Science MYP3

Criterion D summative (Reflecting on the impact of science)

E-cycling
Summative Assessment Task Deadline
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Date:
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Level achieved /8

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Student’s comment

Criterion D
Level of Level descriptor Task specific clarifications
achievement

0 The student does not reach a The student does not reach a standard identified by any
standard described by any of the of the Descriptors below.
descriptors below.

1-2 The student is able to: i. Stating means give short answer or
i. state the ways in which science
sentences.
is used to address a specific
problem or issue
ii. state the implications of the use
I wrote very short sentences in the task to
of science to solve a specific address the problem of e- wastes

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. 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. sometimes apply scientific
language to communicate
understanding
iv. Sometimes document
sources correctly.
5-6 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. usually apply scientific
language to communicate
understanding clearly
and precisely
iv. Usually document sources
correctly.
7-8 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 and analyze the
implications of using science and
its application to
solve a specific problem or issue,
interacting with a factor
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ii. State the effect of using science to solve
the problem of e wastes
iii. I was not using scientific words in this
task.
iv. I documented the sources but not
according to APA citation
Outline means that you Give a brief account or
summary.
i. I gave a brief summary in addressing the
impact of e cycling
ii. I gave a brief summary in describing the
e-cycling through environmental and
economical factor
iii. I use scientific words and scientific
language in writing some paragraphs in
this task.
iv. I documented some resources correctly
according to APA citation
Summarize means Abstract a general theme or
major point(s)
Describe means Give a detailed account or picture
i. I wrote the major points in addressing e-
cycling process .
ii. I gave a detailed account on how
scientists use science to solve the
problem of e -wastes
iii. I used the exact scientific words and my
scientific language was clear.
iv. More than half of the resources were
documented correctly according to APA
citation
i. I wrote detailed account in addressing
the impact of e-cycling environmental
and economical.
Analyze means to Break down in order to bring out
the essential elements or structure. (To identify
parts and relationships, and to interpret information
to reach conclusions.)
Discuss means to Offer a considered and balanced
review that includes a range of arguments, factors
or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be

iii. consistently apply scientific
language to communicate
understanding
clearly and precisely
iv. Document sources
completely.
Read the following article:
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presented clearly and supported by appropriate
evidence.
ii. I gave a detailed account on how
scientists use science to extract metals
from PCBs
iii. I regularly used the exact scientific
words and my scientific language was
very clear in all the task, I showed my
understanding by using scientific
language in all parts of the task.
iv. I documented all the sources completely
and accurately using APA citation.
 Science MYP3

Q1:

Analyze the text and make notes on these guiding questions:

 What positive and negative consequences of rapid technological change are described in the
article? (remember that you have to read the text and write by your own words don’t copy from
the text)
 What solutions are suggested to the negative consequences?
 What is the meaning of acid leaching of metals?

Q2: use web search to help you finish the letter

Write a letter to the magazine giving your own point of view, in your letter:

 Describe how acid leaching can be used to extract copper from PCBs (printed circuit boards)
 Describe what negative problems this kind of recycling might present (consider what
environmental issues might there be? What economic factors might be involved?)
 Suggest how these negative problems could be solved
 Summarize your views in a conclusion
 Write bibliography at the end of the research using APA format.