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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
TED-ED Student Talks Programme
The Grade 5/6 students are preparing TED style talks to accompany their PYP EXPO projects. The students are currently working through a process of brainstorming, developing their talk idea statement, creating a talk message map, and researching their talk content. Source:: Mme Christine’s SLT Blog
Paper Making for Earth Day
For Earth Day, students made their own paper from recycled scraps of paper. Students enjoyed the paper making process, which was wet and messy but also creative. Some of the students will be using their paper for a poetry activity. Source:: Mme Christine’s SLT Blog
How Does A Seed Become A Plant?
As part of our new unit of inquiry, we are learning about how food moves through various stages of development from the farm to our tables. This week we are focusing on the process that plants go through from seed to adulthood. We will also be exploring the various ways
Getting creative with measurement
As students in Grade 2 explore measurement, they were challenged to use non-standard units of measurement to measure various objects around the classroom. They were given a string (1m), a popsicle stick (1 dm), and a centicube (1cm). In groups, they had to decide the best way to measure the
Anybody want some hot chocolate?
Upon our return to school in January, students in Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 got to play with language in a hot chocolate centre. Students got to play different roles, such as customers and workers, and used French language skills to communicate. Students also got to practice math skills, as they
Working on letter writing
Writing letters to the North Pole before our Winter Break was part of our French class. We followed a template, learned about the structure of letters, and used vocabulary words to write our letter to send. Here, you can see us using a word wall to write our letters independently.