IB Group 2 Language B SLHL Sharing the Planet Environment global issues peace and conflict

What This Is and Why It Matters for IB

Sharing the Planet is a critical concept in the IB Diploma Programme, connecting environment, global issues, and peace and conflict. It appears in Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Paper 1 and Paper 2) and Group 4: Sciences (Paper 1 and Paper 2). Students often get it wrong by failing to consider the interconnectedness of these issues, leading to a lack of depth in their analysis. This can result in lost marks and a poor understanding of the concept.

Where It Appears in the IB Syllabus

Group 3: Individuals and Societies, Paper 1 and Paper 2, and Group 4: Sciences, Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Key Command Terms

1. Analyze: Break down complex information into smaller parts to understand the relationships between them.
2. Evaluate: Assess the value or quality of information, considering multiple perspectives and criteria.
3. Discuss: Explore a topic, presenting different viewpoints and supporting evidence.

Step-by-Step Understanding

1. Recall the key concepts of environment, global issues, and peace and conflict.
2. Understand the interconnectedness of these issues, considering the impact of human activity on the environment and global issues.
3. Analyze the causes and effects of global issues, such as climate change, poverty, and conflict.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of different solutions to these issues, considering multiple perspectives and criteria.
5. Discuss the implications of these issues for individuals, societies, and the environment.

⚠️ Avoid oversimplifying complex issues or failing to consider multiple perspectives.

Assessment Criteria Connection

Real Student Mistakes

1. Student Error: A student analyzes the causes of climate change without considering the impact on global issues.
   • Why it lost marks: The student failed to demonstrate an understanding of the interconnectedness of environment, global issues, and peace and conflict.
   • Correct Approach: Consider the impact of climate change on global issues, such as poverty and conflict.
2. Student Error: A student evaluates the effectiveness of a solution to a global issue without considering multiple perspectives.
   • Why it lost marks: The student failed to demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of global issues and the need to consider multiple perspectives.
   • Correct Approach: Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution considering multiple perspectives, including economic, social, and environmental factors.

Exam Technique (Paper-specific)

Timing Allocation: Allocate 30-40 minutes for Paper 1 and 45-60 minutes for Paper 2.
Structuring a Response: Use an essay outline to organize your response, considering the command terms and assessment criteria.
Linking to Command Terms: Use the command terms to guide your response, ensuring you address all aspects of the question.
Common Time Traps: Avoid spending too much time on one aspect of the question, and ensure you have time to review your response before submitting.

Internal Assessment / Extended Essay Relevance

Sharing the Planet is relevant to the Internal Assessment in Group 4: Sciences, where students investigate a scientific issue related to the environment or global issues.
Research Question Formulation: Formulate a research question that explores the interconnectedness of environment, global issues, and peace and conflict.
Data Collection: Collect data that considers multiple perspectives and criteria, evaluating the effectiveness of different solutions to global issues.

TOK Connections (if applicable)

Sharing the Planet connects to Ways of Knowing, specifically Empirical Knowledge, as it involves the collection and analysis of data to understand the impact of human activity on the environment and global issues.
Sample TOK Discussion Question: How do different ways of knowing, such as empirical and rational knowledge, contribute to our understanding of the interconnectedness of environment, global issues, and peace and conflict?

Quick Check (Self-Assessment Questions)

1. What are the key concepts of environment, global issues, and peace and conflict?
   • Model Answer: Environment, global issues, and peace and conflict are interconnected concepts that impact individuals, societies, and the environment.
2. How do you analyze the causes and effects of global issues?
   • Model Answer: I break down complex information into smaller parts to understand relationships, considering multiple perspectives and criteria.
3. What are the implications of global issues for individuals, societies, and the environment?
   • Model Answer: Global issues, such as climate change, poverty, and conflict, have significant implications for individuals, societies, and the environment, requiring effective solutions to mitigate their impact.

Revision Card (60-Second Summary)

1. Key Concepts: Environment, global issues, and peace and conflict are interconnected.
2. Analyzing Global Issues: Break down complex information into smaller parts to understand relationships.
3. Evaluating Solutions: Assess the value or quality of information, considering multiple perspectives and criteria.
4. Discussing Global Issues: Explore a topic, presenting different viewpoints and supporting evidence.
5. Assessment Criteria: AO1, AO2, AO3, and AO4.
6. Command Terms: Analyze, Evaluate, and Discuss.
7. Interconnectedness: Environment, global issues, and peace and conflict are interconnected.

If You Get Stuck

1. Review: Review the key concepts of environment, global issues, and peace and conflict.
2. Ask: Ask your teacher or study group for help.
3. Approach: Break down the question into smaller parts, considering multiple perspectives and criteria.

Related IB Topics

1. Globalization: Connects to Sharing the Planet as it involves the impact of globalization on environment, global issues, and peace and conflict.
2. Human Rights: Connects to Sharing the Planet as it involves the protection of human rights in the context of global issues and peace and conflict.
3. Sustainable Development: Connects to Sharing the Planet as it involves the development of sustainable solutions to global issues and peace and conflict.