Category: ESS Essentials
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ESS IA – Unpacking Criteria A, B & C
IA Planning Template Criterion A Stands – RQ and Inquiry This criterion assesses the extent to which the student establishes and explores an environmental issue (either local or global) for an investigation and develops this issue to state a relevant and focused research question. Full 4 marks of criterion A may be achieved by: Depending…
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ESS IA Report Writing Tips
ESS IA Rubric Report Format In general, a science report should have these headings: Download this word template: Simplified Steps in Writing IA Step 1: How to formulate a clear and focus RQ? “How do/does [changing] IV of [sample] affect DV at CVs ” Example: RQ: “How does increasing the temperature (10, 20, 30, 40…
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ESS Podcasts
Foundation Distinguishing the core believe system (EVSs) Factors that lead to different EVS in contrasting cultures Feedback Loops Ecological footprint as a measure of sustainability Ecology How topping point would lead to a new equilibrium using a named example How Climate Change Shifts Biomes? Biodiversity and Conservation How tectonic plate activity may lead to the…