• HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE IPC/SCIENCE ASSIGNMENTS                 (Note: Save this handout in the sheet protector, on the back cover of your IPC/Science binder)

    1) ONLINE TEXT BOOKS

     Login to HUB using student ID and password, select digital resources and then Clever. You will find IPC text Book and iScience (8th grade Science Text Book) along with other books.

    2) ONLINE RESOURCES

    Semester 1: To catch up on/reinforce any concepts of Chemistry, Unit Conversions, Density and Nuclear Chemistry watch Tyler DeWitt’s videos on YouTube.

    Semester 2: To catch up on/reinforce on any concepts of Physics, watch Physics Classroom, Khan Academy or minute Physics on YouTube.

    3) Apps: BYOD in class as requested. Some recommended Apps are as follows:

    First Semester: 1) Near pod 2) Mag Light 3) Smart Response 4) Element 3D                                                                                                                                

    Second Semester: 1) Decibel, 2) Lux Light Meter, 3) Photo booth, 4) Anatomy 3D

    Learn to use default applications such as Compass, Video Memos and Health as they will be used lessons. 

     4) INTERACTIVE LABS: PhET simulations are free online resource to learn Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) through fun labs. No username/password are required to work on these activities.

    • Google: PhET Simulations or use link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/
    • Click on the desired activity from Physics/Chemistry/Biology sections and run Java Program for that.
    • Perform that online activity and record observations. You may be asked to submit a screen shot of your final work, (depending on the assignment) so save a screen shot of your work before you close the activity.

     5) WRITING CONCLUSIONS AND REFLECTIONS

    Conclusions: Writing conclusions for IPC lesson/Lab is very easy because the information can be obtained from the same worksheet. Conclusion is a summary of your CW. You will precisely write/draw or both about what you have learned from that Lesson/Lab/Activity in class. You will use complete sentences using scientific terminology that was taught by the teacher while teaching the concept or you have used in class to record your observations/results.                                                                                                                                                                               

    Reflections: As an IB learner, writing reflections in IPC are very important. They are different than conclusions, but are easy to do as well. It’s your chance to research your topic using online resources/books/magazines and study it in the exact same way that a professional scientific researcher would. This is how you can do that:

    • Search up the applications or examples of the concept you’ve learnt in class.
    • Check out a couple of links to learn how that specific concept is applied in the Scientific Professions/Careers and Real life situations (minimum 2 of each). (Educators, Students and Chefs are not allowed to be used in your reflections).
    • Read through the information/examples, see images or watch videos to make learning more meaningful to you. Now, write that information (précised) in your words. You may also draw those applications. Don’t forget to label them!
    • At the end, copy URL/book’s/magazine’s name on your worksheet under bibliography or resources.                                     
    • Video Tape: You may also make a video clip for your conclusions/reflections/both. In that case, you will follow the above       mentioned procedure for research. I your video clip, you must talk about your lab/observations/results from that lesson.           

        Remember to follow the Rules:

    • Do not copy anyone else’s notes/Information.
    • Use proper English, complete sentences and scientific vocabulary (must) with correct spelling in your work.
    • Always use labelled diagrams on illustrations and speak clearly in your video clips.
    • Follow the additional instructions (specific to the individual concepts) to complete assignment.

    6) Ms. Bano’s Website: visit: www.purplepups.org, Go to about us >Staff Directory and websites >Bano, Najma >Webpage > Links on the left.