IB Diploma ESS (new course) Topic 1: Foundations - All lessons and Resources

This is an entire set of resources to teach unit 1 of the new course of IB Diploma Environmental systems and societies (first examination 2026) standard level.

This includes presentations, exam questions, group work, independent research, case studies etc. There is no additional planning needed.

1,1 Perspectives

1.1.1 Perspectives and world views
1.1.2 Influences on perspectives and world views
1.1.3 Environmental value systems
1.1.4 Environmental movements

1.2 Systems

1.2.1 Models
1.2.2 Systems approach
1.2.3 Storages and flows
1.2.4 Feedback loops and tipping points
1.2.5 Causal loop diagrams
1.2.6 Resilience

1.3 Sustainability

1.3.1 What is sustainability?
1.3.2 Environmental justice
1.3.3 Sustainability indicators
1.3.4 UN Sustainable Development Goals
1.3.5 Planetary boundaries model
1.3.6 Doughnut economics model
1.3.7. Circular economy