IB Group 4 Project 2012-2013

Fabulous Food

As an individual, identify 1-2 ideas you have about

FOOD…

? A fact ?? An opinion ?? A question ?

Task 1a & 1 b

Turn to the person(s) next to you and share your

ideas.

Share a few ideas with the class.

So - what IS the purpose of the Group 4 Project?

This project allows students

in different group 4 sciences

to work together

on a scientific or technologic problem.

The project will provide you with an opportunity to…

appreciate the environmental, social and ethical implications of science;

understand the limitations of scientific study;

experience interdisciplinary cooperation; and

focus on the processes involved in scientific investigation, more than the products of such investigation.

The Project… Will be completed in small groups…

of 4-6 students Must include 2 students enrolled in HL Biology

and 2-4 students enrolled in HL/SL Chemistry

Each student must be a welcome member of a group.

IB HL Biology has 20 students (3 dual enrolled in HL/SL Chem)

IB HL Chemistry has 42 students If a student is absent, they MAY be included in a group.

Final group membership may be adjusted by instructors.

The Project May be practically

or

theoretically

based.

Possible types of Projects

laboratory investigation or fieldwork.

data collection, manipulation and analyzing of data from other sources, such as scientific journals, environmental organizations, science and technology industries and government reports.

design and use of a model or simulation

comparative study in collaboration with another school

The Project You will design a project that can… “encourage an understanding of the

relationships between scientific disciplines and the overarching nature of the scientific method” [IB Aim 10]

? How will our project reflect or relate to biology? chemistry? their interactions?”

The Project “develop and apply the students’

information and communication technology skills in the study of science” [Aim 7]

? How will our project utilize technology – to collect and analyze data? – to communicate about our findings?

The Project “raise awareness of the moral,

ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of using science and technology” [Aim 8]

? How will our project address one or more of these implications?

The Project may address the international nature of the scientific endeavor and the increasing cooperation required to tackle global issues involving science and technology.

? Will our project address international aspects? If so, how?

Use a cartoon (provided) to generate 2-3 ideas for a Fabulous Food project that addresses

one or more of the Aims of the project.

Task 2a

Project Stages The entire project will count for 10

hours* of your practical lab experiences for your IB science course. Think of the project in terms of 3 stages: Planning (~ 2 hours) Action (~ 6 hours) Evaluation (~ 2 hours)

Includes…

forming a team and brainstorming/discussing possible topics to analyze or problems to study.

[Submit initial proposal TODAY 11/29]

selection of ONE specific topic/problem or researchable question needs to involve all team members incorporate feedback from instructors

(communicated through group leader by the end of the day on Wednesday, 12/5)

Planning (~ 2 hrs)

Planning (~ 2 hrs)

Includes…

writing a detailed project plan - clearly defining the activities needed before and during the ACTION stage identify specific tasks decide when you will do them CAUTION – You must constantly remind yourself that this is a

group project that needs to result in a dynamic and cohesive end product. You do need to work together as multi-subject groups

communicating your detailed plan in writing to your instructors before beginning work – no later than the end of the day on Friday, December 14, 2012 [Focus on DESIGN Criteria] - This means that you will have two IB Days (Dec 6 and Dec 13) to meet and complete your plan. You will NOT be field-tripped out of classes.

If, upon review, your instructors have concerns they will require a meeting with your team before work begins.

Action (~ 6 hours)During this stage you will

execute your plan… do what you need to do in order to analyze your topic or investigate your problem from the perspective of the various science disciplines.

work collaboratively… findings of investigations should be shared with others working on the project… as it unfolds.

pay close attention to safety, ethical and environmental considerations as you do your work.

[Focus on DATA COLLECTION & PROCESSING Criteria]

Evaluation (~ 2 hrs)The final stage includes

Sharing your findings – both your successes and your failures – with other students and staff at our

‘Fabulous Food Fest’

Symposium where a team gives a presentation of their project [PowerPoint? Video? Other?]

and/or . . . Poster Session with a display highlighting

your project

[Focus on CONCLUSION AND EVALUATION Criteria]

Tentative Plans for the ‘Fabulous Food

Fest’ Will be held February 28, 2012

during the school day… Periods 2, 3, 4 [This is an IB Day and you will be excused from your other classes.]

May use one or both of the following formats

Symposia featuring 15 minute presentation to a larger audience with 5 additional minutes allowed for questions.

poster session featuring multiple short presentations to small groups

This sharing activity will be assessed by teachers/staff and peers.

Assessment of Project You will earn a grade in the IB

science class in which you are enrolled

Your teacher will determine specifics, but this will be a ‘significant’ grade that will be based on Effective completion of the three stages of

the project (plan, action, evaluation) Completion of the IB requirements (next

slides)

Assessment of Project For IB, you will need to provide:

[1] detailed evidence of your involvement

a detailed log including date time spent work/tasks completed Reflection(s) – 4

See web-site for electronic file of loghttp://

teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/CCPHS/files/ib%201213%20group%204%20individual%20log%20sheet.docx

a hard copy of the completed project laboratory/project report or handout from PowerPoint

presentation or Clear photo of display board from

poster session.

