Value of the Activity Set for an IBDP Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Classroom
This set of activities provides hands-on learning opportunities for students to explore natural resource management, sustainability, and ecosystem services. By investigating the impacts of agriculture, energy, and human activity on ecosystems, students gain practical insights into conservation, sustainable practices, and environmental stewardship. These activities foster critical thinking, data analysis, and collaborative learning, enabling students to understand real-world environmental challenges.

List of Activities with Summation:

1. Exploring the Impact of Agricultural Practices on Soil Health
   Students analyze how different agricultural practices affect soil health and long-term sustainability​.
2. Investigating Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Resources
   Students explore the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources and their implications for sustainability.
3. Investigating the Impact of Mining on Natural Resources
   Students investigate how mining activities affect natural resources and the environment, focusing on sustainability.
4. Investigating the Impact of Overfishing
   Students simulate the effects of overfishing on marine ecosystems, discussing the sustainability of fisheries.
5. Investigating the Role of Ecosystems in Flood Prevention
   Students examine how ecosystems, such as wetlands, provide services that prevent floods and regulate water flow.
6. Measuring Ecosystem Services
   Students measure ecosystem services like water quality, soil fertility, and biodiversity to assess their importance to human societies​.
7. Analyzing the Sustainability of Local Water Resources
   Students assess the sustainability of local water sources, examining the factors affecting water security and resource management​.
8. Evaluating the Impact of Renewable Energy on Natural Resources
   Students analyze the environmental impacts of renewable energy projects and assess their sustainability.
9. Evaluating the Sustainability of Local Food Production
   Students investigate local food production systems, exploring their environmental and socio-economic impacts​.
10. Exploring the Carbon Cycle and Carbon Sequestration
    Students study the carbon cycle and analyze carbon sequestration in soils and plants, discussing its role in climate change mitigation.