Oxford Resources for IB: DP Environmental Systems and Societies Course Book
2nd Edition
Published on 29. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
792 pages
978-1-382-04401-1 (ISBN)
Description
Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:
- Exam Board: International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Level and subject: IB Diploma
- Environmental Systems and Societies students - SL and HL
- First teaching: 2024
- First exams: 2025
Developed in cooperation with the IB and matched to the first teaching 2024 syllabus, these inquiry-based resources offer complete coverage of the 2024 Subject Guide and motivate learners to build interconnected subject knowledge. This title:
- Is published in cooperation with the IB so you can be assured the content is aligned, reviewed, and approved
- Focuses on both knowledge and skills with high quality content created by experienced IB authors, examiners, and teachers
- Helps students develop a holistic view of the subject via a wealth of contemporary case studies
- Truly engages learners with scientific concepts - the inquiry-based approach drives active exploration, investigation and critical thought
- Supports students at HL with a dedicated chapter exploring the HL lenses in detail
- Cements the three key concepts in students' minds with a chapter on the foundations of the course
- Builds student confidence with end of topic questions drawn from past exam papers
- Exam Board: International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Level and subject: IB Diploma
- Environmental Systems and Societies students - SL and HL
- First teaching: 2024
- First exams: 2025
Developed in cooperation with the IB and matched to the first teaching 2024 syllabus, these inquiry-based resources offer complete coverage of the 2024 Subject Guide and motivate learners to build interconnected subject knowledge. This title:
- Is published in cooperation with the IB so you can be assured the content is aligned, reviewed, and approved
- Focuses on both knowledge and skills with high quality content created by experienced IB authors, examiners, and teachers
- Helps students develop a holistic view of the subject via a wealth of contemporary case studies
- Truly engages learners with scientific concepts - the inquiry-based approach drives active exploration, investigation and critical thought
- Supports students at HL with a dedicated chapter exploring the HL lenses in detail
- Cements the three key concepts in students' minds with a chapter on the foundations of the course
- Builds student confidence with end of topic questions drawn from past exam papers
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
2022 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-382-04401-1 (9781382044011)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1 Foundation 1.1 Perspectives1.2 Systems1.3 Sustainability1.4 Practical work: Questionnaires and surveys Exam-style questionsHL lenses HL.a Environmental lawHL.b Environmental economicsHL.c Environmental ethics2 Ecology 2. 1 Individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems2. 2 Energy and biomass in ecosystems2. 3 Biogeochemical cycles2. 4 Climate and biomes2. 5 Zonation, succession and change in ecosystems2.6 Practical work: Ecology lab and fieldwork Exam-style questions 3 Biodiversity and conservation3.1 Biodiversity and evolution3.2 Human impact on biodiversity3.3 Conservation and regenerationExam-style questions 4 Water 4.1 Water systems4.2 Water access, use and security4.3 Aquatic food production systems4.4 Water pollutionExam-style questions 5 Land 5.1 Soil5.2 Agriculture and foodExam-style questions 6 Atmosphere and climate change 6.1 Introduction to the atmosphere6.2 Climate change-causes and impact6.3 Climate change-mitigation and adaptation6.4 Stratospheric ozoneExam-style questions 7 Natural resources7.1 Natural resources-uses and management7.2 Energy sources-uses and management7.3 Solid wasteExam-style questions 8 Human populations and urban systems 8.1 Human populations8.2 Urban systems and urban planning8.3 Urban air pollution Exam-style questions Maths skills for ESSIndexAnswers