Can Shalin outrun a cheetah?

Converting units can be a serious challenge… especially when being chased by a carnivore. In the quest to see if Shalin could outrun a cheetah, we had see how fast Shalin can run (95 meters in 15.76 seconds) and then compare that to a typical cheetah (115...

Virtual Water

Students in grades 8 and 9 are starting a project on virtual water, the water that is used to produce the products that we consume. Cleaning, showering, cooking, and flushing the toilet represent less than 10% of the water we use daily. Over 3000 liters of water is...

Mock Exams during Oman Week

Grade 10 and 12 students have had a tough week. Grade 12 students have completed 2 exams every day while grade 10 students have completed 3 exams every day this week. This grueling schedule is meant to approximate the stress of exams in May… Students are...

An Entrepreneurial Camel

Cameel the Camel needs to deliver coconuts to the market, which is 1000 km away. There are initially 3000 coconuts but Cameel can only carry 1000 at a time… Cameel also has a habit of eating one coconut for every kilometer she walks. How many can you help Cameel...