Tag: Design and Technology

a blue and red tiled house made from paper

02/12/20252025–2026 School YearArchitecture, Art, Building, Creativity, Design and Technology, How the World Works, Inquiry-Based Learning, Kindergarten, PYP, Unit of inquiryby ISL

Senior Kindergarten Explore Building Materials

As part of their Unit of Inquiry Let’s Build, under the Transdisciplinary Theme How the World Works, the Senior Kindergarten students have been inquiring into why different building materials are used in different parts of the world. We focused on tiled houses, particularly those in Portugal, where many are built with bricks and covered in colourful tiles. We discussed some …

Students sitting on the carpet building Kapla towers

25/11/20252025–2026 School YearBuilding, Community, Construction, Creativity, Design and Technology, Inquiry-Based Learning, Kindergarten, Play, SKby ISL

Building with Kapla in SK

Recently, our Senior Kindergarten class enjoyed a fun and creative workshop with the Kapla team. The students spent time exploring the blocks and working together to create towers, castle walls, and even some cool cannons. It was a hands-on morning full of creativity, cooperation, and happy builders, with only a few collapsed constructions along the way!

20/10/20252025–2026 School YearArt, Celebration, Community, Creativity, Design and Technology, Enrichment, Halloween, Primary schoolby ISL

Handicraft Club Crafts Halloween & Día de los Muertos Décor

The Handicraft Club created special decorations for Halloween and Día de los Muertos to brighten each primary classroom. The members enjoyed putting them up and enjoyed seeing their classmates’ surprise and appreciation!

13/06/20252024–2025 School YearDesign and Technology, Earthquakes, Experiment, Grade 3, Grade 4, How the World Works, Inquiry-Based Learning, Natural Disasters, Primary school, Science, Unit of inquiryby ISL

Exploring Earthquake Science

As part of their unit on natural disasters (How the World Works), the Grade 3 and 4 students explored how earthquakes are measured. They investigated different types of tectonic plate movements and experimented with creating their own seismographs to observe how each type of movement produces unique waves. The classroom was buzzing with creativity and critical thinking as students designed …

2 Grade 8 students presenting their woodworking assignment to a group of Grade 5 students

12/02/20252024–2025 School Year3D Modeling, Art, Construction, Design and Technology, Grade 8, Middle school, Presentation, Secondary school, Woodworkingby ISL

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

In their Design and Technology class, Grade 8 students shared their skills and experience in 3D modeling and wood construction with Grade 5. They gave tips on working with balsa wood and making a neat, well-crafted model. They also explained key project steps—research, planning, and building—and demonstrated important techniques like handling delicate materials, making precise cuts, and assembling pieces securely. …

Design and Technology

Senior Kindergarten Explore Building Materials

Building with Kapla in SK

Handicraft Club Crafts Halloween & Día de los Muertos Décor

Exploring Earthquake Science

3D Modeling and Construction in Grade 8

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