K1 has embarked on an exciting journey with the start of Unit 3, exploring the transdisciplinary theme “Sharing the Planet”. This unit encourages students to inquire about their rights and responsibilities in sharing finite resources with other people and living beings, fostering a sense of equality, peace, and conflict resolution.…
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Who We Are: 3rd Grade Explores World Traditions in Unit 2
This week, 3rd-grade students from Elementary School presented their Unit 2 project, centered on the transdisciplinary theme “Who We Are,” to their parents. During the presentation, the students shared their learning experiences, highlighting their understanding of concepts such as culture and tradition. For this open class, teachers Bego Goicoechea, Colombia…
Exploring Science Through Passion: 12th Grade Students Tackle Real-World Experiments for Their IB Internal Assessments
12th-grade students are currently working on experiments for their Physics and Environmental Sciences and Societies courses as part of their Internal Assessments for the IB Diploma. As Guadalupe Rivas, Lab Manager, explains, some students choose to conduct experiments for their Internal Assessments, where they must submit a report applying all…
Understanding your child’s IB Inquiry Unit: How you can support their learning
Knowing which inquiry unit your child is working on in the IB program can be a powerful way to support their learning in a direct and meaningful way. Each unit covers a central theme or concept and develops specific skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Being aware of…
Understanding Migration: A Learning Experience for 5th Grade
5th-grade students welcomed Cynthia Dayana Monreal Torres, a lawyer and expert in migration, who gave a talk on this topic as part of the unit they are currently studying. The central idea of this unit is that migrations are responses to challenges, risks, and opportunities, transforming both individuals and societies…
How We Organize Ourselves: 4th Grade Discovers Economics with High School Support
This week, 4th-grade students participated in a talk on economic activities led by 12th-grade students as part of the “How We Organize Ourselves” unit. The central idea of this unit is that a country’s development depends on various social, political, and environmental factors, as well as the use of its…
Preschool Kitchen experiece
Cooking provides children with opportunities to develop practical and personal skills in line with our IB Profile. As they explore ingredients and procedures, students exercise their curiosity and actively inquire, learning about the science and culture behind cooking. Moreover, this activity challenges them to be risk-takers by assuming controlled risks…
MYP for Beginners Coffee Talk / Coffee Talk “MYP para principiantes”
A couple of weeks ago, both new and returning parents from middle school and high school gathered for our “MYP for Beginners” Coffee Talk. We looked at approaches to teaching that form the foundation of the MYP program, we reminisced and reflected on how learning was assessed when we were…
JFK Participates in University Counselors’ Meeting Organized by CEU, Spain
John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro, was selected among the top 15 high-performing academic institutions in Latin America to participate in a university counselors’ meeting organized and funded by CEU universities in Spain. During this experience, representatives from these institutions visited their campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and…
K1&G1 Connection
Our K1 students are in their unit How we express ourselves with the central idea, “Stories can help us communicate in different ways.” K1 visited Grade 1 classrooms where our first graders were great role models and great communicators as they read them stories in English. Grade 1 students are in their Who we are unit with…