Extended Essay The Extended Essay is a requirement of the IB Diploma Program completed within TOK The Extended Essay is an independent, self directed 4,000 word research project Students select their topic from a list of approved IB subjects Students are supported throughout the process by a Supervisor

Group 4 (Science)Project This year the theme is “Myth Busters”. Students create a Myth Buster inspired experiment and present their results on March 7th to a panel of IB science teachers. Students meet with their Mentor throughout the process. Student groups chosen by the teachers Interdisciplinary collaboration Development of team work – students come together to conduct experiment, gather data and create a presentation of their results Exchange or sharing of data collection and issues raised Approximately 10 hours of involvement

Writing Resource Center Available during 3rd block on A-days Students can make an appointment through their English / TOK teacher Help with projects, written assignments, college essays, presentation skills, etc.

IB Diploma Testing Juniors mostly test at the SL level. Testing can apply toward Diploma or extra certificates. IB Diploma Testing information located under Diploma Program at www.myersparkib.org NO MAKEUP EXAMS IB Testing Dates: IB French, Spanish & German Orals February 28 – March 8, 2019 IB Art & Photo Exams March 25 - 26, 2019 IB Written Exams May 3 - 24, 2019

Diploma Program Coursework SUBJECT GROUP 11th GRADE 12th GRADE Group 1 - English English Literature HL 1 English Literature HL 2 Group 2 – World Language French, German, Latin OR Spanish SL1 or SL2 French, German, Latin OR Spanish SL2 or H2 Group 3 – Social Studies History of the Americas HL1 (HOTA) History of the Americas HL2 (HOTA) Group 4 – Science Biology HL1, Chemistry HL1, Physics HL1, Env Sys & Societies SL OR Sports, Exercise & Health SL1 Biology HL2, Chemistry HL2, Physics HL2, Env Sys & Societies SL2 OR Sports, Exercise & Health SL2 Group 5 – Math IB Higher Level Math 1 , IB Math SL1 or SL2 OR IB Studies SL1 or SL2 IB Higher Level Math 2 , IB Math SL2 OR IB Studies SL2 OR Non-IB Math Group 6 – Art / Elective Note: SC universities require an Art credit Art SL1 or HL1, Film SL1 or HL1, Photo SL1 or HL1, Theatre SL1 or HL2, Business SL1, Philosophy SL1 OR Psychology SL1 Art SL2 or HL2, Film SL2 or HL2, Photo SL2 or HL2, Theatre SL2 or HL2, Business SL1 or HL2, Philosophy SL1 or HL2 OR Psychology SL1 or HL2 Requirement Theory of Knowledge 1 (TOK) Theory of Knowledge 2 (TOK) Elective or Requirement IB or non-IB / AP elective

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