Sekolah Victory Plus MYP ASSESSMENT TASK

Secondary School
Jl. Kemang Pratama Raya AN 2-3
SHEET
Kemang Pratama -Bekasi

Subject Science Unit title The Scientific Endeavour Class: 8 Pacific

Assignment November 2018 (Week Due date November 2018 (week 3)

date 2)

Student’s Justin Alexander Teacher’s name Pak Krisna

name Pak Dendy

Criteria to be assessed:
Criteria B: Inquiring and designing
Criteria C: Processing and evaluating

Task Guide :
1. Alignment with SoI:
“Natural earth processes shape landscapes and maintain the planet’s
environments by constantly reworking, conserving, and renewing its
materials”.

Students are asked to conduct an experiment independently about several topics such as:
-Model of solar system
-Model of Natural Disaster
- Ecosystem
- Earth Layer
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere

Using scientific method in finding the relationship of each variables and use the result as an
evidence to explain things that happen in the experiment.

2. Time allocation:
6 periods (270 minutes)

8 Arctic :
8 Atlantic :
8 Pacific :

3. Task description:
In fulfilling the requirement of Criterion B, students are to find the research question, predict
the hypothesis, define the variables and select the appropriate materials and method in the
first 2 periods (90 minutes duration). The steps are:
1. Choose one of the topic
2. Find the topic from the subject chosen
3. Do research about the topic chosen(what do you want to find out?)
4. Find the research question
5. Formulate the hypothesis
6. Define the variables (independent, dependent and controlled variables)
7. Select the appropriate materials and method
8. Consider the safety level

In fulfilling the requirement of Criterion C, students are to collect all data, interpret the data
obtained, evaluate the hypothesis, evaluate the methods, and explain the improvements
needed in the second 2 periods (90 minutes duration). The steps are:
1. Collect, organize and present all data (visualize it in form of table and graph for
numerical data only)
2. Interpret all data obtained by checking the relationship of each variable
3. Evaluate your hypothesis
4. Evaluate your methods
5. Describe the improvements needed

The product of this summative is in form of independent science investigation report.

How can I get the best level in each criterion?

Criterion B
Research question
● What is my research question? How it is connected to the topic we are studying?
● Does it include variables?
● Why it is a relevant question or problem? Includes scientific evidence or data from
your research or class lesson.
Hypothesis
● Does it include variables?
● Is it supported with reasons in a ‘because’ statement?
● Have I supported my ‘because’ statement using correct scientific reasoning?
Variables
● Have I given brief details about
○ how to manipulate the independent variable
○ how to measure the dependent variable to collect relevant data
○ how to manipulate the controlled variables.
Materials and Methods
● Are my procedures safe, complete, and logical?
● Have I described how to work with the variables and collect data?
● Have I selected every material I will need, including quantities?

Criterion C
Data Collection, Organization and Presentation
● Have I correctly organized the data in table form that include units in the proper
place?
● Have I processed my data using proper methods and showed examples?
 ● Have I transformed my numerical data in best fit line graph form?
● Is my graph correct? (including titles, axis labels, and I have used lines of best fit)
Data Interpretation
● Have I recognized the patterns?
● Have I correctly used knowledge and understanding of science to draw conclusions
from the data?
● Have I outlined how data have changed and how fast the change occurred?
● Have I outlined the relation between variables?
● Have I outlined why the variables are related?
Analysis
Evaluation on Hypothesis
● Have I stated whether my data supports/does not support my prediction?
● Have I supported my because statement with scientific reasoning?
● Have I discussed the strengths and limitations of the data I collected to evaluate my
hypothesis?
● Have I discussed any factors that might affect my variables to improve the validity of
my hypothesis?
Evaluation on Methods
● Have I stated whether my method allowed/did not allow me to test my hypothesis?
● Have I discussed the strength and weakness of my method?
● Have I discussed the validity and reliability of my methods?
Suggestions
● Have I described any improvement needed in my method?
● Have I described the reason of my improvement? (Is it realistic and based on
scientific reasoning and research?)
● Have I suggested another factor that can extend my investigation?

