MYP ASSESSMENT TASK SHEET

Unit Title
Signicant Concept(s)
Unit Question(s)
Disease
Working collaboratively, people can better control disease.
the effects of disease vary depending upon many factors,
controlling disease requires one to understand its ecology,
effectiveness of disease control is largely dependent upon
collaborative understandings and efforts.
Are vaccinations a social responsibility or a personal choice?
Teacher Task Overview Teacher Task Overview
What do
you have to
do?
Choose one of the following topics:
1. How effective are hepatitis A vaccinations in solving the issue of hepatitis in Hong Kong?
2. How effective are typhoid vaccinations in solving the issue of typhoid in Hong Kong?
3. How effective are rabies vaccinations in solving the issue of rabies in Hong Kong?
a) include a statement of the technology, the issue and the context you have chosen worded as a
research question,
b) include an annotated scientic diagram that describes how the vaccination works to solve the
problem,
c) include a clear image of a detailed mind map or a written paragraph describing the benets and
limitations of using the chosen technology to solve the particular problem in the particular context,
d) write a paragraph that describes the impacts of the technology on two one world factors (ethical,
social, economic, political, cultural or environmental).
e) A bibliography in APA format.
In completing this assignment, try to use scientic language correctly. Try to include titles and clear
labels. Make sure that all kinds of communication (not just written text) are clear. Try to include at least
three in-text references to match your bibliography.
How will
you be
assessed?
You will be assessed on criteria A and B in this task. You are encouraged to read the task specic
clarications on the criteria sheet carefully!
When is the
task due?
7f: June 11, 2014
7h: June 11, 2014
Name:
Grade: 7
Course: Science
Criterion A: One World
Achievement
level
Descriptor Indicators
0
The student does not reach a standard
described by any of the descriptors
below.
12
Consistent with the complexity of the
work covered:
You have identified a technology, an issue and a context.
You have outlined how scientists can change the genes in organisms.
You have made some comments on the benefits (good things) about
the technology in solving the issue in the mind map.
You have made some comments about the limitations (what the
technology cannot achieve) when being used to try and solve the
problem in the mind map.
12
The student outlines how science is
applied and used to address a specifc
problem or issue in a local or global
context.
The student makes some comments
on the efectiveness of science and its
application in solving the problem or
issue.
You have identified a technology, an issue and a context.
You have outlined how scientists can change the genes in organisms.
You have made some comments on the benefits (good things) about
the technology in solving the issue in the mind map.
You have made some comments about the limitations (what the
technology cannot achieve) when being used to try and solve the
problem in the mind map.
3-4
Consistent with the complexity of the
work covered:
You have identified a technology, an issue and a context.
You have stated how scientists can change the genes in organisms in a
diagram.
You have stated the benefits (good things) about the technology in
solving the issue.
You have made statements about the limitations (what the technology
cannot achieve) when being used to try and solve the problem in the
mind map.
The effect of at least one One World Factors on the effectiveness of
the technology in reducing the impact of the issue chosen has been
stated.
3-4
The student states how science is
applied to addressing a specifc local or
global issue.
The student states the efectiveness of
science and its application in solving
the problem or issue.
The student states how science and its
applications interact with at least one
of the following factors: moral, ethical,
social, economic, political, cultural and
environmental.
You have identified a technology, an issue and a context.
You have stated how scientists can change the genes in organisms in a
diagram.
You have stated the benefits (good things) about the technology in
solving the issue.
You have made statements about the limitations (what the technology
cannot achieve) when being used to try and solve the problem in the
mind map.
The effect of at least one One World Factors on the effectiveness of
the technology in reducing the impact of the issue chosen has been
stated.
5-6
Consistent with the complexity of the
work covered:
You have identified a technology, an issue and a context.
You have described how scientists can change the genes in organisms
in the annotated diagram that you have created yourself.
You have described the benefits (good things) about the technology in
solving the issue.
You have described the limitations (what the technology cannot
achieve) when being used to try and solve the problem in the mind
map.
The effect of at least two One World Factors on the effectiveness of
the technology in reducing the impact of the issue chosen has been
described.
