Year 9 students have recently begun an exciting research project based around issues of global importance. The students can chose from a range of research questions relating to topics such as population growth, globalisation and the value of aid.
Students are expected to produce an extended essay on their
chosen question which follows a standard academic format, including referencing
and a bibliography. The geography department has worked with the head librarian
to provide a range of support activities for students to help develop their
skills of independent research and to help students understand the importance
of referencing their sources.
Initially, students brainstormed ideas in groups, creating
large mind maps and are now expected to use the ideas generated to research the
question of their choice.
Students are expected to evaluate their own progress towards
the completion of the project. Parents of Year 9 students can learn more about
what is expected of the students by reading the Year 9 Extended Essay Project
booklet.
By completing the project it is expected that students will
be better prepared to conduct research and learning independently, as well as
helping students to develop critical thinking skills – attributes that will
stand the students in good stead for their future academic careers. The project
will last around six weeks.
Richard Arch
IB Coordinator
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