Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.1.3 Controlling electric fields
On this page you will inquire into the ways in which we can manipulate and control electric fields Inquiry questions Conceptual: How can we shape and manage fields? How do fields influence the space...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.5.2 What's in an atom?
On this page you will explore different ideas about the structure of atoms, and what is inside them. Inquiry questions Factual: What are atoms made from? What are ‘fundamental’ particles? Which particles...
Assessment
A Thomson's electron beam ATTL
This page has the answers and task-adapted rubric for the criterion A: Thomson's electron beam activity Approaches to learning Critical thinking skills > Recognise and evaluate propositions The task requires...
Learning
A Thomson's electron beam
In this activity you will use a simulation to explore how J.J. Thomson measured the properties of electrons using a CRT. Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Critical thinking skills > Recognise and...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.5.1 Have you ever seen an atom?
We all know about atoms... right? But have you ever seen one? What is the evidence that they exist? Inquiry questions Conceptual: How can we know what an atom is like? Disciplinary concepts evidence...
Student e-course MYP 4-5
5.5x Atoms and Nuclei
In this inquiry, you will explore the structure and composition of atoms, evidence for models of atomic structure, isotopes, radioactive decay, properties of ionising radiations, uses of radiation, nuclear...
Learning
Grab-bag: EM spectrum line-up
In this activity you will make a card game or line-up to demonstrate your knowledge of the main regions of the EM spectrum. Related concepts Energy Guiding questions How do the properties of waves affect...
Learning
5.5D Atoms and nuclei activities
Look here for criterion D activities for the unit inquiry 5.5 Atoms and nuclei In this activity you will evaluate the significance of background radiation and inquire into a use of radioactivity. Is...
Learning
5.5BC Atoms and nuclei activities
Look here for criteria B and C activities for the unit inquiry 5.5 Atoms and nuclei In this activity you will build atoms from nucleons (protons, neutrons) and find out which are stable elements and which...
Blog
Focus on Enhancing the MYP Free
As I wrote in my recent newsletter, Enhanced MYP (EtMYP) is intended for first teaching 2028. As such, we have yet to see the final guides – for example, we haven’t yet seen the detail of level descriptors...