Science Battaglia, Multhaupt, Pfannes UAIS| Class of ‘18 Extended Essay – Group 4 Science Battaglia, Multhaupt, Pfannes UAIS| Class of ‘18

Overview – Extended essay in Science Must take the form of a research paper involving a hypothesis , model, or critical analysis. Must demonstrate argumentation, comparison, or the extraction of relevant information or data. Must have an emphasis on a specific branch of science (biology, chemistry, or physics) A correctly formatted and executed lab report could meet this criteria. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

Overview – Extended essay in Science The purpose SHOULD NOT BE to inform the reader about a specific topic, nor should it be a summary of the latest discoveries in the specific branch of science. You should be personally involved with the subject matter and not simply an informant. Performing an experiment will help to ensure your involvement. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

Research Different approaches to research CAN be taken. Data – based: location and extraction of raw or processed data, not collected directly by the student which is then further defined and analyzed. Experimental : design and implementation of an experiment, then personal collection and analysis of the data. Theoretical (numerical): development of a quantitative or semi-quantitative description of some physical phenomenon, exercise of the model, predictions about its behavior and limitations. Survey: formulation of a cohesive, ordered, analytical and supported (qualitative and quantitative) discussion of the topic. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

Original research and experimentation is always the best option. Question: Should students be encouraged to do an original piece of research, or should they analyze (in a new way) data that someone has collected (e.g. data obtained from a previous research study that perhaps has been published in a journal)? Original research and experimentation is always the best option. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

First –hand Experiments Choose sensible and feasible experiments that do not require extensive lengths of time for the construction of the apparatus. Highly sophisticated instruments are not required Note: Simulations may be used It is recommended that the research for the essay be carried out under the direction of a school supervisor. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

First –Hand Experiments If the research is carried out at a research institute or university under the guidance of an external supervisor a cover letter outlining the nature of the supervision and the level of guidance provided must be provided on their academic letterhead to you. Choose a research question that can be treated effectively within the word limit and is not of a trivial nature. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

Research topics Can be in the form of a question. Example: Do wine bottles of different shapes behave as helmholtz resonators? Can be presented as a statement or a hypothesis. The objective is to establish the relationship between power and temperature of an incandescent lamp. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

Don’t Forget… An EE in a science discipline MUST contain pertinent scientific vocabulary and terminology. Physics & Chemistry EEs MUST contain equations (chemical and/or mathematical) and calculations. Your EE should be in a subject/discipline that you have a passion for. You should enjoy the process, not dread it. Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook

Discipline Specific Questions? You must make a meeting prior to November 4th and have your Topic of Interest form filled. No “quick chats” will qualify. This is an official EE meeting and requires you to sign-up and make the meeting. No meeting = no topic. Biology Mr. Multhaupt travis.multhaupt@uticak12.org Physics Mr. Battaglia bryan.battaglia@uticak12.org Chemistry Mrs. Pfannes jayme.pfannes@uticak12.org Excerpts from: International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Handbook