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Students engaging in palynology, the analysis of pollen in forensic science!
Students engaging in palynology, the analysis of pollen in forensic science!
Students demonstrate strong creative problem solving skills in our SCAMPER challenge!
Students demonstrate strong creative problem solving skills in our SCAMPER challenge!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
Students show their creativity by incorporating Word Masters words into exciting RISE time work through Makerspace and Word Masters word interviews!
Students show their creativity by incorporating Word Masters words into exciting RISE time work through Makerspace and Word Masters word interviews!
Forensic scientists examine hair evidence to further analyze the trace evidence in our case!
Forensic scientists examine hair evidence to further analyze the trace evidence in our case!
Students are intrigued by the photos of a trip to the The Met taken by one of our students who was inspired to go to the museum after our work studying the Zhou Dynasty!
Students are intrigued by the photos of a trip to the The Met taken by one of our students who was inspired to go to the museum after our work studying the Zhou Dynasty!
Students displayed great curiosity as we took a virtual field trip to England to the school Shakespeare attended as a child!
Students displayed great curiosity as we took a virtual field trip to England to the school Shakespeare attended as a child!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
We are so proud of our students' incredible accomplishments in the Wonder League International Robotics Competition!
Exploring the fascinating world of fiber analysis with a nod to Dr. Edmond Locard's pioneering theories! Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing insights with us!
Exploring the fascinating world of fiber analysis with a nod to Dr. Edmond Locard's pioneering theories! Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing insights with us!
Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing your expertise on Locard's Exchange Principle with our students!
Thank you Dr. Peter Valentin of the University of New Haven for sharing your expertise on Locard's Exchange Principle with our students!
As students continue to explore the great Renaissance thinker, artist, and innovator, Leonardo da Vinci, they complete and share their Da Vinci inspired sketches and notes!
As students continue to explore the great Renaissance thinker, artist, and innovator, Leonardo da Vinci, they complete and share their Da Vinci inspired sketches and notes!
Preparations for the Invitational Round have begun and our creativity is flowing!
Preparations for the Invitational Round have begun and our creativity is flowing!
Students utilize indicators to help identify and analyze trace evidence found at the crime scene!
Students utilize indicators to help identify and analyze trace evidence found at the crime scene!
Students used excellent investigation skills as they experimented on trace evidence in our forensics lab!
Students used excellent investigation skills as they experimented on trace evidence in our forensics lab!
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's notebook pages, students created their own notebook entries of observations and visions for the future!
Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's notebook pages, students created their own notebook entries of observations and visions for the future!
Congratulations to the 4th grade robotics students who made it into the highly coveted Invitational Round in the WLRC robotics competition! Typically, only around 12% of teams from 69 countries make it to the Invitational Round.
Congratulations to the 4th grade robotics students who made it into the highly coveted Invitational Round in the WLRC robotics competition! Typically, only around 12% of teams from 69 countries make it to the Invitational Round.
Exciting day in the lab as our investigators unveil the power of chromatography in forensic analysis!
Exciting day in the lab as our investigators unveil the power of chromatography in forensic analysis!
Students harnessing the power of chromatography to separate and analyze complex mixtures, unlocking clues to solve mysteries!
Students harnessing the power of chromatography to separate and analyze complex mixtures, unlocking clues to solve mysteries!
Students were excited to share about their Zhou Dynasty artifacts in our classroom today! Great work museum curators!
Students were excited to share about their Zhou Dynasty artifacts in our classroom today! Great work museum curators!
The Metropolitan Museum of LARC welcomed fabulous visiting curators for our Zhou Dynasty exhibit, sharing ancient artifacts and drawing conclusions about this ancient civilization!
The Metropolitan Museum of LARC welcomed fabulous visiting curators for our Zhou Dynasty exhibit, sharing ancient artifacts and drawing conclusions about this ancient civilization!
Students are recreating fairy tales with a innovative spin! Combining creative flair with robotics, they're crafting remixes that push the boundaries of imagination!
Students are recreating fairy tales with a innovative spin! Combining creative flair with robotics, they're crafting remixes that push the boundaries of imagination!
Students turning coding dreams into fairy tale remixes! There is magic in the classroom as minds blend tech and creativity to bring robots to life in a whole new enchanting world!
Students turning coding dreams into fairy tale remixes! There is magic in the classroom as minds blend tech and creativity to bring robots to life in a whole new enchanting world!
Students mastering the art of observation in forensic science partnerships! They are working together with keen eyes and attention to detail.
Students mastering the art of observation in forensic science partnerships! They are working together with keen eyes and attention to detail.
Students diving into their first forensics lab, unleashing their analytical skills to decode mysteries through handwriting examination!
Students diving into their first forensics lab, unleashing their analytical skills to decode mysteries through handwriting examination!
Students are using the creation of sculptures to curate a captivating museum exhibit on the Zhou Dynasty. Each piece tells a story of ancient China's rich history!
Students are using the creation of sculptures to curate a captivating museum exhibit on the Zhou Dynasty. Each piece tells a story of ancient China's rich history!