Task Specific Clarification

Criterion B:
Maximum: 8

Criterion B: Inquiring and designing

Maximum: 8
Students should be able to:
i. describe a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation
 ii. outline a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning
iii. describe how to manipulate the variables, and describe how data will be collected
iv. design scientific investigations.
Achievement Level Descriptor
Level
0 The student does not reach a standard I did not reach a standard identified by any
identified by any of the descriptors of the descriptors below.
below.
1–2 The student is able to:
i. state a problem or question to
be tested by a scientific
investigation, with limited
success
ii. state a testable hypothesis
iii. state the variables
iv. design a method, with limited
success.
3–4 The student is able to:
i. state a problem or question to
be tested by a scientific
investigation
ii. outline a testable hypothesis
using scientific reasoning
iii. outline how to manipulate the
variables, and state how
relevant data will be collected
iv. design a safe method in which
he or she selects materials and
equipment.
5–6 The student is able to:
i. outline a problem or question to
be tested by a scientific
investigation
ii. outline and explain a testable
hypothesis using scientific
reasoning
iii. outline how to manipulate the
variables, and outline how
sufficient, relevant data will be
collected
iv. design a complete and safe
method in which he or she
selects appropriate materials
and equipment.
Task Specific Clarification
i. I have stated a problem as a
research question.
ii. My hypothesis is testable.
iii. I have stated the variables.
iv. I have a procedure written down for
my lab.
i. I have stated a problem as a
research question that connects
with our topic.
ii. My hypothesis is testable, and
includes my variables.
iii. I have given brief details on how to
manipulate the independent
variable, and stated how to
measure the dependent variable to
collect relevant data.
iv. My procedures are safe. I have
selected the materials I will need.
i. I have given brief details on how my
problem is connected to the topic
we are studying.I have stated the
problem as a research question.
ii. My hypothesis is testable and I
provided details about my variables
using words like ‘increase,
decrease, no change’, and I have
supported it clearly using scientific
reasoning in my ‘because’
statement.
iii. I have given brief details on how to
manipulate the independent
variable, how to measure the
dependent variable to collect
relevant data, and how to

