by Rebecca Dwyer | Oct 25, 2025 | 2025-2026, grades 6-8, science, Uncategorized
During the fall of 2025, the older students at school have been studying the microworld. We started learning about Antonie van Leeuwenhoek who made the first single lens microscope in the 1670s. We then made our own magnifying glasses out of water bottles filled with...
by newschoolsyr | May 25, 2025 | grade 2, grade 3, science
This spring our 2nd and 3rd graders participated in a study of habitats. We began by thinking about what a habitat is and what a habitat provides for animals. They decided a habitat must provide air or oxygen, food, water, shelter, and space.Students had many amazing...
by newschoolsyr | May 19, 2025 | grades 4 - 8, science
Students in grades 4-8 learned about forces and bridges during science class lead by our student teacher, Alexandra. They learned what load, compression, and tension is. As well, they learned about three main types of bridges-arch, suspension, and beam bridge. Words...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
This December, students in 4th-7th grade participated in a three-day science class focused on electromagnets. The students were given a reading prior to the lesson that asked them to consider what an electromagnet might be. Next, students were given the materials to...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
This December, students in 4th-7th grade participated in a three-day science class focused on electromagnets. The students were given a reading prior to the lesson that asked them to consider what an electromagnet might be. Next, students were given the materials to...
