by newschoolsyr | May 7, 2017 | 2016-2017, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, Grades 3 - 5, Social Studies
After looking at maps and realizing how many people were already here in the “new world” each student was assigned a tribe to read about, do research on and report about their customs, homes, food and more. Students were also given picture of Native...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 15, 2017 | 2016-2017, grade 4, grade 5, math
Students in fourth and fifth grade have been learning about fractions over the past five weeks. Throughout these five weeks students have learned how to make equivalent fractions, simplify fractions, compare fractions, and order fractions. Throughout the unit the...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 21, 2016 | 2015-2016, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, Social Studies
Students in Second Grade through Fifth Grade have been learning about the different aspects of Ancient Indian culture. With our student teacher, Erica, they learned about the different foods that were eaten in Ancient India, as well as the social Caste System that was...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 28, 2014 | 2014-2015, grade 5, math
Our 5th graders have been working on all facets of geometry lately. They started with reviewing polygons during class and individual time on their contracts. They played games such as: Guess My Rule and Get it Together Polygon 1-4. The challenge...
