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Environmental Systems and Societies for the IB Diploma Second edition Coursebook

Environmental Systems and Societies for the IB Diploma Second edition Coursebook
AUTHOR(S):
Brenda Walpole / Paul Guinness
REGION:
Australia & New Zealand
LEVELS:
Year 11 / Year 12
SUBJECT AREA:
International Education / Sciences
ISBN:
9781107556430
PUBLICATION DATE:
12/11/2015
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Environmental Systems and Societies for the IB Diploma Second Edition follows the latest syllabus for first examination in 2017. 

This resource encourages critical and reflective thinking skills and promotes international-mindedness. ESL speakers are supported throughout with a focus on vocabulary and straightforward explanation of topics appropriate for ESL Students. 

Real-world case studies bring theory to life and motivate students to delve into current global issues. Theory of Knowledge is integrated throughout with added discussion points to spark debate in class. Exam-style questions build skills on analysis, evaluation and interpretation. Additional teacher support offers help with planning lessons, differentiated learning and guidance about the Internal Assesssment, fieldwork, exam preparation and Extended Essays.

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Topic 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

Topic 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

Topic 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

Topic 4: Water and aquatic food production systems and societies

4.1 Introduction to water systems

4.2 Access to fresh water

4.3 Aquatic food production systems

4.4 Water pollution

Topic 5: Soil systems and terrestrial food production systems and societies

5.1 Introduction to soil systems

5.2 Terrestrial food production systems and food choices

5.3 Soil degradation and conservation

Topic 6: Atmospheric systems and societies

6.1 Introduction to the atmosphere

6.2 Stratospheric ozone

6.3 Photochemical smog

6.4 Acid deposition

Topic 7: Climate change and energy production

7.1 Energy choices and security

7.2 Climate change—causes and impacts

7.3 Climate change—mitigation and adaptation

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

Developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world.

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Brenda Walpole
Paul Guinness
Paul Guinness is a highly experienced author, teacher and examiner. Until recently he was Head of Geography at King's College School, Wimbledown, an IB school in the UK that was named The Sunday Times International Baccalaureate School of the Year 2009.
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