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.

Blog for the month of January

Language and Literature Taught by: Reashikaa Verma	We started the term by exploring each criteria’s strengths and weaknesses and its strands. This activity allowed us to investigate our position in the subject and ways to improve in lacking areas. The play we are reading this term is ‘A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen’. We held an insightful discussion about the author and his background to understand where his writing and inspiration came from. This discussion set the groundworks and foundations for understanding the themes explored in the play, and the author’s intention of exploration. As the classes went on, we started reading and decoding the small significances of the punctuations, dialogues, and actions of the characters which made us understand the importance of such elements and how they play a role in completing a play and giving it life. Then, we explored the concept of dialogue writing and engaged in a task which gave us the liberty to create our own dialogues as a way to discern their significance and characteristics.  By Aarna Malhotra and Samyra Saluja.
Integrated Sciences Physics Taught by: Anuradha Jain Chemistry Taught by: Jaya Garg Biology Taught by: Pooja Chandwani	Physics This month began with an exploration of fundamental skills in understanding motion, where we delved into the intricacies of motion, distance-time graphs, and velocity graphs. By connecting graphs to real-life scenarios, we gained insight into how motion manifests in our daily experiences and how we can analyze and interpret data to understand it better. We also explored how changes in velocity over time can be indicative of forces acting upon an object, helping us grasp concepts such as acceleration and deceleration. Moreover, we made interdisciplinary connections by integrating concepts from mathematics and physics. By examining motion graphs alongside mathematical principles, we gained  understanding of how graphs serve as powerful tools for visualizing and analyzing motion phenomena. By Aarit Kapoor.   Chemistry We began this term by unpacking our new unit, ‘World of organic compounds’. We discussed some organic compounds we see in our everyday lives. We explored various characteristic properties of carbon. We also created a mind map on the versatile nature of carbon. We observed samples of compounds and explored physical properties of organic and inorganic compounds and prepared our self-notes using a T – Chart. We created a lab report on identifying organic and inorganic compounds to further enhance our understanding. We started exploring a huge group of compounds, hydrocarbons. By Kirti Matai. Biology We started our new term with the unit “Understanding Respiration and Beyond”.We recapitulated factors affecting seed germination with a scientific investigation task. For this,  all students germinated various types of seeds by storing them in air-tight containers with a moistly wet cotton pad on the surface to confirm that germinating seeds respire too. As a class activity , we used different graphic organisers to decode our unit details. With the help of annotated diagrams, we explored the human respiratory system. We then learned about the mechanism of respiration where we learned about inspiration and expiration. We also had a class discussion on how we can prove that humans exhale carbon dioxide.  By Krisha Khanna.
Individuals & Societies Taught by: Kapil Sharma	In Individuals & Societies, we solidified our understanding of the causes and impacts of Cold War events such as the Berlin blockade, the Potsdam conference, the iron curtain, space war, etc. We connected this understanding with the global context and key concept for I&S in this unit to reflect on our learning. We organized a class roleplay to compare communism and capitalism and further understand the tensions that arose during the war years. A recent exciting field trip to the Gandhi museum helped us understand Mahatma Gandhi’s life trajectory with more detail. We learnt about his contributions to India’s independence, his belongings, his early life, the invention of the Charkha, along with context to other artists’ artworks dedicated to Gandhi. This encourages us to think more deeply about India’s freedom fighters and empathize with their struggles and motivations.”  By Mehrangaiz Nessar.
Mathematics Taught by:Naveen Kumar	We started exploring the fascinating world of linear equations. It all began with the equation y=mx+c, where we learned how to find the slope (m) and the y-intercept (c). Through fun activities and investigations, we got really good at graphing points and understanding the patterns they make on a line. We even learned how to tell if two or more lines intersect, run together, or never meet, using ratios! We didn’t just stick to the classroom, though. We also looked at real-life examples, like studying graphs and making revenue models. And we did lots of hands-on activities and puzzles to help us get better at understanding data. By Avi Sachdeva.
Language acquisition French Emergent Phase I Taught by: Nivedita French Capable Phase III Taught by: Deeksha	Over the past month, we initiated a fresh unit titled ‘Travel and Vacations’. Our classes commenced with a Mentimeter activity where everyone contributed keywords associated with the unit. These collective words shaped a mind-map, guiding us through diverse facets of the topic. We proceeded to formulate inquiry questions and unpack the unit by referring to the mind-map. Our vocabulary received a boost through engaging class discussions and role-playing activities. Through a collaborative task, we researched and presented various advantages and disadvantages of different travel destinations. Noteworthy highlights included exploring local cultures, savouring local cuisine, acquiring new languages, and enjoying relaxation and fun with friends. This entire process has empowered us to refine our creative, collaborative, and critical-thinking skills while improvising our grammatical concepts alongside. By Prisha Garg. We began the academic session with a provocation activity in which we looked at images of students talking about their goals and interests which led us to uncover that our unit would be about our academic and career goals. Following this, we looked at the importance of SMART goals and noted down each criteria in French. Additionally, we wrote a handful of vocabulary for this particular unit. To officially begin the unit, we did an interactive BuzzFeed and online personality quiz which gave us a list of recommended jobs. After this, we watched a few videos and revisited the topic of the French school system (le système scolaire). We worked on our grammar by learning the BAGS acronym to help us remember which adjective comes before a noun. Moving further, we watched some YouTube vlogs of French students and had rich discussions about the life of a student in France. This was a real-life connection as we looked at the lives of real people. Then, we started with a new grammar topic called ‘le comparatif et le superlatif’ which we practised extensively.  By Kimaya Singh.
Language acquisition Hindi Emergent Taught by: Kajal Gaur   Hindi Capable Taught by: Shivkumar Rajauria	We started off the term by unfolding the unit details with the title being “Travel and Vacation.” This unit was focused on the importance of travel and vacation in one’s life. The first activity we did was the stop-and-think activity. We saw an interesting video about the importance of travel in a student’s life. Next, we had to create an imaginary place that we wish to travel to. This activity not only included the use of our creativity but also helped develop thinking skills. We also focused on enhancing our vocabulary and reading skills by reading many articles related to the importance of travel in a person’s life. We have been improving our vocabulary by learning a new word each day and practising it in our daily conversations. By Myra Yadav. We started off with some reading and vocabulary practice. For this, our teacher had created games such as Snakes and Ladder in Hindi to enhance our vocabulary. After this, we unpacked our unit details and discussed main plans for the unit (Future plans- भविष्य के लिए योजनाएँ). Then, we created a poster about the goals we want to accomplish in the future which helped us better understand ourselves, and each other. Lastly, we started topics of the unit and learnt about primary education and skill based education which are the base of higher education/studies. By Nimay Gogia.
