Sciences
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) sciences framework encourages students to investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation, working independently and collaboratively.
As they investigate real examples of science application, students will discover the tensions and dependencies between science and morality, ethics, culture, economics, politics, and the environment.
The MYP promotes inquiry in Sciences by developing conceptual understanding within global contexts.
Key concepts such as change, relationships and systems broadly frame the MYP curriculum.
Related concepts promote deeper learning grounded in specific disciplines. Examples of related concepts in MYP sciences include energy, movement, transformation and models.
Students explore key and related concepts through MYP global contexts.
- Identities and relationships
- Orientation in space and time
- Personal and cultural expression
- Scientific and technical innovation
- Globalization and sustainability
- Fairness and development
CONTENT:
For up to date information about current units, please see ManageBac.
Units will balance physics, chemistry and biology over the year. The topics assessed by the International Baccalaureate e-assessment in MYP 5 are:
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This year's units:-
MYP 1 | MYP 2 | MYP 3 | MYP 4 | MYP 5 |
Being a Scientist | Types of chemical reaction | Atmospheric chemistry | Chemical tests | Combustion |
Separating Mixtures | Changing the world/Bioplastics | Thermal energy | Electrical circuits | Newton's Laws |
Energy (physics) | Magnetism and Circuits | Structure and bonding | Rates of reaction | Electromagnetism |
Life | Organisation | Digestion | Reproduction | Interdependence |
Elements and compounds | Ecosystems | Projectile motion | Genetics | Metabolism |
ASSESSMENT
Homework will be assigned weekly and should not take longer than 30 minutes for MYP1-3 and 45 minutes for MYP4-5.
The homework tasks will most commonly be to learn spellings and definitions of key terms or self-quizzing on topics we are studying or have studied. This is to help students become more knowledgeable so that they will be able to inquire more authentically in class.
Sometimes, homework will be to take action on what they have learned or initiating a service project that benefits our community. This is to encourage our students to be caring, balanced and principled.
Students will have summative assessments on all four objectives at least twice per year. This will, in general, mean that students will have two tests, two laboratory reports and two technical reports per year. These assignments are not homework and appropriate time to complete them in class will be given.
After each unit, students will be invited to reflect on their learning of content, concepts and skills. They will also be asked for their feedback on the unit.