by Andrew JOHNSON | Oct 20, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Humanities, Secondary English
In both English and Individuals and Societies we have completed the first units. As a summative task in English, students wrote an essay analysing the techniques and success of an advert. In Individuals and Societies, students worked in small groups to present a...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Oct 14, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, The Grades
In Grade 8, the students have been diving into Blues and Jazz and their connection to Black culture in the US as well as the shared human experience. This week, they are working with a pre-approved playlist to select two pieces of their choosing for deep analysis....
by Erin REHIL | Oct 14, 2021 | Creativity, Action, Service, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
When we set up the ABIS ceramics room, we decided to create tile swatches for each of our purchased glaze colors so that students in art classes would be able to see a preview of what each color looks like after firing. A number of students were interested in helping...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 30, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
In Grade 8, the students are beginning to explore the difference between Blues and Jazz and their unique form of cultural expression. Born out of struggle, these two art forms have strong connections to regional and national identities. But can these two art form...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Sep 23, 2021 | Grade 8
In English we have been busy investigating advertisements. We have identified different techniques used and looked at print and video adverts. Students have evaluated adverts and completed a formative assessment piece based on the Nike Advert: ‘This is Us.’ They...
by Jonathan ADAMS | Sep 16, 2021 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
Design students learned to make a basic flour dough last week. This week they learned about two savory sauces. The first sauce, an herb and garlic sauce (see image) is made with basil, parsley or cilantro; a little mint; garlic; yogurt; and a fresh avocado. It was a...
