Why study ESS? ESS is a complex course, requiring a diverse set of skills from its students. It is firmly grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and function and in the exploration of cultural, economic, ethical, political, and social interactions of societies with the environment. The interdisciplinary nature of the course requires a broad skill set from students and includes the ability to perform research and investigations and to participate in philosophical discussion. The course requires a systems approach to environmental understanding and problem solving, and promotes holistic thinking about environmental issues. It is recognized that to understand the environmental issues of the 21st century and suggest suitable management solutions, both the human and environmental aspects must be understood. Students should be encouraged to develop solutions from a personal to a community and to a global scale. Through the exploration of cause and effect, the course investigates how values interact with choices and actions, resulting in a range of environmental impacts. Students develop an understanding that the connections between environmental systems and societies are diverse, varied and dynamic. The complexity of these interactions challenges those working towards understanding the actions required for effective guardianship of the planet and sustainable and equitable use of shared resources.
GCSE Grade 5 or 5-5 in a Humanity and any separate science or Combined Science.
External Assessment: Paper 1 – Students will be provided with a range of data in a variety of forms relating to a specific, previously unseen case study. Questions (35 marks) will be based on the analysis and evaluation of the data in the case study, which can be from any topics from the course. All of the questions are compulsory 25% Paper 2 - Section A (25 marks) is made up of short-answer and data-based questions. Section B (40 marks) requires students to answer two structured essay questions from a choice of four. Each question is worth 20 marks and will be marked using markbands (0-9) 50% Internal Assessment (Coursework) – 25% A written report (maximum 2,500 words) based on fieldwork. There will be a cost for this compulsory field trip.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY |
Why study ESS? ESS is a complex course, requiring a diverse set of skills from its students. It is firmly grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and function and in the exploration of cultural, economic, ethical, political, and social interactions of societies with the environment. The interdisciplinary nature of the course requires a broad skill set from students and includes the ability to perform research and investigations and to participate in philosophical discussion. The course requires a systems approach to environmental understanding and problem solving, and promotes holistic thinking about environmental issues. It is recognized that to understand the environmental issues of the 21st century and suggest suitable management solutions, both the human and environmental aspects must be understood. Students should be encouraged to develop solutions from a personal to a community and to a global scale. Through the exploration of cause and effect, the course investigates how values interact with choices and actions, resulting in a range of environmental impacts. Students develop an understanding that the connections between environmental systems and societies are diverse, varied and dynamic. The complexity of these interactions challenges those working towards understanding the actions required for effective guardianship of the planet and sustainable and equitable use of shared resources.
GCSE Grade 5 or 5-5 in a Humanity and any separate science or Combined Science.
External Assessment: Paper 1 – Students will be provided with a range of data in a variety of forms relating to a specific, previously unseen case study. Questions (35 marks) will be based on the analysis and evaluation of the data in the case study, which can be from any topics from the course. All of the questions are compulsory 25% Paper 2 - Section A (25 marks) is made up of short-answer and data-based questions. Section B (40 marks) requires students to answer two structured essay questions from a choice of four. Each question is worth 20 marks and will be marked using markbands (0-9) 50% Internal Assessment (Coursework) – 25% A written report (maximum 2,500 words) based on fieldwork. There will be a cost for this compulsory field trip.
