ScienceQuality international education in Yokohama, Kanagawa K-12 | Founded in 1872 upon Christian principles | Direct train from Tokyo | Co-Ed Montessori IB https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/feed/atom/2024-06-07T19:41:03+09:00Saint Maur International SchoolJoomla! - Open Source Content ManagementYoung Scientists showcase their research at the Middle School Science Fair2024-05-16T10:49:21+09:002024-05-16T10:49:21+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/young-scientists-showcase-their-research-at-the-middle-school-science-fairAnna Novick<p>The Grade 6 and 7 scientists presented the results of their scientific investigations at the annual Middle School Science Fair last Friday.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/young-scientists-showcase-their-research-at-the-middle-school-science-fair" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The Grade 6 and 7 scientists presented the results of their scientific investigations at the annual Middle School Science Fair last Friday.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/young-scientists-showcase-their-research-at-the-middle-school-science-fair" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Montessori Students Visit the Chemistry Laboratory2024-04-11T11:28:42+09:002024-04-11T11:28:42+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/montessori-students-visit-the-chemistry-laboratoryDr Mary Anne Suzuki<p>Twenty-one very excited Montessori students braved the rainy weather to visit the Chemistry Lab on Tuesday April 9th. They were treated to three exciting experiments on the theme of ‘Color’. First, they were taught how to perform chromatography of marker pen ink. This sounds more difficult than it is!</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/montessori-students-visit-the-chemistry-laboratory" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>Twenty-one very excited Montessori students braved the rainy weather to visit the Chemistry Lab on Tuesday April 9th. They were treated to three exciting experiments on the theme of ‘Color’. First, they were taught how to perform chromatography of marker pen ink. This sounds more difficult than it is!</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/montessori-students-visit-the-chemistry-laboratory" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Success for Saint Maur Scientists at YSF-FIRST 20242024-03-19T08:18:16+09:002024-03-19T08:18:16+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/success-for-saint-maur-scientists-at-ysf-first-2024Dr Mary Anne Suzuki<p style="text-align: justify;">On 16th March two of our Seniors represented Saint Maur International School at the Forum of International Research in Science and Technology (YSF-FIRST 2024) held at Yokohama Science Frontier High School.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/success-for-saint-maur-scientists-at-ysf-first-2024" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">On 16th March two of our Seniors represented Saint Maur International School at the Forum of International Research in Science and Technology (YSF-FIRST 2024) held at Yokohama Science Frontier High School.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/success-for-saint-maur-scientists-at-ysf-first-2024" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Grade 7 and YSFH Collaborate on Rocket Building Project2024-02-01T20:21:54+09:002024-02-01T20:21:54+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/grade-7-and-ysfh-collaborate-on-rocket-building-projectAnna Novick<p>On January 24, Grade 7 visited Yokohama Science Frontier High School (YSFH) for their Educational Excursion. After a warm welcome, the students from the two schools collaborated to build miniature rockets (with real fuel!).</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/grade-7-and-ysfh-collaborate-on-rocket-building-project" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>On January 24, Grade 7 visited Yokohama Science Frontier High School (YSFH) for their Educational Excursion. After a warm welcome, the students from the two schools collaborated to build miniature rockets (with real fuel!).</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/grade-7-and-ysfh-collaborate-on-rocket-building-project" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>High School and Middle School Scientists Dive into Exciting Research Projects at Saint Maur's Science Center2023-11-11T08:51:40+09:002023-11-11T08:51:40+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/high-school-and-middle-school-scientists-dive-into-exciting-research-projects-at-saint-maurs-science-centerAnna Novick<p>The science center has been buzzing with action this week with the Grade 12 IB Biologists’ Individual Investigations in full swing. Each of the 14 students has carefully designed an investigation of personal significance, which they will test over the course of 10-lab hours.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/high-school-and-middle-school-scientists-dive-into-exciting-research-projects-at-saint-maurs-science-center" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The science center has been buzzing with action this week with the Grade 12 IB Biologists’ Individual Investigations in full swing. Each of the 14 students has carefully designed an investigation of personal significance, which they will test over the course of 10-lab hours.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/high-school-and-middle-school-scientists-dive-into-exciting-research-projects-at-saint-maurs-science-center" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Science Fair - Middle School Scientists Buzz with Enthusiasm!2023-05-18T10:57:12+09:002023-05-18T10:57:12+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/science-fair-middle-school-scientists-buzz-with-enthusiasmDr Mary Anne Suzuki<p>The Cougar Café was buzzing with excited voices on Friday 12th May. This was the highlight of the scientific Middle School year with Grades 6 and 7 making their Science Fair project presentations to Secondary School students, teachers, parents, families and friends.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/science-fair-middle-school-scientists-buzz-with-enthusiasm" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The Cougar Café was buzzing with excited voices on Friday 12th May. This was the highlight of the scientific Middle School year with Grades 6 and 7 making their Science Fair project presentations to Secondary School students, teachers, parents, families and friends.