Secondary Science
Grade 11 Chemistry : Functional groups in organic chemistry
Grade 11 Chemistry students are currently working on chemical reactions involving different functional groups. Due to the online format of our lessons, we have shared materials comprising google slides, videos on these reactions, and worksheets to facilitate students'...
G.9 Science: Exploring the elements of the periodic table
Grade 9 science students are currently progressing through the final unit of the year, which centers around the elements of the periodic table and bonding. This week, our focus has been on the introduction to the periodic table with a focus on the position of...
G8 Science: Exploring Forces
Grade 8 science students are currently progressing through the final unit of the year, which centers around forces, work, and energy. This week, our focus has been on comprehending the nature of forces, their impacts, balanced and unbalanced forces, as well as the...
Grade 11 DP Biology- Biomolecules
Grade 11 have been exploring biological molecules further with discussions on carbohydrates and lipids. Experientially, this seems to be the most challenging for most DP biology students and it is not different from what we have experienced so far. This is because the...
Grade 8 Science: Exploring the Forces that Shape our World
A new unit which will focus on forces, energy, and work has been introduced to grade 8 science class. This unit serves as the culmination of the four key units studied throughout the year, including transforming matter, the scientific method, and cell structure. As...
It’s a 2,3-dimethylhexane-1,6-dioic acid ! IUPAC Nomenclature!
During this week, our DP1 chemistry students have elevated their exploration of organic chemistry by digging dipper into the world of nomenclature. They have focused on naming different homologous series, such as carboxylic acids, esters, aldehydes, ketones,...
G9 Sci: Unleashing the power of elements of the Periodic Table🔥
In an exciting development for grade 9 science students, a new unit on the elements of the periodic table and chemical bonding has been introduced. This unit encompasses the culmination of the four units studied throughout the year, namely acids and bases, ecology and...
Grade 12 Biology Revision
For our final-year DP students, the pressure is building up and the week was a time to revisit some of the most challenging concepts of the the course. This is to ensure that no stone is left unturned in the final days of their formal school hours. The class decided...
Bridging the gap between MYP and DP Sciences:Criteria B&C to IA’s
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) sciences framework encourages students to investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation, working independently and collaboratively. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) sciences and the Diploma Programme (DP)...
Grade 7 Science-Exploring our living world
Where an organism lives plays a vital role in the survivability of that organism. The conditions in that place could either enhance the life of the inhabitants or be detrimental to their survival. The grade 7 classes have been exploring ecosystems from the latter part...
Grade 9 Science- Criterion A summative: Upcoming B,C summatives
During this week, ninth-grade science students have been actively involved in their criterion A summative assessments following the conclusion of the physics unit focusing on the societal impacts of electricity and magnetism. Throughout the course of next week the...
Grade 8: Science / Math-Summative and formative Assessments.
Assessment is integral to all teaching and learning at ABIS. MYP Science assessment requires teachers to assess the prescribed subject-group objectives using the assessment criteria. In order to provide students with opportunities to achieve at the highest level, we...
🌱 Unveiling Nature’s Secrets: The Organic Chemistry Odyssey 🧪
#Fun fact: Our beloved beverage -coffee- contains 99% Caffeine which is made up of 8 carbon atoms, 10 hydrogens, 4 Nitrogens and 2 Oxygen atom.It is known by the IUPAC name 1, 3, 7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione and has a chemical formula...
🔬 Exploring the Microscope: A Journey into Cell Structure 🔍
Grade 8 science students have been advancing their knowledge of cell structure. This week, their focus was on the crucial aspects of microscope safety and usage, including the proper preparation of slides. Ensuring microscope safety is of utmost importance to...
G.9 Science: Unveiling the Mysteries of Electricity and Magnetism
Grade 9 science students are gearing up for their end-of-unit test, which will assess their understanding of the recently completed unit on electricity and magnetism. Throughout this week, students delved into electromagnets during their lab sessions. They've...
Grade 7 Science- Inquiry in action
For our students in grade 7, science wouldn’t make sense without an experience of what is studied in class. We have been looking at ecological factors and it was time for our wonderful grade 7 students to take their lessons a step further by designing their own...
⚡️G9 Science: Sparking Curiosity-V= I . R ⚡️
. Grade 9 Science have been immersed in an electrifying journey through the wonders of electricity and magnetism! They have explored the dynamics of static charges and the intricate workings of current, voltage, and resistance. This week, they experimented with...
Grade 10 MYP Science
The Grade 10 students just ended the unit on motion. In this unit, they explored the motion of objects in a straight line and they also looked at the motion of objects falling under gravity. As part of the exploration, they had an activity to determine the...
Exploring DP Chemistry: A Journey through Inquiry-Based Learning!
At the core of Al Batinah International School's mission lies inquiry-based learning. With a commitment to delivering high-quality education, our school encourages teachers to motivate and challenge students to achieve their utmost...
🌿 Embracing Outdoor Learning🌱Connecting Knowledge to Nature!🌳
At ABIS, we believe in the power of outdoor learning to enrich our students' educational experiences and deepen their connection with the world around them. Recently, our Grade 9 science students embarked on an exciting journey where they seamlessly integrated...