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Science 7
Science 7 integrates Indigenous knowledge and scientific inquiry to explore how matter and energy move through living an...
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1. Science Practices and Indigenous Knowledge in Context22 views
Build shared foundations for doing science by integrating Indigenous ways of knowing with scientific inquiry, modeling, measurement, and ethical communication.
15 topics (15 versions)
1.1Ways of Knowing: Indigenous and Western Science
1.2Ethical Space and Two-Eyed Seeing
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1.3Local Land-Based Learning Protocols
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1.4Respect, Reciprocity, and Relationality
1.5Observation Skills and Field Notes
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1.6Asking Testable and Ethical Questions
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1.7Variables, Controls, and Fair Tests
1.8Models and Representations in Science
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1.9Measurement Tools and Precision
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1.10Data Tables, Graphs, and Patterns
1.11Evidence, Claims, and Reasoning
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1.12Peer Review and Community Knowledge
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1.13Safety in Field and Lab Settings
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1.14Cultural Considerations in Sampling
1.15Communicating Findings to Diverse Audiences
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2. Ecosystems: Structure, Function, and Biodiversity27 views
Examine how abiotic and biotic components interact to create diverse, functioning ecosystems that support life and human well-being.
15 topics (15 versions)
2.1Levels of Organization in Ecology
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2.2Biotic and Abiotic Components
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2.3Habitat, Niche, and Range
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2.4Biodiversity Measures and Indices
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2.5Ecosystem Services and Well-being
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2.6Keystone and Foundation Species
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2.7Indigenous Ecological Classifications
2.8Microhabitats and Microclimates
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2.9Trophic Levels and Energy Pyramid
2.10Symbiosis: Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
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2.11Competition and Predation Basics
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2.12Ecosystem Boundaries and Ecotones
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2.13Urban and Rural Ecosystems
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2.14Wetland, Forest, and Grassland Features
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2.15Seasonal Dynamics in Local Ecosystems
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3. Populations, Communities, Food Chains and Webs13 views
Analyze populations and communities and map energy pathways through food chains and webs to understand interdependence.
15 topics (15 versions)
3.1Population Size and Density
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3.2Birth, Death, Immigration, Emigration
3.3Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors
3.4Sampling Techniques: Quadrats and Transects
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3.5Mark-Recapture Basics
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3.6Community Structure and Diversity
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3.7Food Chains and Trophic Levels
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3.8Food Webs and Network Thinking
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3.9Energy Transfer and the 10% Rule
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3.10Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
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3.11Predator-Prey Interactions
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3.12Invasive Species and Community Change
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3.13Indigenous Harvesting Practices
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3.14Local Food Web Case Study
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3.15Modeling Population Changes
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4. Biogeochemical Cycles: Water, Carbon, and Nitrogen16 views
Trace water, carbon, and nitrogen as matter cycles through Earth systems and connect these cycles to energy flow.
15 topics (15 versions)
4.1Matter Cycles and Energy Flow
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4.2Water Cycle Processes
4.3Watersheds and River Systems
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4.4Groundwater and Aquifers
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4.5Human Alterations to the Water Cycle
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4.6Carbon Cycle in the Biosphere
4.7Photosynthesis and Respiration
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4.8Combustion and Fossil Fuels
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4.9Carbon Sequestration and Sinks
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4.10Nitrogen Cycle Pathways
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4.11Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrification
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4.12Denitrification and Eutrophication
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4.13Soil Microbes and Nutrient Cycling
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4.14Agricultural Impacts on Cycles
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4.15Climate Change Connections
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5. Ecosystem Change: Disturbance, Succession, and Resilience19 views
Explore how ecosystems change through natural and human-driven disturbances and how resilience develops over time.
15 topics (15 versions)
5.1Disturbance Regimes and Scales
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5.2Natural Events: Fire, Flood, Drought
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5.3Catastrophic versus Gradual Change
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5.4Primary and Secondary Succession
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5.5Pioneer Species and Climax Concepts
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5.6Indigenous Fire Stewardship
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5.7Adaptations to Disturbance
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5.8Edge Effects and Fragmentation
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5.9Ecological Resilience and Resistance
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5.10Feedback Loops and Thresholds
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5.11Restoration Ecology Principles
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5.12Monitoring Ecosystem Recovery
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5.13Case Study: Prairie Succession
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5.14Case Study: Wetland Restoration
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5.15Predicting Change with Models
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6. Human Impacts, Sustainability, and Stewardship2 views
Assess human influences on ecosystems and design practical stewardship actions that reduce negative impacts.
15 topics (15 versions)
6.1Land Use and Habitat Loss
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6.2Pollution and Bioaccumulation
6.3Overharvesting and Bycatch
6.4Invasive Species Pathways
6.5Agriculture and Nutrient Runoff
6.6Urbanization and Green Spaces
6.7Climate Change and Ecosystems
6.8Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
6.9Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Management
6.10Conservation Strategies and Protected Areas
6.11Citizen Science and Community Monitoring
6.12Environmental Impact Assessment Basics
6.13Sustainable Food Systems
6.14Personal and Community Action Plans
6.15Measuring Ecological Footprints
7. Particle Theory, Matter, Pure Substances and Mixtures15 views
Use the particle model to distinguish elements, compounds, mechanical mixtures, and solutions through properties and evidence.
