IB Environmental Systems

This course book presents a lively resource full of case studies, extracts, quotations, statistics and activities to allow students to fully understand complex and controversial issues. It follows an approach that includes the wider aims of the IB through connections to TOK, international-mindedness and the IB learner profile. It has been written by an IB Consultant and teacher and has been extensively reviewed by teachers, consultants and the IB. With material integrated to include international and historical perspectives, students will be encouraged to think critically and make connections to other subjects and to world issues. *The most comprehensive and accurate match to IB specifications *Packed with exercises that enable self-assessment and drive analytical thought, building active inquiry *Activities develop lateral and creative thinking and build independent analysis *Includes in-depth assessment support and exam questions, directly from the IB to optimize assessment potential *Provides a wealth of illustrations, diagrams, maps and charts to help explain difficult concepts *Seamlessly linked to the learner profile, with support for the extended essay and CAS *Truly aligned with the IB philosophy, challenging learners with fresh and topical TOK *Case studies from around the globe to help students with international mindedness *Links to websites and other sources with cross curricular material About the series: The only DP resources developed directly with the IB, the Oxford IB Course Books are the most comprehensive core resources to support learners through their study. Fully incorporating the learner profile, resources are assessed by consulting experts in international-mindedness and TOK to ensure these crucial components are deeply embedded into learning. This is an invaluable tool for both myself and my students - incredibly comprehensive, coherent and manages to link together aspects of the IB Learner Profile. I don't know what I would do without my copy. Neil, Science Teacher, Dallam School, UK The Oxford IB course books are the best ever resource for both teachers and students. They are practical, insightful and fully in line with the IB Course outcomes. Pat Hanson, IB Coordinator, Academy of the Holy Cross, USA All of the Oxford IB course books are terrific Carolyn Hawkins, IB Coordinator, Cookeville High School, USA We have adopted most of the Oxford course books for our school. We find them well written, well linked to TOK issues and age appropriate. Sheta Saha, IB Coordinator, Chatsworth International School, Singapore1. Historical overview of the modern environment movement ; 2. Environmental perspectives ; 3. Ecosystems ; 4. Systems: a theoretical framework ; 5. Biodiversity ; 6. Conservation of biodiversity ; 7. The issue of global warming ; 8. Population dynamics ; 9. Resources - natural capital ; 10. Energy resources ; 11. Water resources ; 12. Soil resources ; 13. Food resources ; 14. Succession ; 15. Pollution management ; 16. Practical work and ideas ; 17. Writing your extended essay ; 18. Exam preparation and sample questions ; 19. Answers to examination-style questions ; 20. Directory ; Essay by Tejas Ewing ; Index