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IB Environmental Systems and Societies

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IIB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is an interdisciplinary subject that integrates various scientific disciplines and subjects, including Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and even Physics. Due to its broad scope, covering diverse aspects of the environment, IB ESS is categorized under two different subject groups within the IB Diploma Programme: Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) and Group 4 (Sciences).

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Course Content

Topic 1: Foundation

1.1: Perspectives

1.2: Systems

1.3: Sustainability

Topic 2 Ecology

2.1 Individuals, Populations, Communities & Ecosystems

2.2 Energy & Biomass in Ecosystems

2.3: Biogeochemical Cycles

2.4: Climate & Biomes

2.5: Zonation, Succession & Change in Ecosystems

Topic 3 Biodiversity and conservation

3.1: Biodiversity & Evolution

3.2: Human Impact on Biodiversity

3.3: Conservation & Regeneration

Topic 4 Water

4.1: Water Systems

4.2: Water Access, Use & Security

4.3: Aquatic Food Production Systems

4.4: Water Pollution

Topic 5 Land

5.1: Soil

5.2: Agriculture & Food

Topic 6 Atmosphere and climate change

6.1: Introduction to the Atmosphere

6.2: Climate Change Causes & Impacts

6.3: Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

6.4: Stratospheric Ozone

Topic 7 Natural resources

7.1: Natural Resources Uses & Management

7.2: Energy Sources Uses & Management

7.3: Solid Waste

Topic 8 Human populations and urban systems

8.1 Human Populations

8.2 Urban Systems & Urban Planning

8.3 Urban Air Pollution

Topic 9 Environmental Law (HL Only)

9.1: Introduction to Environmental Law

9.2: Legal Frameworks & Governance

9.3: Application & Enforcement of Environmental Law

Topic 10 Environmental Economics (HL Only)

10.1: Introduction to Environmental Economics

10.2: Market Failures & Solutions

10.3: Environmental Accounting & Valuation

10.4: Economic Growth & Impacts

10.5: Ecological Economics

Topic 11 Environmental Ethics (HL Only)

11.1: Introduction to Environmental Ethics

11.2: Ethical Frameworks

11.3: Ethical Approaches

11.4: Environmental & Social Justice Movements

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IB Environmental Systems and Societies

Is IB ESS a difficult subject?

ESS is an interesting subject but requires interdisciplinary thinking and good analytical skills. The difficulty depends on the learner's background, but with the right method at Intertu, you can absolutely achieve high scores.

Is IB ESS only available at Standard Level (SL)?

Yes, that's correct. Currently, according to the IBO curriculum, Environmental Systems and Societies is only available at the Standard Level (SL).

How can I do well on the ESS Internal Assessment (IA)?

The ESS IA requires scientific research skills, including experimental design or secondary data collection, data analysis, and report writing. At Intertu, teachers provide step-by-step guidance aligned with the IBO assessment criteria.

What makes studying IB ESS at Intertu different?

Intertu offers a personalized learning pathway crafted by subject-specialized ESS instructors. The program combines curated resources, realistic mock exams, and clear outcome commitments to help you learn effectively and confidently.

Does Intertu Education offer trial classes for IB ESS?

Yes. Intertu Education offers trial classes for IB ESS. This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to directly experience our teaching methodology, get acquainted with our teachers, and assess suitability before committing to the official course.

How is the tuition fee for the IB ESS course at Intertu calculated?

The tuition fee for IB ESS at Intertu Education varies depending on the number of study hours and the level of support service (Standard, Premium, Platinum) that parents choose, aiming to best meet specific learning needs and goals. For a detailed fee quotation and advice on the most suitable study package, please contact Intertu's consulting team directly!

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IB Environmental Systems and Societies

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Course Content

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Set Learning Objectives

Create A Learning Path

Implement And Optimize

MEET THE TEACHING TEAM

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Tra Nguyen

Tin Nguyen

Hieu Pham

Uyen Vu

Carolina Rondon

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