Blog for the month of ‘February’

Language and Literature Taught by: Reashikaa Verma	This month we further progressed in our reading of the book “A Doll’s House”. We learnt dialogue writing. The utilization of “STEAL” for character analysis provided us with a much more in-depth understanding of the characters. We also learnt how to write a brief introductory paragraph to provide further context to the dialogue script. Then, we moved on to Interview writing. As of now, students are working on their interview scripts, and we plan to get our work peer-reviewed to ensure collaboration in the classroom. By Shukti Sood.
Integrated Sciences Physics Taught by: Anuradha Jain Chemistry  Taught by: Jaya Garg Biology Taught by:  Pooja Chandwani	Physics We explored friction, which affects everyday scenarios like cars stopping at red lights and figure skaters gliding gracefully. We learnt about various forces like gravitational force, which pulls objects towards each other, and air drag, which opposes motion through the air. Understanding the balance of these forces in nature became clearer as they progressed. Wrapping up with a discussion on work, energy, and power, we explored how these forces play into the dynamics of motion. We also learned about power, the rate at which work is done, tying it all together. By Avi Sachdeva. Chemistry Over the past month, we have delved into the captivating realm of organic chemistry. We focused on two important groups of organic compounds: alkanes and alkenes. We delved into their general formula, understanding how to build their structural and molecular formulas by applying the general formula. Additionally, we examined their physical properties and various real-life applications. Through experiments, such as testing with bromine water, we learned how to distinguish between alkanes and alkenes based on colour change.  By Prisha Garg. Biology As a class activity, we used different graphic organisers to decode our unit details. Withwith the help of annotated diagrams, we recapitulated the human respiratory system. We then learned about inspiration and expiration. Further, we learned about aerobic and anaerobic respiration. We conducted a laboratory activity in which we observed the type of respiration in yeast and created a comprehensive report detailing our findings. This activity helped us to improve our self-management skills. We also had an interactive class presentation where we presented the role of yeast in different industries. This knowledge will allow the other students and me to better understand the human body and how different systems maintain our survival in the world.   By Vriti Ganesh.
Individuals & Societies Taught by: Kapil Sharma	In this term, we are focusing on our unit, Peace and Conflict.  Using the visual thinking routine – three why’s- we explored the key concept -change. We investigated different historical events related to the cold war. We also focused and debated on the role of the United Nations as a peacebuilding and peace keeping body. We really enjoyed the debate and connected it with real-life issues going on in the world at present.  By Vriti Ganesh.
Mathematics Taught by: Naveen Kumar	We started with the new unit Trigonometry. we delved deeper into the topic by understanding its basics through a fun acronym SOH CAH TOA.. Furthermore, we created clinometers in class which are interesting tools used to measure angles with ease. This further allows us to express our creativity and skills through the project. Moreover, we were given a fun assessment that expanded our understanding on the topic whilst allowing us to indulge with our artistic skills through the creation of paper satellites.  By Aarit Kapoor.
Language acquisition French Emergent Phase I Taught by: Nivedita Dhawan French Emergent Phase 2 Taught by: Pankaj Yadav French Capable Phase III Taught by: Deeksha Mahajan	French Emergent Phase I This month, we continued on with the unit ‘Travel and Vacations’. We started off by learning more complex thematic vocabulary and learned how to describe our vacations with proper format. We then proceeded to create a self-profile and talk about what type of travelers we are and why. We did a group activity where we were split into two groups and were asked to choose between beaches or mountains as our travel destination. We then presented about the chosen location and went into detail about each aspect of these locations including culture, cuisines, temperature, activities etc. We also focused a lot on grammatical skills and sentence structures to enhance our written works. Throughout the month, we had numerous class discussions and activities that helped us develop several ATL skills such as communication skills and critical thinking skills along with making concepts much clearer. By Aira Verma.   French Emergent Phase 2 The highlight of the month was the International Mother’s Day Celebration, where students from Phase 2 French, alongside their Phase 1 comrades, performed the enchanting French song “Au bout de mes rêves” by Jean-Jacques Goldman. The melody echoed through the halls, a beautiful testament to the universal language of music and its power to unite across linguistic barriers.The curriculum for the month was particularly engaging, covering the different types of vacations and travelers, and the reasons one should travel. Discussions ranged from dream vacations to recounting past adventures, offering a glimpse into the diverse experiences and aspirations of our class. These conversations not only enriched our vocabulary but also broadened our horizons, teaching us the importance of travel in gaining new perspectives and understanding different cultures. By Vardaan Mittal. French Capable Phase III The month of February was dedicated to understanding the ways and the works of expressing our ‘Academic and Professional Goals’ in French. Firstly, we conducted a presentation regarding our dreams and aspirations in our Academic and Professional lives. The students honed their creativity, communication, public speaking and presentation skills. Furthermore, we were able to understand how to describe and discuss our aspirations in French. Secondly, we conducted a presentation regarding the challenges associated with migrating from rural to urban societies on one’s academic and professional lives. We understood the content and were challenged to express thoughts and ideas in French. Thirdly, the student began the process of creating manual posters to illustrate our transition from now, as mere children, into an individual in a particular domain or professional field. This would mean what subjects we aim to pursue, which universities we aim to study in, and our field of study. This activity was an opportunity to reflect on the student’s goals, and understand how they would like to proceed in their academic and professional lives. By Nikita Chugh.
