Group 4 Project
All IB science students must complete a Group 4 Project as part of the required IB Group 4 (Science) practical program. The following elements are expected from the Group 4 Project:
In this project students are part of a multidisciplinary team studying a particular science topic within the same theme. The team consists of 6-8 students, with a mixture of science disciplines represented. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, sharing of ideas, and cooperation.
Past themes for the Group 4 Project at SHS have been:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Appreciation of the implications of science and the limitations of scientific study
- Development of teamwork
- Development of planning skills
- Exchange or sharing of both data collected and issues raised
- Approximately 10 hours of involvement time
In this project students are part of a multidisciplinary team studying a particular science topic within the same theme. The team consists of 6-8 students, with a mixture of science disciplines represented. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, sharing of ideas, and cooperation.
Past themes for the Group 4 Project at SHS have been:
- Science of superheroes
- Science of medical specialties
- Science of the Law
- Science of the UN Sustainability Goals
- Science of the Olympics
- Science in the Kitchen
- Science in the Park