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Topic 1: Foundations of ESS Activities
In this section, we provide activities to support the learning associated with the Foundation Topics - Perspectives - Systems - Sustainability. In this section we have a variety of activities to support...
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Topic 1: Foundations of ESS Free
In these pages we support the Foundation Topics - Perspectives - Systems - Sustainability - which form the core concepts for the whole course at SL and HL. In this section we support learning in subtopic...
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1.1 Perspectives
In this section we support learning in subtopic 1.1 Perspectives Approaches to Teaching and Learning Estimated hours (without labs): 3 hours How do different perspectives develop? How do perspectives...
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1.1 Perspectives Activities
In this section we have a variety of activities to support student learning in subtopic 1.1 Perspectives. Some can be followed independently, serving as review. All can be used as teacher guided or facilitated...
External Assessment
Topic Tests
In this section we will provide example tests. These are some questions I used for the first test I gave my class. I also used a question from a May 2012 exam which was about the Iraq wetlands. I can't...
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1.2 Systems
When we consider systems we are actually thinking about three interrelated concepts, 1) a theory that provides us with a tool for holistic analysis, 2) a system as an organising structure and 3) complex...
Designing Your Course
Teaching Sequences from 2024
In these pages, Zoe provides some ideas for how she organises her lessons with a mix of activities and practical / experimental ideas. Zoe's lessons were usually 70 minutes long, with a 60 minute period...
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1.1 Perspectives Overview
On this page there is a simple presentation to provide the structure for your note taking. It should be used alongside the Topic 1.1. page for a comprehensive overview. This is a simple presentation that...
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1.2 Systems Activities
In this section we have a variety of activities to support student learning in subtopic 1.2 Systems. Some can be followed independently, serving as review. All can be used as teacher guided or facilitated...
Designing Your Course
Your Route Through the Course 2024 Free
Having SL and HL adds a little spice to the organisation of ESS. These are our routes through the course with some links to the activities associated with the topics. 1.1 and and Intro to Ethics 1.1...