What is expected from the Group 4 project? 1. Interdisciplinary collaboration 2. Appreciation of the implications of science and the limitations of scientific study 3. Development of teamwork 4. Development of planning skills 5. Exchange or sharing of both data collected and issues raised. 6. Approximately 10 hours of involvement time

1. IB science students must complete
a Group 4 Project!

2. WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM 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

3. http://geminilifeinfashion.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2014/02/12/group-
work-summary/

4. HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN 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 a strong emphasis on team work, sharing of ideas, and
cooperation (personal skills)
http://www.illumine.co.uk/2012/10/shouldpersonalskillsdevelopmentbep
ersonal/

6. MAY I HAVE INDIVIDUAL 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 Planning Cycle
http://spalteaknowstech.blogspot.am/2013/04/an-overview-about-strategic-planning.html

8. SHOULD I COLLABORATE AND 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 should I 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 AM IN 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 AM TAKING 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 GROUP 4 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 A PROFORMA 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 THE PURPOSE 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 THE AIM 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:
• Designing and 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 EVENING EVENT
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.

18. POSTERS
http://web.uvic.ca/ail/techniques/posters.html

19. http://www.grida.no/images/polar/ipyposters/research_poster.jpg

20. BROCHURES
http://kimberlycollingwood.blogspot.am/2011/06/scientific-method-template.html

21. http://cdn.mycreativeshop.com/products/scientific-laboratory-research-brochure-
template.jpg

22. REFLECTION
http://blog.remind.com/4-mid-year-reflection-activities-for-teachers-and-students/

23. • 1. Poster expectations and scoring
rubric
• 2. Presentation expectations and
scoring rubric