1 AS1 IB SL Env Systems II-Period 1
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Course Description
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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