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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
AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs
Skating Day!
We had so much fun skating this afternoon. It was such a beautiful day! Skating is a great way to develop and practice our gross motor skills. Source:: Kinder Blog
How Does Pollution Affect Our Wildlife?
Throughout our unit of inquiry, we have been learning about how our actions impact both animals and plant life.How does pollution impact plants, animals and humans.We did an experiment that showed how impactful oil is in our waterways, and how hard it is to clean up after. Click here to
Sustainable homes
In Geography class, PSSP students are working on designing a sustainable house as small and functional as possible. They must use five energy saving tools or methods to make the home sustainable. They are working in groups. Two students came up with the idea to use Mindcraft Education to design
Practicing for Dictée PGL
This week, we are practicing our words for the Dictée PGL that will take place on February 15th. Students in Grade 1 and 2 have a list of words to learn that focus on education and equality. There are a variety of learning activities to practice the words, and practice
Using Our Senses: Observational Writing
As we get ready for the iSTEAM fair, students are exploring observational writing. Using our senses is a great way to improve our writing and add detail to our work. Today we used our sense of touch to create a list of adjectives that we can use to describe mystery
Welcome Back Everyone!!
We are so happy to have everyone back at school. We have missed everyone so much!! Source:: Kinder Blog