MYP 1B
2nd Week of August
| Subject | Teacher | Blog Content |
| Math | Ms. Nitika Bhutani | We started our first math class of this session with an ice breaking activity on numbers. This was followed by filling a sheet with our personal information using math terms .We also reviewed the concepts of numbers by creating a jersey choosing a number from the count of 1-99 and wrote the properties and special qualities of that number. We also reviewed concepts of geometry with a crossword puzzle and by building a mathematical town using geometric shapes in groups. By: Rishab Iyer Kochhar |
| Language and Literature | Ms.SarahChakravarty | We commenced the self-exploratory journey of language and literature with an immersive activity ‘compass point’ and ‘elements of a story’. We were introduced to a couple of command terms and discussed them in detail. We were also introduced to ‘types of text’ to promote our understanding of the forthcoming unit -Introduction to language and literature. By :Sanvi Suri |
| Individuals & Societies | Ms. Urvashi Sahni |
We started our class with discussion of Global context, Key concept.
Related concept & Statement of inquiry. We also watched a video familiarizing
us with our first unit ‘Knowing Our Ancient Past’. We were shown videos about
primary and secondary sources as well. We also did an activity related to it.
We made graphic organizer and wrote the difference and similarities between
primary and secondary sources.
Aditri Zutshi MYP-1A |
| Science | Ms. Anchal Chadha Ms. Priscilla | Biology/Chemistry : In the last two weeks, we were introduced to Global context, Key concepts and Related concepts to learn how learning takes place within a context. We did an activity in which we chose a news headline from the newspaper and explored what global context and possible exploration might connect to that article. We were equipped with the skills of addressing questions involving command terms. We tried to frame our own questions using command terms for better understanding. We also started our unit ‘Life on Scales’ and attempted our benchmarking assessment towards the end of this week. By: Aditri Zutshi(MYP 1A) Physics: In our skill-building lessons, we first learnt about criteria i.e. A, B, C and D. We understood what each criterion means and learnt about investigation. We learnt new terms like hypothesis, variables, apparatus etc. and also learnt how to frame a hypothesis through various scenarios. We also learnt about independent, dependent and controlled variables, the difference between materials and apparatus in an experiment and we gained knowledge on how to analyse a given data. We were given some scenarios where we had to apply this knowledge and we could do it successfully. By: Kevin (MYP 1C) |
| Design and Technology | Ms. Leepakshi Julka | The first class of product design started with an icebreaker design challenge, wherein the students were divided into two different teams and were asked to make a challenging maze for the opponent team with empty juice cartons, old books and cardboard rolls. Both the teams developed their creativity, communication and social skills through this activity. For the next design challenge, students had to design, create and test a bridge using only one sheet of paper. This was followed by a discussion on their understanding of the word “design”. They were shown a few videos on product design and were asked to reflect on how design is a powerful tool to solve problems. Students also had a discussion how common products which they extensively use in their lives have evolved. They observed and appreciated the clever design features that have been added to solve user problems. By: Shreya (MYP 1A) |
| ICT | Ms. Bhavya Joshi | The unit was introduced with an interesting activity in which students watched a movie, ‘Soar’. Thus, identifying design elements and basic concepts related to it. They discussed command terms of design and created their account on ‘scratch: mit.edu‘ which will be used by them to design games. |
| Language Acquisition | Ms. Akansha Uniyal Ms. Tanvi Arora Mr.Ghanshyam | Spanish: Students were engaged in ice breaking sessions and activities associated with IB learner profile and ATL skills with a limited introduction to spanish vocabulary. They were also collaboratively engaged in constructing a shared way of thinking, communicating, and implementing through presenting themselves in class, miming and playing games. This week started off with various ice breaking activities in which we revised the daily greetings , playing with numbers and pronouncing the french alphabets. We played various games to recapitulate our vocabulary as well as had a quiz on the french culture and civilisation. Lastly, we learnt how to introduce ourselves by playing a game in which the teacher gave us various words on cards and we made as many phrases as we could by using them. Hindi- Phase 1&2: We shared our experiences about vacation and also discussed about Hindi language and its importance at national and global level. We participated in two language games- ‘identify the adjective’ and ‘turn and pass’ which was based on observation and listening skills. We also participated in essential agreement activity and shared our views in written and oral form in class. Storytelling was also introduced in class as well Towards the end of the week we also appeared for our benchmarking assessment based on criteria B, C and D. By: Laisha Anand (MYP 1C) |
| Physical and Health Education (PHE) Drama | Mr. Soji Cheriyan Ms. Bandana Rawat | In our new unit ‘Fitness through sports’ we discussed about the physical fitness and how fitness helps in sports and day to day life. We played a basketball match for physical fitness. By: Aditri Nakul (MYP 1A) We brainstormed on folktales and stories. We explored our favourite short stories to create narratives. We worked on devising performances based on stories. |
| Visual Art | Ms. Srishti Saraf | We discussed the differences and similarities between PYP and MYP curriculum . We then learnt about different criteria of art and how we can achieve them. Later to mark the year of sustainability we created free expressions on newspapers with the medium of our choice and shared our reflections with each other. By:Swarnika Sharma |
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