IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL

Welcome to IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL

Teacher:

Ms. Watkins: ewatkins@prospectschools.org

Mrs. Overton-Karnes: loverton-karnes@prospectschools.org

Katie Luecke: kluecke@prospectschools.org

Course Information:

IB Environmental Systems & Societies is a one-year, standard-level IB course focusing on environmental systems from a multidisciplinary perspective. Grounded in scientific content and methods, this course challenges students to understand environmental issues from socio-political and ethical standpoints, as well. Topics include systems thinking; ecosystem dynamics; population, carrying capacity, and resource use; conservation and biodiversity; global warming; pollution management; and environmental value systems.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least one Regent Science Exam.