The IB DP Environmental systems and societies (IB ESS) is one of a kind subject when it comes to the International Baccalaureate Programme. There are Group 3 subjects (Individuals and societies) such as Geography and History and Group 4 subjects (Sciences) such as Chemistry and...
Climate Change and Human Impact: An ESS Perspective In the world we live today there are several issues as important as climate change. This is an ongoing climate change that we are facing today and it causes all kinds of events: hurricanes, severe storms, draughts and...
The International Baccalaureate (IB) has introduced a revised syllabus for Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS), effective from August 2024, with first examinations scheduled for 2026. This update aims to enhance students' understanding of environmental challenges through an interdisciplinary approach, combining elements of both science and...
Understand the ESS IA Requirements The IA requirements for the IB ESS IA should be thoroughly understood in order to effectively complete the assignment. It is crucial for students to familiarize themselves with these requirements as they form the foundation of their research project. The IA...
For your ESS Internal Assessment, the structure is critical. Introduction: State the main environmental issue being studied and its importance - what is the organism/compound/concept being studied (eg: heavy metal pollution, global warming, etc.)? What are its impacts? State the personal or global significance of the topic...
Here are some examples of Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS IB IA) Internal Assessment (ESS IB IA) topics that you can explore: • Coral Bleaching: Investigate the impact of environmental factors on coral bleaching in a specific location. • Domestic Waste: Analyze the waste produced in households...
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a demanding two-year pre-university course of study designed for highly motivated secondary school students. The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with externally set, standardized final examinations supplied and assessed by the...
When writing the ESS IA, some of the favourites students’ choices are surveys. They are not that difficult to perform as maybe some of the other ESS IA topics. Some of the IB ESS IA survey topics have to do with: • Ecological footprint, • Environmental philosophies, • Carbon...
Section B (40 marks) requires students to answer two structured essay questions from a choice of four. Each question is worth 20 marks. The final part of each essay in section B (9 marks) will be marked using markbands. There is 1 additional mark per question for...
• Section B (40 marks) requires students to answer two structured essay questions from a choice of four. Each question is worth 20 marks. • The final part of each essay in section B (9 marks) will be marked using markbands. • There is 1 additional mark...