TASK criterion D

Write an expository essay that explores one example of how

electromagnetism technology is used to solve a problem. The
essay should explore both the benefits and drawbacks of the
chosen use of electromagnetism.
GRASP:
Goal: To identify a problem that can be solved using electromagnetism
technology. Research on different examples where electromagnetism
technology is used to solve the problem.
Role: Science analyst/journalist
Apply the knowledge of electromagnetism and discuss how will you
science and technology to solve the real-life problem.
Audience: Your audience is based on how challenging is your problem
that you can solve and explain them using scientific language to either
MYP Year 2 or MYP Year 3
Situation: There can be simple or alternative solutions rather than using
complicated scientific principles of electromagnetism. Describe the
various implications of using electromagnetism and its application in
solving a specific problem that you have chosen interacting with at least
two factors (moral, ethical, social, economic, political, and environmental)
Product: Essay or Science journal or newspaper article. Make sure to
acknowledge or document the work of others and the sources of
information used. Your work will be uploaded on turn it in to check the
plagiarism.

Your essay should include:

a) A description of the problem that your electromagnetism
technology is used to solve.
b) An explanation of how your electromagnetism technology
is used to solve the problem.
c) A description of the benefits of your chosen use of
electromagnetism.
d) A description of the drawbacks of your chosen use of
electromagnetism.
e) Describe the various implications of using electromagnetism and its
application in solving a specific problem that you have chosen
interacting with at least two factors (moral, ethical, social, economic,
political, and environmental)

f) A recommendation as to whether this type of electromagnetism

technology should be used [do the benefits outweigh the
drawbacks?]
g) Word limit ranges from 700 to 1200.
 SCIENTIFIC VOCABULARY:

Attract Unlike Current

Repel Protons Ions
Charge Electrons Ionised
Negative Induced charges Neutral
Positive Conductor Magnetic flux
Like Insulator attraction
repulsion Solenoid Magnetic field,

force North & south pole

Research Worksheet that will help you in planning your essay:

1) Introduction

a) What is electromagnetism?

b) Describe how electromagnetism works.

c) Examples of how electromagnetism has been applied to solve the

problems in society.

d) The electromagnetism technology that I plan to investigate

is
2) Body – Problem and solution
a) The problem that this type of technology helps to solve is:

b) This is a problem because:

c) The way this type of technology solves this problem is:

3) Body – One world factors
This type of technology is beneficial to society because:

4) Body - implications
The drawbacks of this type of technology are:

5) Conclusion
Are there more benefits or drawbacks to this type of technology? Explain.
 WRITING STRUCTURE – EXPOSITORY ESSAY

Introduction

A. Introduce the topic of electromagnetism [capture attention!]

B. Explain how electromagnetism works
C. State the type of electromagnetism technology you will investigate

Paragraph 1

A. Explain how a particular electromagnetism technology is used to solve a

specific problem.
B. List some facts or details that illustrate the problem to be solved.
C. Provide an example of how this technology solves the problem.

Paragraph 2

A. State the benefits of this type of electromagnetism technology

B. List some facts or details that illustrate these benefits.
C. Provide an example of the benefits of this type of electromagnetism
technology.

Paragraph 3

A. State the drawbacks of this type of electromagnetism technology

B. List some facts or details that illustrate these drawbacks.
C. Provide an example of the drawbacks of this type of electromagnetism
technology.

Conclusion
A. Restate how this type of electromagnetism technology solves a problem.
B. Review the benefits and drawbacks of using this type of electromagnetism
technology.
C. Make a recommendation for future use of this type of electromagnetism
technology [leave the reader with something to think about].
Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science
Maximum: 8
At the end of year 5, students should be able to:
i. summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or
issue
ii. describe
and summarize the various implications of using science and its application in
solving a specific problem or issue
iii. apply scientific language effectively
iv. document the work of others and sources of information used.

Achievement level Level descriptor

0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the

descriptors below.
1-2 The student is able to:
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 The student is able to:

i. summarize 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 solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to communicate
understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.

5-6 The student is able to:

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 solve 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 The student is able to:

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 solve a specific problem or issue, interacting
with a factor
iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate
understanding clearly and precisely
iv. document sources completely.
Command Terms:

Apply: Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real

circumstances.
Describe: to give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or
hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate
evidence.
Explain: give a detailed account.
Outline: Give a brief account.
Summarize: Abstract a general theme or major point(s)
Document: Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing), following one
recognized referencing system. References should be included in the text and also at the end
of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography

Achievement Descriptor
level