Grade 6 students participated in a Writing on Demand task as part of their writing development. They were given a 30–40-minute time frame and a prompt to produce an informational piece explaining a process. This task promoted student agency by allowing learners to choose a topic they felt confident and
The 8th-grade students are currently studying chemistry, focusing on how physical and chemical properties help identify different substances. This week, they conducted a lab on density, solubility, and flammability. By collecting data on these properties they were able to determine the unique characteristics of various chemicals. Soon, they will apply
Throughout the term, band students have been immersed in the study of two distinct musical genres: Broadway musical style, typically associated with indoor performances, and march music, traditionally performed in outdoor settings. In this context, students have gained valuable experience in recognizing and adapting to the unique sonorities and interpretative
In the Middle Years, students engaged in service learning. The stages of service learning promote reflection, and students took time to reflect on their trip. Here are some of their thoughts: Leonce: “I was surprised at the high extinction rate these days.” Kaley: “I think the most memorable part would
Grade 7 students have been exploring π and measurements of circles. They applied their knowledge to a stained glass activity, decomposing shapes in order to calculate amounts needed for each color of glass. They then took to graph paper to design their own stained glass creation. This activity took calculation
In Grade 7 English Language and Literature class, students have been studying the techniques of advertisers and how these techniques can influence an audience. By examining this, students are more aware of how advertisers try to change the minds of the public to promote a cause or product. To use
In Mr. Bob’s visual arts class, students creatively “stretched” for a few minutes at the start of class by working together to turn a blind squiggle into an image! Using their creative thinking and communication skills, students worked together to build a person, object, animal, or place. This fun, simple
In science, Grade 7 students design and build their own hygrometers, a simple tool that measures relative humidity. This hands-on project helps students understand how changes in humidity are detected. The hygrometer works by using human hair, which naturally expands when it absorbs moisture from the air and contracts as
In today’s ever changing world, our children’s education must extend beyond rote memorization and conventional testing. Parents are increasingly seeking educational environments that promote critical thinking, creativity, and global knowledge. MYIS International School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) distinguishes itself as a comprehensive and demanding curriculum designed to
At MYIS, all of our students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 take the MAP assessment in Math, Reading and Language Usage two times a year. WHAT IS MAP TESTING? Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). We give students MAP tests to determine their instructional level and measure academic growth throughout