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3.3 Rewilding: The Knepp Case Study
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3.3 Rewilding: The Knepp Case Study

In this activity, we will explore the rewilding story at Knepp in the UK by designing a Paper 1 style Resource Booklet, Question Booklet and markscheme that should last one hour. Image credit: https://www.heute.at/i/kino-ueberraschungserfolg-ueber-rueckkehr-der-natur-120067239/doc-1iaa9tds80...

28 September 2025
Topic 5: Land Activities
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Topic 5: Land Activities

In this section we have a variety of activities to support student learning in Topic 5: Land Activities. Some can be followed independently, serving as review. All can be used as teacher guided or facilitated...

28 June 2024
Welcome to ESS with InThinking
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Welcome to ESS with InThinking

In this section, we provide you with guidance on how to navigate and use this website to help you become an independent learner who is able to achieve your best learning in ESS. Welcome Congratulations...

08 August 2026
5.2 Overview - Slides
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5.2 Overview - Slides

On this page, there is a simple presentation to provide the structure for your note-taking. It should be used alongside the Topic 5.1 page for a comprehensive overview. This is a simple presentation that...

30 March 2025
6.2 Introduction to Climate Change Science
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6.2 Introduction to Climate Change Science

In this activity we will explore how scientists are understanding the basic causes of climate change. Student Task Sketch and annotate a diagram to explain the greenhouse effect. Outline some methods...

03 August 2026
5.2 Impact of Feeding on Different Trophic Levels
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5.2 Impact of Feeding on Different Trophic Levels

In this activity you will explore the energy transfer impacts of feeding on different trophic levels. This will help to explain why meat consumption has a big impact on climate change. This has amazing...

26 August 2026
HL 3.1 Human Activity and Evolutionary Change
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HL 3.1 Human Activity and Evolutionary Change

In this activity, we will explore the role humans have, and are having, on natural selection, and therefore the evolution of species. From the guide: 3.1.13 Human activities have impacted the selective...

26 August 2025
4.3 Analysing Data on Aquatic Systems
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4.3 Analysing Data on Aquatic Systems

In this activity, we will practice analysing data related to aquatic systems. I used the three data based activities in this lesson, splitting the class into three groups with each group focusing on a...

12 January 2026
Data Activity - Topic 6.2 - Sinking methane (Answers)
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Data Activity - Topic 6.2 - Sinking methane (Answers)

Topic 6.2 looks at climate change. This page provides answers to the activity asking you to consider some data on methane - where it comes from and where it is absorbed. Digging deeper #1... 1. The items...

04 January 2025
Microplastics Data Analysis
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Microplastics Data Analysis

In this activity you will explore a database that collates data on microplastics found in water samples, learn how to use a database, evaluate your methodology and calculate some simple descriptive statistics....

26 November 2024
Potential Sampling Biases
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Potential Sampling Biases

Each method of choosing a sample from a population has potential biases. This section explains the process, advantages and disadvantages of each method. Potential Sampling Biases The table below shows...

04 August 2023
5.2 Nomadic Pastoralism and Low Productivity Systems (HL)
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5.2 Nomadic Pastoralism and Low Productivity Systems (HL)

In this activity, we will explore the role that low-intensity systems can have on the sustainable production of food. There is an extension task for HL students. Student Task (ALL) From the Guide, “Nomadic...

28 April 2025

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