Language acquisition Spanish Emergent Phase 1 Taught by: Prajakta Bhide	Our Spanish class this month has been an incredible journey, diving into the language and culture through various activities. We started with unpacking the unit to understand the objectives and themes of our course. In vocabulary, we covered everything from types of travellers and destinations to accommodations and vacation activities. This expanded our language skills and prepared us for real-world conversations about travel.We studied grammar topics focused on the revision of irregular verbs and the future tense. This enhanced our ability to express future plans and desires in Spanish with clarity and accuracy. We could express our creativity through text types, where we designed posters on travel and vacations. Here, we not only applied our linguistic skills, but it also allowed us to express our love for travel artistically. Celebrating International Mother Language Day, we have planned to create Spanish bookmarks, emphasising the beauty of linguistic diversity. Additionally, designing itineraries was a practical exercise in applying our Spanish in planning and organising, bringing our vocabulary and grammar lessons to life. Spanish class journey this month has been enriching, blending language learning with cultural appreciation and practical application. We are looking forward to more adventures in Spanish, exploring new words, grammatical landscapes, and the cultures they represent. By Arnav Ajana.
Product Design Taught by: Shiva Walia	In our recent exploration of the unit “Design for All”, we delved into the intricacies of the unit, engaging in discussions and activities to enrich our understanding. One standout activity tasked us with crafting our own ‘Statement of Inquiry,’ a thought-provoking exercise that encouraged us to introspect deeply about our newfound knowledge. The opportunity to compare our interpretations with the original Statement of Inquiry was not only enlightening but also highlighted the diverse perspectives within our class. By Advit.
Digital Design Taught by: Navdeesh Mahajan	Our Digital Design classes have been focused on using Thunkable in conjunction with Google Sheets to create creative applications in the last few weeks. First, we put together a spreadsheet with the names, departments, pronouns, and photos of imaginary workers. Through the integration of this spreadsheet into our Thunkable projects, we made it possible to effortlessly retrieve employee data with a single button click. This exercise demonstrated our increasing ability to develop apps and the usefulness of combining various platforms for improved user experience. We also spent time honing design concepts for future projects using knowledge from our design cycle investigation. This combination of artistic vision and technical proficiency guaranteed that our projects would have both sophisticated functionality and pleasing aesthetics. By Reshaan Arora.
Visual Arts Taught by: Neha Narayan	We began the term with an introduction to our new unit, Animal Portraits. As we unpacked the unit, we discussed about extinct species, and then were allowed to pick an endangered or extinct species of our choice for our final creation. We researched multiple factors of our chosen species such as habitat, threat, food habits, etc. along with a good quality image of our chosen animal. Later, we drew anything related to the species except the species itself, such as its habitat. We were then introduced to shading techniques, including stippling, cross hatching and line drawing, which we incorporated in our artwork. Finally, for the creation of the animal portrait, we found a suitable angle and pose of the animal, which we then drew, effectively utilising our new found knowledge of shading techniques. By Swarit Singhal.
Physical and Health Education Taught by: Sainyam Bhayana	Our unit for this term is “Fitness through Athletics” and with Athletics Day approaching, we’ve been practising hard to prepare. From sprinting to jumping, we’ve been honing our skills in various track and field events. In our theory lessons, we discussed the key concept of change, understanding how adaptation and movement play a role in improving our fitness levels. Exploring the global context of identities and relationships, we’ve discovered how our athletic abilities shape our sense of self. In addition to practical training, we’ve delved into the history of the Olympics, learning about its origins and significance in the world of athletics. We’ve also been introduced to the shot put, understanding the basics of how to play and improving our technique.  By Anika Khandekar.
Theatre Taught by: Jaspreet Singh Walia	We started this term with the unit titled ‘Perspective’. The past few weeks, various exploratory discussions took place in order to understand varied perspectives based on different contexts. From the creation of a story to the execution of the play, different ideas stemming from the mind and translating into a physical reality, need multiple perspectives to be aligned together in order to successfully showcase the plot. We explored different production elements to see how their presentation changes based on the different variations used and how their performance elements will also affect the execution of their creative ideas. Short plays with different situations are already being created in class and used as practice plays to understand multiple perspectives.  By Kairav Suri.

Blog for the month of November

Language and Literature Taught by: Reashikaa Verma	For this month, we learnt about proposal letters, their format and the different techniques we can utilize to make our proposal letters efficient. For practice, our teacher gave us individual tasks of the same. Once we were done with proposal letters, we started off with a new topic, prosodic and paralinguistic techniques, utilized in videos. To practice that, we were given a task sheet, in which we analyzed a video and identified how the creator used various paralinguistic and prosodic techniques to convey a message. After this, we started learning Compare and Contrast. To practice Compare and Contrast, we were given two texts, a speech by Emma Watson and a short, original film titled “Dani”.  By Swarit Singhal.
Integrated Sciences  Physics Taught by: Anuradha Jain   Biology Taught by: Pooja Chandwani      Chemistry Taught by: Jaya Garg	Physics Exploring the concept of pressure in physics, we delved into Pascal’s Law and its profound applications in our daily lives. Pascal’s Law, which states that a change in pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid and  activities based on pressure concept were very interesting. Applying Pascal’s Law to real-world scenarios, we examined its significance in various aspects of our lives, from hydraulic systems in machinery to the functioning of essential tools like car brakes. Furthermore, our exploration extended to the effect of pressure in weather forecasting. Understanding how variations in atmospheric pressure impact weather patterns proved crucial in predicting and interpreting meteorological phenomena. In essence, our study not only unveiled the principles of pressure and Pascal’s Law but also shed light on their practical applications, showcasing their  influence in both the machinery that surrounds us and weather systems that shape our environment. By Aarit Kapoor. Biology In our recent biology classes we have uncovered a new array of our unit ‘Continuity of life’ by discussing fascinating topics such as Pollination, vegetative reproduction and Seed Germination. To begin with, we went over the topic of Vegetative Propagation, a medium of asexual reproduction discussing its definition, significance, repercussions, examples, parts, and examples over the course of a multitude of lectures where we gained information through healthy class discussions, and detailed resources shared by our teachers. Additionally, to fathom the concept of pollination we indulged in an interesting and interactive Lab activity where we dissected the various parts of an Hibiscus flower to understand the various facets of a plant that aid in the process of pollination. Furthermore, we had healthy class discussions, and went through various detailed resources to gain a deeper insight on Pollination and its various types. To add on, we further introduced the topic of seed germination discussing the structure of the seed, the factors it is dependent on, and other facets which allowed us to fathom a deeper understanding of the overall topic.To summarize, in our recent biology lessons we fathomed a multitude of concepts such as Pollination, vegetative reproduction and seed germination that enhanced our overall understanding of the unit. By Aarit Kapoor. Chemistry This month we learned neutralization reactions, their application in daily-life to understanding how our actions are affecting our heritage, our wildlife and plants, our environment, and our health. We experimented in the lab and mixed acids with bases to obtain an exact neutral solution. We conducted different experiments with chemicals to gain the invaluable practical knowledge that would eventually help us in the formative and summative assessments.We researched and learned about acid rain. We discussed various causes, its impact on plants, animals, our environment and finally on humans. We watched a demo of the impact of acid rain created using dilute acid on plants, marble and iron structure. We discussed the ways and actions that can benefit in reducing acid rain.  By Vardaan Mittal.
