Science

Young Scientists showcase their research at the Middle School Science Fair

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:49:21 +0900

The Grade 6 and 7 scientists presented the results of their scientific investigations at the annual Middle School Science Fair last Friday.

Montessori Students Visit the Chemistry Laboratory

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:28:42 +0900

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!

Success for Saint Maur Scientists at YSF-FIRST 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:18:16 +0900

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.

Grade 7 and YSFH Collaborate on Rocket Building Project

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:21:54 +0900

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!).

High School and Middle School Scientists Dive into Exciting Research Projects at Saint Maur's Science Center

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:51:40 +0900

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.

Science Fair - Middle School Scientists Buzz with Enthusiasm!

Thu, 18 May 2023 10:57:12 +0900

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.

Invitation to Saint Maur International School MS Science Fair

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:55:53 +0900

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.

PSG Bingo Lucky Winners Visit the Chemistry Lab!

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:45:09 +0900

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.

Montessori Pre-School Temperature Science Experiment

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:55:12 +0900

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.

Grade 4 Crystal Making in the Chemistry Lab

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:10:21 +0900

Towards the end of January both Grade 4 classes visited the Chemistry lab to learn how to make crystals.

Special Lecture by UNESCO's Miguel Clüsener-Godt (PhD)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:31:47 +0900

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.

French Section Students Study Sublimation

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:05:37 +0900

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.