Environmental issues are both local and global in their extent. We all live on one planet Earth, yet use much more than one planet Earth’s worth of resources. This is obviously not sustainable and this course attempts to discuss the issues surrounding resource use at various scales, from that of the individual to that of the global community. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies; one that enables pupils to adopt an informed personal response to the wide range of pressing environmental issues that they will inevitably come to face. The teaching approach will focus on the evaluation of the scientific, ethical and socio-political aspects of these issues, rather than just providing a journalistic appreciation of them.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth form study.
The course is assessed by two exam papers at the end of the second year and by internal assessment during the course. Paper 1 (25%) Case study: Source material, data analysis and evaluation paper. Paper 2 (50%) Section A: Short-answer and data-based questions. Section B: Two structured essay questions (from a choice of four). Internal Assessment (individual investigation) (25%). Practical work and field work will be undertaken throughout the teaching of the course, with some activities selected and marked against the internal assessment criteria. As a transdisciplinary subject, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is designed to combine the techniques and knowledge associated with group 4 (the experimental sciences) with those associated with group 3 (individuals and societies). By choosing to study a transdisciplinary course as part of their diploma, pupils are able to satisfy the requirements for both groups 3 and 4 of the hexagon, thus allowing them to choose another subject from any hexagon group (including another group 3 or 4 subject).Transdisciplinary subjects therefore introduce more flexibility into the IB Diploma Programme.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £38,214; Boarding £46,602 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
Environmental issues are both local and global in their extent. We all live on one planet Earth, yet use much more than one planet Earth’s worth of resources. This is obviously not sustainable and this course attempts to discuss the issues surrounding resource use at various scales, from that of the individual to that of the global community. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies; one that enables pupils to adopt an informed personal response to the wide range of pressing environmental issues that they will inevitably come to face. The teaching approach will focus on the evaluation of the scientific, ethical and socio-political aspects of these issues, rather than just providing a journalistic appreciation of them.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth form study.
The course is assessed by two exam papers at the end of the second year and by internal assessment during the course. Paper 1 (25%) Case study: Source material, data analysis and evaluation paper. Paper 2 (50%) Section A: Short-answer and data-based questions. Section B: Two structured essay questions (from a choice of four). Internal Assessment (individual investigation) (25%). Practical work and field work will be undertaken throughout the teaching of the course, with some activities selected and marked against the internal assessment criteria. As a transdisciplinary subject, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) is designed to combine the techniques and knowledge associated with group 4 (the experimental sciences) with those associated with group 3 (individuals and societies). By choosing to study a transdisciplinary course as part of their diploma, pupils are able to satisfy the requirements for both groups 3 and 4 of the hexagon, thus allowing them to choose another subject from any hexagon group (including another group 3 or 4 subject).Transdisciplinary subjects therefore introduce more flexibility into the IB Diploma Programme.