{"product_id":"ib-myp-year-9-science-criterion-b-inquiring-designing","title":"IB MYP Year 9 Science Criterion B | Inquiring \u0026 Designing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cat4-spatial-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIB MYP Year 9 Science Criterion B – Inquiring \u0026amp; Designing Workbook\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-subtitle\"\u003eYear 9 | MYP 3 | Energy \u0026amp; Machines | Investigation Design | Criterion B: Inquiring \u0026amp; Designing | Advanced \u0026amp; Expert Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"instant-download-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📥 IB MYP Science Criterion B Practice PDF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster IB MYP Year 9 Science Criterion B with comprehensive guidance on planning scientific investigations. This workbook covers research questions, scientific hypotheses, variables, data planning, safety, and Level 7–8 exam practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkbook Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Criterion B Strands i–iv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 9 \/ MYP 3 Science Students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy \u0026amp; Machines (Ramps, Pulleys, Fuels, Wind Turbines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-mark Advanced \u0026amp; 30-mark Expert Level Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printable PDF Workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This IB MYP Science Workbook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IB MYP Science Criterion B workbook is designed for Year 9 and MYP 3 students who want to excel in planning scientific investigations. It transitions students from understanding basic energy concepts to rigorously designing testable experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook breaks down Criterion B into its four key strands: explaining scientific problems, formulating hypotheses with scientific reasoning, planning variable manipulation and data collection, and designing logical, safe experimental methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith worked models, guided practice, and differentiated exam sets, students learn not just what to do, but how to scientifically justify every choice for Level 7–8 success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in This Workbook?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"love-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📝 4 Criterion B Strands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured guidance covering problems, hypotheses, variables, data collection, and experimental design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎯 Level 7–8 Justifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to scientifically justify ranges, intervals, repeats, and control variables for top grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📊 7 Energy Investigation Contexts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical examples covering bouncing balls, elastic launchers, pulleys, levers, fuels, wind turbines, and motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📈 Advanced \u0026amp; Expert Assessments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo complete 30-mark exam sets including calorimetry and a 12-mark open-design wind turbine task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCriterion B Assessment \u0026amp; Band Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"topics-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrand i \u0026amp; ii\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblems \u0026amp; Hypotheses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplaining scientific context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf... then... because...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Reasoning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrand iii \u0026amp; iv\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariables \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIV, DV, and Control variables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRange, intervals, \u0026amp; repeats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe \u0026amp; Logical Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAchievement Bands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevels 1–8 Progress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom basic identification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo full justification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 3 MYP Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExam Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced \u0026amp; Expert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 min Advanced Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 min Expert Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Mark Schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Topics \u0026amp; Investigations Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook applies Criterion B across diverse energy systems and machine investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"topics-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding Criterion B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed breakdown of strands i, ii, iii, and iv, achievement band descriptors, and command terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransforming vague ideas into focused, testable questions with clear independent and dependent variables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariables \u0026amp; Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering IV, DV, and how to control variables while explaining why each control matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Hypotheses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting If–Then–Because hypotheses supported by energy equations (GPE, KE, and friction).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting appropriate ranges, evenly spaced values, repeats for anomalies, and instrument resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethod Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting reproducible, numbered instructions using imperative verbs and structured equipment lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRisk Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrating safety into design using the Hazard, Risk, and Precaution framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRamp Model Investigation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete worked Level 7–8 model examining how release height affects the speed of a toy car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBouncing Ball \u0026amp; Launcher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestigating gravitational energy retention and elastic potential energy conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePulleys \u0026amp; Levers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning experiments to measure mechanical efficiency and effort forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFuel Calorimetry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing energy released per gram across alcohol fuels using spirit burners and copper cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWind Turbine Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-ended expert task testing how blade count affects electrical power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkbook Features \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to build complete independence in scientific planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"love-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Investigations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear step-by-step examples so students see exactly what a top-tier design looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuidance on avoiding vague steps, unreasoned hypotheses, and insufficient data ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuided Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTargeted exercises building skills before tackling full exam papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRevision Checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive self-assessment list for students before their Criterion B assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Criterion B Workbook?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCriterion B can be challenging because investigation design requires scientific justification rather than rote memorisation. This workbook teaches students how to defend their experimental choices logically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy pairing foundational energy theory with rigorous inquiry practice, students gain the confidence to plan, evaluate, and execute scientific investigations independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Workbook For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"who-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎓 Year 9 Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMYP 3 students preparing for IB Science Criterion B assessments and investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👨👩👧 Parents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents looking for structured resources to help their children master scientific planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👩🏫 Teachers \u0026amp; Tutors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducators needing ready-to-use assessment tasks, mark schemes, and inquiry worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e What is IB MYP Science Criterion B? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCriterion B is Inquiring \u0026amp; Designing. It assesses a student's ability to explain scientific problems, write research questions and hypotheses, plan variables and data collection, and design logical, complete, and safe scientific investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Which MYP year is this workbook designed for? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is specifically created for Year 9 \/ MYP 3 Science students focusing on Energy and Machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Does the workbook explain how to achieve Level 7–8? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It includes Year 3 Criterion B band descriptors and emphasises the deeper scientific justifications, precise data ranges, and complete designs required for Levels 7–8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Does it teach students how to write a research question? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Students learn how to transform vague statements into focused, testable research questions identifying specific independent and dependent variables with units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Does it cover hypotheses with scientific reasoning? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The workbook teaches the If–Then–Because structure, supported by detailed model hypotheses using energy equations such as GPE and KE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Does it cover variables and safety risk assessments? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Students learn how to control variables and justify why controls matter, alongside structured risk assessments using the Hazard → Risk → Precaution format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Are there complete assessment papers included? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It includes a 40-minute Advanced assessment (30 marks) and a 50-minute Expert assessment (30 marks) targeting Level 7–8 performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\"\u003e Does the workbook include open-ended investigation design? \u003cspan\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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