by newschoolsyr | Apr 10, 2012 | 2011-2012, Community events, Social Studies, whole school
Each child at The New School was given a replica of an old postcard of a Syracuse scene. Postcards showed parks, downtown scenes, and places of interest such as Oakwood Cemetery. Using VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) children were asked to look at the picture...
by newschoolsyr | Feb 17, 2012 | 2011-2012, Community events, Social Studies, whole school
Time Travel at The New SchoolTo introduce our Local History unit all the children at The New School were sent home a different historical postcard of a Syracuse scene. The postcards were dated from the 1920’s to 1930’s. Using Visual Thinking Strategies...
by newschoolsyr | Feb 13, 2012 | 2011-2012, grades 4 - 8, Social Studies
After studying the early explorers to the New World we turned our attention to the people who decided to settle in the New World – the early colonists. Each student was assigned one of the 13 colonies to research the...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 2, 2011 | grades 4 - 8, Social Studies
For the older student, our early American History unit began in September with a study of the early explorers to the New World. The students were divided into four groups (countries): Spain, France, England and Holland. Each group is responsible for researching and...
by newschoolsyr | Jun 21, 2011 | Social Studies, visual arts, whole school
The New School’s Native American ExhibitPueblo – Andy Zamora and Nick RussellNavaho – Zerbie Hynson and Emmy NewmanTlinglit – Sam Pullman and Quin DeliaSeminole – Evelyn Caldwell and Martin Welych-FlanaganSioux – Bobby Simmons and Savannah KrabacherIroquois –...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 5, 2011 | Grades 5 - 8, Social Studies
In February nine of the oldest students started a Reconstruction unit. First we went back to the Declaration of Independence and the students were asked to rewrite one section in their own words:We hold these Truthsto be self-evident,that all Men are created...
