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Harare International School
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2005-2006
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ONLINE BROCHURE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS |
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GROUP 4
EXPERIMENTAL
SCIENCES
Through studying experimental sciences, students
not only develop an understanding of and familiarity with a specific
body of scientific knowledge, they also become aware of the way in which
scientists work and communicate with each other throughout the world.
In addition to the core material for each level
students study two option topics. There is an internally assessed
scheme of practical work, which makes up at least 25% of the teaching
time.
The Group 4 project to which all students of the
experimental sciences are required to contribute represents an
opportunity to be involved in an interdisciplinary approach to the
investigation of a scientific problem. Each student makes a
presentation to their peers and teachers on one technical aspect of the
chosen problem.
BIOLOGY
Course Content
There are
four basic biological concepts that run throughout the course. They
serve as themes to unify the topics – this allows the student to study
at different levels of complexity. These concepts are: Structure and
function, Equilibrium within systems, Universality versus diversity and
Evolution.
Core Topics
studied at both Standard and Higher Levels are:
Cells; Chemistry of life; Genetics; Human health
and physiology; Ecology.
Additional
Higher Level topics:
Further cell studies, Nucleic acids and proteins;
Cell respiration and photosynthesis; Further Genetics; Human
reproduction; Defence against infectious disease; Classification and
diversity; Nerves, muscles and movement; Excretion; Plant science.
There are also
two Option Topics (Higher and Standard levels)
Assessment.
At least a quarter of the time is spent on
practical work, students producing a portfolio of their laboratory work.
The assessment of 8 distinct laboratory skills over the two years of the
course forms 24% of the final grade awarded. The other 76% is based on
three exams taken in May of the senior year.
CHEMISTRY
Course Content
All students (SL and HL) will cover the following
topics:
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STOICHIOMETRY |
ATOMIC
STRUCTURE |
PERIODICITY |
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BONDING |
STATES OF
MATTER |
ENERGETICS |
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KINETICS |
EQUILIBRIUM |
ACIDS AND
BASES |
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OXIDATION
AND REDUCTION |
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY |
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Most of the
topics are developed further by those students on the Higher Level
course.
In addition to the core, students study two
option topics.
Assessment
At least a quarter of the time is spent on
practical work, students producing a portfolio of their laboratory work.
The assessment of 8 distinct laboratory skills over the two years of the
course forms 24% of the final grade awarded. The other 76% is based on
three exams taken in May of the senior year.
PHYSICS
Course Content
Physics is perhaps most fundamental of the
experimental sciences as it seeks to explain the universe itself, from
the very smallest particles—quarks (perhaps 10-17 m in size)
which may be truly fundamental—to the vast distances between galaxies
(1024 m).
The Diploma Program physics course allows
students to develop traditional practical skills and techniques and
increase facility in the use of mathematics, which is the language of
physics. It also allows students to develop interpersonal skills, and
information and communication technology skills which are essential in
modern scientific endeavor and are important life-enhancing,
transferable skills in their own right.
Topics include mechanics, thermal physics, waves,
electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. At
Higher Level, students also study the quantum mechanical model.
Assessment
At least a quarter of the time is spent on
practical work, students producing a portfolio of their laboratory work.
The assessment of 8 distinct laboratory skills over the two years of the
course forms 24% of the final grade awarded. The other 76% is based on
three exams taken in May of the senior year.
Contents:
PAGE 1 IB BROCHURE
INTRODUCTION
PAGE 2 IB INTERNAL
CALENDAR 2005-2006
PAGE 3 CONTACT
INFORMATION
PAGE 4 GUIDANCE ON
CHOICE OF SUBJECTS
PAGE 5 Languages in
Groups 1 and 2
PAGE 6 Social
Sciences
PAGE 7 Natural
Sciences
PAGE 8 Mathematics
PAGE 9 Arts and
Electives
PAGE 10 Extended
Essay and Theory of Knowledge
PAGE 11 Creativity,
Action, and service
PAGE 12 Download CAS forms
and guide
PAGE 13 SOME USEFUL LINKS
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