by newschoolsyr | Jan 27, 2018 | 2017 - 2018, grade 3, grade 4, science
Students in grades 3 and 4 enjoyed a unit on variables. To help them learn that in order to test a single characteristic in a design, you can only change one variable. Bugsocopters, fun paper twirling designs, came to the rescue. First the students were given a...
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 | Dec 10, 2017 | 2017 - 2018, Grades 5 - 8, science
Children in grade 5-8th have participated in a class that has been exploring the periodic table. We started with thinking about how elements “look”. We built three different types of models to try and visualize these tiny building blocks. Our discussion included...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 19, 2017 | science
In past years, our students who are now 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders learned about simple and powered machines using Legos. They investigated structures and forces, levers, and wheels and axles while building models of machines out of Legos. We had two new students in...
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 | May 7, 2017 | science
In Lego class 2nd and 3rd graders have been learning about simple and powered machines using hands-on activities. They investigated structures and forces, incorporating both rigid and flexible shapes in building deck chairs and drawbridges. Applying principles they...
