ENGLISH

We have worked on creating an interview, in groups, where we chose a character from among Ruth, Kathy and Tommy in ‘Never Let Me Go’. After assigning ourselves specific roles as interviewers and deciding the purpose of this interview, we proceeded to frame 5 questions that would lead to the intended response. This is an important skill that we needed to work on as it helped us understand how to build on an idea and how important framing questions is to elicit a specific and desired response.
We are now working towards our summative assessment which will be a group debate. We are currently in the process of reading the resource material and assigning roles to each member of our group depending on our affirmative or negative stand for our respective motions.

By Aayush Rathaur -MYP5B

SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY

During the past two weeks, we learned about Isomerism. We talked about the types of structural isomerism, their recognition, and the nomenclature. We also discussed our formative assessment paper and homework sheet. We discussed scientific terms like Polymerization, Polymers and Monomers with the help of daily life examples.

By Deepanshi Matai-MYP5C

BIOLOGY

We concluded the unit Consequences with our summative assessment. To delve deeper into the concept of mitosis, we did an interesting interactive activity based on the same. We also learned about calculating mitotic index using an interactive virtual lab task. To prepare for our e-assessment we have discussed previous worksheets and have started doing revision worksheets for concepts learnt previously. 

By Nandini Saluja-MYP5C

FRENCH

We initiated our new e-portfolio unit, ‘Art Speaks Out’. We discussed about the unit details – the SOI, KC, GC and RC and explored about different artists who have had an impact on the society through their music. We discussed about the musical elements used in the songs that we shortlisted for analysis (for the e-portfolio project).

HINDI

We discussed our performance in the summative assessments in class and on how to frame better answers based on criterion B. We also wrote a reflection on the unit in the form of short articles and letter to the editor to Hindi newspapers.

DIGITAL DESIGN

After we completed criterion C, we were given feedback which aids in contextualizing our achievement levels. Then we continued to work on our portfolios by starting criterion D where we reflect on our products and the process of creation. After taking feedback on each element of our product to test its utility in a variety of mediums, we concluded criterion D. We then began discussing our ideas for our final e-portfolio unit.

By Anandi Nambiar-MYP5A

PRODUCT DESIGN     

This week, we started with our new unit, ‘You are never too small to make a difference’. The unit began by watching some videos on waste management and sustainability. After that we discussed the SOI, KC, GC and RC. Research will be done now to create new products.

By Pratham Goyal-MYP5C

THEATRE        

We are doing unpacking of our partially completed unit plan to develop into our E-portfolios. We brainstormed as a group on what can be the final product under task 3: outcome. We have started with our research on human impact on the environment and artists working to create art based on it.  We are also looking at other theatre genres and artist to explore our global context globalisation and sustainability.

By Kabir Bhatnagar-MYP5C

MUSIC

We have initiated our new e-portfolio unit, ‘Art speaks out’. We discussed about the unit details – the SOI, KC, GC and RC and explored different artists who have had an impact on the environment through their music. We discussed about the musical elements used in the songs that we shortlisted for analysis (for the e-portfolio project).

ENGLISH

Last week, we spent our lesson trying to master the art of persuasion through petitions. We learnt the different factors which may allow an author to persuade the reader on the basis of logic, ethics and emotions. We developed this skill by writing a petition to unban a book which is currently banned in some parts of the world. To test our skills, we also took an assessment, which asked us to write a petition to impose a ban on a book with inappropriate content.

Ansh Aggarwal MYP 5A

SCIENCE

PHYSICS
This week in physics we learnt about AC generators and DC motors. We learnt the functioning of each of them in depth and how they differ. We studied about transformer and solved numericals using formulae for transformers. We also understood how electricity reaches our households and other industrial areas.
By Naisha Dahiya

CHEMISTRY
This week in our chemistry lessons, we discussed the physical and chemical properties of alkenes and also their uses in daily life. We watched a video on the bromine test to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated organic substances. We also watched a video on biofuels and discussed how biofuels are a sustainable solution to fossil fuels. We discussed and compared the advantages and disadvantages of fermentation and chemical method of production of alcohols.

