MYP Design Criterion A – Introduction Before we take a look at MYP Design Criterion A (the first phase), a review of the most official perspective on MYP Design might be helpful. The Middle Years Programme Design Guide from the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Program is the resource for MYP Design teachers. For a slightly different perspective of MYP Design (with …
Water Tank Engineering with Newspaper, Part 2
MYP Design Subject Overview In the prequel to this follow-up post, I began to reflect on my first experiences in MYP Design with Year 1 students (grade six). I chose this topic because I thought that the information would be helpful for MYP Design teachers–especially those new to MYP like I was. Also, if you teach STEM/STEAM, I believe there …
Effective Habits of Learning
Habits of Learning (HoLs) are essential for students as they progress through their academic journeys. These customs and routines encompass a wide range of behaviors and practices that support students in their academic pursuits and challenge them in all aspects of life. While some schools may refer to this area as “citizenship,” Robert Marzano, in his book Transforming Classroom Grading …
Paper Airplane Design, Data, and Discovery
Paper Airplane Introduction This short lesson was created to provide grade 6 students with a brief introduction to the design cycle. The ideas here can be used for a paper airplane science fair project. The goal of the lesson was to create a paper airplane that would fly as straight and as far as possible. Basically, students investigated how to …
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