SCIENCE

Class: MYP 3

UNIT 1 INSTRUCTION SHEET: AUTOMATIG

Global Context: Globalization and Sustainability

Key Concept: Relationship

Statement of Inquiry: The construction of mechanical systems allows us to do work beyond

the human limits

Duration: 5 WEEKS

Chapter(s) 4,5: Systems in Action

At the end of the Unit, the student will understand the following:

 Force
 Work and Energy
 Mechanical Advantage
 Simple Machines and Mechanisms
 Efficiency

Competence and Skill:

The student is able to discuss how different forces affect a structure over a period of
time.

Final Task

You will design and the investigation to study of the factors influencing the Mechanical
Advantage of different instruments and simple machines and note the mechanical gain
qualitatively and quantitatively. Then you will analyse and evaluate the results gotten from the
experiment above (B and C)

Criterion B

i. describe a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation

ii. outline and explain a testable prediction using correct scientific reasoning
iii. describe how to manipulate the variables, and describe how sufficient, relevant data will
be collected
iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate
materials and equipment.

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 Criterion C
i.
Correctly collects, organize, transform and present data collected from the investigation
by making tables
ii. accurately interpret data and describe results using correct scientific reasoning
iii. discuss the validity of a prediction based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
iv. discuss the validity of the method based on the outcome of a scientific investigation
v. describe improvements or extensions to the method that would benefit the scientific
investigation