Environmental Systems and Society Concepts

The video features an ESS teacher from KIS International School in Bangkok discussing a fulfilling experience with students. The course involves a major investigation, including a field trip to the Mac Long River Estuary in Thailand. Students explore water quality issues, ecotourism, and sustainability. The teacher highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the IB curriculum, which integrates environmental science with societal aspects, offering a unique learning experience.

What is the primary focus of the ESS course at KIS International School?

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Physics and Chemistry

• Environmental Systems and Society

• History and Geography

What is the main purpose of the field trip to the Maeklong River Estuary?

• To study marine life

• To learn about local culture

• To practice fishing techniques

• To investigate water quality issues

How does the ESS course differ from traditional school systems?

• It focuses solely on science

• It combines science with social and cultural studies

• It is more theoretical

• It has no field trips

What was concluded about the Ampawa Floating Market's impact on water quality?

• It significantly degrades water quality

• It has no effect on water quality

• It improves water quality

• It affects water quality but not unsustainably

What distinguishes the IB ESS course from traditional environmental science courses?

• It integrates societal, political, and cultural aspects

• It is taught as a purely scientific course

• It focuses only on environmental science

• It does not include any practical work