ESS is one of two interdisciplinary courses offered in the Diploma Programme. Because it is an interdisciplinary course, students can study this course and have it count as either an individuals and societies or a science course, or both. This gives students the opportunity to...
The International Baccalaureate (IB) exams are standardized tests in the globally recognized IB program for high school students aged 16 to 19. Preparing for IB exams is tough but worthwhile for high schoolers. Is exam anxiety preventing your success? Success requires a solid grasp of...
The interdisciplinary nature of the ESS course (online tutoring) requires a broad skill set from students, including the ability to perform research and investigations, participation in philosophical discussion and problem-solving. The course requires a systems approach to environmental understanding and promotes holistic thinking about environmental...
Climate change ultimately drives terrestrial biodiversity loss and affects ecosystem carbon storage both directly and indirectly via land use change, i.e. climate change-driven cropland expansion. Future cropland expansion is likely to have negative impacts on biodiversity and carbon storage in many biodiversity hotspots, including Mexico,...
The key concepts of ESS depend on each individual ESS topic. Some of the most important concepts of ESS are: Ecological footprint - measures the amount of “biologically productive” land or water that enables the population to sustain itself. Carrying capacity - is the maximum...
ES&S is one of two interdisciplinary courses offered in the Diploma Programme. Because it is an interdisciplinary course, students can study this course and have it count as either an individuals and societies or a science course, or both. This gives students the opportunity to...
The future of Environmental system and societies is bright, there are some positive stories and predictions for 2023 and beyond: The French Post Office is using pedal power to try and reduce its carbon emissions by 30 per cent before 2025. Cargo bikes are just one...
Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is an exciting and highly relevant cross-disciplinary subject that draws together elements of Biology, Geography and Environmental Science. The course provides a coherent perspective on the interrelationships between environmental systems and the societies within them, encouraging students to develop an informed...
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...
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...