2017 - 2018 Grade 9 Student

First Name Last Name

MYP 9 Science
Branksome Hall Asia
Admin 12/18/17 2:21 PM
Nov 17th
Comment [1]: Uses the correct lab
report template.
Title of Investigation This is located in your Science folder
on Google Drive.

If you don't know where the lab report

1. Research Question (Criteria B) template is please ask your teacher.

Our body cells needs to get oxygen in order to produce energy for it to function. Heart is the main
organ that pumps the blood to the lungs; therefore, the blood can collect oxygen from the lungs by gas Admin 12/18/17 2:23 PM
exchange. When we exercise, our body needs more energy than usual, which makes our heart, beat Comment [2]: Excellent introduction.

faster in order to supply more oxygen to our body. This connects to the cardiovascular system and Research clearly stated with specific
respiratory system, since it’s all about the act of respiration and blood circulation in our body. We reference to the independent variable
want to prove that the more we exercise, the more our heart rate increases (Brain pop-heart), (Katy (Shuttle Runs) and dependent variable
(heart rate in beats per minute).
Z. Allen page 30~33). Based on these facts, I want to investigate the change of heart rate as our body
exercise by shuttle running 3m; measuring my heart rate each time after exercising for 8 seconds, 20 Could provide more detail about
seconds, and lastly for 50 seconds. Therefore, the independent variable is the amount of time that has background information including the
equation for cellular respiration.
been passed while shuttle running, and the dependent variable is the amount of heart rate increased
from the first heart rate that we started off for each of the time we measure at. Admin 12/10/17 5:11 PM
Comment [3]: Do not use the word prove.
Our data will support or not support our
hypothesis.
2. Hypothesis (Criteria B)
Admin 12/18/17 2:24 PM
Comment [4]: Correct format of
If the time while shuttle running increase, then the rise of heart rate will increase because as we use hypothesis If…. Then… Because with
our body harder, the muscles tire out quicker. For our body to keep going, it requires more oxygen Independent and Dependent variables
and nutrients. Oxygen and nutrients are provided to the cells in our body by cardiovascular stated.

circulation and cellular respiration. Cardiovascular circulation includes our heart to pump in order to
Admin 12/18/17 2:24 PM
circulate blood through our body. When we breathe in, airflows in through our lungs to alveoli, and
Comment [5]: Scientific reasoning given
this is where the gas exchange of O2 and CO2 happens by diffusion. Heart receives this oxygenated relates to ideas previously covered in class.
blood and pumps it out to the rest of the body. This is pretty much how ‘heart beat’ occurs (Brain
pop-heart). My partner and I will prove our opinion by experimenting. One person will run 3m back Could also do research to see what other
scientific investigation have discovered
and forth with a heart oximeter attached to the index finger. The other person will measure the heart about the same topic.
rate that the runner started with, and stop the runner after 8 seconds, 20 seconds, and 50 seconds to
measure the heart rate and compare it with the previous heart rate the runner started off with, in 2 good resources for your research are

order to calculate the amount of heart rate increased. We will repeat this process for three times to Britannica Online
get the most exact result. Then, we will be able to compare the rise of heart rate for each time the http://school.ebonline.com/levels
runner stopped and see if the increased amount of heart rate got smaller or bigger as time went by. Username: branksomekorea
Password: branksomeasia

And

Science Reference centre.

3. Variables: Independent, Dependent, Controlled (Criteria B) http://search.ebscohost.com
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I will change the indpendent variable by:
Admin 12/18/17 2:24 PM
Amount of time that had I will change the time that the runner has to run for starting from 8
Comment [6]: Test our hypothesis.
been passed while doing seconds, 20 seconds, and 50 seconds. Those three independent variables
the 3m-shuttle run. are the times when the measuring person has to stop the runner for each
run (total of 3 runs). Admin 12/18/17 2:25 PM
Comment [7]: Specific changes to IV fully
explained.

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Dependent Variable I will measure the dependent variable by:
The increased amount of First, I will have the heart oximeter on my index finger and check my
heart rate from the heart beat before running. Then, my partner will use a stopwatch to time
starting heart rate how much I ran so that she can measure the right heart rate at the right
compared to the heart rate time. For the first run, she will stop me after 8 seconds and measure how
after running for each much my heart rate increased. The second run will be 20 seconds, and
time we measured at. the next run will be 50 seconds. We will repeat our measurements three
times to be more reliable.
Admin 12/18/17 2:25 PM
Comment [8]: Specific changes to DV fully
described and states that each
measurement will be repeated 3 times for
Controlled Variables How and why the variable will be controlled: each change to the IV.
The type of our exercise, I will keep the type of our exercise the same because if we decide to
which is shuttle running. change our exercise, our experiment won’t be reliable since every
exercise has it’s own intensity of hardness. Therefore, the measurement
won’t be correct.

