Language A (Studies in Language and Literature)
Language B (Language Acquisition)
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
The Arts
The following identifies types of CAS experiences for each subject group:
Studies in Language and Literature (Language A)
CAS experiences that could be derived from this subject group:
Students work to break down misconceptions of local history, traditions
Produce audio books for an organization servicing the blind
Write articles about IB or CAS for the school LGB express newspaper
Raise awareness about issues in literature
Teach younger students how to debate
Write a movie/play script or make a movie/play
Language Acquisition (Language B)
CAS experiences that could be derived from this subject group:
Develop a pen pal network with other IB schools
Provide language lessons for those in need
Develop language guides using technology
Creative writing in the language being studies
Write articles/blog on the culture of the language being studied
Produce materials explaining CAS in the language being studied
Individuals and Societies
CAS experiences that could be derived from this subject group:
Record life stories in video or text of residents in local elderly homes
Raise awareness and educate about the civil rights movement and the importance of voting
Campaign in school on female status and equality issues and disturbing topics like FGM
Research on impact of tourism and snow-making machines on Alpine environment
Work with local initiatives that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Arrange a simulation, a game or a school debate addressing local or global political issues for other students
Investigate ways of contributing to strengthening peace and peaceful behaviors
Raise awareness of human rights through international and local organizations
Support asylum seekers and migrants in integration in the culture and community
Create a social enterprise addressing a community need
Research the philosophy of CAS
Initiate a campaign that replaces bulling with respect for all within the school
Sciences
CAS experiences that could be derived from this subject group:
Form an Astronomy Club and encourage elementary age study to join and become more aware of the universe
Raise awareness after testing local water quality
Raise awareness by monitoring air quality around the school
Create and maintain a nature reserve on campus
Help remove invasive species around campus and surrounding neighborhoods
Advocate healthy eating habits for younger students
Form a recycling club at school
Form a club to promote awareness of global environmental issues
Help measure fitness of athletes in school sports teams
Promote participation in physical exercise, for example, “walk to school” groups
Mathematics
CAS experiences that could be derived from this subject group:
Maintain financial accounts for a local charity
Assist a sports club or team with pre and post fitness assessment statistical analysis
Host a math “event” for younger students and/or their parents
Learn how to file tax returns
Design and paint a mural celebrating math through the ages
Plan a math scavenger hunt at school to reveal all the place math is part of everyday life
The Arts
CAS experiences that could be derived from this subject group:
Create artworks to donate to hospitals, aged-care facilities, rfugeee centers
Create performances for local schools or aged-care facilities with an educational message, for example, how to better protect the environment
Compete in external theater competitions
Organize a flash mob
Create a mural for a children’s hospital or community center
Collaborate with NGOs to design posters for their causes or special events
Volunteer with a local theater group
Establish a virtual online exhibition to exchange student artwork with other schools around the world
Film theater and sports events
Organize a photo exhibition
Perform to raise funds for charities
Produce an infomercial for an NGO
Take dance lessons that lead to a performance
Additional links :
From CAS and Subject Areas, IB Diploma Programme, https://resources.ibo.org/dp/subject-group/Creativity-activity-service/resource/11162-424051?lang=en