by newschoolsyr | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Towards the end of the year we started a unit to learn about Syracuse’s past. We started with learning about how the development of the Erie Canal in the 1800’s impacted our city, bringing economic prosperity and immigrants to our region. In class discussions and...
by newschoolsyr | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
At the end of the year the students started learning about electricity. They were challenged to figure out how to light a lightbulb when given only a lightbulb, battery and one wire. In the process they learned about complete circuits, and the important parts of a...
by newschoolsyr | May 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
The K-2s and I read the book, A Quiltmaker’s Gift, outside of the art room during their reading times. This book was about a woman who made quilts for the poor and needy. She taught a greedy king how to care for others and give back. The students had an...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Students in grades 7 – 8 studied Ancient China, first by researching one of its many dynasties: the Han, Song, Zhou, Shang and Tang Dynasties. They had to develop a presentation by dressing up and acting as one of the emperors of their dynasty and bring to...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
During a two week timeframe, the youngest students were introduced to the daily life of ancient Egyptians, primarily looking at what life as a kid would look like. Before studying life as an ancient Egyptian, students reflected on their own daily life and routines. As...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
For five weeks, students read Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” for a small group book club. Meeting weekly, we discussed main ideas, themes, and made predictions for future chapters. Students learned and reinforced how to connect ideas between other non-fiction texts, poems,...