Language acquisition Hindi Emergent Taught by: Kajal Gaur   Hindi Capable Taught by: Shivkumar Rajauria	Hindi Emergent The new unit that we have started is vacations and travel. We started with a stop and think activity where we answered questions after watching a video which worked on our Criterion A (Listening) skills and would later help us in the FA and SA. Later we practised  a vocabulary list which we also revised in class which helped enhance our vocabulary and learn new words.  By Rehaan Vibhas. Hindi Capable We started this month by learning about dialogue writing and discussing its convections. Along with this, to develop our vocabulary we started learning and writing down a new batch of words each day which we called ‘Today’s Words’. This also included Farsi, Turkish and Arabic words which have been incorporated into the Hindi language. Then we did a peer task in which we had a conversation about the impact of AI and following that, we gave our Criterion D FA. Finally, we did a ‘Peel the Fruit’ activity in which we analysed a video about AI which helped us develop our writing and thinking skills.  By Kirti Matai.
Language acquisition Spanish Emergent Phase 1 Taught by: Prajakta Bhide  Spanish Emergent Phase II Taught by: Saumya Sharma	We marked International Mother Language Day by creating vibrant bookmarks decorated with symbols representing Hispanic culture. Moreover, in our quest to write daily diary entries for our vacations, we delved into the art of itinerary planning. We learned the future tense in Spanish empowering ourselves to express our plans of vacations with confidence and accuracy. We made posters outlining the essential do’s and don’ts of traveling. We discussed essential items to pack in our luggage and brainstormed holiday activities. We participated in interactive activities conducted on the ‘Word wall’. We wrote blogs recording our upcoming travel journeys.  By Yaman Choudhary. Spanish Emergent Phase II The unit ‘Travel and Vacations’ is coming to an end and we have just finished our summative assessments. We reflected on sustainability and how we can be more eco-friendly when we travel. Additionally, we revisited vocabulary through fun word-wall games, making postcards for our friends and competitive quizzes. The best part was the International Mother Language Day in which we performed on the peppy Spanish song “Sofía ” and created beautiful bookmarks representing Spanish culture, not to forget the exciting bookmark bonanza quiz which we hosted and everyone loved.  By Saira Chhabra.
Product Design Taught by: Shiva Walia	In Criterion B, we not only crafted the specifications for our product but also created various design ideas. We discovered that good design is not just about aesthetics but also about functionality and user experience. Our next step is to bring these designs to life in the product design lab.  By Vriti Ganesh.
Digital Design Taught by: Navdeesh Mahajan	We began the academic session by discussing how to use thunkable. We learnt many aspects of thunkable such as: Using the basic features like Label, Text input, button. We also designed the “Meet the Team page” and learnt the code to make individual profiles for each member of the team. We also learnt how to initialize the variable, and “if” statements to make the app work and navigation command. By Anika.
Visual Arts Taught by: Srishti SarafAkhil Arora	This month, we started the newly discovered mode of art – Animal Portraits. To connect our unit with our global context, globalisation and sustainability, we were to choose only animals on the brink of extinction or already extinct. We were to perform extensive research on our chosen animal, referring to its scientific name, natural habitat, significance in the ecosystem, what it consumed, and its cause of extinction. Posy research, we began drawing them. To present this artwork, we reused cardboard boxes, covered them with waste paper, drew our animal on an ivory sheet, and pasted that on top of the  box. Additionally, in order to make the artwork as engaging as possible, students were encouraged to incorporate an optical illusion with the animal. In order to further develop our skills in creating the final artwork, we also practised various shading techniques, like cross-hatching and short dashes.  By Shukti Sood.
Physical and Health Education Taught by:  Sainyam Bhayana	This term, we focus on our unit ‘Fitness through Athletics ’. We delved into the history of the Ancient Olympics and its evolution into the modern Olympic Games. Exploring the symbolism behind the five interlocked rings, we grasped their significance in representing unity among nations. Our journey continued with a detailed study of various athletic events such as Shot Put, hurdles, and racing. Our exploration commenced with the Shot Put, where we learned about different techniques and proper handling of the Shot Put itself.  By Adhrit Rachapudi.
Theatre Taught by: Jaspreet Singh Walia	Continuing with our theatre journey, we took inspiration from a book called “Man’s Search for Meaning”, by Victor Frankl and understood the varied perspectives the author has to offer. Then we created a script that encompassed the perspective of different stakeholders in a war-like situation and set the context in the time frame of the second world war. Not only we were able to understand different points of view, but creating dialogues based on these roles helped us to relate more to the situation and experience a more personalized perspective and also get a very brief introduction to method acting and immersive theatre. By Aarit Kapoor.
Dance Taught by: Amit Kumar	Over the past month, we explored various dance forms ranging from learning the precise footwork of Kathak to immersing ourselves in fundamental hip-hop routines. Task 3 required each of us to create a dance piece that was influenced by the dance style we had selected. This exercise helped us develop our creative instincts and our ability to express ourselves through creating original choreography. Furthermore, our attempts to combine the soulful melodies of Indian music with hip-hop dancing demonstrated our openness to embracing cultural fusion and pushing boundaries of artistic expression.  By Kairav Suri.