Ms. Saiti Datta

Week of June 18th

Grade 7A / B  Science: Wishing all students a wonderful summer break and a great academic year ahead.

Grade 9A  Science: Wishing all students a wonderful summer break and a great academic year ahead.

Grade 11  IB Physics: Wishing all students a wonderful summer break and a great academic year ahead.

Week of June 11th

Grade 7A / B  Science: Students have been given feedback on their assessments. They have also completed activities like circuit building with simulations and building molecular structures with Molymod.

Grade 9A  Science: Students have been given feedback on their assessments. They have now started working on "Biome Video Project" where they work in groups to create a video on their chosen biome.

Grade 11  IB Physics: Students have been given feedback on their assessments. They have conducted experiments to find the speed of sound. IB students have also started thinking about their research questions for their Internal Assessments.

Week of May 28th

Grade 7A / B  Science: Students have reviewed the concepts and practiced answering questions to prepare for assessments next week.

Grade 9A  Science: Students have reviewed the concepts and practiced answering questions to prepare for assessments next week.

Grade 11  IB Physics: Students have reviewed the concepts and practiced answering questions to prepare for assessments next week.

Week of May 21st

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week by reviewing the concepts learnt in Chemistry and practicing answering questions.  The students have written a test on the concepts learnt in the subject.

Grade 9A  Science: We started the week by learning about noble gases and properties of elements in a group in the periodic table. We have now started with the review process with students making notes and solving worksheets in Chemistry.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week with learning about how standing waves are formed on a string or in a pipe. We have now started with the review process and students are solving problems based on the concepts learnt.

Week of May 14th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with by using simulations to build electron structures of elements in the periodic table. Students have learnt about the difference between atoms and ions. We end the week by understanding the differences between elements and compounds.

Grade 9A  Science: We started the week by learning about the different processes used to separate substances in a mixture. Students have also learnt about electronic configuration of elements and formation of ions.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week with continue learning about behavior of waves. Students have learnt  about dispersion, diffraction and interference of waves. We end the week with understanding how standing waves are formed and what properties they have. 

Week of May 7th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with revision on atoms and elements in the periodic table. The students started their project on 'metals in cellphone parts' using their knowledge about different elements and have made posters based on their research work.  They have started with their presentation of the posters in front of their peers.

Grade 9A  Science: We started the week by learning about relative atomic mass of elements. The students have also learnt about compounds and mixtures. They have conducted research on how mixtures can be separated by different separation techniques.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week with refraction and students conducted an experiment to find refractive index of glass. They have also learnt about critical angle and total internal reflection.

Week of April 30th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with discussions on the test paper on waves. We completed learning about the four states of matter and have started learning about atoms and elements in the periodic table. 

Grade 9A  Science: We started the week by completing the presentation on " timeline of models of atomic theory". We have now started learning about atoms and elements in the periodic table.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week with discussions on superposition principle and polarization of light. The students have also started learning about reflection and refraction using both theory and experiments.

Week of April 16th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with revision on waves as a preparation for the unit test. The students wrote the test later this week. We have also started with Chemistry this week and have completed activities connected to different states if matter.

Grade 9A  Science: We started the week by comparing the properties of different states of matter. The students have now started working on a group project on " timeline of models of atomic theory". They have also written a test on motion, forces and energy.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week the HL students continued to learn about 'SHM' while the other students worked on  completing their project on 'electromagnetic waves'. The students have also written a test on "oscillations".

Week of April 10th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with revision on waves and properties of light waves. We have learnt about refraction of light and students have conducted virtual experiments to see how light waves refracts as medium is changed.

Grade 9A  Science: We started the week with revision on motion, forces and energy as a preparation for the test next week. We have started learning about topics in Chemistry now and students have conducted simple experiments to understand different states of matter.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week with revision on 'oscillations'. HL students have started learning about 'SHM' while the other students are working on their project on 'electromagnetic waves'.