7–8 The student is able to:
i. describe a problem or question
to be tested by a scientific
investigation
ii. outline and explain a testable
hypothesis using correct
scientific reasoning
iii. describe how to manipulate the
variables, and describe how
sufficient, relevant data will be
collected
iv. design a logical, complete and
safe method
Criterion C:
manipulate the controlled variables.
iv. My procedures are safe and
complete. Someone else could
probably do my lab because I
describe how to collect data. I have
selected the materials I will need,
including quantities.
i. I have provided details on a
problem I want to investigate, and
how it is connected to the topic we
are studying. I have stated the
problem as a research question that
includes my variables.
ii. My hypothesis is testable and I
provide details about my variables
using words like ‘increase,
decrease, no change’, and I have
supported it clearly using correct
scientific reasoning in my ‘because’
statement.
iii. I have provided details on how to
manipulate the independent
variable, how to measure the
dependent variable to collect
sufficient relevant data, and how to
manipulate all the controlled
variables.
iv. My procedures are safe, complete,
and logical. Someone else would
have no problem with my lab
because I describe how to work with
the variables and collect data.I have
selected every material I will need,
including quantities, and I won’t
need to ask for anything on the day
of the lab.
Maximum: 8
Students should be able to:
Students should be able to:
i. present collected and transformed data
ii. interpret data and describe results using scientific reasoning
iii. discuss the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the scientific investigation
iv. discuss the validity of the method
v. describe improvements or extensions to the method.
Achievement Level Descriptor
Level
0 The student does not reach a
standard identified by any of the
descriptors below.
1–2 The student is able to:
i. collect and present data in
numerical and/or visual forms
ii. interpret data
iii. state the validity of a
hypothesis with limited
reference to a scientific
investigation
iv. state the validity of the method
with limited reference to a
scientific investigation
v. state limited improvements or
extensions to the method.
3–4 The student is able to:
i. correctly collect and
present data in numerical
and/or visual forms
ii. accurately interpret data and
describe results
iii. state the validity of a
hypothesis based on the
outcome of a scientific
investigation
iv. state the validity of the
method based on the outcome
of a scientific investigation
v. state improvements or
extensions to the method that
would benefit the scientific
investigation.
Task Specific Clarification of the Rubric
I did not reach a standard identified by any
of the descriptors below.
i. I have presented the data I collected
in my experiment using tables or
graphs.
ii. I have used knowledge and
understanding of science to
recognize patterns and draw
conclusions from the data.
iii. I have evaluated my hypothesis
by stating if it has been supported or
not.
iv. I have evaluated my method by
listing errors.
v. I have stated how I suggest
improvement to my procedures.
i. I have presented the data I collected
in my experiment by using the
correct type of graph, including
titles, axis labels.
ii. I have used knowledge and
understanding of science to
recognize patterns and draw
conclusions from the data. I have
given an account of the variables.
iii. I have evaluated my hypothesis
by stating if it has been supported or
not, based on my data.
iv. I have evaluated my method by
listing errors in my procedures and
lab work.
v. I have stated how I suggest
improvement to limitations in my
procedures.
5–6 The student is able to:
i. correctly collect, organize
and present data in numerical
and/or visual forms
ii. accurately interpret data and
describe results using
scientific reasoning
iii. outline the validity of a
hypothesis based on the
outcome of a scientific
investigation
iv. outline the validity of the
method based on the outcome
of a scientific investigation
v. outline improvements or
extensions to the method that
would benefit the scientific
investigation.
7–8 The student is able to:
i. correctly collect, organize,
transform and present data in
numerical and/ or visual forms
ii. accurately interpret data and
describe results using correct
scientific reasoning
iii. discuss the validity of a
hypothesis based on the
outcome of a scientific
investigation
iv. discuss the validity of the
method based on the outcome
of a scientific investigation
v. describe improvements or
extensions to the method that
would benefit the scientific
investigation.
i. I have organized the data I collected
in my experiment using tables that
include units in the proper place.My
graph is the correct type, including
titles and axis labels.
ii. I have correctly used knowledge
and understanding of science to
recognize patterns and draw
conclusions from the data. I have
given an account of how and why
the variables are related.
iii. I have evaluated my hypothesis
by briefly mentioning the data to
state if I my hypothesis has been
supported or not, based on my data.
iv. I have evaluated my method by
briefly considering my procedures
and lab work.
v. I have given brief details of how I
suggest improvement to
limitations in my procedures.
i. I have correctly organized the data I
collected in my experiment using
tables that include units in the
proper place.I have processed my
data using proper methods and
showed examples. My graph is
correct, including titles and axis
labels.
ii. I have correctly used knowledge
and understanding of science to
recognize patterns and draw
conclusions from the data. I have
correctly given an account of how
and why the variables are related.
iii. I have evaluated my hypothesis
by considering many possibilities. I
have used the data to clearly state if
I my hypothesis has been supported
or not.I use scientific reasons and
sources to help explain my reasons.
iv. I have evaluated my method by
considering the strengths and
limitations of my procedures and lab
work.I have discussed the validity
and reliability of my methods, and
addressed its significance.
v. I have provided details of how I
suggest improvement to
 limitations in my procedures. These
suggestions are realistic and based
on scientific reasoning and
research.

Title: Buying Clay With Soil

 I. Introduction B.i

Research Question
I want to investigate whether we can make clay from soil and does different type
of soil affect the percentage of clay.

This is because I have observed that if we want to buy clay at the store
sometimes it is expensive and I wanted to try to make clay with just simple
materials.

II. Hypothesis B.ii

 Hypothesis Statement

I predict that natural soil will have more percentage of clay and the store bought
soil will have less or even no clay at all.

This is because natural soil has sand, silt, and clay but on the other hand store
bought soil is mixed with different materials that may not contain clay at all

Theoretical Background

Other information that supports my hypothesis is that store bought soil is made
out of non soil material because according to Nan Hampton store bought soil is
made out of peat moss, finely shredded barks, compost, and perlite and these
materials don’t contain soil.
My prediction is testable. I know this because from my research I have come
across so many people that turn soil to clay and they have a very successful
result, therefore I can say that my prediction is testable.
III. Material and Methods B.iii
Variables
Independent Different types of soil:
- Natural Soil
- Store Bought Soil

Dependent My dependent variable is the

percentage of clay that is in the
soil so I will measure the
dependent variable by dividing
the amount of clay with the
amount of soil I started with and
then multiplying it by 100 to get
the percentage.

