Grade 7 Hands-on
School Year 2022/23
Solar oven - Science - 2022/23
In the Solar Oven Lab, the students worked as a group to make a solar oven using a pizza box, aluminium foil, plastic wrap, tape, glue, and black paper. They used the material to create a solar oven out of a pizza box. They were instructed on the design to follow and all groups did an excellent job to recreate the solar oven and make it functional. For results, the student made smores by bringing in marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers. The students really enjoyed this lab.
Create a city - English - 2022/23
Students were asked to get creative and design their own future city. They considered the cities animal, sports & preferred modes of transport, as well as considering things such as recycling and clean air. At the end of the project, each group presented their city to the class.
Particles in motion - Science - 2022/23
In the lab, students learned about energy, particles in motion and changing states. They looked at a solid changing to a liquid using thermal energy and then experimented to see if the heat could expand a balloon.
Cooking with fractions - Math - 2022/23
Students were asked to imagine they were the owner of a catering company that was about to cater the most exciting event of the year! They would get paid based on the cost per person per recipe. In order to make the most profit possible, students needed to calculate exactly how much of each ingredient they would need. The number of guests attending varied at each event, so the students needed to be precise in their calculations!
The creativity started when they could choose their own theme for the restaurant. Each menu had to have a starter, main course and dessert. The results were some very colourful and deliciously appealing menus!
Plant life - Science - 2022/23
Unit 4 in science focused on plant diversity. Throughout the topic, students learned about the different parts of plants, flowers and seeds, looking at how plants reproduce. Working in small groups, students researched and created a presentation about a plant of their choice, which they then presented to the class.
Combined project - English, Math, Science - 2022/23
Students have been working on a project that combines elements of English, Math and Science. More information and pictures to follow when the project is complete.
Dinosaurs presentation - English - 2022/23
After completing a National Geographic reading explorer passage, students worked in small groups to make their own educational presentations about a dinosaur they chose. Students needed to cover facts about habitat, food consumption and other interesting facts. At the end of the project, the students did a group presentation to share their findings and to continue building thier public speaking skills.
Cross-curriculum project - Final results - 2022/23
Students completed their cross-curriculum fairground project and the results were really awesome. From Log rides, to reverse bungees, to a rotating Ferris Wheel and a light-up spinning Tagda, students really got creative with their ideas and were able to demonstrate their knowledge of different types of energy.
English contest - Spelling bee - 2022/23
For the English contest, teachers held a spelling bee by grade level. Each class held an individual round in the classroom with the top 3 students from each class progressing to the final. The final was held in the conference room and the 9 finalists competed for the top spot. Well done to everyone who took part in the spelling bee and congratulations to our winners.
1st place - Jinpitchaya Wongphaka - Santa - 7/2
2nd place - Pansiri Kijsiripanth - Nada - 7/3
3rd place - Suptchana Tangpuksawad - Nine - 7/1
Math contest - 2022/23
The Grade 7 Math Contest tested students on their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The students had to answer a series of questions that covered various topics we have learned throughout the school year including linear relationships, word problems, and percentages. It was a hard-fought competition but there were 3 students that earned the top score in each of the Grade 7 classes.
G7/1 Winner - Supichaya Inthasakubon - Pynk
G7/2 Winner - Nissavara Kuntanapreeda - Shine Shine
G7/3 Winner Dhanabara Maneesavet - Lookkaew
PBL - Presentations - 2022/23
Students were tasked with producing a Public Service Announcement on a topic of their choice. Over several lessons, they were introduced to what a PSA is and why they are useful.
After forming groups, the next step was to select a topic and conduct the necessary research, before finally curating their video.
Students were free to select the format their video came in, whether it was a news report, animation or short documentary-style production.
The objective of this topic, was for groups to produce a video that:
1) highlighted a particular issue, be it societal, environmental or otherwise.
2) provide practical advice on how to avoid or reduce the impact of this issue.