Individuals & Societies  Taught by: Jayshree Sonthalia	We have been studying the topic of nationalism and its effects, and we have focused on the case study of Mahatma Gandhi and India’s independence. The unit has helped develop affective skills and inspired me to respect and appreciate the diversity and differences of other people, without losing my own identity and values. These are extremely valuable lessons for me as an MYP student because they help me develop my skills and attitudes as a global citizen and a lifelong learner. Nationalism is a very relevant and interesting topic for our current world, because there are many issues and conflicts that are related to it. By Shawn Raj Seth.
Mathematics  Taught by: Naveen Kumar	We’ve been exploring factorization recently, and middle term splitting was surprisingly fun to learn! But then, we moved on to something super interesting—our new unit on “Spacious Interiors” all about 3D shapes. We kicked it off by sharing and talking about 3D shapes and how they’re used in everyday life. Our teacher did this awesome activity using GeoGebra to show us 3D nets, which was really cool. Our class had a great discussion about different 3D shapes like pyramids, cones, cylinders, cubes, and more. It was cool thinking about how these shapes are used in real life, and it made us all big-time thinkers. Our math teacher showed us these really cool wooden 3D models and helped us figure out how to come up with formulas for finding the volume and area using these models. It was hands-on and helped us understand how these formulas actually work in real life. It was a neat way to learn! By Aarit Kapoor.
Language acquisition French Emergent Phase I Taught by: Nivedita  Phase III Capable Taught by: Deeksha	French Emergent Phase 1 Continuing on from the unit ‘Neighborhood and Communities’ we have covered ‘mon quartier’ (my neighborhood) in detail, where we learnt how to use complex directions and describe neighborhoods in depth including visual aspects and shops ‘magasins’. We then paid attention to contracted articles ‘Articles Contractes’, and how to use them in sentences through an online worksheet which enhanced our writing skills. To expand our vocabulary, we got introduced to new verbs and learned their conjugations including singing a song for recollection. Our learning included watching videos, doing quizzes, singing songs and doing activities which further went ahead and made our classes appealing and enjoyable.  By Aira Verma. French Capable As a unit provocation activity, the teacher gave us first-hand insight into the various aspects of France such as its national anthem and national animal. We also discussed some prominent events in France such as the ‘tour de France’. This led us to unpacking our second and final unit which covers criterion A (listening) and criterion C (speaking). With the unit details, we formulated our own inquiry questions and discussed our goals for this unit. To build on our knowledge of festivals, we referred to our textbook and noted down some key vocabulary. We also looked at the conjugation of -re ending verbs. In groups, we created two calendars – one French and one Indian which developed our research skills as we were acquainted with the names of unheard festivals in both France and India. After this, we thoroughly practiced and discussed various oral comprehensions such as ‘carnaval de Nice’. Then, we were introduced to new connectors, phrases and cohesive devices to fill in the gaps we identified in our criterion C assessment so that we perform better in our criterion C summative.  By Kimaya Singh.
Language acquisition  Hindi Taught by: Kajal Gaur & Shivkumar Rajauria	Hindi Emergent We started a new unit called “Neighborhood and Communities”.In this unit we did many activities and many task sheets.We started this unit by working on our Criterion A(listening)  skills by doing a worksheet where we had to watch a video and answer the questions related to it.Next we did an assessment on Criterion A after working on our listening skills where we had to do the same thing where we saw a video and answered MCQ and long answer related questions. Then we did our Criterion C assessment which was related to speaking where we were given a topic related to our unit and then given 10 minutes to research and then speak about that topic for 2-3 minutes and answer questions related to that topic. Lastly we did an activity where we had to again watch a video and then answer the question to prepare for our SA assessment on Criterion A. By Rehaan Vibhas.  Hindi Capable We started the month by making a mind map of festivals and celebrations. The words that come to our mind when we hear festivals and celebrations. We also compared both. Next, we unpacked the unit details and created an invitation card for a festival which we had to send to our family. It was overall an interesting start to our unit. We also discussed the important pointers to be included in our Criterion C speech. We then discussed the three types of festivals which are religious, national, and regional festivals. Lastly, we were tasked with creating a presentation on our favorite festival and researching the same.  By Nimay Gogia.
Language acquisition  Spanish Emergent Phase 1 Taught by: Prajakta Bhide	Spanish Emergent Phase 1 This month we learnt many new topics from the unit ‘neighborhood and community’. We covered the vocabulary of climate and weather. We also learnt modes of transportation. We studied how to ask and give directions when we visit a new neighborhood. We revised vocabulary of famous places in the city through interactive activities. We started learning the ‘near future’ tense. We studied how to use prepositions to describe neighborhoods. We made presentations on famous Hispanic neighborhoods like Santa Cruz and Buñol. We practiced writing blogs and informal letters. We watched some interesting videos on neighborhoods in Spain. We also participated in a quiz to test our understanding of the vocabulary learnt in the class. By Dhriti Sharma.
Product Design Taught by: Vishal Dutta	This month we went deeper into Fusion 360 software. After understanding the basics of creating designs, we came up with our design ideas and developed a few design ideas for our solution. We learned how to create designs of our product using various tools of the software. We also explored Cura which is an open source software used to slice the 3D models and make it ready for the 3D printer to understand the design.  By Reshaan Arora.
Digital Design  Taught by: Navdeesh Mahajan	This month we finished our Criterion C. We made our website on HTML-CSS and finished the documentation. Throughout the process, we received help from our teacher and peers and incorporated their feedback effectively. Moving on, we also had a project demonstration in which we showcased our final products to the entire class. This way both the class and the student had a clearer understanding of the product and the class gained knowledge about various sustainable methods of living in various cultures. We will now be moving on to Criterion D.  By Kirti Matai.
Visual Arts Taught by: Neha Narayan	In the month of November, we expanded our knowledge about the different art movements and how they have represented the genre of Still Life. To begin, we watched an informative video which introduced us to several aspects of still life. We learned that still life began in Ancient Pompeii and was a popular subject throughout modern art as well. Following this, we selected a particular art movement and began generating ideas about the objects that we wanted to represent in our final pieces. After getting our layouts and preparatory sketches approved we considered the art-making medium to work with. Some of us chose to create drawings while others went with paintings or collages. We have begun working on our final pieces and are excited to see what the final artwork looks like! By Prisha Garg.
Music  Taught by: Mr. Nehemiah David Rao	In class, we were given the opportunity to select our own songs, that allowed us to test our knowledge of song structure, rhythm, melody, and harmony. As part of this exercise, we were also required to create our own unique piece of music that addressed a major global issue such as global warming, climate change, habitat loss, etc. The task allowed us to showcase our creativity and musicianship while also addressing some of the world’s problems. By Raina Khatri.
Physical and Health Education  Taught by: Sainyam Bhayana	We developed our knowledge about test measurement and evaluation through engaging discussions and vocabulary enhancement. Additionally, we learned about physical components such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. We also performed the sit-and-reach test to determine our flexibility. In practical classes, we learned basketball skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Moving on, we completed task 2 which involved making a detailed weekly plan. Furthermore, we performed task 3 by displaying our chosen skill in a Sport. By Mehrangaiz Nessar.