Week of March 26th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with learning about the properties of light waves. Students have conducted an experiment to prove the laws of reflection of light. They have also conducted their research on plane, convex and concave mirrors.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have applied the concepts of kinetic and potential energy in solving problems. They have learnt about conservation of energy and how the principle is applied in understanding real life examples.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week by completing the data analysis on Kepler's third law lab. The students have now started learning about oscillations and simple harmonic motion. The students have also written a test on 'circular motion and gravitation'.

Week of March 19th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with a revision of all concepts that we have learnt so far on 'waves'.  Students have been introduced to the concept of 'resonance' and how this is important in producing music with musical instruments. They have started with their individual project on "electromagnetic waves and their applications in daily life".

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have completed and presented their posters on 'different forms of energies'. We have now started learning about gravitational potential and kinetic energy.

Grade 11  IB Physics: We started the week with a revision of all concepts that we have learnt so far on 'circular motion' and have applied the concepts in problem solving. We have now started learning about 'gravitation' and students have also conducted a data-based lab to prove Kepler's third law. 

Week of March 5th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have continued to learn about wave properties and how to find wave speed. The have completed several activities and also written a popquiz on sound waves.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have learnt about work done and energy. They have started making a poster on different forms of energies.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have written a test on mechanics. We have now started learning about circular motion and how to apply the concepts in solving problems.

Week of February 26th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have written a test on "forces and energy". They have learnt about the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves and have started learning about wave properties.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have applied the concepts of forces, terminal velocity and circular motion to solve problems in Physics and also had a popquiz on the concepts. They have conducted a virtual lab on gravity and orbits to build their understanding on circular motion.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have applied the concepts of linear momentum, impulse and conservation of linear momentum in collisions to solve problems. They have also practiced solving questions in mechanics as a preparation for the test next week.

Week of February 19th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have started learning about how energy is propagated through waves. They have conducted their research on the physics of the music.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have learnt about terminal velocity. We have also started learning about motion around a circular path and its real life applications.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students continued to learn about momentum. We have also learnt about impulse and application of conservation of linear momentum in collisions.

Week of February 5th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students continued to work on their group project. They built their roller coasters, measured heights and calculated energies of the system. They presented their findings in front of their peers. They have also written a quiz on the concepts of energy.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have been given feedback about their exam paper. They have learnt about the methods to find resultant force and have solved problems on the concepts. They have conducted a virtual experiment to find spring constant using simulation.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students continued to learn and apply the concepts of work, energy, power and efficiency to solve problems. The have written a quiz on the concepts learnt. We finished the week by starting to learn about momentum.

Week of January 29th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students continued to learn about gravitational and kinetic energy, including the mathematical representation. They have learnt to apply energy conservation principle for a roller coaster and have started building their own roller coasters as a part of their group project.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have learnt about density and the first two Newton's laws of motion. They have conducted experiments to measure densities of different objects.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students continued to learn and apply the concepts of work, energy and power to solve problems. The have also performed an experiment on finding acceleration due to gravity from free fall. 

Week of January 22nd

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students were provided feedback on their end of term assessment. We have now started learning about energy with focus on gravitational potential and kinetic energy. Students used simulation to understand energy transformation in a "energy skate park".

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students started learning about one dimensional vertical motion of an object. We have started making connection between forces and motion and have been learning about the different forces experienced in real life.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students were provided feedback on their end of term assessment. We have now started learning about work, energy and power and how to apply the concepts to solve problems.

Week of January 15th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students reviewed their science concepts and wrote their end of term assessment.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students reviewed their science concepts and wrote their end of term assessment.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students wrote their end of term assessment.

Week of January 8th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have reviewed the concepts in Biology and made their notes as a preparation for their end of term assessment.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have reviewed the concepts in Biology and made their notes as a preparation for their end of term assessment.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have written a test on thermal physics and motion in one and two dimensions. They have also reviewed the concepts and made their notes as a preparation for their end of term assessment.

Week of January 2nd

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have started with reviewing the concepts learnt in this term and applying the concepts to solve problems in Physics.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have started with reviewing the concepts learnt in this term and applying the concepts to solve problems in Physics. They have also written a test on concepts of motion in Physics.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have learnt about application of Newton's law of motion to solve numerical problems. They have also started learning about work and energy.

