1 AS1 IB SL Env Systems II-Period 1 Assignments
- Instructor
- John Engelbreit
- Term
- 2020 - 2021 School Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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Environmental systems and societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary course offered only at standard level (SL). This course can fulfill either the individuals and societies or the sciences requirement. Alternatively, this course enables students to satisfy the requirements of both subjects groups simultaneously while studying one course. ESS is firmly grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and function, and in the exploration of cultural, economic, ethical, political and social interactions of societies with the environment. As a result of studying this course, students will become equipped with the ability to recognize and evaluate the impact of our complex system of societies on the natural world. The interdisciplinary nature of the DP course 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 issues. Teachers explicitly teach thinking and research skills such as comprehension, text analysis, knowledge transfer and use of primary sources. They encourage students to develop solutions at the personal, community and global levels.
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Past Assignments
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ESS 2021 Course Survey
This is an anonymous survey regarding the course. Your name/email is not attached to this survey (however, only CPS emails will be able to do this survey so you may be required to sign in). Please answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly. Your feedback is an integral part of efforts to improve this course and the instruction provided. Your anonymous answers will have no impact upon your grade-for good or worse (and again, your name/email is not attached). You are limited to one response and are able to edit after submitting.
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QOD 6/8: 1. How do you think the world will look like in the future? (in 20 + years) 2. Where do you see yourself in the future? (in 5, to 10, to 20 + years)
QOD 6/8:
1. How do you think the world will look like in the future? (in 20 + years)
2. Where do you see yourself in the future? (in 5, to 10, to 20 + years)
1. How do you think the world will look like in the future? (in 20 + years)
2. Where do you see yourself in the future? (in 5, to 10, to 20 + years)
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Movie Reflection Questions
Please complete these when or after watching the film.
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QOD 6/1: 1. Humans generate an enormous amount of waste. When thinking about human generated waste, what comes to mind? 2. What are some things you can think of to reduce human generated waste?
QOD 6/1:
1. Humans generate an enormous amount of waste. When thinking about human generated waste, what comes to mind?
2. What are some things you can think of to reduce human generated waste?
1. Humans generate an enormous amount of waste. When thinking about human generated waste, what comes to mind?
2. What are some things you can think of to reduce human generated waste?
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QOD 5/25: What are some examples of non-renewable resources? (include answers besides energy sources)
QOD 5/25: What are some examples of non-renewable resources? (include answers besides energy sources)
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8.1 Content
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QOD 5/24: How would you describe your perfect day?
QOD 5/24: How would you describe your perfect day?
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QOD 5/21: What was your reaction to or thoughts on the film we viewed yesterday (“Jane Goodall: The Hope”)? If you weren't here, you can look her up and provide a reaction or thoughts on her work.
QOD 5/21: What was your reaction to or thoughts on the film we viewed yesterday (“Jane Goodall: The Hope”)? If you weren't here, you can look her up and provide a reaction or thoughts on her work.
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QOD 5/17: When you are in need of motivation, what is your go to song, quote, mantra, saying that helps you?
QOD 5/17: When you are in need of motivation, what is your go to song, quote, mantra, saying that helps you?
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Pollution Article 5/10
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QOD 5/13: How do you nurture your curiosity? What are you currently curious about?
QOD 5/13:
How do you nurture your curiosity?
What are you currently curious about?
How do you nurture your curiosity?
What are you currently curious about?
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QOD 5/12: What are you currently reading (or want to read) and why? Briefly describe what it is about.
QOD 5/12: What are you currently reading (or want to read) and why? Briefly describe what it is about.
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QOD 5/11: 1. How are you feeling? 2. How are you currently balancing different aspects (academic, emotional, physical, others) of your life? If you aren’t, what steps could you take to be more balanced?
QOD 5/11:
1. How are you feeling?
2. How are you currently balancing different aspects (academic, emotional, physical, others) of your life? If you aren’t, what steps could you take to be more balanced?
1. How are you feeling?
2. How are you currently balancing different aspects (academic, emotional, physical, others) of your life? If you aren’t, what steps could you take to be more balanced?
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Paper 2B
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Paper 2A
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Paper 1 Exam
Please read all questions carefully and provide responses to all questions.
