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Science
Aims
MYP
sciences aim to provide a worthwhile educational
experience for all students whether or not they go on to
study science beyond the MYP. Participation in MYP
sciences should enable students to:
- develop
skills that are relevant and useful to the study
and practice of science in everyday situations
- acquire
understanding and knowledge of the concepts,
principles and applications of science
- become
confident and responsible citizens in a rapidly
changing world, able to take or develop an
informed interest in matters of scientific import
- recognize
the usefulness and limitations of a scientific
approach and to appreciate its applicability to
other disciplines and to everyday life
- develop
an awareness of the conditions which threaten or
enhance health
- develop
a positive attitude to the need for the
conservation of natural resources and the
preservation of the environment
- realize
that science does not provide the answers to all
problems
- develop
curiosity, interest and enjoyment in science and
its methods of enquiry
- develop
an awareness of science as a cooperative activity
between individuals
- develop
an awareness of science as an increasingly
international activity involving cooperation at
all levels
- develop
an awareness of the influences and limitations
imposed on science by social,
- economic,
technological, political, ethical and cultural
factors
- develop
an awareness of the historical evolution of
scientific knowledge and understanding
- develop
and apply their information technology skills in
the study of science. The objectives reflect
those parts of the aims which will be assessed.
It is convenient
- to
classify them under six broad headings, which
correspond to the assessment criteria.
Objectives
The
objectives of sciences listed below relate directly to
the assessment criteria (see below).
A.
One World
At
the end of the course, the student should, within local
and global contexts, be able to:
- describe
ways in which science is applied and used
- evaluate
the benefits and drawbacks of the application of
science
- discuss
the ethical and moral issues arising from the
application of science
- discuss
how the study and practice of science is subject
to cultural influences
- understand
how the various science disciplines interrelate
and how science in general relates to other
disciplines
- treat
science as a cooperative activity.
B.
Communication
At
the end of the sciences course, the student should be
able to communicate ideas, observations, arguments and
practical experiences:
- using
an appropriate vocabulary and language
- using
graphs, charts, diagrams and tables
- using
an appropriate report format
- using,
where appropriate, software such as word
processors, spreadsheets, databases and modeling
programs.
C.
Scientific Knowledge and Concepts
At
the end of the course, the student should be able to
demonstrate knowledge with understanding of:
- the
nature and methodology of science scientific
facts, definitions, laws, theories, models and
concepts
- appropriate
vocabulary and terminology, including the use of
symbolic language
- how
laws, theories, models and concepts have changed
over time the SI (Système international) units
of measurement.
D.
Scientific Enquiry
At
the end of the course, the student should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of scientific enquiry by
being able to:
- state
a problem in the form of a question that can be
answered by experiment form a hypothesis
- test
a hypothesis under conditions in which variables
are controlled plan an appropriate experiment
- draw
conclusions consistent with the evidence,
commenting on errors as appropriate
- assess
the validity of the conclusion based on the
amount of evidence
- evaluate
the overall design and procedures followed in an
experiment.
E.
Processing Data
At
the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- organize,
present and evaluate data in a variety of forms
- transform
data presented in one form to another form
including mathematical calculations, graphs and
charts
- identify
trends and patterns in data
- make
predictions based on data
- draw
conclusions based on data
- use
knowledge and understanding to explain the
conclusions.
F.
Performance in Experiments
At
the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- follow
instructions, both written and oral
- select
and safely manipulate apparatus, materials and
techniques appropriate to the experimental task
- carry
out experiments safely; make and record
observations, estimates and measurements
- use
appropriate tools and techniques to collect data
- work
cooperatively.
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