Theatre Taught by: Jaspreet Singh Walia	Towards the end of this term, we are heading towards our final project of recreating advertisements that we identified as a class. The idea is to see how advertisements are biased in nature and how narratives are used to influence certain target audiences. Post this, we will then recreate these ads by fixing any biases and prejudices and see what all production elements we might need for the same. We are understanding how we can bridge the gaps between marketing intentions and create content which is ethical and unbiased. By Naimah Bagga.

Blog for the month of October

Language and Literature Taught by: Reashikaa Verma	We kicked off the month of October with reworking on memoirs. In the previous month, we learnt how to write memoirs, from breaking down its timeline, to writing our very own. After this, we had started a new text type, called proposal letter. After this, we started reading “Carries War”, a novel by Nina Bawden. A class discussion was held on the topic, with the meaning of every word being analysed. While doing this, to gain a deeper understanding, we not only annotated the book, but we, as a class, were each individually assigned roles on individual aspects of the book, and discussed our findings with the class to have a more diverse opinion and perspective of the book. By Inayat Kaur.
Integrated Sciences Physics Taught by: Anuradha Jain Biology Taught by:  Pooja Chandwani Chemistry  Taught by: Jaya Garg	Physics We started  this month by discussing specific lab skills, performed an experiment on convection, current and pressure. We applied the visible thinking routine Think-Puzzle-Explore to think critically about conversion of energy from our daily life. We explored examples related to our unit on energy consumption and discussed the global contexts and related concepts. How climate changes occur due to convection currents and control our weather was an interesting discussion. We delved into criterion B and understood how the planning and inquiry processes go hand-in-hand. Most recently, we compared electricity generated from dams and wind turbines which helped build our understanding of how different forms of renewable energy are produced. Role play on energy consumption was interesting.           By Nikita Chugh. Biology In biology we moved on to the concept of the anatomy of the digestive system which helped us understand how the different organs and glands in our body function together for the digestion of food. During the practical class, we explored an investigation on how temperature affects the breakdown of starch with the amylase enzyme. The concept of reproduction was introduced to us through a class activity where potato tubers, ginger rhizomes, garlic bulbs etc. were shown to us to explain vegetative propagation. For understanding sexual reproduction , we dissected a bisexual flower of Hibiscus and annotated its parts comparing male and female reproductive systems.  By Aarna Malhotra. Chemistry As we further progressed in our Chemistry unit, Chemicals in action, we deepened our understanding about properties of acids, bases and neutral substances by using indicators like, phenolphthalein, litmus paper and universal indicator. We learnt about neutralisation reactions by performing an experiment in the lab where we mixed an acid and a base to create a neutral solution. We discussed the various applications of the same in real life using a variety of resources. We observed and learnt about the reaction of acids with metals and metal carbonates in the lab.  By Amaira Sajjan.
Individuals & Societies Taught by: Jayshree Sonthalia	As a part of the study of the Unit ‘Global Patterns in Food and Health’, we engaged in discussions surrounding concepts including food production, food waste and loss, and innovative agricultural practices such as smart agriculture. We practised essay writing with a specific focus on food insecurity in More Developed and Less Developed Countries. We delved deeper into the topic with a case study on More Economically Developed and Less Economically Developed Countries and connected the food patterns in these countries with the spread of various types of diseases. We examined their impact on various countries and culminated the unit with a report on Less Developed Countries, published by a UN committee. Later on this month, we transitioned into a new unit ‘Nationalism’. We began with developing background knowledge of British imperialism in India and established links between anti-colonial sentiments and the rise of nationalism in India. So far we have explored the positive and negative impact of British imperialism. It will be enriching to explore India’s past through the lens of various nationalists. By Saanvi Aswal.
Mathematics Taught by: Naveen Kumar	This month began with an exploration of the unit’s details, with Scientific and Technical Innovation as our Global Context, Relationships as the Key Concept, and Generalization and Measurement as the Related Concept. We also revisited our prior knowledge of algebra, immersing ourselves in classroom exercises and task sheets. To deepen our understanding further, we delved into scientific notation, realizing its profound synergy with algebra. Progressing from there, we tackled addition and subtraction in monomials and polynomials. We practised multiplication, both in monomials and polynomials. Then we advanced onto our next topic: Algebraic Identities. We learned about the four distinct algebraic identities and how to identify the most suitable one for solving specific problems. Our next topic in the unit is Factorization. We are excited to delve further into the unit.  By Vardaan Mittal.
Language acquisition French Emergent Phase I Taught by: Nivedita French Capable Phase III Taught by: Deeksha	French Emergent  Phase 1 We unpacked our new unit “Neighborhood and Communities” using the KWL approach wherein we did an online worksheet that tested our prior knowledge of the contents that would be taught during the unit. We then began our journey by learning and observing a variety of “magasins” (stores), and objects and places in our neighborhood. The vocabulary of different types of stores in French helped us describe ‘Ma ville’ (My city) better. We also discussed prepositions and contracted articles which helped us enrich our vocabulary and  frame better sentences. Learning the vocabulary through videos, songs and online quizzes made our classes engaging and meaningful.  By Aakshita Sharma. French Capable Phase III After concluding with our previous unit, ‘Culture and Communities’, we seamlessly transitioned into the captivating world of festivals and celebrations through an enlightening discussion. A comprehensive overview of the unit’s content was given to us. Our journey began with an expansion of our festival-related vocabulary, an exercise facilitated by the creation of a yearly calendar showcasing the diverse celebrations that take place each month in France. Additionally, we engaged in stimulating discussions comparing the cultural nuances of the Indian and French calendars. Diving deeper, we shifted our focus towards honing our listening and speaking skills in relation to this theme. By watching audio-visuals featuring native French speakers partaking in festive celebrations. Alongside, we delved into various expressions pertinent to holidays and delved into a comparative study of public holidays in India and France. Currently, we are in the process of presenting formative assessments, drawing from Criteria A and C, which encompass our listening and speaking abilities.  By Mehrangaiz Nessar.
Language acquisition Hindi Taught by: Kajal Gaur & Shivkumar Rajauria	Hindi Emergent Our Hindi courses this month we focused on honing our language and critical thinking skills. We knew how to respond to questions from Criterion D, which necessitated a profound comprehension of language and sentence structure. We were urged to study each paragraph attentively and comprehend the definition of any terminology used in the passages. This enhanced our vocabulary and understanding abilities. We also practised Criterion B to improve our reading abilities. We were able to learn terms in a comprehensive way thanks to this entertaining and illuminating encounter. By Laksh Sharma.