By – Nandini Saluja, MYP-5C

BIOLOGY
We took a formative assessment on cell division and the human reproductive system. Following this we were introduced to the next unit: Language of Life. The global context, key concept, related concept, statement of inquiry and inquiry questions were introduced for the same. We proceeded to a class discussion about genetic engineering and watched a related video.
By-Aryan Mandahr- MYP5C

INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES    

Before we wrapped our unit with the Summative Assessment, we revised all the concepts with an educational version of the game ‘Jeopardy’, made by our peer Manya Malhotra. It was an interactive and smart way of revision, which all of us thoroughly enjoyed. Soon after we had the Summative Assessment, and the game had helped us get a better grasp on the concepts and marked the end of our unit. This week we began our new unit, ‘Population, Migration and Urbanization’. The introductory activity focused on population growth and we used our prior knowledge to list the most populous cities in 1950’s-60’s and then in 2000-2020. We have learnt the basic terminology for instance, optimum population. We also compared Malthusian and Boserup theory.

Kashika Lath MYP 5C

MATHEMATICS          

Standard: After we finished our assessment in sinusoidal functions, we attempted an interesting sine and cosine rule maze to get more clarity on the same and soon after we started our new unit called vectors. We found that it relates to our Physics concepts making this unit much more interconnected than we had thought. We have learnt how to find the magnitude of vectors and distance between the vectors, addition and subtraction of vectors.
By Mehr Umatt

Extended:
After we finished our summative assessment in sinusoidal functions, we attempted an interesting sine and cosine rule maze to get more clarity on the same and soon after we started our new unit called vectors. We found that it relates to our Physics concepts making this unit much more interconnected than we had thought. We have learnt how to find the magnitude of vectors and distance between the vectors, addition and subtraction of vectors. We are all happy to explore the Cartesian plane again.

By Amrit Madhav Srivastava MYP 5B

FRENCH          

Phase 2:
In the past week, we learnt about a balanced diet and the importance of healthy eating as part of our current unit: Etreenforme. We expanded upon our vocabulary and improved our grammar as we participated in several activities that also allowed us to explore our ATL skills and make this unit more engaging. We also worked upon the vocabulary from authentic news articles by Radio Canada to connect our unit with UN Sustainable Developmental Goals 2020. Lastly, we appeared for a formative assessment on criterion B and received feedback on our performance.

Deepanshi Matai (MYP 5C)

SPANISH         

We took a formative assessment and got feedback by the teacher. We are now working on a ‘folleto (brochure)’ for a balanced diet.

HINDI

We practiced grammar concept ‘bimb’ and its use in writing different forms like stories, articles and poems. We also wrote short paragraphs using different types of ‘bimb’ and shared those in class receiving feedback and suggestions from each other.

DIGITAL DESIGN

For the past two weeks, we have been working on Criterion C strand i. We had also added finishing touches to our Criterion B and then submitted it for assessment. Strand i of Criterion C is the planning which we showcase through a Gantt chart. We had been struggling to find suitable and appropriate software for the creation of Gantt charts. However, receiving ample time for Criterion C strand i, this unit helped us overcome the struggle. We developed our time-management skills in the past two weeks as we met the deadline for submitting our Criterion B for assessment. Additionally, we also utilized our time given for Criterion C strand i, efficiently.

VISUAL ARTS     

We continued our unit Contemporary Abstract Textile Design. We are currently working on Tasks 1 and 2, that are, Presentation & Development which includes research on artists & their art works, formal analysis of art work, developing layouts and experimenting with different mediums. We have discussed ways of compiling presentation task 1 and application of elements in different time frames. We have also discussed about layouts and the various possibilities for developing final textile work. We have started experimenting and practicing embroidery and weaving techniques in class by using wool, jute rope, threads etc. We are also documenting our progress in our process journal.
Naisha Dahiya- MYP 5A

PRODUCT DESIGN     

We started the week by looking at examples of design specification and came up with the range of specifications for our end products. Simultaneously, we also worked on creating the first draft layout of the product we are creating. Later on, we took a summative assessment on criterion A for the design situation that was given to us to come to a solution which will create a comfortable and sustainable layout of a house for the economic weaker sections of the society. We also explored and practiced AutoCAD design software and its features on our laptops in class.

Preksha GehlotMYP 5B

MUSIC

In the last two weeks, we initiated the formal documentation of task 1 & 2 of our e-portfolio.
In task 1, we researched about two different Indian and western classical composers and analysed one composition from each and gave a presentation.
In task 2, we wrote about the ideas and proposals we had for our final product (composition), which would be a fusion of the western and Indian music cultures.
Both tasks required great research and thinking. Since we did not have much prior knowledge about Indian classical music, the tasks felt slightly difficult, as we had a lot of new things to learn and explore in this genre, nevertheless, we took up the challenge.
We look forward to our next music lesson.

