by newschoolsyr | Feb 2, 2013 | 2012-2013, Social Studies, visual arts, whole school
To kick off a yearlong appreciation of visual arts from around the world we first looked at the word “continent.” What is a continent? How is it defined? We soon discovered that people around the world do not all learn that there are seven continents. Some places...
by newschoolsyr | Feb 2, 2013 | language arts grade 2, Lemoyne Student teacher, Social Studies 3rd grade students, visual arts
Students from 1st to 3rdgrade were introduced to haiku and the proper method in which to construct these poems. As a way to assist them in understanding the syllables that are found in haiku, students were in various activities in which they were able learn about...
by newschoolsyr | Feb 2, 2013 | 2012-2013, Lemoyne Student teacher, science
For this class, all of the 3rdgrade students learned about the ocean and the connection the creatures of the sea have to the land. They first watched a Bill Nye video talking about oceans. Then, the students created a food chain based off of sea animals that they...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 18, 2013 | 2012-2013, language arts, whole school
A custom supported by our collaborative environment here at The New School is Discussion Box. Discussion Box gives students the opportunity to voice their concerns. Students write down their concerns and place it in the Discussion Box. Every few weeks during Snack we...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 18, 2013 | 2012-2013, math
Beginning in the Fall, a group of eight kindergarten, first and second graders took part in a math class focusing on Equalizing. Using a variety of manipulatives they investigated how to make different lengths and weights equal. They decided to add on or take away...
