by Leo THOMPSON | Sep 18, 2014 | Grade 8, Secondary History, The Grades
The students have been working on influential artists of the Renaissance and this week presented their research while their class mates took notes. Each student received feedback and will be able to use this to prepare for a presentation assessment task in a few...
by Dan KEARNEY | Sep 16, 2014 | Grade 11, Secondary History
This week in History, Grade 11 read about, discussed, and analyzed the effects of the Great Depression on Germany. This most famous economic downturn began in 1929 and, among other things, helped Adolf Hitler into power. One of the challenges of teaching high level...
by Dan KEARNEY | Sep 11, 2014 | Secondary History
Keeping up-to-date on current events is an important part of citizenship. Whether we read the newspaper, go to news websites, or watch the news on TV, understanding what’s going on in the world helps us make sense of things and better allows us to have informed,...
by Leo THOMPSON | Sep 11, 2014 | Grade 8, Secondary History, The Grades
In Gd 8 so far we have been looking at The Renaissance in Europe. A very exciting and interesting time in history. The students are working hard on their current task of an oral presentation of one of the key artists and their contribution to The Renaissance.
by Dan KEARNEY | Sep 4, 2014 | Grade 10, Secondary History
Welcome back to grade 10. And welcome back to IGCSE! In History class we picked up right where we left off in June–Germany after World War I and the problems and challenges that young democracy faced. This week students produced a newsletter that summarized...
by Dan KEARNEY | Aug 31, 2014 | Secondary History, The Grades
Greetings ABIS community! Welcome back to another school year and a special welcome to all students in grades 7-12. I hope you are looking forward to this year of Social Studies and History. After a great summer back in America with my family, I am very much looking...
