What is the Middle School curriculum experience like? Is it the feeling of wearing a white coat and studying like a scientist? Is it the feeling of wearing goggles and gloves and interacting with machines? Is it the feeling of attending classes in groups of 15? Is it the feeling of interacting with each other in a third language other than English? Is it the feeling of taking pictures of each other with an iPad? Is it the feeling of using a computer to solve problems?
The experience of physical and chemical reactions: indigo carmine, erythrosine, and fluorescein are redox indicators that can exhibit different colors under different oxidation states and pH values. Redox reactions and pH values can change into multiple colours. Continuously shaking the bottle causes the reagents to be oxidized by the oxygen in the air. When the reaction vessel is at rest, glucose levels drop, causing the solution to switch between green, yellow, and red, like traffic lights.
The life sciences experience: An important reproductive organ in plants, the flower of each angiosperm carries the important responsibilities of developing fruit and forming seeds. Through a meticulous dissection of the flower, each part, such as the peduncle, receptacle, sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils, is presented one by one. The fragrance, texture, and colour of the flower are explored using tracing paper, revealing the unknown side of the flower.
The experience of learning French: Under the careful design of the Middle School French teacher, games and songs are used to inspire curiosity. Saying hello to parents in French at home will surely be a welcome surprise.
The experience of iPad photography: Light, shadow and beauty are explored as one of the distinctive CCA courses in the Middle School. “Mobile Phone / iPad Photography” makes students fall in love with light and shadow, unlocks knowledge of how to further use iPads and mobile phones creatively, and pushes students towards independent thinking.
In the evening boarding experience, Grade 5 students participated in two activities: a dormitory visit and a boarding course experience. Under the guidance of the Middle School seniors, the students visited the dormitories and experienced all that dormitory life has to offer.
