by newschoolsyr | Mar 15, 2017 | 2016-2017, Grades 3 - 5, science
Students in grades 3, 4 and 5, used what they learned earlier about physical and chemical changes, and their powers of observation to identify a mystery white powder. Over a period of three weeks students examined and tested 8 different white powders. They had to keep...
by newschoolsyr | Feb 11, 2017 | 2016-2017, Grades 3 - 5, science
What is matter? What are the three states of matter? How do atoms behave differently in solids, liquids and gases? Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 love this hands on chemistry class. As they learned about matter, they explored the physical characteristics of matter, and...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 4, 2016 | 2016-2017, Grades 3 - 5, Social Studies
As we delve into our social studies unit this year, students in grades 3 – 5 are taking a close look at where the 13 Colonies were established on the North American continent and who was already here when people started claiming the land. Currently we’re using...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 12, 2015 | 2014-2015, Grades 3 - 5, language arts
A small group of fourth and fifth graders decided, after reading four short novels by Mildred Taylor that they wanted to continue with the book club and read another book together. They all voted to read the book at home. And so I selected a favorite book, War Horse...
by newschoolsyr | Apr 2, 2013 | 2012-2013, Community events, field trips, Grades 3 - 5, Grades 5 - 8, visual arts
The older students at The New School thoroughly enjoyed Syracuse Stage’s production of Midsummer Night’s Dream. Once again we were treated to front row, center seats. Following are comments, compliments and observations made by our studentsBen, Ciara, Ace, and...
by newschoolsyr | Jan 18, 2013 | 2012-2013, Grades 3 - 5, science, visual arts
The older students began their exploration of the human body by learning about the skeletal system. They took part in a variety of activities that helped them come to conclusions about the human body. Insightful discussion took place about what bones we have in our...
