IB Environmental Systems and Societies Online Course Book

Oxford IB Diploma Program

Author Jill Rutherford and Gillian Williams

IB Diploma Program

Truly engage learners with scientific concepts - the inquiry-based approach drives active exploration, investigation and critical thought
Fully cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus (first examination 2017), developed directly with the IB
Strengthen achievement - current case studies and activities accessibly connect learning with relevant global issues, driving motivation and achievement
Accurately implement the new requirements- written by DP Curriculum Devleopers and authors of the new syllabus
Support the new internal assessment - fresh ideas and new approaches to practicals from Gilliam Williams help you tackle the changes
Build assssment potential - assessment support directly from the IB provides unrivalled exam preparation
Also available in print format
Multiplatform access, compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, tablets and more
The license is valid until 31st December 2023

The only DP resources developed with the IB

IB Environmental Systems and Societies Online Course Book

Oxford IB Diploma Program

Author Jill Rutherford and Gillian Williams

Description

Motivating learners to explore and investigate scientific concepts, this new core Course Book helps learners actively connect study with wider issues relevant to the world today. The most comprehensive match to the new syllabus first examined 2017 and the only DP Environmental Systems developed directly with the IB, the inquiry-based approach truly engages learners, strengthening achievement. Integrated links to the Big Questions support a holistic approach to teaching and learning, encouraging students to make links between topics and other subjects.

Truly engage learners with scientific concepts - the inquiry-based approach drives active exploration, investigation and critical thought
Fully cover the new syllabus - the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus (first examination 2017), developed directly with the IB
Strengthen achievement - current case studies and activities accessibly connect learning with relevant global issues, driving motivation and achievement
Accurately implement the new requirements- written by DP Curriculum Devleopers and authors of the new syllabus
Support the new internal assessment - fresh ideas and new approaches to practicals from Gilliam Williams help you tackle the changes
Build assssment potential - assessment support directly from the IB provides unrivalled exam preparation
Also available in print format
Multiplatform access, compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, tablets and more
The license is valid until 31st December 2023

About the Series:
IB Diploma Course Books are essential resource materials designed in cooperation with the IB to provide students with extra support through their IB studies. Course Books provide advice and guidance on specific course assessment requirements, mirroring the IB philosophy and providing opportunities for critical thinking.

The only DP resources developed with the IB

IB Environmental Systems and Societies Online Course Book

Oxford IB Diploma Program

Author Jill Rutherford and Gillian Williams

IB Diploma Program

1. Foundations of environmental systems and societies
1.1. Environmental value systems
1.2. Systems and models
1.3. Energy and equilibria
1.4. Sustainability
1.5. Humans and pollution
2. Ecosystems and ecology
2.1. Species and populations
2.2. Communities and ecosystems
2.3. Flows of energy and matter
2.4. Biomes, zonation and succession
2.5. Investigating ecosystems
3. Biodiversity and conservation
3.1. An introduction to biodiversity
3.2. Origins of biodiversity
3.3. Threats to biodiversity
3.4. Conservation of biodiversity
4. Water, food production, systems and society
4.1. Introduction to water systems
4.2. Access to freshwater
4.3. Aquatic food production systems
4.4. Water pollution
5. Soil systems and society
5.1. Introduction to soil systems
5.2. Terrestrial food production systems
5.3. Soil degradation and conservation
6. Atmospheric systems and society
6.1. Introduction to the atmosphere
6.2. Stratospheric ozone
6.3. Photochemical smog
6.4. Acid deposition
7. Climate change and energy
7.1. Energy choices and security
7.2. Climate change - causes and impacts
7.3. Climate change - mitigation and adaptation
8. Topic 8 Human Systems and resource use
8.1. Human population dynamics
8.2. Resource use in society
8.3. Solid domestic waste
8.4. Human population carrying capacity
9. Internal Assessment
10. External Assessment
11. Extended Essay