The document outlines the requirements and timeline for a Group 4 interdisciplinary science project on "Bad Science" for IB Diploma students. Students will form groups, research a topic, plan an investigation with a research question, collect and analyze data, and present their findings in a poster and reflections. They will explore how scientific consensus differs from public beliefs and address issues like alternative medicine claims, pollution data, and genetically modified foods. The project aims to develop students' collaboration, investigation, and communication skills.

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*Collaborative experience
*Interdisciplinary co-operation
*‘Real Science’ activity
*Processes, not Products

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*Group 4 subjects (the sciences) base
understanding on experiment – emphasis of this
project is on the process of a scientific
investigation
*Emphasis is on interdisciplinary cooperation and
collaboration – each discipline brings a special
perspective and expertise to the group

5. *“Why” you are doing this…
*Demonstrate ICT (Information and
Communication and Technology) skills
*Address moral, ethical, social, economic,
and environmental implications of using
science and technology
*Links with ToK and Nature of Science

6. Date Time Activity
Wednesday
8th May
Community Time
(the Brain)
Planning Phase
 Introduce Group 4 Project & the theme Bad Science
 Share Groups
 Circus stations of potential topics
 Brainstorm ideas and formulate Research Question
29th May
Planning form deadline
 To be handed in to Mr Gaynor
Thursday
13th June
9:00-4:00
(Science labs)
Action Phase I
 Initial research/investigation set up
 Trials/testing, data collection
 Start preparing presentation
Friday 14th
June
9:00-11:55
(Science Labs &
the Brain)
Action Phase II
 Final data collection, Analysis & Evaluation (if necessary)
 Completion of display/presentation
1:00-3:00 (The
Brain)
Evaluation & Presentation Phase- Bad Science Symposium
Audience: Parents, students’ teachers,
 Sharing experiences via Research Poster/Display Board
o Each group member will be prepared to answer
questions and share some reflections about the
process from beginning to end
 Submit individual Group 4 project reflection on
Managebac
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7. *Start Planning Stage
*Today-Wednesday 8th May
*Plans submitted to Mr. Gaynor by Wednesday 29th May
*Implementation Stage
*Thursday 13th June
*Evaluation & Presentation Stage
*Friday 14th June
You MUST be at school for Thursday 13th & 14th June
to complete the compulsory Group 4 project.
No taking an early holiday!

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9. *Final Product
1.Science Research Poster/Display Board
And In addition, you can get creative
Videos, Models, rap/song, drama skit to
further communicate your findings
2. Group 4 Project Personal Reflection on
Managebac
You can not pass the IB Diploma without this!

11. *You must plan and carry out an
investigation
1.Research question
2.Introduction/Background Information
3.Method- experiment, surveys, secondary
data
4.Data Collection and Presentation
5.Results Analysis including equipment
error, statistical tests etc.
6.Discussion and Conclusions
7.Further research questions

12. *
*Brainstorm possible topics/ areas/ ideas
*Start assigning roles within your group
*Who will do what? By when? With what help?
*Make a list of required materials
*Submit Planning Sheet by Wednesday 29th May

13. *
*This year’s Group 4 project will look at

14. *What is Bad Science?
Video: Mitchell and Webb
homeopathy

15. *Group 4 Bad Science Topics-
links with each subject, NoS & ToK
Biology & ESS
* Climate Science public
beliefs vs scientific
consensus
* AQI/Pollution data
* Food Science-
manufacturers claims vs
evidence
* Genetically modified
foods
* Alternative medicine-
claims vs evidence
* Cosmetics-claims
moisturisers etc…
* Brain Gym
* Antivaccination
* HIV denial
* Exercise & Diet-Myths
trackers/10,000 steps a
day/Recovery powders
* Why can’t you buy
antiperspirant in China?
Chemistry
• Homeopathy
• Detox
footbaths
• Drugs trials
• Bottled
water
claims vs
evidence
Physics
• Radiation myths
• Science of Magic
• Flat earthers
• Moon Landing
• Bad Movie/Video
Game Science
• Perpetual motion
machines
Nature of Science
• Public understanding of science -scientific method
• Politics -reliability of scientific trials
• Misuse of data -ethics and placebo effect
• Advertising and misleading claims -Fake News
• Alternative facts -Anti-establishment/elites
ToK
• ways of knowing
• “to what extent
can”
• Theory/evidence

17. *
*Between today and Wednesday 29th May, you
should
*continue researching & refining your idea
*Talk with teachers
*Develop a method
*Make a materials list

19. *
Action Phase I
Investigation set up
Trial/testing/modifications
data collection
Data Analysis
Conclusion & Evaluation
Start preparing research poster

20. *Friday 14th June (morning)
Action Phase II
Final data collection (if necessary)
Analysis & Evaluation
Completion of Research
poster/display

21. *Friday 14th June (afternoon)
*Evaluation & Presentation Phase-
*The Bad Science Symposium
*Audience: Parents, students’ teachers,
 Sharing experiences via Research
Poster/Display Board
oEach group member will be prepared to
answer questions and share some reflections
about the process from beginning to end
 Submit individual Group 4 project reflection on
Managebac
* Tea, Coffee & Snacks for everyone that has
completed the Group 4 Project….

22. *
*PRESENT YOUR FINDINGS/ FINAL PRODUCT
at the BAD SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
*Personal reflection of your experiences
during the Group 4 Project.

23. *Evaluation
*Upload final product to Group 4 PCL page (or
submit as appropriate)
*Write your reflection on managebac
*Share some of your reflections about your
experiences
*Each group member should speak or be able
to answer questions from the audience

24. *Presentation details
*What did you do?
*RQ, Intro, Method
*What did each person do?
*What did you discover? What did you learn?
*Results, stats test Conclusions
*Summary
*Is this useful (to the problem)?
Evaluation/Limitations? Further RQs?

25. *Personal Skills
*Each participant is required to submit a reflection with
specific examples on how you personally met or did not
meet these personal skills goals (about 50 words):
*Approach a project with self-motivation and follow it
through to completion
*Ability to work with others in a group situation and
integrate the views of others
*Show awareness of your own strengths and
weaknesses and learn about yourself from this
experience