Language acquisition Spanish Emergent Phase I Taught by: Prajakta Bhide  Spanish Emergent Phase II Taught by: Saumya Sharma	Spanish Emergent Phase I In October, we unpacked our new unit. The title of the new unit is ‘El Barrio y la Comunidad’. We attempted many activities like making a blueprint of our neighborhood. We even solved many interactive puzzles like matching words with images and learnt new vocabulary. We even watched videos on Spanish neighborhoods and learnt different vocabulary of the neighbourhood, different shops and tourist spots. We also played a quiz based on the topic. By Adhrit Rachapudi. Spanish Emergent Phase II We’re currently doing the unit My City and Neighbourhood and as the name suggests we discuss a lot about where we live, what facilities we have, who we live with and our community in general. We talked about our preferences, about our neighbourhood, the kind of community we like to live in and the problems we faced. We started off with a mind-map where all of us activated vocabulary and recapped the important expressions. We’ve been doing plenty of online quizzes and activities such as Pictionary, rapid fire and posters where learning happens in fun and collaborative ways. By Anvi Dogra.
Product Design Taught by: Vishal Dutta	We completed criterion A and started working on Criterion B. We also explored 3D modelling software, specifically AutoCAD Fusion 360, to create the end product. We generated design concepts for our project. Our exploration involved mastering techniques such as converting 2D sketches into 3D models through commands like extrude and revolve. We wrote the specifications based on various aspects using VTR ACCESSFM. By Anika Khandekar.
Digital Design Taught by: Navdeesh Mahajan	This month, we discussed a few of the command terms that would appear in  Criterion B.  Post discussion, we discussed the 4 strands of criterion B.  We utilized our understanding of command terms to appropriately answer the questions. In this criterion, we planned out our websites, by first using our analysis of several existing websites (Criterion A) to plan out the design specifications of our websites.  Using the plans/VTR  A.C.C.E.S.S.F.M, we used these specifications to create design ideas to plan out our websites and finalized one of them by getting client feedback via a survey. We are currently working on the creation of our websites using HTML.  By Maanya Sharma.
Visual Arts Taught by: Neha Narayan	This month we began working on our final artwork of the Unit: Nature Morte after creating a series of layouts and exploring multiple ideas around the representation of everyday objects in the style of Michael Craig Martin. We also referred back to the research and artwork analysis we conducted at the beginning of the term to see the different compositional approaches that the artist had adopted. Then, we practised painting in our art journals using poster and acrylic paints and learnt the differences between the two mediums. Once our ideas were approved, we finally started drawing our final compositions on a larger paper. Now, we are enthusiastic to see how the final pieces turn out.  By Shukti Sood.
Music Taught by:  Nehemiah David Rao	Throughout this month, we concentrated on mastering the basics, ensuring that our knowledge was built upon a solid foundation. We comprehended the intricacies of scales, chords, and musical instruments. Beyond the lyrics, we began to understand how the melody can convey a wide range of moods, emotions, and sentiments. In addition to our musical exploration, we also successfully completed our Task-1 investigation and Task-2 process journal.  By Vardaan Mittal.
Physical and Health Education Taught by:  Sainyam Bhayana	In the last few weeks we attempted a multitude of interesting theoretical activities and tasks whilst participating in a variety of endurance tests and playing multiple sports. We were tasked to complete our Task 2 which required us to create a detailed training plan based on a certain sport and health-related component that allowed us to use our knowledge of various testing methods, exercises, skill-related components, and diet plans to create an organized and effective plan through our theoretical knowledge. We also played a variety of sports such as Badminton, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and many more that expanded our physical capabilities across various sports and activities. By Aarit Kapoor.

Blog for the month of September

Language and Literature Taught by: Reashikaa Verma	This month we continued with the ID unit Impact of Media on Food. We learned how to create a persuasive speech. We learned about its conventions, purposes, and how to make an effective and creative speech. We learned how to use our writing skills in the speech to create a bigger impact on the audience. We created speeches emphasizing the role of social media in influencing the eating habits of young children and advocating the importance of a balanced diet.  By Danika Agrawal.
Integrated Sciences Physics Taught by: Anuradha Jain Biology Taught by: Pooja Chandwani Chemistry  Taught by: Jaya Garg	Chemistry This month, we continued the study of acids and bases through class discussion. We observed two samples to understand two key terms, dilute and concentrated solutions. We were given four unknown samples and were expected to identify them as acids, bases and neutral using various indicators.   By Kirti Matai.  Biology In our biology lessons we build up on our knowledge of the digestive system that we learned in the previous session. We delved deep into the digestive system, its factors and different organs along with corresponding enzymes and elements. To strengthen our knowledge about the function of salivary amylase, we visited the biology lab and conducted an experiment and understood how temperature affects functioning of amylase. Our first formative assessment was conducted during this month which we discussed in class to rectify our mistakes. We discussed the homework for the expected responses to the questions based on the command terms. We have all enjoyed learning and being active throughout this whole month. Physics. We started our MYP Science journey last month with learning important science skills; where we explored the learner profile attributes using examples from the world of science like Enrico Fermi, Sir J.C. Bose, Faraday etc. We discussed and learnt their definitions and the term started with skill building sessions wherein we discussed specific lab skills, command terms and assessment criteria. We did an activity called Think-Puzzle-Explore to help us think critically about conversion of energy from our daily life. We explored examples related to our unit on energy consumption- discussed the global contexts, key concepts and related concepts. How climate changes occur due to convection currents and control our weather was interesting. We started discussing Criterion B and understood how the planning and inquiry processes go hand-in-hand. Most recently, we compared and contrasted electricity generated from dams and wind turbines which helped build our understanding of how different forms of renewable energy are produced. This was also interconnected with our Humanities unit, in which we looked at how we can save the world from a lack of resources. We are ready to probe further into the concept of energy & its huge impact on our lives, especially climate, so I think all of us are excited to explore this interesting unit ! ( Role Play on Energy Consumption of various appliances )
Individuals & Societies Taught by: Jayshree Sonthalia	In Individuals and Societies, we looked at different images and graphs related to agriculture and had insightful class discussions around food insecurity. We developed our thinking skills through answering questions related to case studies, helping us make real-life connections to food production issues. Afterwards, we were introduced to the food production system discussing the different stages that it is involved in. We understood the difference between food loss and food waste through collaborative research. Moving on, we compared More Economically Developed Countries with Less Economically Developed Countries, discussed their food supply and distribution aspects. Using our compare and contrast skill to figure out how to help both categories of countries. During this process, we became knowledgeable and delved deeper into the subject-specific vocabulary. We also explore the food insecurity prevalent in Less Economically Developed Countries by choosing a specific country and presenting their challenges accordingly. We used our research skills to learn more about this through the United Nations Food Programme guidelines. This greatly improved our understanding on the topic of food production. We showcased our research through making posters and presentations and sharing it with each other. Additionally, we had an interesting MUN-inspired debate on the impact of Genetically Modified Crops on humanity. Lastly, we focused on the different lifestyle diseases caused by making poor food choices. By Mehrangaiz Nessar.
Mathematics Taught by: Naveen Kumar	In our recent maths classes, we explored Simple Interest and Taxes like GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Discounts. Simple Interest is all about money growing or shrinking, using Principal, Rate, and Time. We practised a lot, like solving money puzzles. GST is a tax we see when shopping. We learned to calculate it with GST = (GST Percentage x Cost of the Item) / 100.Discounts are like shopping prizes. We practised finding discounts with Discount Amount = (Discount Percentage x Original Price) / 100.Our teacher asked us about our maths experience. And to demonstrate our understanding, we had the chance to present our newfound knowledge in class using PowerPoint presentations. This made us feel like maths superheroes, gearing up for real-life money adventures!  By Mehrangaiz Nessar.
