English Immersion Project topics

VWO

Geography – History - Biology

Geography
Topic Research Question
Society How will the aging population affect the economy and labor market
in country X over the next twenty years?

What are the social and ethical effects of the Social Credit Score in
China?

What are the economic and political differences between the

Dominican Republic and Haiti, and how do these differences impact
the development of each country?
How has UNESCO’s education initiatives impacted literacy rates and
educational quality in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade?
How do changes in international borders contribute to territorial
conflicts between country X and Y?
Climate change / What are the consequences of, and solutions to, deforestation in the
conflicts Amazon? Look at this from different perspectives: economic, political
and cultural.

Shell in Nigeria: what are its positive and negative impacts? Look at
this from the perspectives of different stakeholders.

How do oceanic gyres form and what are its environmental impacts?

Make a comparison between the production chain of product X

(global production chain) and product Y (local/circular production
chain).
How does climate change contribute to the displacement of
populations? Explain your answer by giving an example of a country
with many climate refugees.
What factors contribute to the formation and intensification of urban
heat islands?
What are the advantages and challenges of transitioning from fossil
fuels to renewable energy for country X?
Globalization What are the political and economic implications of China’s Belt and
Road initiative for country X?

What are the political and economic implications of China’s Belt and
Road initiative for the countries involved?
Plate tectonics / How was Yellowstone formed and what would be the global impact
natural disasters of an eruption of this super vulcano?
What is the impact of an eruption of the Campi Flegrei on Naples and
why is this, despite the dangers, such a densely populated area?
Water How is [a river] the course of a river influenced by weathering,
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 sedimentation, and erosion?

How can a physical or economic water shortage lead to a water war?

Cities How are American/European/Asian cities zoned?

Types of products:

 Poster
 Video
 Flyer
 Map
 Drawing
 Podcast
 Song

History
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Topic Research Question
Pre-history: How did early humans adapt to their environment as hunter-
hunter-gatherer gatherers in the area that later became the Netherlands (or any other
lifestyle + the specific part of the world)?
Neolithic
revolution How did the hunter-gatherer lifestyle contribute to the development
of human societies? / What were the long-term effects of the
neolithic revolution on human behaviour?

The history of a What were the factors that influenced the foundation and growth of
city / town [city/town name]?

What major historical events shaped the development of [city/town

name]?

The voyages of How did the voyages of discovery change the world?
discovery
What were the short / long-term (choose 1) consequences of the
voyages of discovery on European nations and the indigenous
peoples they encountered? (Choose one part of the world – e.g.
Mexico, Indonesia etc)

The Dutch What were the factors that contributed to the economic and cultural
Golden century prosperity of the Dutch Golden Century?

What were the major artistic and intellectual achievements of the

Dutch Golden Century?

Transatlantic How did the transatlantic slave trade impact African societies /
slave trade European nations / the Americas? Choose 1

Why did Britain abolish slavery?

The Industrial How did the Industrial Revolution transform daily life in Europe?
Revolution
What were the long term social and environmental effects of the
Industrial Revolution?

European How did European imperialism impact the colonized regions in terms
imperialism of politics, economy, and culture?

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 The First World How did industrial technology impact the battles of new
War technologies, such as machine guns and poison gas, impact the
outcome of battles in the First World War?

What were the main causes of World War 1

Totalitarianism How did totalitarian leaders, such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin,
rise to power? (Choose 1)

What were the key methods of control and propaganda used by

totalitarian regimes? (Choose a regime)

The Second What were the causes of the Holocaust? / How and why did the Nazi
World War in policies towards Jews and other ‘unternmenchen’ change from 1935
Europe to 1945?

What were the roles of key leaders, such as Winston Churchill and
Adolf Hitler, in shaping the course of the war in Europe? (Choose 1)

The Second How did the war in Asia impact the civilian populations and societies
World War in of the affected countries? (Choose 1 country)
Asia
What were the long-term consequences of the Second World War for
the countries in Asia?

Famous people How did the actions and decisions of [famous person] influence the
in history course of history?

How did the legacy of [famous person] shape the subsequent events
and developments in their field or society?

Famous armies What were the key military strategies and tactics employed by
in history [famous army] in their notable battles or campaigns?

What were the major victories and defeats of [famous army] and
how did they impact the course of history?

Types of products:

 Documentary film
 Infographic poster
 Article for a history magazine
 Historical essay

All products should include both primary and secondary sources in the research and at least
one primary source as an illustration.

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Biology

Topic Research Question

Healthy food What are the benefits of incorporating a balanced and nutritious diet
into daily meals?

How does the consumption of unhealthy food contribute to the

development of chronic diseases?

What are some practical strategies to promote healthy eating habits

among teenagers?

Sustainability How can individuals and communities contribute to sustainability

efforts in their daily lives?

What are the potential economic benefits of embracing sustainable

practices in various industries?

Physical health What are the long-term effects of physical inactivity on overall health
and well-being?

How does regular exercise contribute to maintaining a healthy body

weight and reducing the risk of chronic diseases?

What are some effective strategies for motivating teenagers to do

regular physical activity?

Mental health What are the common factors that contribute to mental health issues
among adolescents?

How can stress management techniques and mindfulness practices

positively impact mental well-being?

Zoo How can zoos improve their habitats and facilities to promote the
improvement physical and mental well-being of the animals?

What educational programs can zoos implement to raise awareness

about conservation and biodiversity among visitors?

Human behavior What are some effective strategies for promoting positive behavior
and reducing negative behaviors in schools?

What are the key factors that influence human behavior in social
settings?

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 Plants How do plants contribute to the overall health of the environment
and human well-being?

How does plant diversity affect ecosystem stability and resilience?

Climate change What are some innovative technologies and renewable energy
sources that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

How can individuals and communities adapt to and mitigate the

effects of climate change?

Sexual and What is sexual and gender diversity, and why is it important to
gender diversity respect and celebrate it?

How can schools and communities create inclusive environments for

individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities?

Quackery What are the potential dangers and consequences of falling for
quackery or fraudulent medical practices?

Hereditary How can society support individuals and families affected by

diseases hereditary diseases, both emotionally and financially?

What advancements have been made in genetic testing and

counseling for individuals at risk of hereditary diseases?

Pandemics What are the main factors contributing to the spread and impact of
pandemics?

What measures can individuals and communities take to prevent the

transmission of infectious diseases during pandemics?

Types of products:

 Design of improved animal shelter (zoo, farm, etc.)

 Design for a grow box
 Plan for improvement
 Informational flyer/folder
 Menu
 Campaign
 Family tree (hereditary diseases)
 Food / drinks
 Exercises for healing injuries
 Small ecosystem