Is deforestation the main cause of biodiversity and ecosystem loss?

Evan - Stage 9 June 2021 A Global Perspectives Checkpoint individual research project on the topic of humans and other species. Grade: Gold Introduction In this project, I will explore the main causes and consequences of biodiversity and ecosystem loss globally and nationally in Australia. I will conclude by suggesting a course of action to improve...

Wildfires – A podcast

Artem, Jack, Grigore and Pablo M - Stage 9 October 2021 A Global Perspectives group project on wildfires. https://youtu.be/AVntXT4Mwik

Is animal testing the best way to test products and medicines?

Jessica - Stage 11 May 2021 A Global Perspectives IGCSE individual research project on the topic of humans and other species. Grade: A Content warning: This essay discusses animal testing, including some descriptions of the suffering endured by the animals. According to HSI (2012), animal testing is carried out for research purposes and evaluates the...

Does the advancement of technology have a negative impact on employment?

William - Stage 11 May 2021 A Global Perspectives IGCSE individual research project on the topic of a digital world. Grade: A* Introduction  Over the years, technology has advanced massively, and this has resulted in robots replacing human workers. There is no doubt that many jobs are being dominated by technology, and this is certain to continue...

Should governments contribute more to raising awareness about religious persecution?

Lucia - Stage 11 May 2021 A Global Perspectives IGCSE individual research project on the topic of conflict and peace. Grade: A* Persecution is “unfair or cruel treatment over a long period of time because of race, religion, or political beliefs” (Cambridge Dictionary, N.D.). In this essay I would like to specifically concentrate on religious persecution.   More...

Can recycling reduce plastic pollution?

Bruno - Stage 9 March 2021 A Global Perspectives individual research project on the topic of Sustainability. Introduction  "Plastic pollution is the accumulation in the environment of synthetic plastic products to the point where they create problems for wildlife and their habitats as well as for human populations" (Britannica, N.D.). It is a problem all around the globe, due to the increased use of plastic. In this project I will present the major causes and consequences of plastic pollution and I will end by giving a course of action to solve this issue on a local level.  Global Perspective  According to the UN Environment, researchers have estimated that more...

Does daily human activity lead to underwater habitat destruction?

Carla - Stage 10 March 2021 A Global Perspectives individual research project on the topic of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Loss. Introduction  Habitat destruction “occurs when the conditions necessary for plants and animals to survive are significantly compromised or eliminated” (National Geographic, 2010). Ecosystem loss is a global issue due to it happing in most oceans around...

Family matters

Robert - Stage 2. December 2020, Part of a Global Perspectives research project on Family Matters. Students used their reflection skills to compare their lives to the lives of children in other parts of the world. In some African countries, life is more difficult than in developed countries. It takes more work to do some...

The case of Roman Ostriakov

Daniel, Karina, Kapitolina and Jacobo - Stage 8. December 2020 Part of a Global Perspectives team project on 'Law and Criminality'. In this challenge the teams explored different types of crimes and their consequences. They worked in groups to analyse, in depth, a given case study looking beyond a judgement of innocent or guilty to...

A school for the future

Carla, Lily, Kiara and Laura - Stage 7. December 2020 Part of a Global Perspectives team project on 'Predicting the Future'. Students worked in groups to design a 'school for the future', drawing on their own research of developments in digital and other technology. They then created a Sway to present their projects. https://youtu.be/wJmz9YUD-os