Course Description – M1B Science

M1 Science at TISA is focused on giving students a solid background in how to do science, how we understand the world through science, and helping students nurture an excitement for science and a deep curiosity about the world and how it works.  M1 Science is broad in scope and focuses on students developing their natural curiosity and the skills to do science.

You have already received a TISA Science Handbook as well as the student handbook, but here are a few guidelines to remember for M1 Science:

  1. Be on-time and prepared for all class sessions
  2. Be responsible for assignments and materials – if you need help organizing your materials, don’t hesitate to ask!
  3. Come to class with questions and ideas about the material we are studying
  4. Contribute to class discussions, group and practical work, and engage with other members of the class
  5. Be ready and willing for debate, dispute, and respectful disagreement
  6. Seek assistance outside of normal class time when necessary
  7. Complete and submit all homework and assessments on time – these can generally be submitted electronically or hard copy unless specified otherwise
  8. Be responsible for your learning – I will remind you about assignments, and all due dates will be marked on the assignment calendar and discussed in class, but I will not track you down!  You need to be able to keep track of your own work!
  9. Follow all TISA rules regarding academic honesty and ethical scholarship
  10. Be curious – Science is based on human beings’ natural senses of wonder and astonishment at the world that surrounds us.  Use that natural curiosity to ask and answer your own questions!

Grades in M1 Science are based on the six MYP Science Criteria (all out of six points).  You will have more information about these in the student handbook, but the criteria are:

  • Criterion A: One World
  • Criterion B: Communication in Science
  • Criterion C: Knowledge and Understanding
  • Criterion D: Scientific Inquiry
  • Criterion E: Data Processing
  • Criterion F: Attitudes in Science

You’ll get more information about these in class – but that’s the basic outline.  And, as always, please come and talk to me if you have any questions!

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