Assessment of Project You will also earn points

towards your internal assessment for IB

[2] Personal Skills Criterion Self-motivation and perseverance Working effectively in a group Self-reflection• will include self- and group- assessment of

personal skills • this is the only place where this criterion is

assessed !

Personal Skills Criterion

Requirements and TimelineStage Task Date(s)

PLAN

Introduce Group 4 Project & Form Teams

Thursday, 11/29/12 Pds 2 -4

Develop Initial Proposal Thursday., 11/29/12 Pd 5 & 6

Group - Submit Initial Proposal[Hardcopy to Ms. Goodwin; Electronic Submission to Ms. Smith’s web-site]

DUE Thursday, 11/29/12

Receive feedback from instructors

nlt Wednesday, 12/05/12

Group - Submit Detailed Project Plan[Hardcopy to Ms. Goodwin; Electronic Submission to Ms. Smith’s web-site]

Before any actual work begins on the project.nlt Friday, 12/14/ 2012

Individual – Submit initial log with Reflection # 1

nlt Friday, 12/14/ 2012

Get feedback regarding any concerns with detailed plan

Group leader will be notified of any issues before winter break. Issues need to be addressed before work begins.

Requirements and TimelineStage Task Date(s)

ACTION

Complete your project, maintaining a detailed log.

Individual logs and reflection # 2 will need to be submitted sometime in January.

After approval of detailed plan – anytime during Dec, Jan, Feb

EVALUATION

Notify instructors whether you will speak at the symposium or participate in the poster session.

No later than Thursday 2/21/2013

Share project at Food Fest Thursday, February 28, 2013

Complete and submit assessments (self, team), logs, and evidence for IB

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Initial Proposal – due 11/29 Generate 3 viable research

questions each addressing the major theme: Food each with biology and chemistry aspects

identified each addressing the goals of this project

Access file at http://myteacherpages.com/webpages/ccphs/group4project.cfm

submit both hard copy [Goodwin] and electronically [Smith]

team leader will receive feedback and will share with team

Requirements and TimelineStage Task Date(s)

PLAN

Introduce Group 4 Project & Form Teams

Thursday, 11/29/12 Pds 2 -4

Develop Initial Proposal Thursday., 11/29/12 Pd 5 & 6

Group - Submit Initial Proposal[Hardcopy to Ms. Goodwin; Electronic Submission to Ms. Smith’s web-site]

DUE Thursday, 11/29/12

Receive feedback from instructors

nlt Wednesday, 12/05/12

Group - Submit Detailed Project Plan[Hardcopy to Ms. Goodwin; Electronic Submission to Ms. Smith’s web-site]

Before any actual work begins on the project.nlt Friday, 12/14/ 2012

Individual – Submit initial log with Reflection # 1

nlt Friday, 12/14/ 2012

Get feedback regarding any concerns with detailed plan

Group leader will be notified of any issues before winter break. Issues need to be addressed before work begins.

Requirements and TimelineStage Task Date(s)

ACTION

Complete your project, maintaining a detailed log.

Individual logs and reflection # 2 will need to be submitted sometime in January.

After approval of detailed plan – anytime during Dec, Jan, Feb

EVALUATION

Notify instructors whether you will speak at the symposium or participate in the poster session.

No later than Thursday 2/21/2013

Share project at Food Fest Thursday, February 28, 2013

Complete and submit assessments (self, team), logs, and evidence for IB

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Detailed Project Plan Due before any action taken on

project. Submit no later than

12/14/2012(sooner is better!) Form available on Ms. Smith’s web-

site. May require follow up team meeting

with instructors if there are concerns. Finalize team membership Verify that project is well-defined and can be safely completed

with available resources, including materials and time. Insure that project/plan addresses aims 10, 7, and 8 Check that necessary materials/resources are clearly

identified and available Insure that methods for collection, organization, and analysis

of data are clearly outlined. Verify that there is a clear plan in place, with specific tasks

outlined, clear timeline established, and an understanding that this is a multi-disciplinary team project.

Sharing the Project Finalized Scoring guides/rubrics will

be made available in January 2013… including Assessment of project sharing

Symposium presentation Poster session presentations

Self and team assessments of personal skills

(drafts are currently posted)

What NOW?Form Teams

Proposed Teams … ideally formed around a common interest Team of 4 – 6 including both biology and

chemistry students Must have 2 biology and min 2 chemistry

students – may include additional chemistry students

EVERYONE must be included in a team Teachers reserve right to adjust teams as

needed !

Let’s try this…

Next Steps… Get together with your team and

explore the possibilities… TODAY ! NOW ! You are ‘excused’ up

through period 6. If you are NOT working on the project, go to class.

Room 18 is available during period 5 – You MUST sign in for attendance purposes.

[Ms. Goodwin available for consultation.] Rooms 15 and 18 are available during

period 6 [Ms. Smith available for consultation.]

Ok to work in library or elsewhere. Food Resources available….

Next Steps… Complete your Initial Proposal and

distribute to Goodwin (hard copy), Smith (electronic) and team (your choice).

Make a plan to meet as a team again. Upcoming IB Days: December 6 and

December 13 You are NOT being ‘excused’ from your

classes… but your science classes will observe both of these as IB days. Use this time wisely !!!

What NOW?