1. UN Sustainable Development Goal Challenge
GRADE 11 SCIENCE PROJECT
UN Sustainable Development Goal Challenge

2. Grade 11 Science Project
All grade 11 science students will be participating in a group project
This project addresses how science can assist in addressing one of the United Nations (UN) “Sustainable Development Goals”

3. UN Sustainable Development Goal
The focus of this year’s project is:
Your challenge is to apply science to make an impact in one area of eradicating hunger.

4. Possible Areas of Focus: Food Supply
Land Use
Food Quality
Access to Food
GMO’s
Nutrients

5. Possible Areas of Focus: Water
Water Treatment
Water Quality
borgenproject.org
Water Access

6. Possible Areas of Focus: Food Waste
Food Storage
Food Loss
ecosmartworld.com
Food Preservation
Food Use

7. Finished Product the specifics of the problem,
Your project will be a 2-3 minute video
It must describe:
the specifics of the problem,
the solution that you are proposing,
and the scientific implications of using it.
You will also need to complete a written reflection

8. Assessment Self-Motivation and Perseverance The Impacts of Science
You and your group will be assessed on the following criteria:
Self-Motivation and Perseverance
The Impacts of Science
Communication
Reflecting on the Process
This project is worth 10% of your Term 3 grade.
If you are in multiple science 11 classes, this mark will count in each class.

9. GROUP FORMS OUTSIDE IB OFFICE
Selecting Your Group
Groups must contain 3-5 members
Group members do not need to be in the same class
Everyone in a grade 11 science class must participate
You may select your own group, or you will be assigned a group
GROUP FORMS OUTSIDE IB OFFICE
DUE Monday March 7th 2016

10. Key Benchmarks Now: After Spring Break Final due date
Submit group form by Monday
Think about the topic over Spring Break…
After Spring Break
Monday, April 4th:
Keynote Speaker
Introduction
Project Info and Planning Session
Final due date
Monday May 9th