Week of December 11th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with students learning about force, acceleration and Newton's laws of motion. Students built and participated in "balloon car challenge" to verify all three laws. We ended the week with playing Physics games.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have continued to learn how to find acceleration from graphs. We end the week with students choosing to build rubber band powered cars or making a poster on "Physics of Sports".

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students learnt about Newton's three laws of motion and how to apply the second law for equilibrium and for accelerated motion.

Week of December 4th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with students learning about acceleration and the connection between motion and forces. They have done their research on different types of forces and have talked about their findings. We ended the week with students presenting their work on "physics of sports".

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have learnt about acceleration and how to use the concept to solve numerical and graphical problems. 

Grade 11  IB Physics:  Students started the week with a test on 1-D and 2-D motion. We have been learning about forces in mechanics now and will end the week with an experiment based on Hooke's law using simulation.

Week of November 27th

Grade 7A / B  Science: We started the week with students presenting their posters on "how motion sensors work" in front of their peers. We learnt about direct and inverse proportion, velocity and acceleration and what are some real life examples where these concepts can be applied. We also conducted experiments with a gravity ball and a toy car placed on a ramp. Students have also started working on their individual project on "physics of sports".

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have done simple activities to understand concepts of average speed and velocity. They have been learning about how to analyze motion graphs and solve numerical problems in Physics.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have learnt about the theory of two dimensional motion and how to apply the concepts in solving problems. They have taken slow motion video of four different sports and have learnt how to analyze video to generate data and how to interpret them.

Week of November 20th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have learnt how to use simple formula to correlate distance, time and speed. They have learnt to draw motion graphs using google sheets and have made the connection to direct proportion. We ended the week with students researching and preparing a poster on "how motion sensors work".

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students have conducted an experiment on "ball drop" and found out the correlation between the height from which the ball is dropped and the time it takes to reach the ground. They will be submitting their report on their experiment on Sunday.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have completed their experiments on the research question of their choice and would be submitting their lab report on Sunday.

Week of November 13th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have presented their posters on "asexual reproduction of plants" in front of their peers. We have started learning about ratio and rates and how these quantities can help us understand 1-D motion through different activities in the classroom. 

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students were introduced to the concepts of measurements, error in measurements and unit conversion. These concepts are crucial to perform experiments in Physics and is also required to understand motion in one dimension. They ended the week with writing the the test on "mitosis and photosynthesis".

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students have applied SUVAT equations to solve numerical problems in mechanics. Also, they are designing their own experiments based on an object of their choice.

Week of November 6th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have learnt about the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction of plants. They have started working on a group project to explore the different ways plants reproduce asexually and is creating posters to present their findings. Early next week, they will be presenting their work in front of peers. Also, starting next week, we will start with learning about energy and motion, as part of our integrated science program. The integrated sciences will allow students to learn about concepts from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, students continued with their work on virtual lab on photosynthesis and have submitted their laboratory reports. We have learnt about aerobic and anaerobic respiration processes and have ended the week with a revision on leaf structures and photosynthesis as a preparation for the test next week. Also, starting next week, we will start with learning about motion in one dimension, as part of our integrated science program. The integrated sciences will allow students to learn about concepts from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students conducted research on the instrument of their choice and have presented their understanding in front of their peers. We have learnt about SUVAT equations in mechanics and how to apply them in problem solving.

Week of October 30th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have conducted simple laboratory activities. They measured their reaction time and found out how our muscles in the body adjust to balance the body. They conducted their research on the functions of "different parts of a flower" and have presented their findings in front of their peers.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we started looking at how the leaf structure of a plant helps in photosynthesis. We conducted experiments in the laboratory to check the presence of starch in leaves. We end the week with students conducting virtual lab on photosynthesis by choosing their own research questions.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we started with "mechanics" where we explore displacement, velocity and acceleration of objects using both graphical and mathematical representations. We end the week by conducting simple experiments with a dynamic cart and a motion sensor to understand graphical representation in mechanics.

