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7.2 Energy Efficiency and Conservation - Answers
In this activity, we will explore the use of energy efficiency and energy conservation as strategies to reduce climate impact. Student Task Evaluate the effectiveness of two examples of energy conservation...
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Investigating Altitudinal Zonation in Switzerland - Data Plotted
Here is the suggested analysis and plotted data for the zonation study Investigating Altitudinal Zonation in Switzerland. I have shared a google sheet with the data and plotted charts. You may view...
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Analysing IA Data Example Processes
In these pages, we will provide generic guidance on the possible use of data analysis and statistics in Extended Essays or Internal Assessments....
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HL 3.3 Positive Feedback Loops for Regeneration
In this activity, we will practice drawing positive feedback loops for examples of regeneration in nature. Background Information In topic 1.2 we learned about the principles of positive feedback and...
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HL 3.1 The Age of the Anthropocene?
In this activity, we will investigate the arguments for and against the naming of the geological epoch, the Anthropocene, and draw a behavious over time graph to record this evidence in an annotated diagram....
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6.2 Climate Change - Causes and Impacts
We will explore the evidence for climate change and the impacts on ecosystems and human societies along with the use of diagrams and models to demonstrate possible feedback loops. Perspectives on climate...
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Data-based activity - Topic 7.1 - Natural capital
This activity explores the natural capital and ecosystem services of changing land use in the UK. Background This activity explores some of the figures from the UK Natural Capital Accounts 2024 which...
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5.2 HL Technological Solutions to Food Production
In this activity, we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of some technological solutions to food production. Background Information Technological improvements can lead to very high levels of productivity,...
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Exploiting Natural Capital Sustainably - Answers
Here are some suggested answers for the questions on sustainably natural capital exploitation. Exploiting Natural Capital Sustainably You can use the student access tools to release the answers to students....
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Individual Investigation Marking Guidance
On this page we provide guidance for a marking rubric. The guidance from the TSM is an extract of the points I consider most important but it is important that you refer back to the original material...
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Topic 7: Natural Resources Activities
In this section we have a variety of activities to support student learning in Topic 7: Natural Resources. Some can be followed independently, serving as review. All can be used as teacher guided or facilitated...
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6.3 HL Exploring Stakeholder Engagement and Response to Climate Change
In this activity, we will research several interlinking sections of the HL section on Climate Change, Mitigation and Adaptation, looking at ways to incorporate the HL lenses. The activity culminates in...