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Topic 1: Foundations of ESS
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
Topic 2 Ecology
In this section we support learning in Topic 2: Ecology with the subtopics 2.1 - 2.5, Individuals and populations, communities and ecosystems, Energy and biomass in ecosystems, Biogeochemical cycles, Climate
Topic 3 Biodiversity and Conservation
In this section we support learning in Topic 3 Biodiversity and Conservation. In this section we provide material to help support learning about biodiversity, including natural selection, evolution, speciation,
Topic 4: Water
This is the overview page for the eBook on Topic 4 on Water. This subtopic introduces the hydrological cycle (the water cycle) and explores how water moves through systems in flows between stores. It's
Topic 5: Land
In this section we support learning in Topic 5. Soil and its relationship to food, diet and agriculture are considered. Soil (pedosphere) is far more than just dirt; it's the foundation of life on Earth,
Topic 6 Atmosphere and Climate Change
In this section we support learning in Topic 6: Atmosphere and Climate Change. The four subtopics include an introduction to the atmosphere and the greenhouse effect, causes and impacts of climate change,
Topic 7: Natural Resources
Topic 7 introduces the concept of natural capital, natural income and sustainability in this context with a consideration of renewable and non-renewable resources. At HL, we need to understand the role
Topic 8: Human Populations and Urban Systems
In this section we support learning in Topic 8: Human populations and urban systems. In this section we provide material to help support learning about demography and modelling population growth. HL students
HL Lenses
In this section, we support the HL Lenses - Environmental Law - Environmental Economics - Environmental Ethics. In this section we support the learning around the HL Lens Environmental Law. In this section
Understanding Data and Statistics
In this section of the website we will explore data. First, how you can collect data and the consequences for how you collect this data. We will explore the description of your data. This usually involves