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THE GROUP IV PROJECT

THE GROUP IV PROJECT. A 10 HOUR TEAM RESEARCH PROJECT. GOALS AND INTRODUCTION. 1. TEAM approach involving members of several scientific disciplines. 2. Emphasizes process, not product. 3. Engenders an awareness of the need for collaboration in the process of science.

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THE GROUP IV PROJECT

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  1. THE GROUP IV PROJECT A 10 HOUR TEAM RESEARCH PROJECT

  2. GOALS AND INTRODUCTION • 1. TEAM approach involving members of several scientific disciplines. • 2. Emphasizes process, not product. • 3. Engenders an awareness of the need for collaboration in the process of science. • 4. Aims 7, 8 and 10 are addressed by this project. • 7 – applying 21st century communication skills • 8 – aware of the ethical implications in using science and technology • 10 – understanding of the relationships which exist amongst scientific disciplines and other subject areas.

  3. 5. Students are given the chance to appreciate both the implications of using science, and its limitations, in a local context.

  4. STAGES OF THE PROJECT • 1. Planning – 2 hours involving all group 4 students to brainstorm and discuss topics, ideas, and information. • 2. Action – 6 hours to be provided as decided by the school group IV teachers. This may include actual investigations, surveys, literature searches, etc. • 3. Evaluation – 2 hours allowing the sharing of information including successes and failures. Ideas include presentations, posters, symposia, etc.

  5. Think collaboration • Interdisciplinary teams • Exchange of information amongst local schools • Data exchange with local environmental agencies • Exchange of information with schools in other countries of the world. • Long term project organized by the school involving lake, river, or any natural habitat study. • Addressing a world problem in a local context.

  6. Requirement for IB 1. A reflective statement written by each student on their involvement in the group 4 project must be included on the coversheet for each internal assessment investigation. 2. The school may assess the candidates however the group 4 teachers decide.

  7. Possible assessment model

  8. Multi-science candidates • Students in more than one IB science course are not required to complete the action phase for each course.

  9. CONSIDERATIONS AND CONCERNS BY STAFF • Timing –adequate student experience in experimental procedure is essentia. The project needs to fit the overall school’s program. • Topic selection – student driven or teacher directed • Safety consideration • Supplies and lab resources • Teacher supervision • Preparation by the group 4 teachers – meeting times, deadlines, etc.

  10. Potential problems • ONLY ONE IB SCIENCE COURSE? • Integrate the group 4 project with other disciplines such as geography, psychology or economics. • Work with another school in the area. • Work with a non-IB class at your school in another science discipline. • Work with another world school. • Work with local agencies.

  11. Discussion/ideas

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