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Student-built DC motor
"Let Mortals Rejoice That So Great An Ornament To The Human Race Has Existed."
Inscription On The Tomb of Sir Isaac Newton
This legendary student, exercising his personal initiative, built his own DC motor at home (depicted to the right) and then brought it to class. I then used this DC motor while teaching and this enriched the learning experience of all my Grade 8 Physics students. Superior performance O! It is an honour being your teacher. I learn from you. We rely on people like you to take us to Mars and beyond! Keep on going!
Lorentz Law in Action! Electromagnetism.
Grade 8 Physics Student, Fall Term 2017
Dedicated to remember glorious students, past and present, who inspire me every day to learn, improve, and give it my best! Their passion for excellence is akin to an eternal flame of determination and hope! Thank you!
Congratulations L, I, & M! Terrific Stuff! Grade 8 Physics, Fall Term 2017
Above: Great work L, M, and I! You ladies succeeded in building your own DC motor in addition to building other circuits! Thank you for inspiring your peers, bringing your own experiment materials, and for your grit in not giving up until you made the DC motor turn! You are leaders!
Grade 8 Physics Students, Fall Term 2017
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Physics - Music Instrument Carousel
Below: These inspiring students, participated in our cross-curricular Physics-Music project and designed, refined, explained, and played their musical instruments while explaining the physics of sound. They were co-assessed by myself and my colleague from the music department. Tremendous work students! You have left us now on your journey to lead and conquer! Godspeed to you all!
Grade 8 Physics, Fall Term 2016
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Energy & Electricity Poster Gallery Walk
Students in Grade 7 Physics conducted independent research, collaborated in a team, and created amazing posters to share their findings on ways to produce electricity; renewable and non-renewable energy sources, the power grid, generators .... Terrific work! The future is yours!
Grade 7 Physics, Fall Terms 2016 & 2017
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Fluid mosaic model plant and animal cell model carousel.
Students in Grade 7 Biology were super creative in building their cell models. It was impressive! I particularly noticed some food built models that used jelly to represent the cytoplasm. This reminded me of the fluid mosaic model of the cell and the notion that organelles float and are suspended! Lovely work!
Grade 7 Biology, Winter Term 2017
Food, Diet, & Digestion Poster Gallery Walk
Students in Grade 8 Biology worked hard and creatively to create insightful posters. Well Done! The artistic talent was particularly appreciated (S.T.E.(A).M)!
Grade 8 Biology, Winter Term 2016
Ability to independently, and in teams, generate, collect, organize, and record/document data in table format during a Forces physics experiment. Great neatness and handwriting! Excellent work and an exuberant start to the term J & S & K!
Physics Grade 7, Fall Term 2017
This student, on her own initiative, built a glucose molecule at home with the help of her mother who is a pharmaceuticals expert. She then brought this model to school and presented it to me. It was inspiring! Great work M and Godspeed!
Grade 7 Chemistry Student, Winter Term 2017
Green Energy!
Wow! What an amazing work! Simply outstanding! Toppen! Way to go M & E & K! You have inspired me, other teachers, and your peers to always aim for the top and push boundaries! Your passion and work ethic is exemplary. To Green Energy! You should be proud of yourselves!
Physics Grade 7, Fall Term 2017
Great job Mr. D! Your creativity and tech-savvy approach to learning is truly appreciated! You are talented and gifted! Keep on going!
Grade 7 student
Extension Study Hall, Spring Term 2017
The Robotic Arm.
Below: Dear S, J, and S: Your poster presentation below was particularly well done! I loved the 3D model component along with the water reservoir and the penstock of a hydro power dam. Magnificent work! Thank you for being such fantastic, independent yet collaborative, and inspiring students!
Grade 7 Physics, Fall Term 2017
Right: Dear E & M! Your presentation on the use of fossil fuels was original, unique, and informative! I loved the 3D model component which the 2 of you made and you were pioneers in this. This prompted and encouraged some of your peers to follow your footsteps! Your teamwork and organization during the presentation was self-evident. I liked the way you answered a tough question from one of your peers: He asked - "how are fossil fuels made" and your answer was awesome and thorough. Last but not least, thank you for bravely volunteering to present first! Superb work! Thank you for being such driven students with a great work ethic and always paying meticulous attention to details and learning with a positive attitude!