Harshal Agarwal- MYP 5C

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

We have been working on task-1 of our unit. We created a questionnaire for our client for the interview and have now started to take the benchmark test of our respective client.

Dhruv Pharasi MYP 5A

ENGLISH

Presentations for FA 1 took up a week. These were truly engaging as most of us had picked on current issues using a variety of texts. The analysis helped us gain a much deeper understanding of how authors exert, establish or undermine power using language at local or global levels.

We have now started working on the text type: blogs. We browsed through the about us sections of various bloggers (writers, painters, home-cooks, travellers, etc) and wrote this piece of expository writing for our own blog assuming the role of our choice. Currently we are writing our first blog entry under this ‘assumed’ identity and are addressing a pertinent issue related to our chosen field of interest.

Mannat Sahu MYP 5 B

SCIENCE

PHYSICS
This week we initially brainstormed about how electricity is transmitted and distributed in houses, industries, etc. We then studied in depth about mutual induction, alternating current, direct current, generator and transformer. We learned about the interaction of magnetic and electric fields in these devices.
-Priyansh Goel- MYP5C

CHEMISTRY

During the past 2 weeks, we delved into the exciting world of organic chemistry. We learned about the physical and chemical properties of various homologous series, namely Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes. We learned the differences between these 3 homologous series. We reviewed the test for saturation through a video. We also learned and practised about the different ways to represent the organic compounds, namely molecular formula, condensed formula and structural formula.
By: Ananyashree Mishra MYP 5B

BIOLOGY
We worked in groups on the assigned case study on cancer. We used the ‘Six thinking hats’ and ‘Directed reading’ strategy to analyse and present our understanding on the given case study. We were also given research questions revolving around what we already knew, what we learned from the text and what we wondered about based on the information provided.
By-Maanya Pagare- MYP5C

INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES

We made our group presentations on the civil rights movement. This involved presentations on case studies selected by the students, such as the Tiananmen Protests in Beijing, Sri Lankan Civil War and Women Suffrage in the United States of America. Our presentations were meant to explore the causes, achievements and unfulfilled goals and demands of the civil rights movement. Along with the case study presentations, we compared and contrasted these with the US Civil Rights movement. After concluding the presentations we discussed the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To test our knowledge we conducted a quiz in class about the Civil Rights Movement.
Pratham Goel MYP 5C

MATHEMATICS

  

Extended Math
Extended: During the past 2 weeks, we vigorously developed our understanding of sinusoidal functions. We understood various key terms, the various characteristics of a sine and cos graph; from the amplitude to the principal axis of a sinusoidal graph, we have covered it all. To enhance our learning curve, we also learned the applications of sinusoidal functions in real life to help us make connections with our classroom learning. We also learned the sine and cosine rule and its applications to our previous learning and to our current unit. We have taken our formative assessments and discussed the same in class.
By- Ananyashree- MYP 5B

Standard Math
Standard: The past two weeks we have been learning how to create sine and cosine functions and how to create and map these graphs. After learning the graphs we learned how to successfully apply our knowledge of these functions in real-life situations. We took FA2 which helped us further understand where we stand. We have also touched upon the topic of the sine and cosine rules.

By-Aayush Goraik Rathaur and Zorawar Desai MYP 5B

FRENCH     

During the past two weeks, we focused on the importance and significance of the balanced diet and the food pyramid. We also learned the various benefits of different food types such as fruits, carbohydrates, meat and fish, fatty foods, dairy products and more. We further enriched our vocabulary related to food and maintaining a good health. To strengthen our understanding, we completed an ATL activity on coding and decoding of expression related to food and opinions.
Ananyashree Misra (MYP 5B)

SPANISH 

    This week we learnt dialogue writing between a doctor and a patient. We took our oral formative assessment in which performed role plays. The feedback was shared by our teachers.  