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QOD 5/3: What do you feel you still need to prepare for in order to be successful on the mock EA?
QOD 5/3: What do you feel you still need to prepare for in order to be successful on the mock EA?
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QOD 4/28: 1. What is the number 1 test taking tip you have? 2. How do you prepare for taking a big exam BESIDES studying?
QOD 4/28:
1. What is the number 1 test taking tip you have?
2. How do you prepare for taking a big exam BESIDES studying?
1. What is the number 1 test taking tip you have?
2. How do you prepare for taking a big exam BESIDES studying?
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ESS Unit 3 Revision
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ESS Unit 2 Revision
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TOK QOD 4/20: Controlled laboratory experiments are often seen as the hallmark of the scientific method, but are not possible in fieldwork—to what extent is the knowledge obtained by observational natural experiment less scientific than the manipulated laboratory experiment?
TOK QOD 4/20: Controlled laboratory experiments are often seen as the hallmark of the scientific method, but are not possible in fieldwork—to what extent is the knowledge obtained by observational natural experiment less scientific than the manipulated laboratory experiment?
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Ess Unit 1 Revision
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Unit 7 Quiz
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Evaluating Energy Security
Use the information in the table to evaluate the energy security of nations A and B. In your answer, you should state which nation (A or B) is “more secure” and support your opinion. The information for nation C is useful background information.
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Paris to Pittsburgh Doc: Discussion Questions
Select 3 questions and provide a meaningful response to those 3 questions.
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QOD 3/24: What do you think of when you hear the term “energy security”? Who do you think has it, and how do you think you can get it?
QOD 3/24: What do you think of when you hear the term “energy security”? Who do you think has it, and how do you think you can get it?
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TOK QOD 3/23: The choice of energy sources is controversial and complex — how can we distinguish between a scientific claim and a pseudoscience claim when making choices?
TOK QOD 3/23: The choice of energy sources is controversial and complex — how can we distinguish between a scientific claim and a pseudoscience claim when making choices?
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Illinois Electrical Energy Budget CER Assignment
For this assignment, you are tasked with using the information from the Energy Source Project to come up with an energy budget for our state. In this assignment, I have linked a Google Sheets with the percentages of energy sources for Illinois in 2019.
Your job is to determine the breakdown of each energy source (by percentage) for the state and present this graphically as your claim, provide evidence for each energy source that you included (this might include advantages for the energy sources, geographical factors, or other reasonable/reliable evidence) and reasoning that explains why your evidence supports your claim.
Your job is to determine the breakdown of each energy source (by percentage) for the state and present this graphically as your claim, provide evidence for each energy source that you included (this might include advantages for the energy sources, geographical factors, or other reasonable/reliable evidence) and reasoning that explains why your evidence supports your claim.
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QOD 3/22: What kinds of things need to be considered when choosing energy sources for a city’s electrical needs?
QOD 3/22: What kinds of things need to be considered when choosing energy sources for a city’s electrical needs?
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QOD 3/19: According to the Pew Research Center more Americans* say protecting the environment and dealing with climate change should be top gov’t priorities. How do you think that this will affect government policy?
QOD 3/19: According to the Pew Research Center more Americans* say protecting the environment and dealing with climate change should be top gov’t priorities. How do you think that this will affect government policy?
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QOD 3/17: What are some indirect costs you can think of for energy sources that occur during collection, consumption, or post-consumption? (consider any energy source)
QOD 3/17: What are some indirect costs you can think of for energy sources that occur during collection, consumption, or post-consumption? (consider any energy source)
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QOD 3/16: Are you in favor of Daylight Savings Time? Explain why or why not.
QOD 3/16: Are you in favor of Daylight Savings Time? Explain why or why not.
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QOD 3/15: What is one major takeaway you had while researching energy sources for your project?
QOD 3/15: What is one major takeaway you had while researching energy sources for your project?
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QOD 3/12: It’s been nearly a year since we saw each other in person. How have you changed in this past year? Predict what you will be doing one year from now.
QOD 3/12: It’s been nearly a year since we saw each other in person.
How have you changed in this past year?
Predict what you will be doing one year from now.
How have you changed in this past year?
Predict what you will be doing one year from now.
