• Describe the mechanisms of ATP regeneration+ Show more

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• Identify the key stages of embryonic development across different species
• Understand the significance of conserved developmental features
• Compare similarities and differences in embryonic structures+ Show more

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• Identify different types of friction and their roles in motion
• Explain the effects of aerodynamic drag on moving objects
• Relate surface texture and force to frictional behavior+ Show more

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• Use ICE tables to set up and solve equilibrium concentration problems using the equilibrium constant expression.
• Compare reaction quotient Q to K to predict the direction of shift and interpret the sign of change.
• Apply algebraic approximations and explain when they are valid in equilibrium calculations.+ Show more

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• Explain energy transfer in terms of work, heat, and radiation and identify the direction of transfer
• Apply the first law of thermodynamics to closed and open systems using energy budgeting
• Use quantitative relationships from calorimetry and work–energy analysis to solve for heat and work+ Show more

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• Distinguish biotic components from abiotic factors in an ecosystem
• Explain how abiotic conditions (sunlight, water, soil, temperature, minerals) affect organisms
• Describe how interactions among biotic components influence growth, survival, and reproduction+ Show more

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• Understand and identify SI units used in scientific measurements
• Explain the importance of calibration and instrument response
• Differentiate between accuracy, precision, and significant figures+ Show more

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• Understand the role of cross-disciplinary data in regional scientific assessments.
• Analyze biological, chemical, and physical data to inform decision-making.
• Evaluate uncertainty and limitations in complex scientific arguments.+ Show more

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• Understand how biological, chemical, and physical processes interact in lake environments
• Analyze nutrient cycles and their impacts on ecosystem health
• Develop cross-disciplinary reasoning skills to interpret environmental phenomena

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• Understand the principles of laminar and turbulent flow in rivers and atmospheric patterns.
• Analyze how fluid properties affect sediment transport and pollutant dispersion.
• Apply the continuity and Bernoulli principles to real-world water and air movement scenarios.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and bioenergy.
• Understand the basic principles behind each renewable energy technology.
• Recognize geographic factors affecting resource availability.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of scientific models in environmental and climate studies
• Identify different types of models used in hydrology and climate science
• Recognize the importance of assumptions, boundary conditions, and limitations in modeling+ Show more

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• Understand fundamental concepts of statistical summaries used in environmental monitoring.
• Interpret confidence intervals and hypothesis evaluations related to water quality data.
• Recognize how measurement errors propagate in environmental assessments.+ Show more

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• Understand sources of measurement error in scientific data
• Recognize the impact of uncertainty on data analysis and conclusions
• Learn about propagation of measurement uncertainty and hypothesis testing+ Show more

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• Understand how sound waves are converted into electrical signals in microphones and speakers.
• Recognize how light waves are used in cameras to create images.
• Learn about wave properties such as frequency and intensity and their role in device performance.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of paleoclimate proxies
• Understand how proxies are used to reconstruct past climate conditions
• Recognize the indicators and calibration methods involved in proxy analysis+ Show more

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• Explain how ecosystem models represent flows of energy and matter and distinguish between conceptual and quantitative models.
• Interpret model parameters and results to predict ecosystem responses to perturbations such as species loss or altered nutrient or carbon fluxes.
• Use ideas from dynamic systems and mass-balance or carbon-budget modeling to describe calibration, steady-state vs. transient behavior, and resilience/tipping points.

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• Explain how tectonic plate motion produces divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries
• Describe the major geologic features associated with each type of plate boundary (mid-ocean ridges, subduction zones, and strike-slip faults)
• Use evidence from rocks, topography, and seismic patterns to interpret past tectonic settings

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• Identify sources and flows of energy in Earth's climate system.
• Interpret radiative flux diagrams and albedo maps.
• Understand mechanisms driving seasonal cycles and polar amplification.+ Show more

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• Assess renewable energy resources by analyzing geographic and seasonal variability.
• Explain how conversion technologies (wind, solar, bioenergy) convert energy and why intermittency is a challenge.
• Evaluate renewable systems using lifecycle and environmental metrics such as energy payback and greenhouse gas balance.

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• Explain how active transport moves substances against concentration gradients using cellular energy
• Identify roles of membrane proteins (pumps) and ATP in active transport
• Describe how vesicular transport (endocytosis and exocytosis) supports cell functions

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• Understand the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration through quantitative analysis.
• Apply mathematical models to predict how changes in force and mass affect acceleration.
• Interpret graphical representations and numerical data related to force and motion.+ Show more

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• Understand the connection between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Convert between different representations and interpret their meaning in context.
• Apply proportional reasoning to real-world problems involving discounts, data, and measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of mean, median, and mode in data sets.
• Learn how to calculate and interpret statistical measures.
• Apply averages to analyze scientific data effectively.+ Show more

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• Explain how divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries reshape Earth’s surface.
• Describe how plate boundaries relate to earthquakes and volcanism.
• Interpret patterns in topography by connecting them to long-term tectonic processes.

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• Identify different sources of uncertainty in scientific measurements
• Read and interpret basic statistical descriptors such as mean, standard deviation, and standard error
• Understand how uncertainty propagates through calculations+ Show more

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• Interpret graphical data from experiments to identify performance trends
• Analyze test results to determine effective design characteristics
• Understand the concept of trade-offs among multiple performance metrics+ Show more

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• Explain how competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism structure ecological communities.
• Analyze how energy flow and trophic efficiency influence food webs and biomass distribution.
• Evaluate Alberta examples to describe how interspecific interactions affect community composition, resilience, and biodiversity.

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• Explain how electromagnetic radiation transfers energy without direct contact.
• Describe how a material’s properties determine how much radiation is absorbed and what changes result.
• Connect wave characteristics (such as frequency/wavelength) to energy and observed effects.+ Show more

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• Understand core safety principles in scientific practices
• Recognize ethical considerations in research involving organisms and data
• Identify proper safety protocols for handling tools and materials+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret line graphs representing seasonal temperature trends.
• Identify key components of axes, scales, and annotations in line graphs.
• Evaluate how graphical choices influence interpretation of data patterns and trends.+ Show more

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• Understand different control methods used in scientific experiments.
• Identify sources of bias and confounding in experimental procedures.
• Learn how to select appropriate control groups and levels.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of graphical representations such as scatterplots, histograms, and line graphs.
• Identify patterns, outliers, and correlations in scatterplots.
• Learn how to interpret residual displays and evaluate axis scaling and labeling.+ Show more

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• Understand what hydrogen bonding is and how it occurs in water molecules.
• Recognize the effects of hydrogen bonding on water's properties such as boiling point and density.
• Explain the role of hydrogen bonds in the structure of proteins and polymers.+ Show more

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• Explain how air masses with different temperature and moisture characteristics form weather fronts.
• Describe how lifting at a front can produce cloud growth and precipitation.
• Analyze how atmospheric stability and temperature contrast influence vertical motion in storms.+ Show more

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• Define potential energy and describe its types, focusing on gravitational potential energy.
• Explain how elevation affects the potential energy of an object.
• Identify real-life examples where gravitational potential energy is stored.

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• Explain how the relative positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun produce lunar phases through line-of-sight illumination and shadowing.
• Sequence the primary lunar phases and describe how they repeat in a predictable pattern.
• Identify conditions for solar and lunar eclipses, including alignment constraints and apparent sizes.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
• Describe how Earth’s 23.5° axial tilt and orbit around the Sun produce seasonal changes.
• Identify solstices and equinoxes as predictable observational events.+ Show more