HINDI

We had poetry reading and analysis session in class in which we discussed many poems by eminent Hindi poets. We chose some of poems to present during the upcoming Hindi Diwas. We worked on many tasks related to the Hindi Diwas celebrations.
Tripti kaur MYP 5 A

DIGITAL DESIGN

This week, we worked on criterion B and received constant feedback from our respective teachers. In criterion B strand 1 we had to create a design specification table for our website/application and a success criteria table to asses our product towards the end. In strand 2 we created 2 detailed sample designs of our products and assessed them for their feasibility. Based on this assessment we picked our final design in strand 3 and added more details to our final design in strand 4.
Priyansh Goel-MYP 5 C

VISUAL ARTS  

              

We continued our unit Contemporary Abstract Textile Design. We are currently working on Tasks 1 and 2: Presentation & Development which includes research on artists & their art works, a formal analysis of art work, developing layouts and experimenting with different mediums. We have discussed ways of compiling presentation task 1 and the application of elements in different time frames. We have also discussed about layouts and the various possibilities for developing our final textile work. We have started experimenting and practicing embroidery and weaving techniques in class by using wool, jute rope, threads etc.
Naisha Dahiya MYP 5A

PRODUCT DESIGN   

    

In the past 2 weeks, we made changes in Criterion A as per the checklist given to us in the class. Simultaneously, a few students explored the AutoCAD design software to create the layout of a building. We have started writing the design specification as per the task sheet uploaded on ManageBac.
Ishaan Shrimali MYP 5B

THEATRE  

We are mid-way in developing our mock e-portfolio unit and are working on Criterion C. We are focusing on exploring our artistic intentions individually and performing as actors in our respective performance with our peers.
Ashmit Ribeiro 5A

MUSIC     

    Last week, we learnt more about Indian classical music. We learnt about the structure of rhythm (tala) and how is it different from the time signatures that we generally follow in western music. We learnt to speak the syllables and clap on teen tala. We watched a video on Raga Tiluk Kamod from the movie ‘Khuda ke liye’ in order to analyse it as part of my task 1 in the e-portfolio. We chose it because it already had incorporated elements of western classical music. We also learnt a new bandish (composition) based on Raga Bhupali – ‘Tore Naino Ne Mose Aisi Keenhi’. Since it was based on the pentatonic scale of western music, so it wasn’t very hard for me to pick up the notation of the composition.
In western classical music, we got to know about basso continuo. Basso continuo translates to continuous bass, or figured bass, in English. We progressed on from baroque to classical music.
We look forward to our next music lesson.
Harshal Agarwal-MYP 5C

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

In these two weeks we discussed Criteria B and C and interacted with our clients to understand their requirements, strengths, and weaknesses. We also tried our level best to complete all strands of Criteria A. We indulged in various interactive sessions in how exactly we can reach level 8.
Froharr Bhasin MYP 5A

   

  

ENGLISH

After decoding many a texts in class to determine what techniques, verbal and non-verbal, have been used by speakers to exert, undermine or establish power we began preparing for our first FA. Each student had to select a text and then decode it, whilst also providing a rhetorical triangle for the text. Feedback from peers is being incorporated into the final ppt and we are currently in the process of making these presentations in class.

Anandi Nambiar MYP 5A

SCIENCE

PHYSICS
This week we continued with electromagnetism and the factors that affect it. We made posters on the same. Some groups investigated the impact of the number of coils around the iron core, while some investigated the impact of temperature.
After completion, we peer-assessed each other’s work and graded each other after comparing it to the rubric specifications. This clarified the requirements and rubrics of criterion B in physics. This activity improved our collaboration skills, critical thinking skills and communication skills.
We started with our next concept: the transmission of electricity. We were asked to research and come prepared beforehand. In class we discussed each other’s findings, which were put together into a complete cycle with the help of the teacher. We learned different stages/steps involved in it.
All in all, we had a lot of fun. It was an enjoyable and interactive experience for all of us.
-Soham Phargade- MYP5C

CHEMISTRY
We started our new unit on organic chemistry by learning about the element it is based on, carbon. We discussed the key concept, related concept, global context and the statement of inquiry for the same. We then explored more about this branch of chemistry and its connection with us and all living things around us. We watched videos on fossil fuels and their formation.

By- Nandini Saluja, MYP-5C and Aayush Rathaur MYP 5B

BIOLOGY
After completing cell division, we moved on to learning about the human reproductive system. This concept started with watching a video on ‘How we are born’. This was then followed by a whole class discussion and sharing of the keywords along with our understanding of the video. We labelled the diagram of the male and female reproductive system and also discussed the function of each part. This was followed by an interesting group activity: we were divided into groups and each group was given a handout on a specific concept like role of testosterone, IVF, the male reproductive system, role of female hormones etc. and then we were worked on the strategy ‘Think- Pair-Write’. In the next lesson we got together into groups in which all the members in one group had information of different concepts assigned to us and we did peer-teaching. We learned about fertilization, implantation, and gestation and linked our learning to real life examples.