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QOD 3/11: Learner Profile: Caring. They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment How do you feel that you demonstrate this attribute in your lives?
QOD: Learner Profile: Caring.
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment
How do you feel that you demonstrate this attribute in your lives?
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment
How do you feel that you demonstrate this attribute in your lives?
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QOD 3/10: Do you think that a country changing to renewable energy requires a reduction in GDP or metric tied to economic development of a country? Explain.
QOD 3/10: Do you think that a country changing to renewable energy requires a reduction in GDP or metric tied to economic development of a country? Explain.
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QOD 3/9: There are over 100 cities that are aiming to be committed to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Do you currently think this ambitious goal is a feasible one? Why or why not?
QOD: There are over 100 cities that are aiming to be committed to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Do you currently think this ambitious goal is a feasible one? Why or why not?
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QOD 3/1: How are you feeling right now? What do you need right now? What are you grateful for right now?
QOD 3/1: How are you feeling right now? What do you need right now? What are you grateful for right now?
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QOD 2/18: How do you think you will feel when you have completed and submitted your final IA draft?
QOD: How do you think you will feel when you have completed and submitted your final IA draft?
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QOD 2/16: What are some specific steps you can take during your editing process to make sure you have the best IA paper possible?
QOD: What are some specific steps you can take during your drafting and editing process to make sure you have the best IA paper possible?
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Unit 6 Exam
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QOD 2/3: What section do you feel you need to prepare for the most?
QOD 2/3: What section do you feel you need to prepare for the most?
Intro to Atmos.
Stratospheric Ozone
Photochemical Smog
Acid Deposition
Intro to Atmos.
Stratospheric Ozone
Photochemical Smog
Acid Deposition
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TOK QOD 2/2: Experts sometimes disagree about pollution management strategies — on what basis might we decide between the judgments of the experts if they disagree?
TOK QOD 2/2: Experts sometimes disagree about pollution management strategies — on what basis might we decide between the judgments of the experts if they disagree?
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ESS 2021 Final
For your final, you will be selecting ONLY ONE 9 mark essay question to answer from the following 6 choices.
For your 9 marks:
Your response should be a structured essay that includes:
knowledge and understanding of ESS issues and concepts
a wide breadth of knowledge statements effectively linked with each other and to the context of the question
a consistently appropriate and precise use of ESS terminology
effective use of well-explained examples
well-balanced insightful analysis
explicit judgements or conclusions that are well-supported by evidence or arguments and that include some critical reflection
Read through the choices carefully and list your selection:
For your 9 marks:
Your response should be a structured essay that includes:
knowledge and understanding of ESS issues and concepts
a wide breadth of knowledge statements effectively linked with each other and to the context of the question
a consistently appropriate and precise use of ESS terminology
effective use of well-explained examples
well-balanced insightful analysis
explicit judgements or conclusions that are well-supported by evidence or arguments and that include some critical reflection
Read through the choices carefully and list your selection:
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Exit Ticket: Choose one acid deposition management strategy to evaluate (list strengths and limitations or weaknesses)
Exit Ticket: Choose one acid deposition management strategy to evaluate (list strengths and limitations or weaknesses)
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TOK QOD 1/26: There may be long-term consequences when biodiversity is lost—should people be held morally responsible for the long-term consequences of their actions? (Think of examples from ESS)
TOK QOD 1/26: There may be long-term consequences when biodiversity is lost—should people be held
morally responsible for the long-term consequences of their actions? (Think of examples from ESS)
morally responsible for the long-term consequences of their actions? (Think of examples from ESS)
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QOD 1/25: As we close out semester 1 and are about to embark on your last semester of high school, what thoughts are you having? (Hopes, concerns, goals, predictions, wonderings or worries?)
QOD 1/25: As we close out semester 1 and are about to embark on your last semester of high school, what thoughts are you having?
(Hopes, concerns, goals, predictions, wonderings or worries?)
(Hopes, concerns, goals, predictions, wonderings or worries?)
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Acid Deposition Reading
Read and annotate this article while paying attention to the causes, effects and solutions for Acid Deposition. Afterwards, complete the three questions that follow the article. What you do not finish today should be completed for homework.
