Syllabus

Core content

Year 1

Topic 1— Foundations of environmental systems and societies

Topic 2—Ecosystems and ecology

Topic 3—Biodiversity and conservation

Topic 4—Water and aquatic food production systems and societies

Summer Assignment--Read "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson. Assigned questions.

Year 2

Topic 5—Soil systems and terrestrial food production systems and societies

Topic 6—Atmospheric systems and societies

Topic 7—Climate change and energy production

Topic 8—Human systems and resource use

IA Final Draft Completed by the posted due date.