Field Trips Outreach

At King Abdulaziz School, MYP field trips are an integral part of our commitment to extending student learning beyond the classroom. These carefully planned excursions offer students opportunities to explore real-world applications of their academic studies, encouraging them to engage with their environment and broaden their perspectives.

Each field trip is designed to enhance the units of inquiry within the MYP framework. Whether students are exploring historical landmarks, science and technology centers, cultural and religious institutions, or participating in nature-based learning experiences, these trips inspire inquiry, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the world around them. Students are able to see the relevance of their classroom learning in real-world settings, promoting a greater understanding of concepts and ideas.
By participating in these enriching experiences, MYP students at King Abdulaziz School cultivate a spirit of curiosity, develop practical skills, and embody the IB Learner Profile traits such as being inquirers, thinkers, and reflective individuals.

As part of their exploration of nutrition, Grade 6 students engaged in a summative task titled “Build a Balanced Sandwich.” This activity aimed to demonstrate their understanding of how food choices impact nutrition and energy transformation.

Students visited Subway to create their own sandwiches, selecting ingredients from various food groups, including proteins, vegetables, grains, and healthy fats. This hands-on experience allowed them to apply the IB key concept of Change as they learned how different ingredients are transformed into energy by the body.

Throughout the task, students showcased critical thinking skills as Thinkers, evaluating the nutritional content of their sandwiches and making informed choices about their food selections. They also embodied the qualities of Inquirers by exploring the science behind nutrition and asking questions about how different nutrients impact health and energy levels.

The focus on creating a balanced sandwich emphasized the importance of incorporating all food groups while understanding the role of various nutrients. By reflecting on their food choices, students illustrated the concept of balance in both their dietary selections and overall lifestyle, reinforcing their understanding of maintaining a healthy diet.

This summative task not only fostered a deeper appreciation for nutrition but also encouraged students to think critically about the transformation of food into energy, preparing them for future inquiries in the field of health sciences

MYP 4 students visited the Bowling Wood Gaming Center to apply their understanding of energy and balance in a real-world context. Through bowling and billiards activities, students investigated concepts such as force, motion, kinetic energy, and momentum. The experience supported ATL skills in data collection, collaboration, and reflection, helping learners connect classroom theory to authentic situations. This field trip strengthened conceptual understanding by showing how scientific principles operate beyond the lab.

During a recent field trip, MYP 3 students applied their understanding of forces and motion while playing football to complete their summative tasks. By analyzing the movement of the ball and players, they used free body diagrams to visualize the forces acting on the ball—such as gravity, friction, and applied forces—during the game.

This hands-on activity enabled students to connect theoretical concepts with real-world motion, fostering their critical thinking and inquiry skills. It also reinforced the IB learner profile attributes of thinkers and inquirers, making the study of forces both engaging and practical.