Grade 7 Physics, Fall Term 2017
To the Right: Congratulations L, M, and I for your terrific and very thoughtful Universe presentation on the topic of life in the universe and the Drake equation. Click the link below for a must see creative presentation:
https://videos.mysimpleshow.com/klaJrdeaJn
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Grade 8 Physics, Fall Term 2017
Grade 7 Biology, Spring Term 2018
This Tremendous and Outstanding student showed great personal initiative to create legendary detailed and high quality Renewable Energy, Cell, and Plant Flower models that truly symbolized S.T.E.A.M and were simply artistic as much a scientific! E: I will forever be thankful for your time and effort and I wish you every success in your future studies as you go on to become a Ph.D. and Physician! You inspired your peers and teachers alike to engage and enjoy lifelong learning!
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Year 7 Physics, Fall Term 2017
Year 7 Biology, Spring Term 2018
Big Congratulations Dr. Z and Mr S! You guys succeeded after hard work, in creating a prokaryotic cell with a controllable bacterial flagellum!!! Way to Go! Very creative and unique! I loved and appreciated the details on the other side of your model (not shown here) as well as well as the inside design and engineering! S.T.E.A.M! Thank you very your amazing work! Much appreciated and Good Luck to you Both!
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Year 7 Biology, Spring Term 2018
Big Congratulations First Commander and Mr. B! Tremendous work! Unique, creative! and I appreciated how you were first to finish your project and present it to the lab! It was inspiring to the rest of the team! Best of luck in your future studies!
Year 7 Biology, Spring Term 2018
Brilliant presentation and work on Nuclear Power! Thank you Dr. Z and General M! Thank you also for the hours you spent on finding all the pieces of the lego and building a mini model of the nuclear power plant! And a special thanks for Yoda! Will always remember Yoda! Thanks for being so awesome and best of luck in your future education!
Year 7 Physics, Fall Term 2017
Lovely work M and J. Comparison (analogy) between a cell and a city. Thanks for an exuberant start to Grade 6 Science! Keep up the great work!
Year 6 Science, Fall Term 2018
Terrific dedicated work E & E! I appreciated your sustained effort during, after, and before class and on your breaks! Great level of detail including the druse crystals! Great job!
Grade 6 Science, Fall Term 2018
The Following is the product of interdisciplinary unit between Art and Science at MYP in the Fall of 2018. Thanks to my Art colleague and a fantastic group of grade 6 students who showed enthusiasm, diligence, and high quality (discipline, synthesis, communication, reflection). November 2018
On Wednesday December 19th 2018, two legendary students in Chemistry Grade 11 IB Diploma, E and R, successfully built a giant allotrope of Carbon, C60, called fullrene (aka Buckminsterfullrene)! God bless you and thanks! Merry Christmas!
Fall Term 2018
Chemistry Grade 11, IB Diploma
Engineers K and A (aka the Techie Guy) busy producing electricity with their newly built wind turbine! Green Energy! Thank you for your initiative and creativity! Gigantic Checkmark!
Energy Unit
Grade 6 MYP
Spring Term 2019
Awesome work, independent research, and presentation as well as accurate model-building. Excellent work ethic and timely monitoring of time and planning. Thank you to both M and P.
MYP 6 Spring 2019
Energy Project
Dedicated chemistry students busy with carrying out a titration lab. Expert technique! True mastery of the skill ... catching the endpoint color change reproducibly and accurately. Best students ever!
'Concentration is the secret of strength.'
Fall Term 2018
Grade 11 Chemistry IB Diploma
The stuff of legends! Note-taking - an important ATL and life-skill. This legendary student's science notebook is a pleasure to read - it is science being manifested in an artistic manner. Thanks a lot A for the inspiration and everything you do in advisory and class! Fall Terms 2020 & 2021
These resilient and very speedy students - A, R, I - carried out this chemistry lab and captured the product formed in a balloon - subsequently approximating the volume of product formed through mathematical modelling and calculations. An exemplary class at their best demonstrating the IB Learner Profile traits! Fall Terms 2020 & 2021
