MYP Integrated Science is an interdisciplinary course that fosters curiosity, inquiry, and critical thinking. It blends biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science to develop a holistic understanding of the natural world and its processes. The course emphasizes real-world applications, problem-solving, and global contexts, preparing students to address contemporary scientific challenges with creativity and responsibility. Key Features Inquiry-Based Learning Students explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments, collaborative investigations, and research projects. They ask questions, design experiments, collect data, and analyze results. Interdisciplinary Approach Links are drawn between scientific disciplines to show how they interact and contribute to solving real-world problems, such as climate change, technological innovation, and public health. Global Contexts Students connect science to global themes, such as sustainability, scientific innovation, and cultural perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the role of science in society. Practical Skills Development Students develop laboratory skills, data analysis, critical thinking, and collaboration, enabling them to approach challenges scientifically and ethically. Systems Thinking Students analyze how components of natural and human-made systems interact, fostering a comprehensive understanding of ecosystems, energy transfer, and human impact on the environment.

In this class, we will focus on ESS What is ESS? ESS stands for Environmental Systems and Societies.
It is an interdisciplinary subject offered at the IB Diploma Programme (SL) level. Purpose of ESS: ESS helps students: Understand how natural systems work Explore how humans impact the environment Learn how to make sustainable decisions Connect science with society, ethics, economics, and politics It combines: Environmental sciences and social studies: the focus area is ecology, ecosystems, pollution, biodiversity, climate change, policies, human population growth, economics, cultural values ESS and the Systems Approach ESS uses a systems approach. That means it looks at: Inputs and outputs of natural and human systems How systems are interconnected (e.g., forests, oceans, cities) Feedback loops, equilibria, and resilience in nature Key Topics in ESS Foundations of Environmental Systems Ecosystems and Ecology Biodiversity and Conservation Water, Food, and Soil Systems Atmospheric Systems and Climate Change Resources and Sustainability Human Populations and Resource Use What You Learn in ESS How to measure an ecological footprint What causes climate change and how to mitigate it How human activities impact the environment How to evaluate environmental policies and solutions How to interpret data and case studies related to real-world issues Assessments in ESS components paper 1: Case study with data-based questions paper 2: Short- and extended-response questions IA internal assessment: A practical investigation on an environmental topic of your choice EE extended essay: it depends on student if he is wiring a detailed version of investigation choosing ESS. Why ESS Is Important Helps you become an informed global citizen Encourages critical thinking and ethical decision-making Prepares you for careers in environmental science, policy, sustainability, law, and more