Language acquisition French Taught by: Phase 1: Nivedita Phase II: Pankaj Phase III: Capable: Deeksha	French Emergent Phase 1 After acquiring knowledge of various parts of the house and a portion of grammar based on the current unit “Home Sweet Home”,  we started “les tâches ménagères” (household chores) in the month of September.  To familiarize us with the topic and to improvise on our vocabulary, our teacher made us do multiple quizzes and online worksheets which further helped us in preparing for the upcoming Formative Assessments and perform better. Out of all the activities that we did, the one we all truly enjoyed attempting was a collaborative task wherein we were asked to divide the household chores  in three sections like chores we like to do, chores we don’t mind doing and chores we would never want to do at home. Our collaborative, creative thinking and communication  skills came into practice while we worked on our common interests and later presented the activity in class. In addition, another reason for us to love our French lessons is the way revisions are held in the form of role plays, quizzes, online practice worksheets and homework discussion.  One such activity was “Spin the wheel” in which we were divided in two groups, turn by turn we spined an online wheel following which we had to answer the question that appeared. To conclude, LA has never felt this interesting and we look forward to our classes each day.  By Veer Talwar. French Emergent Phase 2 In our ongoing exploration of the ‘Home Sweet Home’ unit, we’ve transitioned from house components to a deeper focus on household activities.  This month, we’ve enriched our understanding with enlightening videos on chores, enjoyed captivating French songs about domestic life, and even uncovered French versions of well-known English songs like ‘BéBé Requin’ (Baby Shark). We recently had a surprise in-class activity to reinforce our vocabulary and language structure knowledge. We participated in a spirited roleplay competition, forming two teams, one taking on the roles of landlords and the other as tenants, engaging in lively debates about various housing issues. Additionally, a fun and insightful Padlet activity had us assigning household tasks to our peers, reinforcing our understanding of household chores and effective communication. Homework discussions further enhanced our comprehension. By Maanya. French Capable Phase 3 This month, we discussed various articles that examined French and Indian stereotypes and superstitions. This helped us hone our research and inquiry skills. Based on these articles, we brainstormed about the differences between superstitions and stereotypes and their negative influence on individuals and communities. Moving forward, we had a session with a guest teacher from France who introduced us to important festivals and days in French where we learnt the dates of these festivals, their importance to French people and the unique ways in which people celebrate these festivals. Then, we worked on some grammar topics – specifically tenses. We also learnt about the difference between connectors and cohesive devices and some cohesive devices we can use to enhance our writing.  By Kimaya Singh.
Hindi Taught by: Kajal Gaur & Shivkumar Rajauria	Hindi Emergent In this month we learnt about different types of letters in the class. We also learnt about the format of these letters and how they are used for different purposes. For Hindi Diwas, we prepared with a variety of activities which boosted our reading skills and confidence.  By Rehaan Vibhas. Hindi Capable We started off the month in Hindi by practising our sentence phrasing/framing skills. We were given simple words which are used in every single sentence we speak daily. With these words, we had to write a paragraph consisting of these words, helping our sentence framing skills. Next, we delved deeper into our unit of culture and community, and we answered the age-old question; Should we adopt practices from diverse cultures into our own or not? Next, we discovered the reason for the change in cultures and the influence of media on distinct cultures. We also wrote a reflection of the Chandrayaan 3 landing on the moon and what we would have done if we boarded the mission. Finally, we learned about travelogue and how it impacts diverse cultures as our unit focuses on culture and community. By Nimay Gogia.
Spanish  Taught by: Phase 1: Prajakta Bhide  Phase II: Saumya Sharma	Spanish Emergent Phase 1 In this month we completed many topics such as vocabulary of the house, prepositions, demonstrative adjectives. We had a group project about describing houses where we made a sketch of the house and presented its description. We also watched an interactive video about domestic house chores. We began our topic on pets. We presented a comparison of houses in Spain and India. We were allocated different cities in Spain and India for this task. We had our formative assessment on criterion D this month. By Tara Sharma. Spanish Emergent Phase 2 In our Spanish classes we are learning about house, parts of a house and the furniture in a house. We learnt verbs related to a house through fun activities such as The Spanish Race. We had a blast learning verb conjugation through a thrilling race. We competed to reach the finish line by correctly conjugating verbs. Which was a fun way to reinforce our language skills. We revised parts of a house through an activity in which we described a house. We engaged in creative roleplay and designed our dream house and pitched it to our “clients” in class. We did a through the ball activity to improve our speaking skills, whoever caught the ball had to answer questions related to our unit. We learnt a lot about our topic home sweet home through fun games in the class. By Anay Gupta.
Product Design Taught by: Vishal Dutta	We used a 3D modelling software called AutoCAD Fusion 360 and we learnt how to convert 2D sketches into 3D models using extrude and revolve commands. We have also started with Criterion B where we come up with design ideas for our product.  By Avi Sachdeva.
Digital Design Taught by:Navdeesh Mahajan	After finishing our criterion A documentation, we were introduced to the strands of criterion B. We started specifying the different aspects of our HTML website using ACCESS FM including aesthetics, function, cost, size, etc. We developed 3 design ideas for the final product and reworked on them, successfully completing strand 2. Additionally, we received feedback from our client and narrowed down the design ideas into the most favorable ones. Lastly, we learnt how to annotate the different characteristics in our design ideas, coming to a conclusion for the final design idea that will be prominent in the HTML website.  By Mehrangaiz Nessar.
Visual Arts Taught by: Neha Narayan	In September, we continued our Unit: Nature Morte and created drawings and paintings in the style of the artist Michale Craig Martin. Our artworks were based on research. We carefully observed the artist’s work using the See, Think and Wonder thinking routine and then individually selected one of his artworks for further investigation. We identified and analyzed the elements of line, colour, shape and form in the selected artwork and then researched about the art-making techniques and processes used to create it. We also found out about where, when and why these artworks were created. This helped us write about the context of creation and the artist’s intention. After this research task, we began working on our own drawings and paintings representing objects with bright colours and bold lines. By Hrehaan Sharma.
Music Taught by:  Mr. Nehemiah David Rao	This month, we explored the various scales on the piano, such as the “C” and the “D” scales. We learned the specifications for the piano scales and the formula to develop a major scale ourselves. We practised identifying how a chord can be played and derived on an online piano website. By learning these skills, we can effectively make our own composition for task 3 and understand the very fundamentals of music. We also learned about high pitch and low pitch, enabling us to be able to control our own pitch while singing. We then experimented with our own voices, with one person singing in high and the other signing in low. These two skills will be a huge help when creating our own composition in task 3.Once we’d mastered these skills, we discussed the elements of music; melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, timbre, form, texture, expression, articulation, phrasing, and finally, time signature. The class discussion was engaging and informative. Now that we had understood the role of each element, we were ready to start working on our task 1, where we had to analyze one original composition by two artists each and explore the elements used in said composition. By Shukti Sood.
