Foundational and learning objectives for Science and the Common Essential Learnings

1. Understand that risks are associated with all activities.
   1. Understand and demonstrate the concepts of probability and chance.
   2. Relate the concept of probability to the concept of risk.
   3. Compare risks of various voluntary and involuntary activities.
       
2. Recognize that activities have risks and benefits.
   1. Consider how risk is assessed.
   2. Assess significance of contaminants in water supplies.
   3. Recognize how scientists estimate toxicity levels from experimental data.
   4. Discuss how the value one places on an activity influences the amount of risk one is willing to accept.
       
3. Support students in coming to a better understanding of the personal, moral, social, and cultural aspects of the study of life. (PSVS)
   1. Understand the natural environment and the conditions putting it at risk.
   2. Understand the potential narrowness in adopting a single perspective in judging the impact or influence of objects, experiences, or events.
   3. Explore how moral values influence behaviour and assessment of risk and benefit.
   4. Recognize the importance of fact-finding, prior experience, and open dialogue in the development of reasoned arguments.
   5. Establish arguments based upon human rights, human needs, or needs of the environment when examining social issues.