by Jorge Luis LOPEZ | Jan 31, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Science
Yeah…Genetics: that fascinating area of the Sciences. Two of our grades are studying Genetics this week: grade 7 Science students started the unit on inheritance with a Genetics scavenger hunt and grade 12 Biology students are covering the IB Genetics chapter...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jan 31, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 scientists performed an experiment looking at how calories in food can be calculated. This was part of their unit looking at what makes a healthy diet. They were examining the differences in four different types of snack. These snacks were burnt and...
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 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...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 29, 2018 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 scientists have been looking at the impacts humans have on the environment. They were discussing in small groups first and statements about the environment and seeing if they agreed, disagreed or were in the middle. This was then debated as a class....