Week of October 23rd

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students wrote their first test on cells, organs and organ systems. We have looked at how the environment influences animal behavior and students have conducted research on two animals of their choice. We end the week with trying to find how other animals use tools just like we do.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we started with students presenting their posters on mitosis in front of their peers. We have started looking at the leaf structure of a plant and how it helps in photosynthesis. We end the week with students conducting investigation on leaf stomata using microscopes.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, students wrote their first test on thermal physics. We have started learning about the properties of vector quantities. This will be particularly useful to students as we start with "mechanics" next week. We end the week by conducting investigation on Boyle's law using gas sensors.

Week of October 16th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have learnt about different organs and their functions of plant and animal systems. They have also worked in groups to research, make a poster and present their findings on how different parts of the brain processes information in animal systems.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we have learnt about mitosis, a process of cell division. Students, in groups, have started working on making a poster to show the different stages of mitosis. They will present their work in front of their peers next week.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we have learnt how to include uncertainties in graphs and how to use them to finalize results from the experiments. We have also worked on mathematical derivation to connect temperature with average kinetic energy of molecules for an ideal gas. We end the week with a review on thermal physics to help the students prepare for the upcoming test on the unit.

Week of October 2nd

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, students have completed building a 3D model of an organ system for a plant or animal. They have also presented their model and explained the functions for each part of their model to their peers.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we have completed the research on the functions of some of the specialized cells. Students took turns to review the concepts that they had learnt till now as a preparation for the test they had this week. We have also started to build the vocabulary on mitosis.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we have learnt how to use gas laws equations to solve numerical problems and draw graphs. Students have learnt how to use simulations to generate data instead of conducting traditional hands-on experiment in Physics.

Week of September 25th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, we have learnt to identify the similarities and differences between a plant and an animal cell. Students have learnt about the hierarchy of life and have started building a 3D model of an organ system for a plant or animal.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we have understood the functions of some of the specialized cells and the process of diffusion and osmosis. Students have conducted an experiment on osmosis with potatoes and sugar solution. They also had their presentation of their 3D models of cells in front of their peers and the teachers.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we have continued to explore uncertainties in physics. We have learnt about how a gas can be modeled and the three gas laws. Students have also conducted experiment on finding the specific heat capacity of a given metal block.

Week of September 18th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, we have learnt how to identify different parts of a light microscope and how to use microscope to study onion cells and draw them. Students have also done their research on the similarities and differences between a plant and an animal cell. They have presented their findings on "microorganisms in healthy and polluted water" in front of their peers. We have discussed the best practices for an effective presentation in the class.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we have completed research about the similarities and differences between the plant and the animal cells. We have looked at different organelles in the cells and studied about their functions. Students have also started planning for their first individual project on creating a 3D model of a cell of their choice.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we have continued to explore thermal physics and students have been working on problem solving that includes phase changes. We have also started learning how to do measurements in Physics with the inclusion of uncertainty when writing the measure values.

Week of September 11th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, we have explored the characteristic of living organisms and the building block of all living organisms, the cells. Students have started working on their first group project, microorganisms in healthy and polluted water. They will be doing their research on the topic and would be presenting their findings in front of their peers next week.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we have completed making posters on bacteria and viruses. We have learnt about the basics of microscopy and biological drawings to study onion cells under microscope. We have also started researching about the similarities and differences between the plant and the animal cells.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we started with a diagnostic test to evaluate the foundations in Physics. Students are asked to write reflection on their performance and a plan of action for overall improvement. We have started exploring thermal physics and students have been introduced to problem solving in IB Physics.

Week of September 4th

Grade 7A / B  Science: This week, we have gotten to know each other in class and have focused on understanding science, technology and engineering and the interconnection between them. We have explored how technology works for the benefit of the society from staplers in the classroom to surgical staplers in the hospitals.

Grade 9A  Science: This week, we have gotten to know each other in class and have focused on safety in the laboratory. We have spent time reviewing safety procedures in the laboratory. We finish the week with students learning about the characteristics of living things and making posters on bacteria and viruses.

Grade 11  IB Physics: This week, we have gotten to know each other in class and have reviewed the overall picture of IB Physics in terms of the syllabus and what is expected in terms of learning.