Welcome to IB Environmental Systems! Everything we do, from drinking a cup of coffee to driving our cars, has an environmental impact. This course will take an in-depth look at how you, as a citizen of planet earth, have rights and responsibilities to the world resources. It is my hope that you leave this class a changed person. We will use scientific principles to understand the interrelations of the natural world and the impact of humans on natural systems. We will evaluate the risks and economic realities associated with environmental problems while working towards analysis of potential solutions. 

This is an IB (International Baccalaureate) course and will require that you are a dedicated learner.  The end of course assessments are comprehensive and rigorous. As such, the course will rely heavily on activities and field studies to illustrate the general topics of the course. You must take assignments seriously so, as a group, we can discuss the many topics.  Articles, notes, and reminders will be posted in CANVAS and assignments will be submitted regularly.  You will be required to keep a current events notebook of environmental issues and a portfolio of your learning in a notebook.