Inspired by the incredible creativity of the Zhou Dynasty, students embarked on a journey of exploration and analysis. Now, they're bringing history to life by crafting their own artifacts!
Inspired by the incredible creativity of the Zhou Dynasty, students embarked on a journey of exploration and analysis. Now, they're bringing history to life by crafting their own artifacts!
Mission 4, here we come! Students showcasing their grit and robotics skills in the WLRC competition. Perseverance in action!
Mission 4, here we come! Students showcasing their grit and robotics skills in the WLRC competition. Perseverance in action!
Excitement is building as our students dive into Jeopardy to prep for the upcoming Word Masters meet! So proud of their dedication and enthusiasm in tackling this difficult challenge.
Excitement is building as our students dive into Jeopardy to prep for the upcoming Word Masters meet! So proud of their dedication and enthusiasm in tackling this difficult challenge.
Students showcasing incredible ingenuity in Mission 4 of the WLRC!
Students showcasing incredible ingenuity in Mission 4 of the WLRC!
Students deeply immersed in play on Global Play Day!
Students deeply immersed in play on Global Play Day!
Students are exploring the wonders of the Zhou Dynasty artifacts at the Asian Art Museum and unveiling the creativity and rich history of this ancient civilization together!
Students are exploring the wonders of the Zhou Dynasty artifacts at the Asian Art Museum and unveiling the creativity and rich history of this ancient civilization together!
Students are crafting the workspace for Mission 4 in our robotics competition, while programming their robots to tackle intricate challenges through skillful coding!
Students are crafting the workspace for Mission 4 in our robotics competition, while programming their robots to tackle intricate challenges through skillful coding!
Students' teamwork skills were shining bright with impressive collaboration and critical thinking skills in action!
Students' teamwork skills were shining bright with impressive collaboration and critical thinking skills in action!
Students are thinking outside-the-box with Lateral Thinking Hats! Teams are mastering the art of finding creative solutions.
Students are thinking outside-the-box with Lateral Thinking Hats! Teams are mastering the art of finding creative solutions.
Students are rocking creative problem-solving! Teams are unleashing their innovation using SCAMPER techniques.
Students are rocking creative problem-solving! Teams are unleashing their innovation using SCAMPER techniques.
Sparking intellectual fireworks in the classroom as students delve into the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophies. The exchange of ideas is enlightening!
Sparking intellectual fireworks in the classroom as students delve into the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophies. The exchange of ideas is enlightening!
Students are diving into the rich tapestry of Ancient Chinese philosophy with their classmates! Students explore the ideas of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, sparking thought-provoking discussions.
Students are diving into the rich tapestry of Ancient Chinese philosophy with their classmates! Students explore the ideas of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, sparking thought-provoking discussions.
Mission 4 is underway in the WLRC robotics competition! Our robots are completing complex maneuvers on a rollercoaster in our amusement parks!
Mission 4 is underway in the WLRC robotics competition! Our robots are completing complex maneuvers on a rollercoaster in our amusement parks!
Rising to the occasion! Inspired by the creativity of students during RISE time, turning ideas into reality and making each moment count.
Rising to the occasion! Inspired by the creativity of students during RISE time, turning ideas into reality and making each moment count.
Playing games with our Word Masters words is a fun way to help us prepare for our next meet!
Playing games with our Word Masters words is a fun way to help us prepare for our next meet!
Students breathe life into their Word Masters words, transforming vocabulary into vibrant creations. Inspiring learning through imagination!
Students breathe life into their Word Masters words, transforming vocabulary into vibrant creations. Inspiring learning through imagination!
Students embodying the spirit of griots, weaving passion and creativity into their presentations!
Students embodying the spirit of griots, weaving passion and creativity into their presentations!
Inspired by the creative story telling of ancient African griots, students present to the class as griots!
Inspired by the creative story telling of ancient African griots, students present to the class as griots!
Students have encountered so many fun challenges in mission three of the WLRC robotics competition! How can Dash successfully play the original carnival game?
Students have encountered so many fun challenges in mission three of the WLRC robotics competition! How can Dash successfully play the original carnival game?
Students celebrating One Beach Unity and Kindness Day in our classroom. We light up the world with kindness!
Students celebrating One Beach Unity and Kindness Day in our classroom. We light up the world with kindness!
Creative fluency, originality, and elaboration were on display as students' movie trailers take us to a new dimension with our Word Masters words!
Creative fluency, originality, and elaboration were on display as students' movie trailers take us to a new dimension with our Word Masters words!
Student screenwriters and cinematographers utilize their FFOE skills and Word Masters words to bring their creative ideas to life!
Student screenwriters and cinematographers utilize their FFOE skills and Word Masters words to bring their creative ideas to life!
The power of teamwork was in full force! Students joining forces with inventive ideas that redefine collaboration.
The power of teamwork was in full force! Students joining forces with inventive ideas that redefine collaboration.
Empowering students during RISE time to embark on their creative journey through choice-based exploration in inquiry, makerspace, coding, or vocabulary!
Empowering students during RISE time to embark on their creative journey through choice-based exploration in inquiry, makerspace, coding, or vocabulary!
