by John MWITA | Jan 17, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 12, The Grades
Grade 12 have been studying the structure of matter at a particle physics level. We have been discussing the composition of sub-atomic particles (such as protons and neutrons) in terms of quarks, leptons and antiparticles). Students have also learned about particle...
by Jorge Luis LOPEZ | Jan 10, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Science
Grade 7 students continued with the chemical reactions topic and performed an experiment to observe metal displacement reactions. They also participated in some combustion demos as part of the topic. Grade 11 Chemistry students continued producing molecular models...
by Todd DAVIS | Jan 10, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary History, The Grades
The Model United Nations ASA is in the final stages of preparation for a major MUN conference in Qatar. This year ABIS will be representing the two countries of the Netherlands and Rwanda. This week we were fortunate enough to have a real United Nations...
by Todd DAVIS | Dec 20, 2018 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IGCSE, The Grades
The secondary last day event leadership team organized a surprisingly enjoyable “Carnival” event for all secondary students. This was a great way for all of us to have some fun before the holiday. The event included a blindfolded maze, bean bag toss, egg...
by Jorge Luis LOPEZ | Dec 20, 2018 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Science
We are in December already and the winter break is here. We have been covering topics non stop the last few weeks, especially with exam classes. Grade 7 students continued studying the periodic table, gave presentations about some elements and played with different...
by Jorge Luis LOPEZ | Dec 6, 2018 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Science
Yes, it is that time of year again when we get a sample of Omani crude oil and we separate and test the different fractions using a distillation. It is an interesting organic chemistry lab that logically has a clear connection to real life, since we are living next to...
