International Baccalaureate (IB) Mapping
Direct alignments to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Design and Sciences.
I. MYP Design: Creating and Evaluating
| Criterion | MYP Objective (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion C Creating the Solution |
"Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution... and follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended." | Translating precise 2D blueprints into 3D functioning mechanisms requires advanced spatial reasoning and technical assembly skills. |
| Criterion D Evaluating |
"Explain the success of the solution against the design specification... and explain how the solution could be improved." | The "Satisfying, Not Easy" challenge: students identify where mechanical friction causes failure, then iterate to optimize their character's motion. |
II. PYP: How the World Works
| Theme / Skill | Framework Description (Exact Quote) | Alignment to Toymaking |
|---|---|---|
| Transdisciplinary Theme | "An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the physical and biological world and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles." | Students explore how classical mechanical principles (levers, cams, linkages) are used to simulate biological movement in their toy characters. |
| Approaches to Learning (ATL) Thinking Skills |
"Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations... identifying problems and formulating solutions." | Troubleshooting why a cardboard axle is binding and inventing a physical solution to reduce the friction. |