Controlled 1. I will control amount of soil and water by

making both the same amount because if
B.iv
they are different it will affect the viscosity
of the liquid.

Materials & Apparatus

Material Quanti Apparatus Quantit
ties ies

1. Natural 670 g 1. Beaker 4

Soil (1000 mL)
2. Store 670 g 2. Beaker 4
Bought (500 mL)
Soil 3. Digital
3. Water Measuring 1
1000 Scale
mL 4. Gloves
5. Rubber 1 Pair
Bands 2
6. Cloth
7. Strainer
1
8. Paper
Towel 1
10

Methods

Step by step methods.

Procedures:
IV. Result C.i

Table

Raw Data

Type of Soil Amount of Soil Amount of Clay Percentage of

Clay

Store Bought Soil 670 g 0g 0%

Natural Soil 670 g 165.4 g 24.7%

Example of data processing:

From this graph we can see that the type of soil affects the percentage of clay
because if you look at the graph the natural soil contain far more percentage of clay
than the store bought soil. My data does not have a trend or a pattern because the
experiment does not involve different volumes of soil or the water. My data shows a
really significant difference in the percentage of clay which is 24.7% difference, that
percentage is a lot because if you look at the data the store bought has 0% of clay
and it is not even reaching the 1% mark.
Graph

https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
V. Discussion C.ii
Data Interpretation

My data shows that the best soil to make clay is natural soil because it still natural
and has not been mixed with any chemicals. My data suggests that the store bought
soil is really bad if you want to make clay because it does not contain any clay in it.
This might be because the store bought soil is made out of things that is not even
soil at all. Another source that supports this reason is Nan Hampton which says
store bought soil is made out of non-soil materials. I conclude that this experiment
has helped me solve my original problem. This is because now I know that if I
wanted to make my own homemade clay I know what soil to use and what soil to not
use.

C.ii
I predict that natural soil will have more percentage of clay and the store bought soil i
will have less or even no clay at all. My data supports my prediction. I think this
because I did a good research and my research comes from a credible source and I
was able to find the right material to do my experiment.

VI. Evaluations and suggestions C.i

v
Some strengths in the method were to strain the mixture so that the organic material
such as small rocks and grass get thrown away. Some weaknesses in the method I
was given were to just leave the mixture out for 3 hours because maybe most of the
water is still left in the mixture. Something I found difficult in carrying out the method
was trying to dissolve the soil into a mixture because it takes a really long time since
my soil is so compact. If I wanted to test the same problem again, I would use the
same method. This is because my methods are effective and if I would do this
experiment I would change some things such as the time to leave the mixture and
also the straining method because at that part i really lose a lot of the mixture.
 C.v
This investigation has made me think of a new question, which is whether wet soil
will affect the percentage of clay. I could test this by doing the same experiment but
changing the soil such as the wet soil and the dry soil for example I will get the soil
before raining and after raining. I would like to find out more about which type of soil
works best to make clay because if I can find out which type of soil works best for
making clay than I can make my clay from soil whenever I want and always get the
best results.

VII. References (APA Style) D.i

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Find help or guidance at:
http://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/apa/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Website with author:

Author, A. A.. (Year, Month Date of Publication). Article title. Retrieved from URL

Example:

Simmons, B. (2015, January 9). The tale of two Flaccos. Retrieved from
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-of-two-flaccos/

Website without author:

Organization/web site name. (Year, Month Date of Publication). Article title. Retrieved
from URL

ATL Skill

● Thinking skill: Draw justifiable conclusions based on processing,

interpreting and evaluating data gained from scientific investigations

● Communication : Use appropriate visual representations of processed

data
 ● Self-management skills
○ Structure information appropriately in laboratory investigation
reports
○ Submitting the report on time

● Research skills: Have variation of sources for introduction and

theoretical background

Source:

K. Z. (n.d.). Create A Graph. Retrieved November 25, 2018, from

https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/

N. H. (n.d.). Ask Mr. Smarty Plants. Retrieved November 25, 2018, from
https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=2032