Year 8 Assessment Booklet 2020

IB MYP YEAR 8 – DESIGN

SEMESTER

STATEMENT OF INQUIRY The adaptation and understanding of a range of perspectives allows for more effective and open communication.

KEY CONCEPT/S Key: • Communication Related: • Adaptation • Perspective

GLOBAL CONTEXT

CONTENT

ASSESSMENT

All Criteria will be assessed: A. Inquiry and Analysis

Identities and Relationships Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social, and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; what it means to be human. Exploration: mental health and wellbeing in teenagers through identity, beliefs, values; social, physical & mental health; relationships between friends and families.

As a project students will research, design and create an LED edge-lit sign which includes a positive message to teenagers. Students will investigate existing messages and products that currently have an impact on teenagers’ wellbeing. Using this as inspiration, students will design a laser cut sign for display.

B. Developing Ideas C. Creating a Solution D. Evaluating

ONE & TWO ALL UNITS

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