Physical and Health Education Taught by:  Sainyam Bhayana	During the last weeks our Physical Education classes have a fusion of theoretical and practical concepts where we gained further knowledge on the unit whilst enhancing our athletic ability. We explored multiple resources to gain a deeper understanding on the intricacies of what test, measurement and evaluation are their implications  in physical education, their various types along with some examples. We learnt the types of evaluation along with the components of physical fitness through a fun and interactive video. Through this video we were able to understand the various ways in which we are evaluated as athletes and sportspeople, including summative evaluation, diagnostic evaluation and many more whilst understanding the multitude of components that describe one’s physical fitness. Additionally, apart from the theoretical aspects we expanded our physical abilities by playing a variety of sports such as basketball, badminton, volleyball and many more that enhanced our athletic ability to a great extent. By Aarit Kapoor.
Theatre Taught by: Jaspreet Singh Walia	Our main target during this month has been to understand the various production elements involved in theatre design and how to plan our play around it. We focused on two methods in this process. First was to design a plot and then adjust the use of design and production elements to fit the story. The second method was to see the production elements and then design the story to be able to judicially make use of the resources available. Both methods have had a mixed set of pros and cons and using our learning, we are now listing down the production elements that are essential to any creative showcase. In the coming weeks, we are also planning on creating a play with multiple inputs of production ideas, in order to discuss the feasibility and challenges of theatre design. By Naimah Bagga.

Blog for the month of August

MYP 3 Section: C

Language and Literature Taught by: Reashikaa Verma	In our inaugural class, we broke the ice with introductions, both from the teacher’s side and ours.. We penned down our academic ‘soft spots,’ elaborated on them, and charted out strategies to overcome these challenges. In the second class we were introduced to the new unit and we started to unpack the Key Concept, Global Context, Related Concepts, Statement of Inquiry, as well as the Inquiry questions to gain a better understanding of what we are going to do in this unit.  In the next class, the teacher brushed up our knowledge of the Mise-en-scene elements that are used to analyze visual text like; posters, advertisements, etc. The teacher held a brief discussion where we shared our understanding on what are the different elements of Mise-en-scene as well as how we use them to analyze multiple texts. We were also introduced to  Propaganda- what is propaganda? How is it linked to our current unit? How influential and politically powerful leaders use propaganda to manipulate our decisions, thoughts, and actions to make us do what they want us to do? In the next few classes we discussed and analyzed different WW2 Posters as well as some persuasive advertisements by certain brands. We also conducted another interesting activity where we incorporated our interdisciplinary knowledge to make storyboards, comic strips, and role plays on a healthy and balanced diet and how different brands use propaganda to influence and persuade us to buy and use their products.  By: Vardaan Mittal
Integrated Sciences Chemistry Taught by: Jaya Garg Biology Taught by: Pooja Chandwani Physics Taught by: Anuradha Jain	Chemistry During the first week of the new session, we brushed up our understanding of command terms and moved on to revise steps of scientific method using our prior knowledge from MYP 2 whilst increasing the level of difficulty. We revised the format for a research question, hypothesis, procedure and safety measures. We cleared our query regarding 3 types of variables. We unpacked our unit titled ‘Chemicals in Action’ by discussing the unit details such as Key Concepts, Related Concepts, Global Context, Statement of Inquiry and inquiry questions which generated curiosity into the unit. We discussed the statement of inquiry in detail to appreciate the importance of pH balance in our body and environment. As a starter activity we created a mind map to add characteristic properties of acids and bases based on our prior knowledge followed by adding new information by brainstorming ideas through a class discussion. We researched about uses of these chemicals in daily-life. We enhanced our research skills while learning about pH scale and organized all information using a graphic organizer.   By: Aarit Kapoor  Biology  In our biology classes, we engaged in a fun icebreaker in which we shared our favorite foods and introduced one another which helped us get acquainted with each other. Following this we transitioned into a topic in which we are given the opportunity to make comic strips in groups. It focused on the topic of essential agreements that we students  should follow while visiting the lab. This exercise not only emphasized the importance of lab safety but also encouraged creative expression within our class. Then we moved on to beginning our unit which is Chemicals in Action. This unit focuses on food and nutrients and how it is imperative to have a balanced diet. We unpacked our unit titled ‘Chemicals in Action: Nutrients” which is an interdisciplinary unit between Biology and Chemistry. we conducted a collaborative activity where we were tasked to bring  food packets from our homes and analyze its nutritional value. We gained an insight into the various types of nutrients and their uses in our everyday life through a variety of healthy, constructive discussions which allowed us to gain an insight into what nutrients are and what types of foods maximize proper nutrient intake like GM Crops (Golden Rice).Additionally, to further expand our understanding of nutrients and the risks of not having a balanced diet we conducted an activity where we prepared skits on the 6 essential nutrients as groups and presented our work in front of the class.  By: By: Aarit Kapoor  and Saira Chhabra  Physics We started our MYP Science journey with learning important science skills. To commence the new session on a positive note, an ice-breaking group activity was conducted  where we explored the learner profile attributes using examples from the world of science like Enrico Fermi, Sir J.C. Bose, Faraday etc.We discussed and learnt about command terms, their definitions and the term started with skill building sessions wherein we discussed specific lab skills, command terms and assessment criteria. We did an activity called Think-Puzzle-Explore to help us think critically about conversion of energy from our daily life. We did an unpacking activity related to our unit on energy consumption- discussed the global contexts, key concepts and related concepts. We started discussing Criterion A & B and understood how the planning and inquiry processes go hand-in-hand, and why it is vital for the final choice of a given system. We are ready to probe further into the concept of energy & its huge impact on our lives, so I think all of us are excited to explore this interesting unit !