By- Rishi Mohan- MYP5C

INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES

This week in I&S we continued our unit on Social and Civil Rights. We discussed, how with the end of the Civil War, slavery also came to an end. But the Restoration witnessed practice of Jim Crow’s laws in the southern American states. We also looked at the strategies and the purpose of some organizations such as the KKK, NAACP, SCLC and SNCC and their role in the Civil Rights movement. We practiced OPVL analysis of the photographs that bespoke of the discrimination that African-Americans faced.

By- NAISHA DAHIYA MYP 5A

MATHEMATICS   

Extended Math
During the last two weeks, we delved into the world of sinusoidal functions. We understood the transformation of sine and cosine graphs, we understood the different characteristics of the graph. We further enhanced our learning by understanding the basic sinusoidal function algebraically to comprehend the connections of learning to the function.
-Ananyashree Mishra-MYP5B

Standard Math
We learned about difference between sin and cos graph. We made graphs of y= Sin x and y= cos x to see the visual difference. We also learned about different translation like up and down shift. We learned about what aptitude, period, frequency is and how we can figure that out through the equation.

FRENCH     

Our introduction to the unit Healthy Lifestyle started with an activity to discuss unit details and inquiry questions, and recapitulating and learning the vocabulary of food and drinks. We also did various activities such as classification of the target vocabulary under different categories of foods, fruits, vegetables, beverages, sweets, meat, and others. Afterwards, we saw interactive videos on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In grammar, we learnt partitive articles, formation of adverbs, adverbs of frequency. Lastly, we gave our inputs on affirmative and negative expressions of healthy and unhealthy habits, as well as the concept of eating healthy by accessing interactive presentations and reading passages.

Soumya Rana -MYP5B

SPANISH   

We read articles on 10 countries majorly facing problems of obesity and discussed it in class.
We also, discussed the vocabulary to be explored in the unit Healthy lifestyle. And participated in an activity called decoding your preferences, liking and disliking of food with reasons. We were given a sheet with numbers and we made codes choosing numbers from each box.
The teacher projected the sheet with words and sentences and we exchanged the sheets with each other and decoded the codes. This activity helped us to enhance our communication skills and build new vocabulary.
-Nandini Saluja -MYP5C

HINDI

Over the past week, we have been reading the book, ‘Hana’s Suitcase: A True Story’ by Karen Levine, and discussing the atrocities the Jews had to suffer during World War Two. To improve our reading skills, we have been reading the story in class, making sure everyone gets a chance to read it aloud. We have also discussed and written down our perspectives on whether physical health is more important than mental health.
-Tripti Kaur-MYP5A

DIGITAL DESIGN

Our work related to criterion A concluded with our submission of the documentation for assessment. The topic for this unit is Tourism which is interesting. We could connect with our clients and create research questions accordingly. We analysed 4 products which helped us understand what we should include in our products. Based on the research, we developed our design brief and received feedback which we incorporated in our process and submitted our final work. We are awaiting the results of criterion A.
-Sanchit Pandey-MYP5A

VISUAL ARTS               

 

This week in Visual Arts we continued our unit Contemporary Abstract Textile Design. We are currently working on Task 1, a presentation which includes research on artists & their art works, a formal analysis of art work and developing layouts. We have discussed ways of compiling our presentation tasks and the application of elements in different time frames. We have started experimenting and practicing embroidery and weaving techniques in class as well.
-Naisha Dahiya-MYP5A

PRODUCT DESIGN

We discussed and researched about the Finnish education system, we also had a conversation about how Finnish education and India education systems are different. We got a chance to go through one of last years’ MYP 5 student’s portfolio to get a better understanding of the portfolio expectations from us. As our unit is ‘Sustainable Development’, we researched sustainable materials and thought of using these materials to promote sustainability. We conducted a Skype session with Mr. Ashok B Lal, a famous architect for designing sustainable buildings. Mr. Ashok Lall graduated from the University of Cambridge U.K in Architecture Fine Arts and obtained the Architectural Association Diploma in 1970.The Skype call with Mr. Ashok Lall taught us a lot about what is sustainability and what materials can be used to construct a building to ensure sustainability. He gave us the example of Bamboo and told us how Bamboo is an eco-friendly material and it grows 4 times faster than wood. He informed us about the importance of sustainable architecture because of climate change. He also talked to us about the challenges we face today in the modern world. He told us how comfort harms us in the long term and how we humans, as a species have become too lazy and therefore we do not step out of our comfort zone. Then he spoke about how the increase in prices of houses is not a problem but the increase in homeless people is the real issue.
Preksha Gehlot-MYP 5 B

