by Sean HOWES | Sep 2, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9
Grade 7 will be designing a stop motion video to promote the importance of recycling. We are currently at the planning stage and the class had a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style activity, where they had to explain the nature of their design brief and suggest...
by Sean HOWES | Aug 30, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, The Grades
No, not a reference to the Beegees’ disco classic although I was tempted to sing it as I entered the class. Alas, I couldn’t find the requisite tight white flares, not even at the very back of my wardrobe… This week, Grade 9 have been discussing the...
by Rachel HOWES | Aug 15, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary French
Hello everyone! I’m Rachel Howes and I’ll be teaching French at ABIS this year. I am so happy to be here in Oman. I have wanted to be here for so long! I’ve been enjoying exploring Sohar with my husband and children and the warm welcome has made us...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jun 20, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
This week in maths Grade 8 taught Grade 5 two card tricks and also about the Möbius strip. One of the card tricks was suggested by Eaton who was outstanding teaching us all. It was a pleasure to observe how caring, clear, welcoming & supportive the Grade 8’s...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jun 13, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 Scientists were looking at rates of reaction. They planned experiments to investigate the effect that changing temperature or concentration would have on the speed of a reaction. They were using the reaction between sodium thiosulphate and...
by Jonathan ADAMS | May 30, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, The Grades
Secondary students presented their passion project results. Many students have explored new skills (e.g. gymnastics, musical instruments, drawing, making movies, wood-working) while others have dedicated time to developing existing skills. Each student experienced...
