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 of you will have just got back your mock exam results. Hopefully, many of you will be happy with your results. For some of you, though, I’m sure they weren’t quite what you were hoping for. This can be stressful- especially if you have...
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...
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...
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...
Topic 1- Environmental value system 1.1. An EVS is a worldview or paradigm that shapes the way an individual, or group of people, perceives and evaluates environmental issues, influenced by cultural, religious, economic and socio-political contexts. • Explain what an environmental value system is and the fact...
Choice of topic Environmental systems and societies focuses upon the interaction and integration of “natural” environmental systems and human societies. Your topic should: • have a sharp focus on the interaction between environmental systems and societies, • should give significant (though not necessarily equal) weight to both the ecological...
Local and global material The course requires the study of environmental systems and societies at a range of scales from local to global, but the teaching of the course should be rooted in the local environment. There are many references in the syllabus to the local...
• 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...
• IB ESS Paper 1 is based on a Case study. • Students are provided with a resource booklet which contains a Case study. All data is contained here together with pictures, maps and diagrams. • Questions are based on the evaluation and analysis of the data...