Saturday, October 24, 2009

Strands in MYP Sciences Revisited

A  One World
Interdependance of Science and Society
Benefits and Limitations of Science in solving society's issues
 
B Communication in Science
Appropriate use of scientific language
Appropriate use of symbolic and visual representations
Academic honesty
 
C  Knowledge and Understanding of Science
Recall and explain scientific ideas and concepts
Solving problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations
Use critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate scientific information
 
D  Scientific Inquiry
Carry out investigations independently:
State Problem
Formulate Hypothesis
Identify & Manipulate Variables
Plan Investigation
Evaluate Method
 
E  Processing Data
Organise and Transform Data into diagramatic form
Draw and Explain Appropriate Conclusions
 
F  Attitudes in Science
Safe and Skillful use of laboratory Equipment
Respect for the Environment
Team Work