Orientation to Diploma students - Science

This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the orientation for experimental science in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It outlines the key objectives and methodologies involved in conducting scientific experiments, emphasizing the importance of developing critical thinking and investigative skills. The presentation covers the scientific method, including hypothesis formulation, experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and highlights the role of safety and ethical considerations in conducting research. Additionally, it introduces the assessment criteria used to evaluate experimental work, ensuring students understand how to approach their projects with a clear focus on precision, accuracy, and scientific rigor. Overall, the orientation aims to equip IB DP students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in their experimental science coursework and beyond.

1. EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES GROUP 4

2. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT GROUP 4 SUBJECTS; (EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES) WHAT DON’T YOU KNOW AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW? Objectives: E ngaging questions

3. Three students representing Chem , Physics and Biology share their experiences. Students in pairs discuss why they want to study a science subject. Sharing experiences

4. Hands on, minds on!

5. BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY ESS (CAN EITHER BE IN GROUP 3 OR 4) Design & Technology (not offered). INCLUDES

6. CORE MATERIAL (BOTH SL & HL) Additional Higher Level Material (AHL for HL STUDENTS) ONE OPTION TOPIC INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CONTENT

7. HL are required to study some topics in greater depth, in the additional higher level ( AHL) material and in the Option. The distinction between SL and HL is one of breadth and depth Time HL-240 hours; SL-150 hours inclusive of practical work. Distinction between SL and HL

8. Practical activities: 20 hrs. SL/40 hrs. HL Individual investigation (internal assessment–IA ): 10 hrs. Group 4 project: 10 hrs. Practical scheme of work

9. First assessment 2016 Assessment outline—SL COMPONENT OVERALL WEIGHTING (SL) TIME (SL) Weighting HL Time PAPER 1 20 ¾ hr 20 1 hr PAPER 2 40 1 hr 1/4 36 2hrs 1/4 PAPER 3 20 1 hr 24 1hr 1/4 IA 20 10 hrs 20 10 hrs

10. Dr Moses Orwe - Chemistry Lucy Mwandawiro -Chemistry Alice Ndungu -Biology Godfrey Kokeyo –Biology Kailash – Physics Prashant- Physics. DP 1TEACHERS

11. THE END THANK YOU Questions