IB DP Environmental Systems and Societies Course Companion

New IB Environmental Systems and Societies 2024 Curriculum Resources

Specifically designed in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and aligned with the first teaching of the 2024 syllabus, these dynamic, inquiry-driven resources provide comprehensive coverage of the latest Subject Guide. They empower students to develop interconnected knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a holistic understanding of environmental systems and societies.

Features and Benefits

• Officially Endorsed Content: Developed in partnership with the IB, ensuring full alignment with the 2024 curriculum and providing high-quality resources approved by experienced IB examiners, authors, and educators.

• Comprehensive Knowledge and Skill Development: Combines robust subject content with a focus on inquiry-based learning to foster analytical, investigative, and reflective thinking skills.

• Engaging Case Studies: Includes a wide range of contemporary, real-world case studies to help students connect theoretical concepts to practical environmental issues, enhancing global awareness.

• Inquiry-Based Approach: Actively engages students in exploration and critical thinking, encouraging them to question, investigate, and draw their own conclusions about environmental systems and societies.

• Support for Higher Level (HL) Students: Features a dedicated chapter that delves deeply into the HL-specific content and lenses, helping students navigate the additional challenges of HL study.

• Foundational Knowledge: A focused chapter on course foundations reinforces the three key concepts of the subject—sustainability, systems, and society—ensuring students have a solid base for deeper exploration.

• Confidence Building: End-of-topic questions, modeled on past IB exam questions, provide ample practice opportunities, helping students feel prepared and confident for assessments.

• Teacher and Student Friendly: Designed to support teachers in delivering effective lessons and empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey.

This resource equips both teachers and students with the tools needed to succeed in the IB Environmental Systems and Societies course, fostering a deeper understanding of the dynamic interplay between human societies and the natural world.