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GEORGIAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL

This February, the Georgian-American School's long-term educational project "Meet Great People" - led by school librarian T. Chelidze - turned the spotlight on Maro Makashvili , the first Georgian woman to receive the title of National Hero. The project unfolded in two steps. Fifth-grade students first visited the library, where they explored the remarkable story of her life. They then took the learning further with a visit to the Museum of Soviet Occupation , where histor

What would the father of microbiology think if he could read a letter from a 21st-century student? As part of an integrated school project , our 7th graders took on exactly that challenge - writing a letter to the legendary 17th-century scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek , walking him through the remarkable discoveries about the cell that have transformed biology since his time. The project also had a multilingual dimension: each letter was prepared in three languages - G

First-grade students at the Georgian-American School concluded their chess lessons for the semester with a special and memorable activity that combined learning with creative play. Students reviewed the rules and movement patterns of chess pieces, then each child selected their favorite piece and dressed in a matching costume. They then brought their chosen roles to life on a large-scale chessboard, physically demonstrating how each piece moves across the board. The activity

"Georgia in Non-Georgian Sources" – An Educational Celebration of History and Culture On December 25, the Georgian-American School hosted an educational event titled "Georgia in Non-Georgian Sources," demonstrating that history is not merely a narration of the past - it is a living dialogue between cultures and eras. Students from both the Georgian and American sectors presented Georgia's rich history through diverse perspectives found in foreign written sources, offering fr

Natural Sciences and STEM Projects: Fifth Graders Explore Space Through Innovation Fifth-grade students recently showcased their original STEM projects during an integrated open lesson combining Natural Sciences and IT. Students conducted research on celestial bodies, adapted their findings into age-appropriate texts for 5–6-year-olds, and created digital illustrations to produce an electronic audiobook on the theme of space. The STEM component brought learning into the physi

Exciting Meetings at the Georgian-American School 3rd-grade students recently welcomed psychotherapist Nino Kandelaki for a special session focused on the power of storytelling and emotional well-being. Ms. Kandelaki read a therapeutic story to the children and discussed the importance of therapy in an age-appropriate way. Together, they analyzed the story's themes and messages, creating a thoughtful dialogue about emotions and self-awareness. Students enthusiastically shared

"Fun Experiments" Workshop — Science at Its Most Exciting! 🔬✨ Ninth-grade students from the Georgian-American School's American Diploma Program participated in an engaging and interactive science workshop, "Fun Experiments," organized by the BIO Association. The workshop was led by Dr. Khatuna Gogaladze , Founder of the BIO Association and Doctor of Chemistry. Workshop Highlights: Chromatography — observing the separation of colored compounds in action; DNA extraction and mi

Meet the Great Minds: Discovering Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani As part of the ongoing project "Meet the Great Minds ," led by Georgian-American School librarian Tamar Chelidze , students gathered for an inspiring and educational session dedicated to the life and legacy of the renowned 18th-century thinker and fabulist Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani. During the event, fifth-grade students: explored Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani's biography through an engaging presentation; read selections from his

Where History Comes Alive: The Dmanisi Phenomenon Up Close Sometimes, a school project goes beyond the classroom and turns into a real adventure. This was the case with the long-term project "The Dmanisi Phenomenon - Historical Significance and Heritage," led by Georgian-American School history teacher Irma Titirashvili with students from class 10/1. Throughout the project, students completed a comprehensive research journey that included: In-depth analysis of historical sour