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IB Environmental Systems & Societies: Explore Environmental Issues

IB ESS

Goals for Day 1:

  • Explore different mediums of research media: internet, database, and print

  • Identify a broad area of environmental interest (the context)

  • Identify possible specific aspects of the broad area on which to focus an investigation

Classwork:

  • 15-20 minutes at each of 4 stations (your choice, see options below)

  • Explore the provided resource(s)

  • Complete the interest chart in Google Classroom (add rows to each section as needed)

  • Cool Down: Complete the Google Form in Google Classroom before you leave the library

Stations to complete during class

Explore print sources and a variety of environmental issues that impact people and society.  Keep track of your sources, book titles, and indicate the broad areas of interest on your exploration handout.

Password for home use:  See the Library Blackboard Course for all passwords.

 

Revisit any station to dig deeper, or explore another topic.