15 topics (15 versions)
7.1Particle Model of Matter
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7.2States of Matter and Kinetic Theory
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7.3Elements, Compounds, and Molecules
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7.4Physical and Chemical Properties
7.5Pure Substances and Mixtures
7.6Mechanical Mixtures and Heterogeneity
7.7Solutions and Homogeneity
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7.8Solute, Solvent, and Alloys
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7.9Concentration Concepts Overview
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7.10Suspensions and Colloids
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7.11Solubility Factors Overview
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7.12Dissolving versus Melting
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7.13Qualitative and Quantitative Tests
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7.14Interpreting Particle Diagrams
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7.15Safety and Handling of Materials
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8. Separating Mixtures and Solutions: Methods and Impacts13 views
Investigate separation techniques for mixtures and solutions and evaluate their industrial and agricultural applications.
15 topics (15 versions)
8.1Filtration and Sieving
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8.2Settling and Decanting
8.3Magnetic Separation
8.4Evaporation and Crystallization
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8.5Distillation and Fractional Distillation
8.6Chromatography Basics
8.7Centrifugation Principles
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8.8Flotation and Froth Separation
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8.9Solvent Extraction
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8.10Electrolysis Applications
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8.11Water Treatment Processes
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8.12Mining and Ore Processing Techniques
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8.13Agricultural Separation Technologies
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8.14Efficiency, Yield, and Purity
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8.15Environmental and Social Impacts
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9. Solutions: Solubility, Concentration, and Applications14 views
Explore how and why substances dissolve, measure concentration, and apply solution properties to real-world problems.
15 topics (15 versions)
9.1Dissolution at the Particle Level
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9.2Factors Affecting Solubility
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9.3Solubility Curves and Temperature
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9.4Saturated, Unsaturated, and Supersaturated
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9.5Concentration Units and Calculations
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9.6Percent by Volume and Percent by Mass
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9.7Parts per Million and Parts per Billion
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9.8Dilution Methods and Safety
9.9Acids, Bases, and pH of Solutions
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9.10Conductivity and Electrolytes
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9.11Rate of Dissolving and Agitation
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9.12Gas Solubility and Pressure
9.13Everyday Solutions and Uses
9.14Environmental Solutions and Contaminants
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9.15Designing and Testing a Solution
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10. Heat, Temperature, and States of Matter15 views
Connect temperature and thermal energy to changes of state as evidence for the particle theory of matter.
15 topics (15 versions)
10.1Temperature Scales and Measurement
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10.2Thermal Energy versus Temperature
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10.3Particle Motion and Thermal Expansion
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10.4Changes of State and Energy
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10.5Melting, Freezing, and Solidification
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10.6Evaporation, Boiling, and Condensation
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10.7Sublimation and Deposition
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10.8Heating Curves and Cooling Curves
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10.9Latent Heat and Specific Heat Concepts
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10.10Insulators and Conductors of Heat
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10.11Thermal Equilibrium and the Zeroth Law
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10.12Thermal Effects on Density
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10.13Weather, Climate, and Heat
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10.14Safety with Heating and Cooling
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10.15Evidence for the Particle Theory from State Changes
11. Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Technologies16 views
Investigate how heat moves by conduction, convection, and radiation and evaluate heating and cooling technologies.
15 topics (15 versions)
11.1Conduction in Solids and Fluids
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11.2Thermal Conductivity of Materials
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11.3Convection Currents in Fluids
11.4Density-Driven Circulation
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11.5Radiation and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
11.6Absorption, Reflection, and Emission
11.7Greenhouse Effect and Energy Balance
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11.8Passive and Active Heating Systems
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11.9Insulation Design and R-Values
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11.10Cooking Technologies and Heat Transfer
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11.11Cooling Technologies and Refrigeration
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11.12Thermal Energy Efficiency at Home
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11.13Historical Heating and Clothing Innovations
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11.14Cultural Adaptations to Climate
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11.15Evaluating Heating and Cooling Technologies
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12. Earth's Crust: Plate Tectonics and Geological Events17 views
Study movements within Earth’s crust and assess the societal and environmental impacts of geological hazards.
15 topics (15 versions)
12.1Structure of Earth's Interior
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12.2Plates, Boundaries, and Motions
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12.3Seafloor Spreading and Magnetic Stripes
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12.4Earthquakes: Causes and Measurement
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12.5Volcanoes: Types and Hazards
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12.6Mountain Building and Uplift
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12.7Faults, Folds, and Stress
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12.8The Rock Cycle Overview
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12.9Weathering and Erosion Processes
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12.10Mass Wasting and Landslides
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12.11Tsunamis and Coastal Risks
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12.12Mapping Hazards and Risk Reduction
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12.13Indigenous Narratives of Earth Processes
12.14Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
12.15Community Preparedness and Resilience
13. Geological Resources, Surface Geology, and Saskatchewan Soils13 views
Identify key geological resources and examine Saskatchewan’s surface geology and soils to inform sustainable land use.
15 topics (15 versions)
13.1Minerals, Ores, and Fuels
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13.2Resource Exploration and Mapping
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13.3Mining Methods and Technologies
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13.4Oil and Gas Extraction Basics
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13.5Potash and Uranium in Saskatchewan
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13.6Aggregates and Construction Materials
13.7Soil Formation and Horizons
13.8Soil Texture, Structure, and Fertility
13.9Prairie, Parkland, and Boreal Soils
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13.10Glacial Landforms and Deposits
13.11Surface Water and Groundwater Interactions
13.12Land Use and Surface Geology Links
13.13Reclamation and Remediation Practices
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13.14Environmental and Social Considerations
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13.15Future Uses and Sustainable Planning