by Todd DAVIS | May 2, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary ToK, The Grades
Attempting to answer knowledge questions, which are questions about how we gain knowledge, is what TOK is all about. These are not simple questions and it was great to see the G11s tackling them this week with their “practice TOK presentations”. An example...
by Todd DAVIS | Apr 25, 2019 | Grade 9, Humanities, IGCSE, Secondary History, The Grades
The G9 class this year in IGCSE Global Perspectives has embarked on meaningful exploration of topics including women’s rights, conflict and protests in Venezuela, religious rights, and the preservation of different unique cultures. These projects created an...
by Todd DAVIS | Apr 11, 2019 | Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary History, The Grades
As G9 Global Perspectives students work on their team projects, they are seeking ways to gain a range of cultural perspectives related to their topics. This week, one team that is working on the topic of Women’s Rights had the opportunity to attend a...
by Todd DAVIS | Mar 27, 2019 | Community and Service, Creativity, Action, Service, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 6, Grade 9, IGCSE, The Grades
As part of the ABIS Community Council outreach program, thirteen students and two chaperones visited Al Suwaihrah Basic Education School in Sohar this week. The 4th graders from this school were thrilled to spend some quality time with ABIS students doing activities...
by Todd DAVIS | Mar 21, 2019 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary History, Secondary Team Leader, The Grades
Grade 7 students were excited to share their knowledge of ancient civilizations with the Grade 4 & 5 classes, as well as several visiting parents this week. Pleasant piano music played in the background of the Mazoon that was temporarily converted into a...