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Group 4 Sciences

Discover the choices you have for IB science subjects and learn how to make the right decision based on your interests and future goals. Explore the similarities and differences between Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, including content, assessments, and the math component. Consider the options and decide which path is right for you.

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Group 4 Sciences

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  1. Group 4 Sciences Making the Choice

  2. Which IB Science Should I take? • This comes down to two important questions… What choices do I have? How do I choose?

  3. What choices do I have? • IB Biology, Chemistry, and Physics • Key similarities: Internal & External assessments; Group IV Project • Differences: Content, the Math component • HL vs. SL (but not until December)

  4. The Similarities… • External Assessments: 3 papers (total 3-5 hours), multiple choice, data-based, extended response, short answer • Internal Assessments: Student designed, executed, and analyzed investigations based on a very open prompt. 2 best attempts submitted to IB. • Group IV Project: Cross-curricular project between all group 4 subjects. Broad possible topics and a location to focus projects (10 hours). Counts for “personal skills” on IA.

  5. What about SL vs. HL? • Much is the same: • Most topics, Internal assessments, Group IV Project • Main differences: • HL: More depth on many SL topics, a few additional topics • HL: External Assessments have more questions, more time • You don’t have to chose yet! • All science classes taught primarily at the HL level • Try out all your classes for a few months, then decide your HL/SL selections December next year

  6. Content…Biology • Statistical Analysis • Cells • Chemistry of Life (Biochemistry) • Genetics • Ecology & Evolution • Human Health & Physiology Additional HL: • Nucleic Acids & Proteins; Cell respiration & Photosynthesis; Plant Science; Genetics; Human Health & Physiology Options (2):  Evolution; Ecology & Conservation

  7. Content…Chemistry • Quantitative Chemistry • Atomic Structure • Periodicity • Bonding • Energetics • Kinetics • Equilibrium • Acids & Bases • Oxidation & Reduction • Organic Chemistry • Measurement & Data Processing • Options (2):  Human Biochem.; Environmental Chem.

  8. Content…Physics Core • Physical Measurements • Mechanics • Thermal physics • Oscillations and Waves • Electric Currents • Fields and Forces • Atomic and Nuclear Physics • Energy, Power, and Climate Change SL Options (choose 2) • Sight & Wave Phenomena • Quantum & Nuclear Physics • Digital Technology • Communications AHL • Motion in Fields • More Thermal • More Waves • EM Induction • Quantum & Nuclear Physics • Digital Technolgoy HL Options • Communications • Medical Physics

  9. Consider the Math… • How much math is involved varies: Physics > Chemistry > Biology • Physics: HL or SL Math recommended • Chemistry & Biology: Any Math (Studies, SL, HL)

  10. So How Do I Choose? • Ask yourself two questions: What do I like? What do I want to do when I grow up?

  11. When I Grow Up… Medicine/Health Fields Politics Biology Environmental Fields Chemistry Engineering/Architecture Physics I don’t know yet???

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