THEATRE  

Over the past week, we have been working on our Criterion C, which includes selecting, analysing, and a performance based on a script. We have been introduced to an array of theatre genres and have been able to complete two performances. We are moving onto the others, after which we will be discussing each other’s work and giving constructive feedback.
-Tripti Kaur-MYP5A

MUSIC        

The new era is the era of fusion. In this unit, we are learning about the characteristics of both Indian classical and western music so that we are able to make a composition by fusing the elements of both the genres together.
In western music, we learnt about the era of baroque. We learnt about the key elements in it, the different instruments used, the main composers who led the era, and how it changed the world of music.
In Indian classical, we learnt about the structure and the elements used in the composition of a raga and the music terminology used- jaati, swara, bhava/rasa, taal, laya, chalan, aaroh/avroh, sthayi/antara, thaat, alaap and taan. We even learnt about different Indian instruments used – sitar, sarod, tabla and many more.
Harshal Agarwal- MYP 5C

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

We discussed the interim objective and what activities can bring balance to our lives. After listening to others and expressing our point of view, we finally came down to once specific activity which we will be doing for gaining balance in our lives. Later, we discussed the task specifications and the strands of Criteria A and B. These strands helped us in starting off with our E- Portfolio unit.
-Mannat Sahu-MYP5B

Math

Standard Math- Last week was a very exciting week for us the students of MYP 5 in the math classes. We started the new academic session with setting up some essential agreements to which we all agreed. We individually set some goals for us for this term. Next we started off with the revision of Linear Inequalities which we had done last year and moved a step ahead in plotting them on the graph. We ended it by solving complex world problems with the help of the entire class. We covered the full topic with a lot of enthusiasm and are looking forward for attempting the FA of Inequalities with utmost confidence. By MannatSahu- MYP 5 B   Extended Math- We started with the crossword puzzle activity to recall math command terms in general and then mapped the same to MYP Math command terms.  We revised the concepts like factorisation, trigonometry, applications of linear programming, solving problems related to linear and quadratic functions for the essential revision test. We have taken our essential revision test and started with the first unit ‘Sinusoidal functions’. We understood the interpretation of horizontal and vertical translation in parabola. We investigated the same with the help of ‘Desmos’ using different equations of parabola. By Anandi Nambiar MYP 5A

Digital Design

Students had essential agreement discussion in class and they shared their views in written and oral form. Students also had their benchmarking assessment based on criteria B and CD written. They also had an ATL thinking skill based activity as a cartoon analysis. They discussed some social-political cartoons and shared their views after analysis. Students brainstormed on the topic of healthy lifestyle about what is a healthy body and does mind and body affect each other in terms of health? 

Physical and Health education

Our first unit, ‘Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World’ is an inquiry based unit which is about adopting and managing mental and physical balance. This unit is connected to our Global Context ‘Scientific and Technical Innovation’ and rightfully so, Science and technology have developed over time and helped individuals recover from various medical problems to find balance in life. Till now we have taken a deep look into the Inquiry Questions and answered them while mentioning the Global Context in our answers and have started working in our Process Journals for this unit.   By Madhav Malhotra

Language Acquisition

French Bonjour tout le monde! And we are back to our French class! After a relaxing summer vacation, it is time to gear up and prepare ourselves for the final year French assessment. That is how we felt during the first week when we were introduced to the criteria being assessed for the bench marking assessment. In the second week, many skill based activities were conducted to practice our communication skills such as creating a story in French, learning the vocabulary of web and technology and reading different texts, as well as watching interactive videos. These activities have helped us to recapitulate our vocabulary and develop a clear understanding of the format of the assessment.   Hindi – Students had an essential agreement discussion in class and they shared their views in written and oral form. Students also had their benchmarking assessment based on criteria B C and D. They also had an ATL thinking skill based activity as cartoon analysis. They discussed some social-political cartoons and shared their views after analysis. Students brainstormed on the topic of healthy lifestyle: what is a healthy body and does mind and body affect each other in terms of health? Spanish -The teachers conducted an ice breaking activity, ¿Qué es lo que más difícil en español? Based on that activity we started our classes with honing our speaking skills. 5 groups were formed in the class and we were given images pertaining to a healthy lifestyle. As a group we were asked to describe that picture. We watched 2 videos on healthy lifestyle and we had a discussion on the same in class. We were asked to watch the video and make a food pyramid based on our eating habits.