Individuals & Societies Taught by: Jayshree Sonthalia	We began our academic session with an energetic spirit by playing some ice breaking activities in groups, we identified our favorite foods and made taglines for the same. This served as a unit provocation activity as we began brainstorming about millets, their climate resilience and also how the media is affecting our food choices to establish an interdisciplinary connection. After this, as a collaborative task, we marked the various countries that produce millets on a world map to inquire into the production of millets at a global scale. From here, we brainstormed on how the UN can promote millets. Next, we learnt about the cycle of food production, the difference between food loss and food waste and the causes and impacts of the same on food security and various Sustainable Development Goals. We were then introduced to the roles and responsibilities of organizations such as the European Union, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, the classification of Less Economically Developed Countries and More Economically Developed Countries and how the economic state of a country affects their food supply, food loss and food wastage. We also briefly inquired into a case study about the inflation of tomato prices. Lastly, in order to prepare for our debate, we listed the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified organisms and explored their cultivation and capabilities.  By: Kimaya Singh
Mathematics Taught by: Naveen Kumar	During the first few weeks of the new session we renewed our previous knowledge of MYP 2 to prepare for our Benchmarking test which would allow our teachers to assess our prior knowledge. Further, we unpacked our unit titled ‘Numbers: Discoveries and Development’. We were able to do so by discussing the unit details such as key concepts, related concepts, GC and SOI which allowed us to procure a more profound understanding on the topic. To grasp the subject of Mathematics to a greater extent we discussed the Flowchart of the number system which allowed us to understand the number hierarchy. Moreover, delving deeper into the unit we discussed rational numbers by understanding the various types of decimals and characterizing them with different types of numbers. To further expand our knowledge we discussed how to convert recurring decimals to fraction through a healthy and interactive discussion whilst attempting various questions. Moving further, we explored irrational numbers, their properties and the types of decimals associated with them through a discussion whilst attempting a multitude of questions. Additionally, to progress in the unit we introduced Surds through an interactive discussion where we talked about various representations of roots and how to solve them. Further, we learnt about things like surds and ways to add, subtract, multiply and divide  surds.  This knowledge further guided us in the preparation of our first formative assessment which took place a few days ago. This assessment was a way to expand our learning and knowledge on the top to a great extent.  To summarize, as the session begins we start off with unpacking our unit and its various intricacies as justified above. As the year progresses we look forward to attaining further knowledge about this unit. By: Aarit Kapoor
Language acquisition Taught by: Phase 1: Nivedita Phase II: Pankaj Phase III: Capable: Deeksha	French Emergent Phase 1 On the first day, we began with an ice-breaking activity, where one of us held a ball and called out a name in the class but the catch was that you had to throw it in a different direction, and whoever you threw it at, had to catch it. You could also not repeat a name again which made things a little difficult. We all had a lot of fun! The following day, we also made a “Tout Sur Moi” placard which means “All about me”. This term’s unit is ‘Home sweet Home’. In class, we learned about the various types of houses, parts of a maison (house) and the furniture in it.  By: Prisha Garg  Phase 2 This month, our class started learning about “Ma Maison – Home Sweet Home,” which means “My House” in English. We learned new words for different parts of a house and how to talk about them. We also made presentations about our own houses and talked about them in class. We learned about the layout of a house, different rooms, types of houses, and where they are. We have our first assessment next week, but we had a lot of fun learning about houses and using French to talk about them.  By: Danika   French Capable We began the new academic session with some engaging and interactive activities to strengthen our bonds with each other and revise some fundamental French concepts. After a few ice-breaking activities, we discussed our term end paper for the previous term to recapitulate our core learnings and set some goals on the basis of our self-reflection. This was also very beneficial for our upcoming benchmarking exam and thus, moving forward, in our next few classes, we went through some vocabulary and practised through practice sheets. We also did an activity called, “la maison de rêves” in which we researched and described our dream house using our prior knowledge.  For phase 3, we began by unpacking our unit on culture and communities by deriving our Key Concept, Related Concept and Global Context from our Statement of Inquiry and brainstorming various inquiry questions as well.  By: Kimaya Singh
Hindi Emergent Taught by: Kajal Gaur	Hindi Emergent This session began with an introduction of the unit “Home Sweet Home” To improve our understanding of Criteria A ,we watched a video on the topic “Gender discrimination”. Later on, we were given a few images which showed the differences between villages and developed cities. With the help of the “See, Think and Wonder” strategy we  analysed the images. This activity helped us enhance our time and self management skills, we also learned that there can be two sides of everything which we may not even know about. By: Myra Yadav
Spanish Emergent Taught by: Prajakta Bhide	Spanish Emergent Phase 1 We started our class by discussing unit details to introduce our first unit, Home Sweet Home. Thereafter, we watched a video and did a crossword puzzle to learn the Vocabulary related to our unit. By: Inayat Kaur
Product Design Taught by: Vishal Dutta	We began the term by learning about 3D modelling. We used a special computer program called Fusion 360, which helped us make 3D shapes. We learned about different tools in Fusion 360 like “Extrude,” “Shape,” “Creating face,” “Sweep,” and “Revolve.” These tools helped us create stuff in 3D. One activity that particularly stood out was when we were tasked with creating our own Statement of Inquiry using the unit details provided. This exercise pushed us to reflect deeply on what we had learned, and it was enlightening to later juxtapose our interpretations with the original Statement of Inquiry. By: Anika Khandekar
Digital Design Taught by: Navdeesh Mahajan	Our sessions began with an interactive activity, to hone one’s listening skills and reaction time. It was quite remarkable to explore various communities and their ways of life, for one learns about the world as it is, and how certain sustainable practices are helping the world, how it is imperative to bring our new understanding and learnings to light in the modern society, to institutionalize fostering a better world. Our academic session shall entail formulating a webpage through utilizing HTML to spread awareness regarding said communities, and how our modern and shrouded civilization can learn from such sustainable practices. The following classes explored the finalization of our design problems, finalizing the community one shall delve into, and establishing a preliminary understanding of said community, to be better equipped upon formulating the webpage.  By: Nikita Chugh
Visual Arts Taught by: Neha Narayan	Line drawing by the artist Michale Craig Martin  We kick started our term with an engaging ice breaking session in which we noted down our strengths, weaknesses, and our aspirations in Visual Arts for this year. This was done through the Rose, Thorn, and Bud framework where rose symbolised success, a talent or skill; thorn symbolised a challenge, or something we struggle with, and bud symbolised our aspirations and areas of curiosity in the subject. This was followed by the introduction to the unit “Nature Morte”, where we collaboratively formulated the Statement of inquiry for the term. Afterwards, we explored the world of orthographic drawing, by studying and drawing a single object from multiple angles. Post this warm up drawing activity, we moved on to study the artist Micheal Craig Martin’s contemporary representation of objects. His work depicts overlapping old objects with the new.  Later on, we brainstormed ideas and created our combinations of objects in the style of the artist.  By: Aditree Mahanta
Physical and Health Education Taught by:  Sainyam Bhayana	During the first weeks of the new session we unpacked our unit titled ‘Test Measurement and Evaluation’ discussing the unit details such as Key Concepts, Related Concepts, Global Contexts and Statement Of Inquiry which allowed us to procure a more profound understanding on the topic. We explored multiple resources to gain a deeper understanding on the intricacies of what test, measurement and evaluation are their implications  in physical education.  Moreover, we gained an insight into the various types of tests, their equipment and the various methods to evaluate them through an interactive and collaborative task.Additionally, apart from the theoretical aspects we expanded our physical abilities by playing a variety of sports such as basketball, badminton, volleyball and many more that enhanced our athletic ability to a great extent. By: Aarit Kapoor
Theatre Taught by: Jaspreet Singh Walia	From understanding how our performance elements are intrinsic in nature and maneuvering them in order to express a certain role in a specific format, we are  learning how production elements magnify the performance. Ranging from costumes, hair, make up, light, sound, atmospherics, special effects, the kind of stage, audience seating, and much more, each of these elements play a crucial role. Our introduction to theatre design this term, is starting with creating multiple short stories to enact and take peer feedback on the performance elements initially and then focus on production elements thereafter. By: Naimah Bagga

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