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QOD 1/22: What do you know or what do you want to know about acid deposition?
QOD 1/22: What do you know or what do you want to know about acid deposition?
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Quiz 6.3
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TOK QOD 1/19: Environmental problems are often emotive — under what circumstances should we maintain a detached relationship with the subject matter under investigation?
TOK QOD: Environmental problems are often emotive — under what circumstances should we
maintain a detached relationship with the subject matter under investigation?
maintain a detached relationship with the subject matter under investigation?
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Air Pollution Text Set
Read the articles via the links below and use the information from these articles to respond to the following prompts. List specific type of air pollution and source if applicable.
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QOD 1/15: How do you get up when you are down?
QOD 1/15: How do you get up when you are down?
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IA First Draft
Please copy/paste your IA first draft or attach a Google doc containing your text here.
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ESS 1/14 Google Form Check in
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TOK Tuesday QOD 1/12: How can we decide who is right in situations like this? Is is just a matter of weighing one kind of risk against another?
TOK Tuesday: Environmental organizations are sometimes criticized for developing a stance on incomplete knowledge. Such organizations would respond by saying that information can be interpreted in different ways and that waiting for more complete knowledge base may prevent solutions being put in place in sufficient time to solve a problem. However, critics respond by saying that environmental organizations sometimes distort the truth in order to gain support from politicians and the public.
TOK Tuesday
QOD: How can we decide who is right in situations like this? Is is just a matter of weighing one kind of risk against another?
TOK Tuesday
QOD: How can we decide who is right in situations like this? Is is just a matter of weighing one kind of risk against another?
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QOD 1/11: What are some natural and human-made contributions to photochemical smog?
QOD 1/11: What are some natural and human-made contributions to photochemical smog?
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QOD 1/8: Did you like the Daily Quotes/QODs this week?
QOD 1/8: Did you like the Daily Quotes/QODs this week?
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Real Time AQI Database
You will be exploring a website that lists real time AQI for PM 2.5. First read the beginners guide, then answer/respond to the prompts in bold.
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ESS Work Day Check in 1/7
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QOD 1/6: Who is harmed/at risk from air pollution?
Who is most harmed by air pollution? Who is most at risk from air pollution exposure? (Think locally as well as internationally)
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QOD 1/5: What determines the amount of PM 2.5?
What kinds of things do you think determine the amount of PM 2.5 that is in the air at any given moment in time and place?
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QOD 1/4: What is your goal for the year?
What is one goal that you have for yourself for this year?
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Quiz 6.2
Read all questions carefully and provide a response for all questions. Complete this quiz by the end of the period.
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Ozone Formation, Destruction and Depletion
See Ozone Formation, Destruction and Depletion Jamboard Directions for instructions on this assignment.
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Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol
DIRECTIONS: Read the following case study, annotating as you go (use your own annotation methods, but please make them meaningful). For your annotations, you should pay attention to mentions of ozone depleting substances, consequences to ozone depletion, efforts to reduce ozone depletion, and the perspectives and reactions of Pat, Riley, Tory, Sasha, and Vic. After you have read and annotated the article, please answer the 5 questions that follow.
**NOTE: This case study is dated, but has some valuable information that is related to our course and the next subtopic, 6.2. I have included hyperlinks in the text for extension of the topics, explanation of terms, historical context, and related updates.
**NOTE: This case study is dated, but has some valuable information that is related to our course and the next subtopic, 6.2. I have included hyperlinks in the text for extension of the topics, explanation of terms, historical context, and related updates.
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ESS Check in 12/3
Please complete this at the start of class.
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Quiz 6.1
Please answer all questions. If you need clarification on anything, please unmute, use the chat function or email me.
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Identifying the Context and Planning Sections
Please upload your Identifying the Context and Planning Sections here!
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IB Work Day Communication Sheet 11/12
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Atmosphere Webquest
Be sure to follow all directions carefully. Answer each question as you and your breakout group go through the webquest. Answer all questions thoroughly in the spaces provided. You may use additional sites as needed, as long as they are appropriate and reputable sources. Be ready to share your individual answers when we come back from breakout groups! Directions are in bold and italics, questions are in regular font.
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Topic 5 Brownfield Project Directions
Please review the needed components for the brownfield project. Specific due dates and rubric to follow.