Individual and Societies

In the past week, we have been focusing on social and civil rights on a global level. We have discussed in class the important terminology, history and articles enlisted in the UDHR and the American Civil War. We have also paid special attention to the Right to Development. The activities and healthy discussions in class helped build an in-depth understanding of these concepts. By- Tripti Kaur- MYP 5 A

Language and Literature

Having completed our immersive activities in the first week of the new academic session, we consolidated our understanding of the concepts studied so far. During the last two weeks, we have learnt how authors and speakers use various verbal and non verbal techniques to undermine, exert and establish power as part of our first unit, Language and Power. We started off our language and literature classes with an analysis of the character of Tywin Lannister in a video by observing his body language, choice of words, facial expressions, inflection, use of pauses and silence to figure out how he exerted and established his power and at the same time undermined others. Keeping these three techniques in mind, we tried to analyse another speech. Moving on, we also attempted to deconstruct an article by analysing the verbal techniques that we had learnt in the earlier classes such as bias, modality, euphemism/dysphemism, epithets and jargon along with the use of structure, linguistic devices and punctuation marks.   By- Anushka Bose – MYP 5A

Science

Physics– We started this year by doing recap of the magnets and electromagnets we learned in MYP 3 for the benefit of all, especially new students. In teams, we compared and contrasted properties of electric and magnetic fields and represented the same using a Venn diagram. We planned an investigation on the strength of an electromagnet which was peer assessed.   Chemistry – During the past 2 weeks, we have focused on building our skills. Chemistry is a branch of science that requires certain skills that need to be practised, enhanced and are essential in MYP 5. We started off by remembering basic terminology to be used in our responses and revisited the periodic table. We revised the periodic trends and the skills to work out the valency of elements. We then focused on naming and forming chemical formulas for ionic and covalent compounds. It has been an insightful week where we were able to revisit all the important concepts to be learned this term, and have enhanced our understanding of chemistry.  By- Ananyashree Mishra MYP 5B   Biology– We engaged in skill building activities in groups and individually along with data analysis. We were introduced to the details of the first unit (GC, RC, KC) as well as the SOI and inquiry questions for the same. We reviewed about scientific method. We also planned and investigation and analysed the given graphs. A review quiz was conducted, based on Mitosis to recap our prior learning. We then moved on to comparing Mitosis with Meiosis and also learned about the significance of the same.  By- Aanya Chowbey-MYP5C

Design

Beginning of the new unit was done by engaging in discussions on the design situation given to us by our client.  He is planning to introduce the Finnish education system in India. For the same, we decided our roles in the project, further starting with criterion A. We wrote down the primary research questions and interviewed the client over the phone. Furthermore, we received feedback for strand (i), to make it more effective.

Music

We were introduced to our unit for this term- Music Blend. We learnt about the main task in the unit- fusing elements of Western and Indian Classical music together. Later, we initiated our unit with Western Classical music. We studied about the different eras, such as medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical and romantic. We first learnt about medieval music. We learnt about the different composers and instruments in the genre. We learnt about sacred music, and how it started to shift to secular music. We also have been practicing our songs to be performed in the upcoming investiture ceremony. We are learning a lot and having a lot of fun in our music lessons.    By- Harshal Agarwal- MYP 5C

Drama

We discussed in details on working of an e-porfolio unit. We focused on objectives and task specific clarification. We shared and discussed the tasks to be submitted for final assessment. 

OUR VISION

“To offer an exceptional educational environment that develops compassionate, ethical and global citizens who are equipped to achieve their potential in education, work and life”

OUR MISSION

• To prepare students for an ever changing and challenging world.
• To instil in them a passion for learning and a spirit of inquiry that integrates practical and intellectual perspectives
• To help students grow into responsive and responsible global citizens
• To foster in them respect and care towards others and the environment
• To provide the school community an environment which is a blend of universal values, pedagogy and innovation