by Greg PERRY | Jan 28, 2020 | Grade 12, Secondary Science
The 12th grade students applied some of their chemistry skills to make soap from oils and alkali solution they prepared. They can explain the chemistry behind this important process used to make all kinds of bar soap. Once the soap cures we will cut it into blocks for...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jan 23, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 Scientists have continued with their inquiries into what makes a balanced diet with focus on their statement of inquiry (SOI) Our energy intake depends on our lifestyle choices and has consequences They have begun to design a product that utilizes...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Dec 19, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week Grade 8 Scientists have continued their unit that is investigating healthy eating. They have been applying the food tests they learnt last week and checking foods for Starch Protein Glucose Fats to assist with their inquiries into the SOI Balancing our...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Dec 12, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 scientists were investigating food and nutrition as part of the unit looking at healthy eating. Their current SOI (statement of inquiry) is Balancing our energy intake to meet our lifestyle choices has consequences. They have been in the lab looking...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 18, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week Grade 8 Scientists were continuing to work through their unit on ecosystems. To focus on their statement of inquiry (SOI) The Earth will become uninhabitable for humans and many organisms if we continue to damage the environment. they were producing a...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Oct 31, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
Grade 8 Scientists were examining the samples they took on their field trip to Wadi Hibi. The location at Wadi Hibi they visited before the holidays They looked at the living (biotic) factors and what adaptations life had made to adapt to the harsh ecosystem. To do...