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/science-fair-middle-school-scientists-buzz-with-enthusiasm" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Invitation to Saint Maur International School MS Science Fair2023-04-28T17:55:53+09:002023-04-28T17:55:53+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/invitation-to-saint-maur-international-school-ms-science-fairDr Mary Anne Suzuki<p>Over the last few months the Grade 6 and 7 students have been hard at work on their Science Fair projects. Working in groups they come up with a research question and design an experimental protocol. They spend many hours in the laboratory, trouble-shooting problems that arise and collecting data. After the practical phase they analyze their data and use it to answer their research question.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/invitation-to-saint-maur-international-school-ms-science-fair" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>Over the last few months the Grade 6 and 7 students have been hard at work on their Science Fair projects. Working in groups they come up with a research question and design an experimental protocol. They spend many hours in the laboratory, trouble-shooting problems that arise and collecting data. After the practical phase they analyze their data and use it to answer their research question.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/invitation-to-saint-maur-international-school-ms-science-fair" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>PSG Bingo Lucky Winners Visit the Chemistry Lab!2023-04-24T10:45:09+09:002023-04-24T10:45:09+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/psg-bingo-lucky-winners-visit-the-chemistry-labMary Anne Suzuki<p>One of the top prizes at the recent PSG Bingo event for Elementary and Montessori students was a visit to the Chemistry Lab. The two lucky winners each brought a friend to participate in a variety of exciting experiments and demonstrations.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/psg-bingo-lucky-winners-visit-the-chemistry-lab" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>One of the top prizes at the recent PSG Bingo event for Elementary and Montessori students was a visit to the Chemistry Lab. The two lucky winners each brought a friend to participate in a variety of exciting experiments and demonstrations.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/psg-bingo-lucky-winners-visit-the-chemistry-lab" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Montessori Pre-School Temperature Science Experiment2023-01-31T16:55:12+09:002023-01-31T16:55:12+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/montessori-pre-school-temperature-science-experimentChristina Fürstenau<p>Our Pre-School Montessori students in Miss Almoula's and Miss Chito's class participated in a special Science experiment: using a thermometer to read the temperature.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/montessori-pre-school-temperature-science-experiment" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>Our Pre-School Montessori students in Miss Almoula's and Miss Chito's class participated in a special Science experiment: using a thermometer to read the temperature.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/montessori-pre-school-temperature-science-experiment" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Grade 4 Crystal Making in the Chemistry Lab2023-01-27T09:10:21+09:002023-01-27T09:10:21+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/grade-4-crystal-making-in-the-chemistry-labMary Anne Suzuki<p>Towards the end of January both Grade 4 classes visited the Chemistry lab to learn how to make crystals.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/grade-4-crystal-making-in-the-chemistry-lab" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>Towards the end of January both Grade 4 classes visited the Chemistry lab to learn how to make crystals.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/grade-4-crystal-making-in-the-chemistry-lab" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>Special Lecture by UNESCO's Miguel Clüsener-Godt (PhD)2022-11-30T15:31:47+09:002022-11-30T15:31:47+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/special-lecture-by-unesco-s-miguel-cluesener-godt-phdDr Guillaume Erard<p>The Science Department hosted its yearly special lecture last Tuesday. Those lectures aim to introduce a world-renowned scientist to our International Baccalaureate natural scientists in order for them to hear about their research and activities, obtain inspiration from their careers, and forge connections with the professional world. Year after year, dedicated students seize those opportunities, which sometimes materialize into summer placements, special visits, and more. </p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/special-lecture-by-unesco-s-miguel-cluesener-godt-phd" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>The Science Department hosted its yearly special lecture last Tuesday. Those lectures aim to introduce a world-renowned scientist to our International Baccalaureate natural scientists in order for them to hear about their research and activities, obtain inspiration from their careers, and forge connections with the professional world. Year after year, dedicated students seize those opportunities, which sometimes materialize into summer placements, special visits, and more. </p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/special-lecture-by-unesco-s-miguel-cluesener-godt-phd" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p>French Section Students Study Sublimation2022-09-29T08:05:37+09:002022-09-29T08:05:37+09:00https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/french-section-students-study-sublimationMary Anne Suzuki<p>Last week, students from the French Section visited the Chemistry lab Laboratory to see Sublimation in action as part of their study of States of Matter. Sublimation is when a solid turns directly into a gas without melting.</p>
<p class="feed-readmore"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/news/science/french-section-students-study-sublimation" rel="noopener">Read More …</a></p><p>Last week, students from the French Section visited the Chemistry lab Laboratory to see Sublimation in action as part of their study of States of Matter. Sublimation is when a solid turns directly into a gas without melting.</p>
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