This Course Companion presents a lively resource full of case studies, extracts, quotations, statistics and activities to allow students to fully understand complex and controversial issues. It follows an approach that includes the wider aims of the IB through connections to TOK, international-mindedness and the IB learner profile. It has been written by an IB Consultant and Examiner and has been extensively reviewed by teachers, consultants and the IB. With material integrated to include international and historical perspectives, students will be encouraged to think critically and make connections to other subjects and to world issues.

• Includes full coverage of the subject with extracts and examples to allow students to evaluate and think critically as they gain knowledge
• Provides a wealth of illustrations, diagrams, maps and charts to help explain difficult concepts
• Provides material for the extended essay, TOK and the learner profile
• Examination questions included for practice and reinforcement of concepts learned
• Case studies from around the globe to help students with international mindedness
• Links to websites and other sources with cross curricular material

1. Historical overview of the modern environment movement 2. Environmental perspectives 3. Ecosystems 4. Systems: a theoretical framework 5. Biodiversity 6. Conservation of biodiversity 7. The issue of global warming 8. Population dynamics 9. Resources - natural capital 10. Energy resources 11. Water resources 12. Soil resources 13. Food resources 14. Succession 15. Pollution management 16. Practical work and ideas 17. Writing your extended essay 18. Exam preparation and sample questions 19. Answers to examination-style questions 20. Directory Essay by Tejas Ewing Index

Jill Rutherford

`This is an invaluable tool for both myself and my students - incredibly comprehensive, coherent and manages to link together aspects of the IB Learner Profile. I don't know what I would do without my copy!' Neil, Science Teacher, Dallam School, UK