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Objective of the Learning Engagement: The objective of this activity is to help students understand and differentiate between elements, compounds, and mixtures through interactive and hands-on approaches. By creating and analyzing physical models using colored clay and participating in a role-play activity, students can visualize molecular structures, embody atomic interactions, and engage with abstract chemical concepts in a tangible and meaningful way, fostering deeper comprehension and retention. Details of the Learning Engagement: Project Task given: Students were assigned a task to create a 3D molecular model set using coloured clay balls to represent elements, compounds, and mixtures. Students worked in groups to construct and classify examples of each. Students will document their observations and reasoning for classifying models as elements, compounds, or mixtures in the provided reflection sheet. Analogical Connection: Students worked in groups to create 3D molecular models us...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: The objective of this learning engagement is to help students understand the structure and functions of cell organelles through an analogical approach by comparing cell organelles to components of a house, café, or office. This approach will foster creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of cellular biology. Students will also develop their inquiry skills by acting as Socratic thinkers, generating critical questions for further exploration. Details of the Learning Engagement: Project Task :  Students were assigned to build a sustainable model of a house, café, or working office using household materials. Analogical Connection: Students then connected components of their models to cell organelles, such as: Cell membrane: Entrance/security gate (controls what goes in and out) Nucleus: Manager’s office (controls overall operations) Mitochondria: Power supply room (provides energy) Endoplasmic reticulum: Hallways for staff moveme...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: For a High -Quality learning and teaching -developing ATL skill-Students will develop their Approaches to Learning (ATL) communication skills by engaging in peer assessment, where they will practice giving and receiving meaningful feedback. This process will help them reflect on their own understanding, improve their work based on peer suggestions, and provide constructive feedback to others in a supportive and respectful manner. Details of the Learning Engagement: In this learning engagement, students designed a lab report for their investigation on how different materials affect the thermal transfer of an insulated object. As part of the lab report, students formulated a clear research question, proposed a hypothesis, identified the variables, listed the required apparatus, and wrote a step-by-step logical method to conduct the investigation. Once their reports were completed, each student was assigned a peer’s work to assess. The teacher provide...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: Differentiated Learning Style :This hands-on approach encourages students to think critically and engage more deeply with the learning. Creating models involves active engagement. Details of the Learning Engagement: "From Atoms to Compounds: MYP 2 Scientists Model the Building Blocks of Matter!" Students of MYP 2 Science make simple models showcasing the difference between ATOM & MOLECULE & the difference between ELEMENT & COMPOUND & evaluate the advantages & disadvantages of their created models. This hands-on approach encourages students to think critically and engage more deeply with the material. Creating models involves active engagement, which helps in better memory retention. Not all students learn best through traditional methods like reading or listening, therefore model-making supports kinesthetic learners who benefit from a tactile and hands-on approach. It also aids visual learners by providing a visual rep...

Discipline: Sciences- Biology Grade Level: MYP 5 Objective of the Learning Engagement:  The learning objective is to foster engaging learning experience through hands-on experimentation on extraction techniques, and generate curiosity on the role of DNA in living organisms. Details of the Learning Engagement:  MYP 5 BIOLOGY students began the new session exploring the process of extraction of DNA from bananas. The simple experiment provided hands-on experience of isolating DNA through scientific method, and visualizing the biological molecule. Impact of the engagement on students and your reflection as a teacher:  This learning experience reinforced the scientific method of designing experiments, and exploring how various chemicals used in the process helped in the extraction of DNA. Experiments conducted in groups, fosters teamwork and collaboration skills. Students are given an opportunity to communicate effectively, share responsibilities, and work towards a common goa...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: To understand current, voltage and resistance. To enable the students to differentiate between current and voltage. Details of the Learning Engagement: Voltage and current: As a part of science curriculum, students have been learning about electricity and magnetism. For engaging the students to effectively understand current, voltage and resistance, a kinesthetic activity was planned. The entire class was asked to stand in a circle/closed loop representing a circuit, with two of the students playing the role of the terminals of the battery. Method: Activity 1: To understand current: The student portraying as the negative terminal of the battery was handed over a piece of paper which they had to pass from one another showing the flow of electrons from the negative terminal to the positive terminal and the stopwatch was switched on to record the time. Once the piece of paper reached the student representing the positive terminal the stopwatch was ...

Objective of the Learning E ngagement: Applications of static current Details of the Learning Engagement: Every student possesses a unique learning style, akin to the distinctiveness of fingerprints. Recognizing this diversity is crucial for educators aiming to effectively reach every student in their class. Differentiated instruction, a method tailored to accommodate individual learning needs, offers a promising solution. Implementing differentiated instruction involves adapting teaching approaches to suit diverse student needs, whether by employing varied instructional techniques for the same material or adjusting lesson difficulty levels based on individual abilities. By catering to different learning styles—be it visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or linguistic—teachers can foster inclusive learning environments. Moreover, differentiation acknowledges that students vary in their requirements for teacher support, allowing for flexible arrangements such as individual work, group collabor...

Objective of the Learning Engagement:  Exploring and understanding static electricity Details of the Learning Engagement: Students were asked to explore and research about static electricity and represent their understanding pictorially. Impact of the engagement on students and reflection as a teacher: Students were very excited when they understood various real-life phenomenon happening due to static electricity. They also understood the applications of static electricity. - Dr Meetu Aggarwal

Objective of the Learning Engagement: To comprehend how to construct a meaningful statement of inquiry. Details of the Learning Engagement:  Forming a Statement of Inquiry (SOI) is a vital component of an inquiry-based learning strategy that fosters critical thinking and comprehension of a central theme. The concept of a Statement of Inquiry (SOI) and its importance in guiding the learning process was introduced at the start of the activity. The students were told that the SOI should be clear and concise. Students then worked in small groups to reassemble the jumbled words into a meaningful sentence. They then shared their understanding of the SOI's with their peers .Students were also asked to identify the key concept, related concept, and the global context given in the SOI. Impact of the engagement on students and my reflection as a teacher: This engaging activity develops students' comprehension and analytical skills while also encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. St...

Objective of the Learning Engagement To understand and study interactions(RC) between various factors in the ecosystem (KC) and how interaction of factors contribute and affect to the maintaining of balance (RC) in the ecosystem, by observing and recording data of their self created scientific tool-Mesocosm (GC). Details of the Learning Engagement: Students were given opportunity to create their own scientific tools, Mesocosm & a Scientific Journal. A prior knowledge about the mesocosm was developed through inquiry based learning in class, in the context of sustainability. Learning experiences were created to provide guidance for making of mesocosm and further evaluate the significance of this scientific tool. Following that, students made their own mesocosms to study the interactions between various factors and how it affects the balance in the system, through observation. They are encouraged to record their observations in the scientific journal for minimum period of two weeks. I...

Students of MYP 1 discovered the fun & magic in their science classroom by making observation of the demonstrations of two experiments, Blue - Bottle and Elephant toothpaste experiments. In blue bottle experiment they could see how adding of chemicals in a solution, could make a magical water that could change colour from blue to white, just when they quivered the flask. In elephant toothpaste experiment they could see how chemicals reaction generate huge amount foam, that covers up an entire trough in few seconds. It was great to see how thrilled students were to see the magic in their class and they were also encouraged to inquire the science behind the magic. -  Eshita Chatterjee