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5.2 Remediation/Revision
This is the remediation for Quiz 5.2. You have the opportunity to earn back 5 more points by demonstrating your learning on the content covered in this topic. If you scored 15 points or less on the exam, you must complete this remediation. You must complete all items correctly in order to receive the remediation points (however, you may not exceed the number of points on the quiz). All words must be your own (no plagiarism/ copy & pasting). Please email Mr. E with any questions at [email protected]. This remediation must be completed outside of class (cannot be completed during class time or work days that should be devoted to completing other tasks) and needs to be submitted on or before 11/9 to receive credit.
Revision of Paper 2 question. Revise your Paper 2 question response (To what extent is pollution impacting human food production systems?) using the feedback, as a part of your remediation. The following is some general feedback for the question as well as the mark band for the 7 - 9 level. You will be able to earn up to as many points as you lost for this question.
Revision of Paper 2 question. Revise your Paper 2 question response (To what extent is pollution impacting human food production systems?) using the feedback, as a part of your remediation. The following is some general feedback for the question as well as the mark band for the 7 - 9 level. You will be able to earn up to as many points as you lost for this question.
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Topic 5 Self Assessment
Use this form to identify areas that you need to study, then use the textbook, study guide presentations, and study guide worksheets to help you improve in these areas. You will receive all the information from this form in your email. For each of the Significant ideas, Knowledge and Understanding, or Application and Skills, rate your understanding or confidence in that concept/area/skill.
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IB ESS Work Day Communication Sheet
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IB ESS Work Day Communication Sheet 10/22
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5.2 Quiz
Read all questions carefully, and respond to all questions. You will have the entire period to complete this quiz.
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Norman Borlaug and the Green Revolution
State your claim for Norman Borlaug as a hero or a villain (or both/neither) using evidence from the video or texts to justify your claim. Your response should include a minimum of 3 pieces of evidence from the video or the texts. You may use additional sources, but list them on this document if you do.
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IB ESS Work Day Communication Form 10/15
As directed by Mr. E., please complete questions 1 - 3 as your bell ringer, and complete questions 4 - 5 for your exit ticket.
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Comparing Farming Systems
Read the case studies linked in the document, fill out the table below and answer the questions associated with each reading.
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IB ESS Work Day Communication Form 10/8
Please complete questions 1 - 3 as your bell ringer. Then, at the end of the class, please complete questions 4 - 5 as your exit ticket.
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Final Research Proposal due 10/2
Please complete the following document to finalize your research proposal.
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Quiz 5.1 10/2
Complete this quiz by the end of the period
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IB ESS Work Day Communication Sheet 10/1
Please complete the prompts as directed to communicate information about your work day.
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Final Research Question
Please post your final research question here! If you are still unsure about your RQ, please reach out to Mr. E. immediately!
I have attached the Research Question Workshop Padlet to this assignment in case that is helpful.
I have attached the Research Question Workshop Padlet to this assignment in case that is helpful.
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IB ESS Work Day Communication Sheet 9/23
Please complete (when prompted) questions 1 - 3 as your QOD. Then, at the end of class (when prompted) complete your Exit ticket. It is the expectation that you will remain in the Google Classroom Google Meet for the entire class. If there are any problems, please contact Mr. E. by unmuting, typing in the chat or via email at [email protected]. If you are scheduled by your counselors to take the SATs today, please submit this form blank and you will be excused from the assignment.
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Explain the relationship between soil texture (sandy vs. silty vs clayey), water drainage and nutrient retention.
Explain = Give a detailed account, including reasons or causes.
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Intro to Topic 5 Assignment
For today and tomorrow (9/15 and 9/16) you will be introduced to topic 5 using this document. Please follow instructions from Mr. E. on when to complete each part.
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Research Question Draft
What is the draft of your research question for your IA. Please ensure you revise your research question to be relevant, focused, and coherent.
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Environmental Issue Finalized
What is your finalized environmental issue for your IA?
Be sure to be as specific as possible and include a local/global example and what data could be collected.
Be sure to be as specific as possible and include a local/global example and what data could be collected.
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Choosing a topic
Take a look at the document that we will be working on Wednesday 9/8.