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Explorers

Explorers class was a class that focused on a key question throughout the entire unit which was; did the explorers explore, encounter or invade the land they found? This question Read More >>

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13 Colonies Update

After looking at maps and realizing how many people were already here in the “new world” each student was assigned a tribe to read about, do research on and report Read More >>

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Reconstruction, Part 2

Students in fifth, sixth, and seventh grade were each assigned a specific historical character that had an impact during reconstruction after the Civil War. They are researching different topics and Read More >>

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Reconstruction

The older students are part of a Reconstruction unit. First students considered What is history? Who cares? Why study it?” This led us to the Declaration of Independence and a Read More >>

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Democratic Party Platform

The older students welcomed Lisa Sacco, Democratic delegate and Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter to The New School. She came to answer tough questions from our students about Read More >>

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Republican Party Platform

The older students welcomed Tom Dadey, Chairman of the local Republican party to The New School. He came to answer tough questions from the children about immigration, family values, and Read More >>

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13 Colonies

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 Read More >>