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 In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme's Biology Unit 4, students are encouraged to explore the complex relationships between organisms and their environment. To deepen their understanding of the subject, Mehrab, Suhain, Ariyaan, and Humayra, conducted an experiment that involved building a terrarium. The experiment was not only a fun and engaging way to learn about the ecosystem but also an opportunity for the students to work collaboratively and independently to create something unique. Collaboration and Interaction The process of building the terrarium began with each student independently planning their design and grouping together to create the final product. This allowed them to use their creativity skills and come up with unique ideas for their group terrarium. They conducted research on how to make a self-sustaining terrarium in a closed environment. The students then shared their plans and ideas, and made a list of necessary materials. This process required ...

  On the day before the Eid vacation, a compulsory physics lab was held at school. The lab was based on applying calorimetric techniques experimentally, and the task that the students were given was to determine the specific heat capacity of an unknown solid.   The lab was conducted very smoothly, and the students were highly enthusiastic about the experiment. They were able to perform the required tasks with great precision and accuracy, which is a testament to the quality of education at the Australian International School.   The lab began with an introduction to the principles of calorimetry and the equipment used in the experiment. The students were given a brief overview of the importance of specific heat capacity and how it relates to the transfer of heat between objects. After the introduction, the students were divided into groups and assigned a set of materials to work with. They were given the task of measuring the specific heat capacity of an unknown solid by u...

  As a hands-on subject concerned with the very makeup of the physical world , it's no surprise that lab experiments are an essential component of any chemistry course. These experiments allow students to observe chemical reactions firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of the principles and concepts they are learning in class.    Last week, IBDP Year 1 students gathered in the lab to investigate enthalpy changes and put their knowledge of thermochemistry to the test.   Students combined copper-sulfate and zinc to see their reactions with each other, to determine the enthalpy change of the reaction between copper-sulfate and zinc, and they used their observations to calculate the enthalpy change per mole of zinc. From starting to set up the experiment, making use of unfamiliar apparatus, and collecting data, the lab provided students the opportunity to practice collaboration and research in a fresh environment using a direct practical approach.   ...