El tema para la comunidad del IB: "Nuestra humanidad: una realidad compartida"

What is wrong with the world?

What
is wrong with the world?

Sensatizing the students

Hi, everyone!

I teach Biology and ESS at DP level in a residential school in India. almost all of my students come from very rich families. Having or not having the latest version of ipod or laptop seems to be their idea of scarcity. In the contry like India where the disparity in all regards is criminal, I wonder how as a teacher I can make these kids more sensitive towards the those who are not that privilaged.

Pen Pal!!

Hi! I'm an IB student from Wisconsin, and I would love to have a pen pal from another country! It would be great for my CAS hours, but also because I am seriously interested in knowing what it is like out there for everyone else to be in IB!!!!

Seeking Suggestions for A1 School Choice

I am at a new school and new to the IB. We are looking at changing some of our A1 School Choice selections. We currently have and desire to keep Heat and Dust; O Pioneers!; and Things Fall Apart. We are looking for a third book that fits these thematically and would prefer to have a work of non-fiction instead of another novel. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Independent Lens

Airing weekly on PBS (the Public Broadcasting Service in the USA), Independent Lens introduces new documentaries and dramas made by independent film makers.

Women's empowerment - teaching resources from Community Classroom

Resources from Community Classroom, a program of the Independent Television Service.

Four documentaries explore stories of women's empowerment and leadership around the world. Meet an indigenous Bolivian leader fighting for labor rights; a young Israeli Arab karate champion with feminist ideas; three Egyptian women working for fair elections and a Kenyan leader sparking a nationwide environmental movement.

Contribute to the "green issue" of IB World magazine

IB World magazine wants your thoughts on the environment for its green issue – what your school is doing to help the cause, how you can teach students the importance of going green, and what role IB World Schools have to play in promoting sustainability. We’re looking for opinion articles, or simply news from your school – please email editor@ibo.org by October 9 to discuss how you can get involved.

IB Theatre Arts Advice!

I recently was hired to teach IB Theatre Arts as a leave replacement for the first 6 weeks of the school year.  Any tips, ideas, and resources fellow colleagues could give me to start off the course would be greatly appreciated.