https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj By Dominic Atherton and Ross Drummond en-us 2023-04-28 02:59:09 UTC 2023-05-03 11:07:42 UTC hello@padlet.com dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2571232306 The Group 4 Project is a required aspect of the IB Diploma in which students carry out a group cross-science research project. 

This activity plan is an outline for the Group 4 project to be completed in one day off-timetable for an entire cohort of students at the school. 

In pre-assigned groups, students will work together to scientifically analyse the possible methods of travelling to school with a particular focus on the climate effects. However, the scope of the project is such that safety, cost, convenience and other aspects should also be considered.




]]> 2023-04-28 03:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2571232306 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2571236934 Stoichiometric fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) production (Chem)
Efficiency (Phys)

Climate Effects:
- energy consumption
- fossil fuel production
- local and global pollution (e.g. particulate matter)

Personal Effect
- Cost
- Convenience (feasibility)
- Pollution (risk of exposure to particulate matter)
- Crash (risks associated with different transport)

Could be analysed and presented statistically (Maths)

Lifetime analysis (whole lifecycle analysis - production, day-to-day, and recycling/disposal; focus on GHG and primary pollutants)


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Students will Produce: One single poster analysing a range of transport types from one nearby region.

Learning objectives include group and individual components.

LO1: (Group) Dividing a task into smaller parts.
LO2: Thinking and analysing scientifically.
LO3: Producing coherent scientific writing and discussion.
LO4: (Group) Synthesising information and justifying conclusions.

]]> 2023-04-30 03:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572777883 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572804185 1. (20 mins) Assembly: Overview and Background to the project are presented to all students.

2. (30 mins) Planning: Students go to different locations in groups of 5-6 to begin planning.

3. (3 hrs) Investigating: Students will self-organize into sub-groups of 1-2 to investigate different aspects which are set up as complex problems in different classrooms across the school.

4. (1.5 hr) Writing: Students will come back together as a group to create their poster and develop a 'conclusion' based on all of their research.

5. (30 mins) Presenting: Students will present their poster in a 'Climate Fair' which other year groups and teachers will attend.

]]> 2023-04-30 05:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572804185 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572804722 1. Understand the goals for the day.
2. Understand the personal and global significance of the project.]]> 2023-04-30 05:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572804722 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572805249 Overview of the importance of climate change]]> 2023-04-30 05:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572805249 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572805608 Air Pollution is particularly relevant in Korea.]]> 2023-04-30 05:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572805608 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572805910 Warming stripes as a visualisation]]> 2023-04-30 05:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572805910 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572806291 Students will be left to discuss whether their personal commute is actually significant within the 'Transportation' section.]]> 2023-04-30 05:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572806291 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572806577 1. Choose a location on the island (randomise and assign to each group).
2. Identify possible modes of transport to commute in.
3. Investigate the pros and cons of each method of transport via the puzzles set up in each of the classrooms.
4. Conclude on which mode of transport would be most relevant and when they should be used.

]]> 2023-04-30 05:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572806577 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572806718 1. Be able to break down a large problem into smaller ones
2. Be able to work as a group to identify people's strength and weaknesses.

]]> 2023-04-30 05:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572806718 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572807620 Students will be given a one page sheet which tells them what they must do. It will be deliberately 'vague' to provide scope for the students to decide exactly what and how to arrange the project.





]]> 2023-04-30 05:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572807620 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572807654 1. Map of Jeju with a range of possible locations within their given region marked on it.
2. List of transport types (Walk, Run, Bike, Electric Bike, Electric Scooter, Public Bus, School Bus, Petrol Car, Diesel Car, Electric Car).
3. Large Canvas for the poster]]> 2023-04-30 05:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572807654 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572807981 1. Students have identified individual strengths and assigned roles (i.e. which areas will be investigated by who)
2. Students have chosen a location to investigate.
3. Students have chosen at least 3 modes of transport to consider.
4. Students have discussed briefly an overview of what they will need to investigate as a whole.]]> 2023-04-30 05:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572807981 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572808255 Each investigation will be in a different classroom and managed by a teacher assigned to that classroom. If this project was put in place, each teacher would take responsibility to the investigation in their room and would further develop the scaffolding for it.

The investigations will have some structure and guidance points (for example, providing data or information) but the students must investigate and apply it to their location and project.]]> 2023-04-30 05:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572808255 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572809155 Scaffolded stoichiometric and efficiency calculations of carbon dioxide production per mile travelled.

Extension: 
1. Consideration of hills
2. Composition of the grid - effect on the cleanliness of electric devices

]]> 2023-04-30 05:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572809155 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572809333 Consideration of the greenhouse gas contributions of production, infrastructure construction, and disposal of a number of transport systems as part of the lifecycle analysis.]]> 2023-04-30 05:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572809333 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572809543 Many pollutants exist - not just carbon dioxide. This investigation would look into whether any other pollutants are significant for each form of transport.

Examples: Lithium Batteries, Particulate matter/NOx from cars

]]> 2023-04-30 05:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572809543 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572810161 How healthy is the mode of transport for the individual?

Exercise is good for health
Standing/Walking is better than sitting
How far is too far to cycle? (Age of the child)




]]> 2023-04-30 05:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572810161 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572810484 Pollutants - Korea has sporadic days of very bad air quality, what if you have to cycle/walk?
Injury risk - car, electric scooter or bike crash.]]> 2023-04-30 05:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572810484 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572811760 1. Convenience
2. Cost
3. Weather and other daily variables]]> 2023-04-30 05:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572811760 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572812454 Students come back together to discuss their findings.

All information can be separately included on the poster, but it must also include 'analysis'  and 'conclusion' sections which they will work on collaboratively. 

Students are encouraged to be creative and think out of the box as well as analytical and evidenced based. For example, can they propose a mixture of two methods?

Poster needs to be complete and possible to present. If students want to enhance the project (and have time) they could consider interactive elements (e.g. QR code to a website) or models.]]> 2023-04-30 06:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572812454 dominic4atherton https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572813002 There will be a 'Climate  Fair' the next day during tutor time. Posters will be put up and the groups will stand by their posters to discuss and present it.

Students have completed the poster and the work and should all have sections which they personally produced. 

Students from Y11 (compulsory) and Y13 (voluntary) at the school will be able to go to the Climate Fair and read the posters and discuss findings with each group. 

Nothing needs to be specifically prepared for this beyond the poster but students can choose to have interactive elements or models if they have time in the writing phase.]]> 2023-04-30 06:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572813002 https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572913057 Relevance of this specific project:
Korea ranked 14th in terms of metric tons of C02 per capita, just ahead of Russia by the World Bank in 2019 ]]> 2023-04-30 12:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dominic4atherton/5r2fhqa1auwim2yj/wish/2572913057