involving genetically modified Successful management of marine and organisms). some freshwater fisheries requires Applications and skills: partnership between different nations. Discuss, with reference to a case study, Theory of knowledge: the controversial harvesting of a named The Inuit people have an historical species. tradition of whaling—to what extent does Evaluate strategies that can be used to our culture determine or shape our avoid ethical judgments? Explain the potential value of aquaculture for providing food for future Connections: generations. a case study that demonstrates Discuss ESS: Biodiversity and conservation (topic the impact of aquaculture. 3); terrestrial food production systems and food choices (5.2); human population carrying capacity (8.4); resource use in society (8.2); sustainability (1.4) Diploma Program: Geography (option B); economics 4.4: Water pollution Significant idea: Water pollution, both to groundwater and surface water, is a major global problem, the effects of which influence human and other biological systems. Knowledge and understanding: Guidance: There are a variety of freshwater and Sources of freshwater pollution should marine pollution sources. include runoff, sewage, industrial Types of aquatic pollutants include discharge and solid domestic waste. floating debris, organic material,
involving genetically modified organisms). Applications and skills: Discuss, with reference to a case study, the controversial harvesting of a named species. Evaluate strategies that can be used to avoid Explain the potential value of aquaculture for providing food for future generations. Discuss a case study that demonstrates the impact of aquaculture. Successful management of marine and some freshwater fisheries requires partnership between different nations. Theory of knowledge: The Inuit people have an historical tradition of whaling—to what extent does our culture determine or shape our ethical judgments? Connections: ESS: Biodiversity and conservation (topic 3); terrestrial food production systems and food choices (5.2); human population carrying capacity (8.4); resource use in society (8.2); sustainability (1.4) Diploma Program: Geography (option B); economics 4.4: Water pollution Significant idea: Water pollution, both to groundwater and surface water, is a major global problem, the effects of which influence human and other biological systems. Knowledge and understanding: There are a variety of freshwater and marine pollution sources. Types of aquatic pollutants include floating debris, organic material, Guidance: Sources of freshwater pollution should include runoff, sewage, industrial discharge and solid domestic waste.
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