IB Program Newsletter
October 2021
Approaches to Teaching Skills
Teaching Based on Inquiry
- Do different brands of gum have a longer lasting flavor?
- Does the PSI of a spike ball affect how high it will bounce?
- Does the weight of a corn hole bag affect its accuracy?
- Does the type of sponge/paper towel affect its absorbency?
- Do different hair treatments affect the strength of the hair?
- Do different types of glue dry faster/have a stronger hold?
- Does the container material of soda affect how long the carbonation lasts?
Students worked really hard on their experimental design (both in the planning and getting out the kinks). Currently, they are analyzing their data and will soon be completing the IA write-up! This process will prepare students for the "real" IA that is conducted in their senior year.
Teaching Focused on Effective Teamwork and Collaboration
Teaching Focused on Conceptual Understanding
Approaches to Learning
Social Skills
Thinking Skills
The aim of all IB Programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own idea and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
The Core of the Diploma Program
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Course
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Experiences
Creativity
Service & Activity
Activity
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Phone: 315-764-3710