5-6
The student describes how science is
applied and how it may be used to
address a specifc problem or issue in a
local or global context.
The student describes the
efectiveness of science and its
application in solving the problem or
issue.
The student describes the implications
of the use and application of science
interacting with at least two of the
following factors: moral, ethical, social,
economic, political, cultural and
environmental.
You have identified a technology, an issue and a context.
You have described how scientists can change the genes in organisms
in the annotated diagram that you have created yourself.
You have described the benefits (good things) about the technology in
solving the issue.
You have described the limitations (what the technology cannot
achieve) when being used to try and solve the problem in the mind
map.
The effect of at least two One World Factors on the effectiveness of
the technology in reducing the impact of the issue chosen has been
described.
State: to give a specic name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Describe: to give a detailed account.
Criterion B: Communication
Achievement
level
Descriptor Task Specifc Clarifcations
0
The student does not reach a standard
described by any of the descriptors
below.
12
Consistent with the complexity of the
work covered:
An attempt has been made to describe the process of genetically
engineering organisms and how the chosen technology works.
Unfortunately many steps are not included and some important labels
are missing or absent. Diagrams are not clear.
An attempt has been made to describe the benefits of the technology
limitations and how it impacts on the One World Factors. In doing so,
the correct use of scientific language is limited.
Minor effort made to include in-text referencing and a reference list.
12
The student uses a limited range of
scientifc language correctly.
The student communicates scientifc
information with limited
efectiveness.
When appropriate to the task, the
student makes little attempt to
document sources of information.
An attempt has been made to describe the process of genetically
engineering organisms and how the chosen technology works.
Unfortunately many steps are not included and some important labels
are missing or absent. Diagrams are not clear.
An attempt has been made to describe the benefits of the technology
limitations and how it impacts on the One World Factors. In doing so,
the correct use of scientific language is limited.
Minor effort made to include in-text referencing and a reference list.
3-4
Consistent with the complexity of the
work covered:
An attempt has been made to describe the process of genetically
engineering organisms and how the chosen technology works. Most
steps have been included, images are clear and nearly all labels are
included.
An attempt has been made to describe the benefits of the technology
limitations and how it impacts on the One World Factors. In doing so,
many scientific terms were used correctly.
In some cases, the in-text references and reference list has been
included correctly.
3-4
The student uses some scientifc
language correctly.
The student communicates scientifc
information with some efectiveness.
When appropriate to the task, the
student partially documents sources
of information.
An attempt has been made to describe the process of genetically
engineering organisms and how the chosen technology works. Most
steps have been included, images are clear and nearly all labels are
included.
An attempt has been made to describe the benefits of the technology
limitations and how it impacts on the One World Factors. In doing so,
many scientific terms were used correctly.
In some cases, the in-text references and reference list has been
included correctly.
5-6
Consistent with the complexity of the
work covered:
The process of genetically engineering organisms and how one
example of this can be applied to solve a problem has been clearly
communicated. The diagram has titles, labels, clear images. All steps
have been included and all appropriate scientific terminology used.
A clear description has been provided of the benefits of the
technology, limitations and how it impacts on the One World Factors.
The mind map is detailed, clear and includes correct scientific terms.
Ideas can be easily followed.
In-text referencing and a reference list has been included and is
mostly formatted correctly.
5-6
The student uses sufcient scientifc
language correctly.
The student communicates scientifc
information efectively.
When appropriate to the task, the
student documents sources of
information correctly.
The process of genetically engineering organisms and how one
example of this can be applied to solve a problem has been clearly
communicated. The diagram has titles, labels, clear images. All steps
have been included and all appropriate scientific terminology used.
A clear description has been provided of the benefits of the
technology, limitations and how it impacts on the One World Factors.
The mind map is detailed, clear and includes correct scientific terms.
Ideas can be easily followed.
In-text referencing and a reference list has been included and is
mostly formatted correctly.
Student Self Reection Student Self Reection
What did you learn from this
task?
What helped you to be
successful?
What would you change if
you had to do this task
again?