by newschoolsyr | Mar 29, 2018 | 2017 - 2018, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, science
Our second through fourth graders have recently wrapped up a science unit on bats. In this unit we studied unique qualities and characteristics of specific bat species, compared bats to birds, learned about echolocation, and contributed to bat conservation. Some of...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 29, 2018 | 2017 - 2018, grade 2, grade 3, language arts
For the past several weeks our book club read Jackie French Koller’s fantasy chapter book, Dragonling. This book follows the relationship of a young boy, Darek, who goes against everything he knows and befriends a young dragon in hopes to return him to his homeland...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 27, 2018 | 2017 - 2018, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, math
Students in grades 2, 3 and 4 were part of a three week measurement unit where we explored length, weight, temperature and volume. In each lesson students used tools to explore the huge world of measurement. After studying a thermometer and the two scales of...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 27, 2018 | 2017 - 2018, grade 1, grade 2, Kindergarten, science, Uncategorized
In our seeds class the students were able to examine multiple different types of seeds. They looked at both dry and wet lima and kidney bean seeds. We first examined what the outside looked and felt like then the students were able to cut the seeds open and examine...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 11, 2017 | 2017 - 2018, grade 1, grade 2, Kindergarten, science, science grades K-2, youngest students
In this science class, the students read a book called “A Suitcase for Seeds.” The students were asked to make predictions about what they thought the seeds would look like, where they were located and how many there were. The students then got to analyze different...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 4, 2017 | 2017 - 2018, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, language arts
Lucy Calkins inspired a poetry unit for our students in grades 1-3. Each week of her unit inspires children to consider a new “ingredient” or strategy. The unit began with experimenting with looking at ordinary things in a new way. Subsequent classes explored looking...
