Sophomore Sydney Goldberg has found her passion. “I just love playing the viola– I love the way when you play it, you can feel the vibrations. You literally feel the music,” she observes. Sydney began playing the viola in fifth grade. “A viola is bigger than a violin and makes a deeper, richer sound. It … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Using Movement to Teach Chemistry
Students in Dr. Wojcik’s honors chemistry class were surprised when the class met in the dance studio. What could dance have to do with chemistry? According to Director of Dance Academy, Ms. Katie Petronio, dance and movement is a vital link in the education of the whole student. Movement in the classroom has many benefits: … Continue reading
Inventing in Science, Featuring 6th Graders
Originally posted on Imagine Invent Inspire:
What is invention? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, invention is a product of the imagination. I think we invent all of the time! It is within our human nature to invent, and thus I think we learn best through invention. I firmly believe my students learn best when they invent.…
Guest Post: New Year’s Resolutions
The following is a guest post from Aileen Palmer, Director of Professional Development and Educational Research at Grandview Preparatory School. See her original post and follow her blog, Teach With Pride, by clicking here. January 17th is the most common date to give up on your resolutions, it is the official Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day. In an attempt … Continue reading