IntroductionThis page provides a concise introduction to the impacts of the physical environment on global interactions. It first develops the global pattern of resource exploitation. Using a variety of maps students explore the main suppliers of raw materials. The scale of this exploitation is highlighted in the short clip from Story Stuff. Students then explore the broader impacts of the physical...

IntroductionThis page develops resources and lesson activities around the theme of climate change in extreme environments. Students first begin by with mini-mystery based on craters in the Yamal Peninsula. There is a short student investigation on the impacts of climate change in the Arctic and active reading exercise on the wider impacts for other regions. Students then go on to examine the the ways...

OKIntroduction This page provides an in-depth look at contemporary approaches to food production, including GM Crops, Vertical Farms and In Vitro Meat. The page is set up for students to work independently or teacher led through bespoke enquiry questions and activities alongside a noting sheet to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. There is also the opportunity to develop a...

The following page has 2 model papers that can be used as mock exams or for assessment. They feature authentic exam material and detailed mark schemes for use in class as follow-up or in teaching students on assessment. In addition there are sample feedback approaches provided.

This page includes link pages to sample exam papers and mar schemes for the optional themes resourced for in this site. The sample papers are fully resourced to be used as end of unit tests or mock exams and the mark schemes are based on the generic schemes on the IB website.

This page only provides a few examples of Paper 1 exams within the site. If you would like sample papers for the other option themes you can find them under the headings of the options. At the moment there a 4 sample papers for Options A, C, D and F plus the IB sample papers. Option G, Urban Environment sample papers will be written over the summer.

Lesson Plans for Impacts of Changing Trends in Resource Consumption Syllabus 2. Impacts of Changing Trends in Resource Consumption The water–food–energy “nexus” and how its complex interactions affect: national water security, including access to safe water national food security, including food availability national energy security, including energy pathways and geopolitical...

IntroductionThis page explores the water, food and energy nexus in regard to national resource security and different perspectives at a range of scales. It begins with a simple animation introducing the nexus and then builds students' application of the nexus with a three-step hexagon nexus sorting activity. The first, based on characteristics of the nexus, the second, based on challenges and...

This page provides information on the syllabus for this section and links to lesson resources. Lesson plans include resources to use on an interactive whiteboard and worksheets to print. The pages have full student access to give maximum flexibility to the teacher and the student. There are theoretical notes for extended reading and teacher notes at the top that provide timing information, lesson objectives and activity instructions.

Lesson Plans for Global Resource Consumption and SecuritySyllabus1. Global Trends in ConsumptionGlobal and regional/continental progress towards poverty reduction, including the growth of the “new global middle class”Measuring trends in resource consumption, including individual, national and global ecological footprintsSynthesis, evaluation and skills opportunitiesHow different patterns...