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Group 4 project
The Group 4 project for IB science students emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and the application of scientific knowledge. Students must work in teams of 4-6, spend approximately 10-15 hours on research and planning, and present their findings at a mandatory symposium. Individual reflective statements are required, but no formal written report is necessary, and the project fosters essential communication skills and global citizenship.
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Group 4 project
- 1. IB science studentsmust complete a Group 4 Project!
- 2. WHAT IS EXPECTEDFROM THE GROUP 4 PROJECT? • Interdisciplinary collaboration • Appreciation of the implications of science and the limitations of scientific study • Development of teamwork • Development of planning skills • Exchange or sharing of both data collected and issues raised. • Approximately 10 hours of involvement time
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- 4. HOW MANY STUDENTSCAN BE INVOLVED IN MY TEAM? The team will consist of 4-6 students, with a mixture of science disciplines represented. This project you are part of a multidisciplinary team studying a particular science topic within the same theme. http://www.veritasprep.com/blog/2015/03/how-to- showcase-teamwork-skills-in-your-mba-applications/
- 5. There is astrong emphasis on team work, sharing of ideas, and cooperation (personal skills) http://www.illumine.co.uk/2012/10/shouldpersonalskillsdevelopmentbep ersonal/
- 6. MAY I HAVEINDIVIDUAL TIME LOG? • An entry should be written (in paragraph form) each time you work on any part of the project. In your time log, you’ll record what you did, which team member preformed what task that day, etc. It is a RECORD of the events while doing this project. It is expected that you will spend about 10-15 hours collecting data/research, planning, preparing, and practicing your interactive demonstration, and preparing your presentation.
- 7. INDIVIDUAL Strategic PlanningCycle http://spalteaknowstech.blogspot.am/2013/04/an-overview-about-strategic-planning.html
- 8. SHOULD I COLLABORATEAND PLAN WITH EACH OTHER? Part of the 10-15 hours is also expected to involve collaboration and planning with your other group members in order to make sure that you have connections among the disciplinary information presented, and that your presentation at the evening symposium is smooth and coherent. http://forbesoste.com/tag/collaboration/
- 9. WHAT methods shouldI use to display my booth’s information? • You may choose one of the following methods to display your booth’s information (if you want to do something different, please confirm with your teachers to make sure that it will be acceptable): • create a single poster to present an overview of your project and how the different disciplines can relate to your common theme • have a brochure with information that is discipline- specific • have multiple posters—one that summarizes the interdisciplinary connections, and one per discipline with the researched information.
- 10. IF I AMIN TWO DP SCIENCE CLASSES, SHOULD I COMPLETE ONE GROUP 4 PROJECT FOR BOTH CLASSES? You can write the same reflective statement on both 4/ICCS forms on completion of the project, but note that no written report is required by the IB.
- 11. IF I AMTAKING A GROUP 4 SUBJECT BUT IS NOT DOING THE FULL DIPLOMA, MUST I PARTICIPATE IN THE GROUP 4 PROJECT? As a group 4 student, you must participate in the group 4 project. http://cerasis.com/2014/01/13/logistics-collaboration/
- 12. IN THE GROUP4 PROJECT DO I NEED TO STAY IN DISCIPLINE (E.G. A BIOLOGIST FOLLOWING A BIOLOGICAL THEME) OR COULD I WORK ACROSS DISCIPLINES? You could work across other disciplines. But you must write the report concerning to your subject. http://collaborativejourneys.com/collaboration-from-cio-perspective/
- 13. IS THERE APROFORMA FOR THE REFLECTIVE STATEMENT OR CAN A SCHOOL DESIGN THEIR OWN? WHAT EVIDENCE MUST WE SUBMIT FOR THE GROUP 4 PROJECT? MUST WE SUBMIT A REPORT? The form 4/ICCS requires candidates to write a short reflective statement about their participation in the group 4 project. These will be seen by the moderator for those candidates selected for moderation. No written report is required.
- 14. WHAT IS THEPURPOSE OF DEVOTING 10 HOURS TO THE GROUP 4 PROJECT WHEN IT DOES NOT CARRY ANY GRADES? The group 4 project has a wider purpose beyond assessment. It helps to promote a wide range of collaborative learning skills, effective use of communication technologies and international mindedness. It provides opportunities for students to engage with their peers in other schools in different parts of the world.
- 15. WHAT IS THEAIM OF GROUP 4 PROJECT? • Aim 7: “develop and apply 21st century communication skills in the study of science.” • Aim 8: “become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology.” • Aim 10: “develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge”. http://www.vector-eps.com/red-aim-target-vectors/
- 16. We can: • Designingand carrying out a laboratory investigation or fieldwork. • Collating, manipulating and analysing data from other sources, such as scientific journals, environmental organizations, science and technology industries and government reports. • Designing and using a model or simulation.
- 17. Final…… MANDATORY EVENINGEVENT You will be expected to attend for the entire evening. Your entire interdisciplinary team will attend the IB Group 4 Symposium together to share your completed booth display and interactive demonstrations with teachers, parents, administrators, IB science students and the press. The quality of the posters, your professionalism, presentation skills and the scientific validity of the research will be evaluated at this time. You will be collaboratively presenting your work in a presentation lasting no more than 10 minutes.
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- 23. • 1. Posterexpectations and scoring rubric • 2. Presentation expectations and scoring rubric