The Group 4 Project

An Introduction

It is a collaborative activity Students from different Group 4 subject groups (the “sciences”) work on a scientific or technological project

It emphasizes interdisciplinary cooperation and processes

rather than the productStudents may appreciate the environmental, social and ethical implications of science and technology

Students may understand the limitations of scientific study

It should address specific aimsDevelop and apply 21st century communication (information and communication technology) skills in the study of science (7)

Become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical (moral, social, economic and environmental) implications of using science and technology (8)

Develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge (the overarching nature of the scientific method). (10)

It is done in three phasesPlanning Action Evaluation

You are assessed for the IB

ASPECT 1

Self-Motivation & Perseverance

ASPECT 2

Working within a group

ASPECT 3

Self-reflection

Approaches the project with self-motivation and follows it through to completion.Collaborates and communicates in a group situation and integrates the views of others.Shows a thorough awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses and gives thoughtful consideration to their learning experience.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

ASPECT 1

Self-Motivation & Perseverance

ASPECT 2

Working within a group

ASPECT 3

Self-reflection

• Attendance and observations from teachers and peers

• Suitable completion of the project booklet• Participation in each phase of the project including

the final presentation• Self-evaluation and suitable consideration of the

experience in a type-written self-reflection• Either a score or your reflection will be expected by

the IB

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

MYTH BUSTERSor

The Nature of Science

Purpose1.to collect and analyze scientific data

suitable to evaluate a “scientific” claim

2.to present the data analysis and evaluation of the claim

Suitable data1.Experiment2.Observation3.Model 4.Literature

Phase 1 - PLANNING

• It requires ALL group members to participate• It is a time to “brainstorm” and discuss your topic• It requires that the activities to be carried out must be clearly defined before moving on to the action stage• You should demonstrate effective electronic communication

Phase 1 - PLANNING• Identify a SCIENTIFIC myth• Determine what data you need to judge it• Determine how to collect the necessary data

Approval REQUIRED from suitable expert

Phase 2 - ACTION

• It requires ALL group members to participate• It is time for gathering and processing data • It requires attention to ethical (safety and environmental) considerations• You should demonstrate effective use of technology where appropriate – data logging, spreadsheets, databases

Phase 2 - ACTION• Collect the necessary data• Analyse the data• Interpret the data

Consider ETHICAL, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENTAL concerns

Phase 3 - EVALUATION

• It requires ALL group members to participate• It is time for analysis and evaluation• It is time to draw conclusions• It is time to share findings• You should demonstrate effective digital communication – digital video…

Phase 3 - EVALUATION

• Evaluate the myth based on the data• Present the process in digital form

Presentation followed by reflection

It MUST address specific aimsDevelop and apply 21st century communication (information and communication technology) skills in the study of science (7) MUST PROVIDE CLEAR EVIDENCE OF THEM

Become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical (moral, social, economic and environmental) implications of using science and technology (8) MUST BE MORE THAN AWARE

Develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge (the overarching nature of the scientific method). (10) MUST DEMONSTRATE THIS

Day 1 – WEDNESDAY (JUNE 3)

• 7:30 – Registration and launch in ROOM 4604• Brief review of the timetable and G4 Project requirements

• 7.45 – 10:45 – Planning phase in assigned work site• Investigation design and arrangements

• 10:45 – 11:35 – Lunch • 11:35 – 2:30 – Action phase in assigned work site• Data collection and processing

Day 2 – THURSDAY (JUNE 4)

• 7:30 – Registration in assigned work site• 7.45 – 10:45 – Action phase in assigned work site• Data collection and processing

• Analysis and evaluation

• 10:45 – 11:35 – Lunch • 11:35 – 2:30 – Evaluation phase in assigned work site• Abstract submission

• Presentation development

Day 3 – FRIDAY (JUNE 5) • 7:30 – 8:15 – Registration in assigned work site• 9:00 – 10:45 – Group presentations in designated venues• TBD

• 10:45 – 11:35 – Lunch • 11:35 – 12:55 – Assessment in assigned work site• Self and peer reflections (VARIATIONS EXIST)

• 1:10 – 2:30 – Extended HOMEROOM

QUESTIONS

Group 1Chongthaweephol, Susie (Ratchapa) BIO/CHEMChuaratanaphong, Art (Athip)PHYWorley, Addy (Addison) SEHSThakral, Ashwin DT

