by newschoolsyr | Oct 2, 2016 | Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies
On Thursday, September 22 we welcomed Libertarian Party member, Michael Beshara to The New School. For half an hour the students asked questions and learned how the Libertarian Party stands on many different issues. Next week we will welcome a visit from a...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 2, 2016 | Community events, Social Studies
We started off our third year of a “Government” unit, by learning about party platforms and planks. In advance of meeting with a representative from each of the four political parties with presidential candidates, the older students were assigned to read sections of...
by newschoolsyr | May 13, 2016 | 2015-2016, grades 6-8, Social Studies
Ancient India The oldest group of students have been participating in a social studies unit on Ancient India. They began by studying the geography and location of Ancient India and comparing it to the present day location of India. They studied the climate and cities...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, field trips, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies, Uncategorized
The older children at The New School, who are part in our Government unit, took a field trip to Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center on Onondaga Lake. The students spent an hour examining the exhibits. They were assigned to answer a series of questions and...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies, Uncategorized
This year, the older children are examining groups of people who have had to fight for their rights. One such group is individuals with disabilities. We’ve read articles, watched Ted Talks, watched Temple Grandin, and engaged in discussions with...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 28, 2016 | 2015-2016, Community events, Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies
Another mystery guest came to The New School’s government class last week. This time, we invited Paco Valle, a manager from the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Two students had previously shared articles at school about the shameful medical treatment of vets (or lack...
