This criterion assesses the extent to which you establish and explore an environmental issue (either local or global) for an investigation and develops this to state a relevant and focused research question. This criterion assesses the development of the purpose of the study. You will be...
Surveys Survey research involves the collection of information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions. It is an efficient method for systematically collecting data from a broad spectrum of individuals and educational settings. Examples of surveys: Ecological footprint calculations, Carbon footprint calculations, EVS, Food waste calculations etc. Secondary Data...
This criterion assesses the extent to which you have developed appropriate methods to gather data that is relevant to the research question. The data could be primary or secondary, qualitative or quantitative, and may utilize techniques associated with both experimental or social science methods of...
The individual investigation for internal assessment (usually just called “The IA”) is a practical assignment that all ESS students will complete. The IA makes up 25% of the final score on the course. The assignment will be submitted as a lab report and should be 1500...
Many students ask me what are the changes for the upcoming IB May exams due to COVID 19. When it comes to Environmental systems and societies the IB announced that there are no changes to assessment components. Please have a look at the attachment below for the...
The individual investigation for internal assessment (usually just called “The IA”) is a practical assignment that all ESS students will complete. The IA makes up 25% of the final score on the course. The assignment will be submitted as a lab report and should be 1500...
Many students struggle with a right choice of the ESS IA. They are unsure how/when and where to look for the right ESS IA topic. Many students ask me to help them with their ESS IA and I do it with joy. Here is a listing...
Are you preparing for ESS exam? Here is very usefull text about ESS Ia ideas: Many students struggle with a right choice of the ESS IA. They are unsure how/when and where to look for the right ESS IA topic. Many students ask me to help...
You are interested in ESS but need some ideas for ESS Ia? You are in the right place! The topic of your IA is tremendously important as it will influence many of the following aspects: • -Place of measurement • -Methodology • -Equipment • -Plant used • -Pollutant used etc. Some of...
Topic 1- Environmental value system An ecocentric viewpoint integrates social, spiritual and environmental dimensions into a holistic ideal. It puts ecology and nature as central to humanity and emphasizes a less materialistic approach to life with greater self-sufficiency of societies. An ecocentric viewpoint prioritizes biorights, emphasizes...