Group 2Sachdev, Suveer BIO/CHEMJohnson, Daniel BIO/SEHSKaroonyavanich, Buddy (Chawanwit) PHYKruger, Christopher DT

Group 3Premmanisakul, Natasha BIO/CHEMMeyer, Christophe PHYDwyer, Frank SEHSYamada, Hina DT

Group 4Stansfield, Tully BIO/CHEMCooper, Hannah SEHSKawasaki, Hiro (Hiroyuki) DTManocha, Ridhima BIO/CHEM

Group 5

Chabra, Vasin BIO/CHEM

Yuan, Justin (Ho-Thai) PHY

Thompson, Mala (Aindhra) SEHS

Selby, Louis DT

Group 6Kunkudatharn, Narissa BIOHongyok, Hiroko (Karnsiree) BIOMasathienvong, Ben Ben (Napass) CHEM/PHYSPunj, Natasha SEHSKhanijaon, Mannat DT

Group 7Vuntanadit, Pam (Suphakamol) BIOSrethbhakdi, Kristen CHEM/PHYSSachdev, Renesh SEHSLau, Mong DT

Group 8Sirisomboonwong, Cherry (Chrisrada) BIOGodbole, Ninad CHEM/PHYSBourgeois, Sammy (Samuel) SEHSKitsomsub, Sam (Ruckkit) DT

Group 9Negishi, Haruka BIOSnidvongs, Nop (Sitthipak) CHEM/PHYSBethune, Tariq SEHSRamaswami, Suryaa DT

Group 10Birkenes, Adele BIO/CHEMKitsomsub, Nung (Kornkit) CHEM/PHYSXu, Song BIOBhasin, Aash (Aashreen) DT

Group 11Bothra, Vanessa BIOChaudhuri, Adrija BIO/CHEMTekwani, Yash (Yogya) CHEM/PHYSWannawatanapong, Irene DT

Group 12Harris, Renee BIOLouis, Ash (Ashweetha) BIO/CHEMJearrajinda, Zim (Pavee) CHEM/PHYSFoorungsriroj, Iwa (Pimwimol) DT

Group 13Colaco, Caren BIO/CHEMChuaratanaphong, Aey (Athicha) CHEMRawal, Kavi PHYYoshikawa, Koki DT

Group 14Berrie-Cooke, Mack (Mackinnley) DTDrew, Emmy (Nattida) BIO/CHEMCurotta, Elli CHEMLeenders, Mats PHY

Group 15Seguso, Nicolo DTAsawachatroj, Gem (Kridchaya) BIO/CHEMRogers, James CHEMPongsanarakul, Pann PHY

Group 16Froer, Peter DTKim, Caitlyn (Gyu) BIO/CHEMSriya, Jamie (Noppong) CHEMSrisakulchawla, Sanjana PHYSimmonds, Bprem DT

Group 17Kishnani, Rohit DTShin, Jae Min BIO/CHEMJain, Mitthi (Chirayu) CHEMOhlsen-Fueger, Soeren PHYKitsomsub, Yeewah DT

Group 18Adeniyi, Temi (Oluwagbotemi) DTAsavanamuang, Jojo (Phanit) BIO/CHEMCoskun, Serra CHEMScorer, Jamie (Nathan) PHY

Group 19Tsai, Arvin (Cheng-Liang) DTMasathienvong, JR (Garn) BIO/CHEMZorya, Tanya (Tetyana) CHEMOuilapan, Punn PHY

Group 20Sajnani, Dhiksha DTThongplengsri, Jenny (Patraporn) DTSukumaran, Pranav (Surya) BIO/CHEMLimkunatham, Yu (Ekanat) CHEM

Group 21Foorungsriroj, Irin (Pimsiri) BIOSriorathaikul, Pearl (Boonyaporn) DTHerzog, Maike DTLerthirunvibul, Prim (Ponpicha) BIO/CHEM

NOWMeet in groups to identify myth and proposed material needsComplete survey once basic agreements are made BEFORE THE END OF THE PERIOD if possiblePortal page: Group 4 ProjectNEXT MEETINGMeet in room 4604 for room assignments and schedule