1. Group 4 Project
“a student will not be awarded a grade without participation in the project” Stuart Bond, Principal Moderator IB

2. Rationale students analyze a topic or problem or question
emphasis is on interdisciplinary cooperation and the processes involved in scientific investigation

3. Project Stages GROUP ASSIGNMENT
PLANNING: meet & select a focused topic/Q
INVESTIGATION : PE, Ex, A, Ev, C - conduct an experiment* and a survey and/or research
EVALUATION: 3 components:
modified lab report (a google doc shared amongst your team and specified teacher)
peer assessment
personal reflection

4. 1. Group Assignment
see attached link

5. Group Meeting Places 1-11 room 416 (MacKay)
12-23 room 420 (Bell/Epplett-Stuart)
24-35 room 406 (Drung)
36-45 room 432 (Busch)

6. 2. Planning brainstorm ideas based on given theme
select a focus for the topic & develop a specific research Q
plan the investigation as a group
order supplies by specified deadline

7. Planning Example THEME: Human Performance
GENERAL FOCUS: Chemical factors that affect human performance at the cellular level
RESEARCH Q: What is the effect of increasing the concentration of a caffeine solution on the rate of caffeine diffusion through a semi-permeable membrane as measured by the absorbance of light after a specified time period?

8. Ordering Supplies
plan your materials carefully and use small quantities - ensure feasibility of use & safety concerns are considered
include all items from stores (grocery, hardware etc.) and chemical supply companies (Boreal.com).
*Groups may purchase supplies at their own expense after the deadline.
*Keep your costs to $50.00 or less per group.

9. Order Example
Complete attached google form by the end of the day on Thursday, November 10th.
eg.
Boreal - Cat # g Sodium Laurel Sulfate, lab grade - $10.00
Grocery Store - 1L Realmade Lemon Juice - $2.00
HomeHardware - 5kg Road Salt - $10.00

10. Theme for 2016: Science of the Grand River

11. 3. Evaluation
A collaborative modified lab report pertaining to your investigation worth 5% of OSSD grade in 11 chem and 12 bio
You must contribute to the google doc to provide record of your contribution
You must participate in the lab investigation

12. Evaluation Modified lab report should include:
focused research question
an overview of variables, lab design/method (may include pictures)*
appropriate & detailed data collection
appropriate & detailed analysis
conclusion
reflection on procedure (what went well, modifications, insights on design limitations)

13. Evaluation
Peer evaluation: used with the rubric to determine each individuals mark, included in the 5%
Personal reflection: included with IA and sent in to be moderated

14. Schedule NOVEMBER DECEMBER 10 ORDERS DUE by end of day 7 lab time
1 Class Intro
2 Group Planning at Lunch
10 ORDERS DUE by end of day
7 lab time
8-11:45
grps 1-15
8 lab time 8-11:45 grps 16-30
9 lab time 8-11:45 grps 31-45
12 lab time lunch grps1-22
13 lab time lunch grps23-45
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

15. Evaluation
DUE by end of day Jan 16, 2017