The intensity of the I will keep the intensity of the runner’s speed constant so that every run
runner’s speed. has a same speed of running in order to make it fair. If the runner runs 8
second run more faster and stronger than the 20 second run, the result of
heart rate increased will end up very similar even though the time of
running is different.
Admin 12/10/17 5:12 PM
Comment [9]: How will you control this?

The person who will run. I will make sure to have the same person to run, since every person have
a different heart rate at a certain situation.

4. Materials (Criteria B)

1. One heart oximeter for the runner to put on the index finger of any left or right hand.
2. Prepare one stopwatch to measure the time of running.
3. The runner must have a running shoe on for safety, since this experiment requires a lot of
running for the runner.
4. Bring a writing utensil and a paper, or a computer to record the result of the rise of heart rate.
5. One tapeline to measure 3m of the running length.
6. Prepare a color tape or two cones, or anything so you can recognize the starting point and the
distance you are running.
7. The runner should wear training clothes in order to run without any distractions. (Don’t wear
any uncomfortable clothes).
8. One or two bottle of waters to maintain the runner’s condition, so that the same runner can
run in a constant speed the whole time.

5. Apparatus (Criteria B)

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6. Investigation Methodology / Procedure (Criteria B)

Admin 12/10/17 5:15 PM
Comment [10]: Excellent procedure.
1. The runner should put on the heart oximeter on the index finger of any hands.

2. Click the button that’s on the heart oximeter and wait for it to measure the runner’s heart
rate.

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3. When the two number shows on the bottom and the top, just ignore the bottom number and
measure with the top number, which is the heart rate number of the runner.

4. Before the runner begins to shuttle run 3m back and forth, the measurer should prepare the
stopwatch and set it to 8 seconds, since the first independent variable of the time will be 8
seconds for the runner to run for.
Admin 12/18/17 2:27 PM
Comment [11]: First change to the IV
clearly explained.
5. Now when the timer is ready, the measurer should ask if the runner is ready. If the runner is
ready the measurer should say ‘start’ and start the timer.
Admin 12/10/17 5:13 PM
Comment [12]: Good idea.
6. As soon as the measurer shouts out ‘start’, the runner should check the starting heart rate,
and shout it out to the measurer; start running at the same time.

7. After 8 seconds, the measurer should shout out ‘stop’ to the runner, and check the heart rate.
There is a caution that the heart oximeter might load a bit to measure the heart rate of the
runner, therefore, the measurer should wait and check the heart rate. Also, the measurer
should record the heart rate number that showed on the heart oximeter for the longest time.

8. Measurer should compare the starting heart rate and the heart rate after running for 8
seconds, and calculate the rise of heart rate. Then, the result should be recorded on the table of
the first try on the section where it says 8 seconds.

9. When the first run had finished, the runner should take a break for a while, in order to settle
down the heart rate to the number that the runner first started off with. The heart rate doesn’t
have to be an exact same number with the first heart rate, but it needs to come around in the Admin 12/10/17 5:13 PM
same area of number. Comment [13]: Well done.
Admin 12/10/17 5:14 PM
10. The measurer now needs to set the stopwatch to 20 seconds and wait for the runner to get Comment [14]: Should be the same.

ready.

11. When the runner’s heart rate has come to a similar heart rate with the first starting heart
rate, the runner needs to tell the measurer the present heart rate and start running. As soon as
the measurer hears the present heart rate of the runner, the measurer needs to start the timer.

12. After 20 seconds of running, the measurer needs to stop the runner and check the heart rate,
and record the increased amount of heart rate from the second starting heart rate on the table
where it says first try/ 20 seconds.

13. Runner takes a break until the heart rate comes close with the previous starting heart rate.

14. The measurer should set the timer to 50 seconds and wait for the runner’s signal.

15. When the heart rate of the runner comes quite close to the previous starting heart rate, the
runner should shout out the number and start running. The measurer should start the timer as Admin 12/18/17 2:28 PM
Comment [15]: Should be the same as
soon she/he hears the number. resting heart rate.

16. After 50 seconds of running, the measurer should stop the runner and check the heart rate,
and record the rise of heart rate compared with third the starting heart rate on the table where
it says first try/ 50 seconds.

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17. Now the runner and the measurer need to repeat the whole process 2 more times, in order to
provide a reliable result.

18. After doing the whole experiment, the measurer should average the rise of the heart rate for
each time where the runner stopped at.

Example).

8 seconds of running

First try: The heart rate increased by 30

Second try: The heart rate increased by 40
Third try: The heart rate increased by 50

(𝟑𝟎!𝟒𝟎!𝟓𝟎)
Equation:
𝟑
= 𝟒𝟎

∴ 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑠 40 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑠.

