IB Academy Part 1 What is IB?

Why does International Baccalaureate (IB) exist? The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. International Baccalaureate develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The IB learner prole represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities. All courses including art, music, design and languages The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally.

Discuss the meanings of these words and phrases: inquiring knowledgeable intercultural understanding compassionate lifelong learners Other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Why does International Baccalaureate (IB) exist? The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. International Baccalaureate develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The IB learner prole represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities. All courses including art, music, design and languages The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally.

IB MYP (Middle Years Program) Two elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools in Savannah Chatham County are IB schools.

Becoming More Internationally-Minded IB Academy Part 2 Becoming More Internationally-Minded

Starter: video- Did You Know?

What is the world’s population? World Population Clock

video- 1st World Problems Watch and discuss. What point do you think the creators of the video are trying to make? video- 1st World Problems

In February, 2018, the Winter Olympics will be held in South Korea In February, 2018, the Winter Olympics will be held in South Korea. What do you think are the benefits and challenges of holding an international event like the Olympics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSsNF-8ocUY

International Mindedness What kids from around the world wear to school

Coastal Middle School Dress Code Solid black, navy or white socks Solid white or navy polo Brown , black or navy belt Coastal Middle School Dress Code Solid white undershirt Solid navy sweater or Jacket Khaki or Navy bottoms

IB Academy Part 3 The Learner Profile

Learner Profile Pictionary - you pick an IB Learner Profile trait and draw it you may not talk or use gestures Your classmates will try to figure out the Learner Profile trait based on your drawing.

IB Academy Part 4 Academic Honesty

Academic Honesty Policy What are examples of being academically dishonest? With the person sitting next to you list as many things as possible. (one example per sticky note)

Look at all that we listed as a class and categorize them under the 5 categories. Plagiarism: using someone else’s work as one’s own without proper documentation either intentionally or unintentionally Collusion: copying work or allowing someone else to copy one’s work Duplication: turning in the same work for multiple assignments without the express permission of all instructors involved

Look at all that we listed as a class and categorize them under the 5 categories. 4. Misconduct: refusing to follow directions in an assessment situation. 5. Failure to report: an observed instance of academic dishonesty

Helpful Resources Academic Honesty and Research Skills Review the CMS Academic Honesty policy together.