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Virtual AcadeCoders
This summer, AcadeCoders is taking a virtual approach to learning! Over the summer, we will dive into the coding world using Processing and Python, as well as GoDot and Raspberry Pi. Our 8 week program runs from June 22nd to August 14th, and will be delivered virtually using Google Meet.
Virtual AcadeCamp
This summer, AcadeCamp is taking a virtual approach to learning! Over the summer, we will dive into the iSTEAM world and discover different career possibilities supported by a variety of learning materials and experiences. Our 8 week program runs from June 22nd to August 14th, and will be delivered online
Home Learning iSTEAM Challenge: Week 1
AcadeCap’s iSTEAM team would like to introduce our newest project: Home Learning iSTEAM Challenges! Each week, the iSTEAM blog will be updated with a new challenge that can be completed with materials found in the home. Families are encouraged to participate and send their photos in to us so we
Profound learning is possible online, just as it onsite!
Being a small, independent IB World School, Académie de la Capitale’s dedicated and innovative-thinking team of educators collaborated to put together a well-balanced telelearning platform, in a short amount of time, recreating the school/learning environment, virtually, in order to bring a sense of normalcy during these uncertain times. Just as
4th week update: thank you to our community
This week marks the 4th week since Acadecap launched its online learning platform. Setting up something new is always challenging, and we can proudly say it has come a long way. While teachers and staff can be credited for putting the online learning platform together, we would like to take
Joining the rainbow movement: #çavabienaller
The rainbow movement began in Italy. To boost the country’s morale, Italians started spreading a slogan of reassurance: “Andrà tutto bene” – everything will be alright – ça va bien aller. The initiative appears to have been started by a few mothers using Facebook, and then picked up across the
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Biology 11 Fetal Pig Dissection
A fetal pig dissection provides a hands-on opportunity for students to engage in an investigation of anatomy and physiology. The fetal pig is chosen because it has body systems that are similar to the human body systems. During the dissection, students make links between structure and function and begin to
Space board games
To finish up our unit about space, the Grade 5/6s made a board game about terraforming. Each group chose a planet and the object of the game was to be able to live on that planet. The game included the participants getting the requirements to survive (food, water, oxygen and
The Exciting World of Butterflies
We are learning all about different lifecycles in our class. The children are very excited about our new addition to our classroom, caterpillars that will transform into Painted Lady butterflies. We will be documenting their transformation over the next few weeks. Source:: Kinder Blog
How do arctic animals stay warm?
This week in iSTEAM, students explored how arctic animals stayed warm even though temperatures are often below freezing. We learned that some arctic animals have blubber to keep warm in the water, others have multiple layers of fur and fat, and some huddle together to protect themselves from the icy
PYP TED-ED Style Talks Presented at the PYP Expo
As part of the PYP Expo requirements, the Grade 5/6 students prepared TED-ED style talks related to their Expo central themes. Talks included topics ranging from COVID care, the impact of waste on the environment, the effects of advertising on how people think and behave, how the human mind is
Expo 2022
Acadecap grade 5/6 students presented their wonderful Expo presentations to their schoolmates and parents. Our Kindergarten class enjoyed attending the various interactive experiences. Congratulations grade 5/ 6 on a job well done! Source:: Kinder Blog