Choosing the right topic for your Internal Assessment (IA) can be challenging, but it's crucial for success in the IB program. This list of ideas is designed to be a springboard to inspire your own unique IA topics.
Each idea includes a brief description, difficulty rating, and relevant topics/approaches to consider, making it easier for you to select and refine your IA project. Use these suggestions as a starting point and adapt them to fit your interests and the specific requirements of your subject.
Investigating Projectile Motion of a Thrown Ball
- Difficulty: Easy
- Topics: Mechanics, projectile motion, kinematics
Effect of Angle of Inclination on Acceleration
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Topics: Mechanics, acceleration, angles
Analyzing the Damping Effect in Oscillating Systems
- Difficulty: Hard
- Topics: Mechanics, oscillations, damping
Studying the Efficiency of Different Solar Panels
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Topics: Energy, solar panels, efficiency
Investigating the Relationship Between Voltage and Current in a Resistor
- Difficulty: Easy
- Topics: Electricity, Ohm's law, resistors
Effect of Wire Length on Electrical Resistance
- Difficulty: Easy
- Topics: Electricity, resistance, wire length
