by newschoolsyr | Mar 28, 2015 | 2014-2015, grade 3, grade 4, math
A group of seven 3rd and 4th graders have been learning all about multiplication and division this winter. With multiplication, they started with cluster problems which break large problems such as 358×27 into small clusters of easily known...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 13, 2015 | 2014-2015, grade 3, grade 4, Social Studies
After creating a landscape depicting the biome where their Native Tribe lived, children were given a Native American myth or legend to read and study. Each child was challenged to retell the story to their peers using all the skills ably demonstrated by gifted...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 12, 2014 | 2014-2015, grade 3, science
In Lego class we have been learning about simple and powered machines using hands-on activities.We investigated structures and forces, incorporating both rigid and flexible shapes in our deck chair and drawbridge.Applying principles we learned about levers, we made a...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 28, 2014 | 2014-2015, grade 3, grade 4, math
Seven 3rd and 4th graders have been working hard in a place value class that has also integrated multiplication. We started with talking about skip counting on the 100s chart and what numbers would land us exactly on 100. We learned that 100 has the...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 6, 2014 | 2014-2015, grade 3, grade 4, Social Studies
We started our unit by studying physical maps of the United States. We also looked at and discussed maps that show climate, and precipitation. Then we studied the biomes of North America and compared their boundaries to the physical...
by newschoolsyr | Jun 8, 2014 | 2013-2014, grade 2, grade 3, math
Students in the middle grades have been working on division and multiplication using our TERC series of Investigations books. We’ve explored the number chart with skip counting, played games like Tricky Triangles, written riddles for our classmates to...
