The course covers the IB Environmental Systems and Societies standards, provided in detail to the students and are available online at: ibo.org. The list of topics is found below: Core (Mandatory) Topic 1: Foundations of Environmental Systems and Societies Topic 2: Ecosystems and Ecology Topic 3: Biodiversity and Conservation Topic...
Should I take ESS or bio? This is a common question among IB students once they should choose their subjects. ESS or bio? What subject you will take completely depends on your personal interests. IB ESS SL focuses on some aspects of Biology SL such as ecology...
The interactions between humans and their physical surroundings have been extensively studied, as multiple human activities influence the environment. The environment is a coupling of the biotic (living organisms and microorganisms) and the abiotic (hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere). Pollution is defined as the introduction into the...
Many IB students are interested in this question. However, ESS is classified as Group 3 and 4 subject, therefore has the characteristics of both sciences and humanities. What students learn in ESS? ESS covers eight major topics: foundations of the course and its major ideas, ecosystem structure...
Selecting a suitable Internal Assessment is just as important as the Internal Assessment itself. Be certain that your question is as clear and specific as possible. Avoid general terms, and refer to the specific independent (manipulated) and dependent (responding) variables you will be testing. Be specific...
Environmental pollution is the unfavorable alteration of our surroundings, wholly or largely as a byproduct of man’s actions. It's a product of direct or indirect effects of the changes in the energy pattern, radiation levels, and chemical and physical constitution and abundance of organisms. Environmental pollution...
Here are some examples on how online classes can be more useful than traditional in person classes. More flexibility with online classes Studying online gives you more flexibility. You can work and fit your work schedule around your coursework more easily; an online class where you don’t...
One of the most oft-used terms after the pandemic is the term “new normal.” The new normal in education is the increased use of online learning tools. The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered new ways of learning. All around the world, educational institutions are looking toward...
ESS or Environmental Systems and Societies is a transdisciplinary IB course that combines the knowledge of different sciences such as biology, ecology, geography and chemistry in order to answer biggest environmental problems that we are facing today. What will you learn in ESS? During the ESS course...
The Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) course is an interdisciplinary course which is unique in that it contains various sciences, coupled with a societal viewpoint, all intertwined to help you understand the environment and its sustainability. This course is designed to combine the techniques and knowledge associated with group 4 (the...