MYP 4 Science: Criterion D metal extraction and recycling research task

Student Name:

Teacher: Simon Grimmer / R.J Jensen / Dwain MacIntosh / Michelle Kim

Unit Name: Atomic Structure

Criterion D: Grade: 9

Consider the implications of metal extraction and recycling

Targets for NGSS Evidence Statement:

learning: HS-PS2-6: Molecular-Level Structure of Designed Materials
(Power Standards) Communicate scientific and technical information about why the molecular-level structure is important in the functioning of designed
materials. (Structure and Function)

Declaration of Authorship:
I declare this work is my original work and no part of it has been copied from any other source except where due acknowledgment has been made.

Signed: Date:

Task: You are required to make a product that: Due

● Researchs, explains and evaluates two techniques used in the process of metal extraction and Date:
recycling
● Correctly and complete all MLA citations (including in text referencing)

evening!
Global Context Focus MYP Statement of Inquiry Key and Related Concept(s)

Scientific and technical Observing patterns and relationships allows us to build and create useful Key: Relationships
innovation models. Related: Patterns
 Approaches to Learning / Teacher Feedback

ATL Skill:

Exceeding Expectations Consistently & thoroughly detailed; mapped & explained the factors influencing your global problem

Meeting Expectations Consistently detailed; mapped & complete, shows the global problem

Approaching Somewhat detailed; mapped & complete some parts missing

Expectations

Below Expectations Sometimes detailed; mapped & complete, however major parts missing

Student Reflection

Extraction and Recycling of Metals

GRASPS acronym task directions:

Goal: To create a product that raises awareness about metal extraction and recycling.
Role: Choose your role: a scientist, an environmentalist, a social welfare specialist, or an economist or somebody working for an organisation of your creation (ex: a car
manufacturer).
Audience: The general public
Situation: In today’s society, we have a greater need for metals. Unfortunately, some metals are becoming scarce and disposing of them can harm the environment.
That being the case, recycling metals seems more and more like a logical alternative.
Product: You will choose the best product to show your ideas. Your product can be a poster, presentation, video, podcast, essay or another idea (with teacher
approval).
Standards/Criteria: Criterion D - Reflecting on the Impacts of Science
My chosen form of presentation is a poster
Part I: Explaining extraction recycling processes
(strands i and iii and iv)

Question Information Website Link(s)

My chosen metal is

How is the metal I selected extracted and ●

processed for use?

How is the metal I selected recycled? ●

Part II: Discussion and evaluation of the implications of metal extraction and or recycling
(strands ii and iii and iv)

My chosen one-world factor to discuss is: Economic

Question Information Website Link(s)

One positive impact of extraction OR recycling of my ●

chosen metal on the factor is

The evidence I will use to support my claim is from a

relevant case study

One negative impact of extraction OR recycling of my ●

chosen metal on the factor is

The evidence I will use to support my claim is from a

relevant case study

A 3rd impact of extraction OR recycling of my chosen ●

metal on the factor is

The evidence I will use to support my claim is from a

relevant case study
In your evaluation, you should summarise the arguments you have made on the implications and make a clear judgement as to whether the
extraction and recycling of your selected metal has led to a better world i.e: is it sustainable?

Part III: Works Cited

(strand iv)

Take all of your links from the tables above and turn them into your works cited page using MLA Format. You can use www.mybib.com. Remember to put citations in
alphabetical order and have a “hanging indent”. You may use Stamford’s library website to help you write your works cited list.

In Grade 9, you will also need to include in-text OR parenthetical citations to show where each citation has been used within your project. If you are not submitting a
written format (e.g podcast), you will need to use “according to….” phrases within your presentation to reference to the source that you are referring to.

Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science

Achievement Level descriptor
level
0 The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the descriptors below.

1–2 i. outline the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. outline the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. apply scientific language to communicate understanding but does so with limited success
iv. document sources, with limited success.
3–4 i. summarise the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. describe the implications of using science and its application to solving a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to communicate understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.
5–6 i. describe the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. discuss the implications of using science and its application to solving a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. usually, apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
iv. usually document sources correctly.
7–8 i. explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue
ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of using science and its application to solving a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely
iv. document sources completely.