This course is thematic in organization, human in focus, and comprehensive in coverage. At its core are the interrelated themes of population, resources and development including economic and quality of life principles. Accompanying the core is a series of options in physical geography, each stressing issue of human management and response. Strongly skill oriented and highlighting the distinctive use of mapping and similar techniques by geographers, the options seek to integrate the human and physical aspects of the subject through topographical maps, other maps and images.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of current Social Studies course. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required Standard Level IB assessments in Geography at the end of the course of study. Students will complete an Internal Assessment and sit for External Assessments (two papers/exams). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.