Grade 8

Students plan one-day trip plan for next year Grade 8 students Bonding Day.  Students explored Shanghai from different aspects and got to know more about the past, present and future of Shanghai.

Students first explored a variety of issues where man has impacted the environment in detrimental ways. They are then challenged to create a product to monitor or minimize human impact on the environment and make the world a better place while still making money.

Each student was asked to choose the ingredient and dish that they have for their family. Based on this they will do research on the cultural background of this ingredient and the story of this in China.

Students learned the vocabulary for the steps in the process of making mousse and then put the steps in order. They selected a recipe and used their knowledge of French language to make mousse.

Students learn about the technical theater process of lighting design by engaging and series of lighting design tasks and challenges.

The solo contest was the culmination of a unit of individual choice. The students learned how to choose a piece that was of interest and of a level that was right for them. Guest artists came and worked with students individually and as a class.  Everyone played their self-selected

Students created a Chinese language survival book “Welcome to Shanghai” that was for sale on Amazon and targeted new comers to Shanghai. First students surveyed the newbies in SAS to ask what vocabulary and expressions they needed to use when they first came to Shanghai.

Students learn about their top character strengths and find creative ways to share this about themselves. First, students take an online survey to determine their character strengths. They discuss each other's unique combinations of character strengths to bolster their self-esteem.