19. This is the end of the experiment.

Admin 12/10/17 5:15 PM
Comment [16]: This is unnecessary,
should go in the Criteria C data table.

7. Safety (Criteria B)
Admin 12/10/17 5:15 PM
Comment [17]: Safety considered.

Risk
The runner might use the
pulse oximeter in a wrong
way because if the heart
oximeter is covered on the
thumb of the person’s
hand, it won’t work in a
right way (How to use a
finger oximeter).
The runner might have
some injuries like tripping
or fainting during the
exercise.
There might be some
wrong measurment of
running distance.
The runner might get in a
bad condition before
running or after running.
Prevention
The runner should cover the heart oximeter on the index finger of any
left or right hands, because my partener and I figured out that the
index finger was the most comfortable and rational spot to put the
heart oximeter.
The runner should wear sneakers so that the foot will feel comfortable
during running. If the running shoe has a shoe lace, then the runner
needs to make sure that the shoe lace is tied without any laces running
around, in order to prevent from tripping. Also, the runner should
never wear any tight dresses since it might cause the runner to faint if
the runner is out of breath while running.
The experimenter needs to measure the distance in a right unit, in
order for the runner to run 3m. Also, the runner should check the
staring point and the ending point before running so that the runner
will know where to switch directions at a particular point.
Since the runner’s job is to run for the whole experiment, the runner
should take care of one’s health and condition before the day of
experimenting by taking enough amount of sleep or preparing a water
so that the runner can drink it while the experiment to prevent from
fatigueness.

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8. Works Cited (Criteria C)

Admin 12/18/17 2:29 PM
Comment [18]: Correct works cited page
provided in MLA 8 format with sources
1. Allen , Katy. “Holt Science & Technology.” Google Books, organized in alphabetical order by authors
books.google.com/books/about/Holt_Science_Technology.html?id=t7fiN7HjHnEC. last name.

2. Campbell, Shannon. “How to Use a Finger Pulse Oximeter.” LIVESTRONG.COM, Leaf Group, 14 Aug. 2017,
www.livestrong.com/article/27942-use-finger-pulse-oximeter/

3. “Heart.” BrainPOP, www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/heart/.

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MYP Science Year 4/5 Achievement Level Rubric
Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing
Level IB MYP Level descriptor Task Specific Descriptor
The student does not reach a standard indicated by The student does not reach a standard indicated by any
0
any of the descriptors below. of the descriptors below.
The student is able to: The student is able to:
i. state a problem or question to be tested by a i. state a problem or question to be tested by a Topic
scientific investigation investigation

ii. outline a testable hypothesis ii. outline a testable hypothesis relating to Topic
1–2
iii. outline the variables iii. outline the variables relating to Topic

iv. design a method, with limited success iv. design a method, with limited success relating to
Topic
The student is able to: The student is able to:
i. outline a problem or question to be tested by a i. outline a problem or question to be tested by a Topic
scientific investigation investigation

ii. formulate a testable hypothesis using scientific
reasoning
3–4
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and
outline how relevant data will be collected
ii. formulate a testable hypothesis using scientific
reasoning relating to Topic
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline
how relevant data will be collected relating to Topic

iv. design a safe method in which he or she selects iv. design a safe method in which he or she selects
materials and equipment. materials and equipment relating to Topic
The student is able to: The student is able to:
i. describe a problem or question to be tested by a i. describe a problem or question to be tested by a Topic
scientific investigation investigation

ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using
scientific reasoning
5–6 iii. describe how to manipulate the variables, and
describe how sufficient, relevant data will be
collected
ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using
scientific reasoning relating to Topic
iii. describe how to manipulate the variables, and
describe how sufficient, relevant data will be collected
relating to Topic

iv. design a complete and safe method in which he
or she selects appropriate materials and equipment.
The student is able to:
i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a
scientific investigation
iv. design a complete and safe method in which he or
she selects appropriate materials and equipment
relating to Topic
The student is able to:
i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a Topic
investigation

ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using
correct scientific reasoning
7–8
iii. explain how to manipulate the variables, and
explain how sufficient, relevant data will be
collected
ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using
correct scientific reasoning relating to Topic
iii. explain how to manipulate the variables, and
explain how sufficient, relevant data will be collected
relating to Topic

iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in
which he or she selects appropriate materials and which he or she selects appropriate materials and
equipment equipment relating to Topic
Self Score: Student Comments:
7/8 I give myself a score of 7 out of 8 because even though our design wasn’t perfect, I can say that we did a
pretty good job at making the instructions in a detailed way.
Final Score: Teacher Comments:
7