by newschoolsyr | Jun 12, 2020 | 2019 - 2020, grade 3, grade 4, science
In Lego class 3rd and 4th graders used Legos to learn about simple and powered machines using hands-on activities. First, they investigated structures and forces, incorporating both rigid and flexible shapes in building deck chairs and drawbridges. Applying principles...
by newschoolsyr | Jun 9, 2020 | 2019 - 2020, grades 4 - 8, science
Questions guided our unit: How do things make sound? How does sound travel through liquids, solids and gases? What determines the pitch of a sound? How is sound measured and how do our ears allow us to hear sounds? To help us answer such questions, we went on field...
by newschoolsyr | Jun 8, 2020 | 2019 - 2020, Grades 3 - 5, science
Over the span of 4 weeks, students from 3rd to 5th grade had the opportunity to learn with our student teacher, Emily. During her time with us, she taught a science unit on shadows! This unit was equally as exciting and difficult with the challenges presented to us in...
by newschoolsyr | May 27, 2020 | 2019 - 2020, grade 5, grade 7, science
This fall students in fifth and seventh grade will be studying chemistry and why it matters. To begin our unit of study, students performed and observed experiments involving physical and chemical changes. From there, students were brought outside to search for...
by newschoolsyr | May 27, 2020 | 2019 - 2020, Community, field trips, grade 1, Kindergarten, science
If you need a reminder, check out the Part one description from last semester. This project was designed as a year long project with time as one of our tools. Another tool that The New School frequently utilizes is looking at the same big idea in multiple...
by newschoolsyr | May 24, 2020 | 2019 - 2020, grade 1, Kindergarten, science, Uncategorized
Hot and Cold is science unit for our youngest students which was started when the distance learning period began. We started by exploring the melting of an ice cube. How long did we think it would take for an ice cube to melt? Then we considered ways we could make the...
