DP Collaborative Sciences Project: Beach Safety // DP科学合作项目：海滩安全

DP Collaborative Sciences Project: Beach Safety//DP科学合作项目：海滩安全

DP Collaborative Sciences Project: Beach Safety

by Jakub Grzeszczuk, MYP Coordinator, Science HOD

DP students travelled to Shilaoren Beach, for their Collaborative Sciences Project (CSP), an interdisciplinary endeavor that embodies our school’s mission of fostering inquiry-based learning and developing courageous global citizens. The CSP is a required component of the IB DP curriculum, encouraging students to apply scientific principles in practice. The CSP serves as a platform for students to explore and solve real-world problems through collaboration, fieldwork, and research. Each CSP revolves around a theme related to a specific issue, and this round’s focus was Beach Safety.

Students were tasked with exploring the theme through various lenses – environmental science, biology, physics, and chemistry. The project not only encouraged students to think critically about hazards but also to propose potential solutions.

Students collaborated in mixed-level groups, honing their communication, teamwork, and research skills. Teams collected data on topics ranging from microplastic pollution and slip hazards from algae growth to the effects of overheating and dehydration on beachgoers. Through scientific inquiry, they analyzed how these factors impact both the environment and public safety.

This project is not just about science – it’s about real-world application. Students conducted research, gathered and interpreted data, and communicated their findings in professional, conference-style presentations. Each team produced a scientific poster, highlighting their research, analysis, and proposed solutions.

Throughout the project, students embraced the challenge of thinking creatively and critically. Their experiences varied, but the impact was universally positive. Hyesoo, a DP 2 student, reflected on how collaborating with a partner broadened and deepened their knowledge in an unfamiliar field. Rina, also in DP 2, shared how the data collection process drove her to troubleshoot issues on site and develop adaptive solutions. Joseph, another DP 2 student, noted that his experience in science courses enabled him to conduct research more efficiently and find precise answers. Kevin, a DP 1 student, expressed gratitude for his partner, stating that the collaboration helped him become more acquainted with the rigor of experimental design required in the DP, relevant scientific terminology, and the proper way to make graphs and tables. Overall, the project facilitated significant personal and academic growth for all involved. The Collaborative Sciences Project stands as a beacon of how we, as a community, cultivate global citizens in our school!

DP 科学合作项目：海滩安全

作者：Jakub Grzeszczuk，MYP协调员，科学部主任

DP学生前往石老人海滩进行一项科学合作项目（CSP），这项跨学科活动是美亚探究式学习和培养勇敢世界公民使命的生动体现。作为IB DP课程的必修课，CSP 鼓励学生将科学原理应用于实践之中；同时，CSP 也是一个学生们通过合作、实地考察和研究来探索和解决实际问题的平台。每个CSP都围绕某一特定问题的主题展开，本轮重点关注的是海滩安全。

学生们的任务是通过环境科学、生物、物理和化学等不同学科视角探索这一主题。该项目不仅鼓励学生用批判性思考的方式考察沙滩所处的危险境况，还鼓励他们提出潜在的解决方案。

学生们以混合小组的形式开展合作，从中磨练沟通、团队合作和研究技能。各小组收集到不同种类的发现和数据：从微塑料污染到藻类生长造成跌滑危险，再到气温过热导致脱水对海滩游客的影响等。通过科学探究，分析了以上因素对环境和公共安全的影响。

CSP不仅仅是科学学科的学习——它更关乎科学在现实世界中的应用。学生们开展研究，收集和分析数据，并以专业研讨会的形式展示他们的研究成果。每个小组都制作出一份科学海报，介绍他们的研究、分析和提出的解决方案。

在整个项目中，学生们的创造性和批判性思维都经受了考验。每个人的经历各不相同，但都收获了积极的经验。Hyesoo （DP 2）反思了如何与伙伴合作，以拓宽和加深自己在一个陌生领域的知识；Rina（DP 2）分享了数据收集过程如何促进她临场解决困难、灵活找到适应性解决方案的能力；Joseph （DP 2）指出，科学课上的经验能使他更高效地开展研究，并精准地找到答案；Kevin（DP 1）对他的合作伙伴表示感谢，他说这次合作让他更加了解根据DP要求设计实验的严谨性、相关科学术语的使用以及正确的图表绘制方法。科学合作项目促进了所有参与者个人和学术的成长，这是美亚社区培养世界公民又一次熠熠生辉的经历！