Students are creating accurate APA citations and engaging websites for our ExploraVision projects as we enter the home stretch for ExploraVision!
Students are creating accurate APA citations and engaging websites for our ExploraVision projects as we enter the home stretch for ExploraVision!
Students utilize their ExploraVision rubrics to ensure they include all important components in their projects!
Students utilize their ExploraVision rubrics to ensure they include all important components in their projects!
Students unleashing their creativity to bring their original schools to life through FFOE skills and Word Masters vocabulary.
Students unleashing their creativity to bring their original schools to life through FFOE skills and Word Masters vocabulary.
Incorporating our Word Masters words into our creative FFOE projects brings another layer of challenge and fun!
Incorporating our Word Masters words into our creative FFOE projects brings another layer of challenge and fun!
Conquering conditionals and functions, our student robotic coders put in the work to practice programming through challenging puzzles for our robots on Blockly Wonder Workshop Class Connect!
Conquering conditionals and functions, our student robotic coders put in the work to practice programming through challenging puzzles for our robots on Blockly Wonder Workshop Class Connect!
Student philosophers engage in thoughtful discussion on the ideas in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on friendship!
Student philosophers engage in thoughtful discussion on the ideas in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on friendship!
Students begin crafting sample web pages for their ExploraVision projects. The future of innovation is in the making!
Students begin crafting sample web pages for their ExploraVision projects. The future of innovation is in the making!
Embarking on a journey into the captivating world of ancient African griots! Unveiling the rich tapestry of creativity and storytelling that transcends time.
Embarking on a journey into the captivating world of ancient African griots! Unveiling the rich tapestry of creativity and storytelling that transcends time.
Students are inspired by watching our robotics teams problem solve and merge their coding and creative design skills!
Students are inspired by watching our robotics teams problem solve and merge their coding and creative design skills!
Effective collaboration is key when trying to conquer the highly challenging mission 2 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Effective collaboration is key when trying to conquer the highly challenging mission 2 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Student philosophers thoughtfully contemplate John Stuart Mill's ideas on the nature of true happiness.
Student philosophers thoughtfully contemplate John Stuart Mill's ideas on the nature of true happiness.
In philosophy, students explore philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and the idea of introverts and extroverts.
In philosophy, students explore philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and the idea of introverts and extroverts.
Students experienced more of the Dawn of Creativity as they simulated the gold and salt trade from the ancient empire of Ghana. Students discussed the creative ways they used to communicate non-verbally, which led to peaceful trades!
Students experienced more of the Dawn of Creativity as they simulated the gold and salt trade from the ancient empire of Ghana. Students discussed the creative ways they used to communicate non-verbally, which led to peaceful trades!
Mission 2 is underway as students work to construct a maze for Dash to move through and remove debris to make it wheelchair accessible for their theme park visitors!
Mission 2 is underway as students work to construct a maze for Dash to move through and remove debris to make it wheelchair accessible for their theme park visitors!
Students analyze meaningful peer feedback and take action to apply it to their ExploraVision projects!
Students analyze meaningful peer feedback and take action to apply it to their ExploraVision projects!
Students are delving into the design process as they work hard to make advancements on their ExploraVision projects!
Students are delving into the design process as they work hard to make advancements on their ExploraVision projects!
Creative fluency, the ability to think of many original ideas, is a crucial part of the creative thinking process!
Creative fluency, the ability to think of many original ideas, is a crucial part of the creative thinking process!
Students create a ripple of inspiration in our classroom! From creative fluency to detailed elaboration, their collaborative spirit is the heartbeat of our learning space!
Students create a ripple of inspiration in our classroom! From creative fluency to detailed elaboration, their collaborative spirit is the heartbeat of our learning space!
Facing challenges head-on, our students showcased true grit and perseverance in conquering Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Facing challenges head-on, our students showcased true grit and perseverance in conquering Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Students demonstrated exceptional work ethic and creative persistence to complete Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!
Students demonstrated exceptional work ethic and creative persistence to complete Mission 1 of the WLRC robotics competition!
We use the RISE method when offering peer feedback: Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, and Elevate!
We use the RISE method when offering peer feedback: Reflect, Inquire, Suggest, and Elevate!
Receiving formative peer feedback is essential to elevating the quality of our ExploraVision work!
Receiving formative peer feedback is essential to elevating the quality of our ExploraVision work!
Students are embracing divergent thinking skills to unlock their creative potential and conquer challenges!
Students are embracing divergent thinking skills to unlock their creative potential and conquer challenges!
Problem-solving magic happens when creative thinking, logic, and strong decision-making join forces!
Problem-solving magic happens when creative thinking, logic, and strong decision-making join forces!
Students are putting their minds together, using SCAMPER techniques to spark new ideas and solutions.
Students are putting their minds together, using SCAMPER techniques to spark new ideas and solutions.
Mission 1 of the WLRC Robotics Competition is in full swing! Our students are coding with creativity, and aiming for those bonus points with upright props and loops!
Mission 1 of the WLRC Robotics Competition is in full swing! Our students are coding with creativity, and aiming for those bonus points with upright props and loops!
Creative selection of limited materials was crucial to success in our pumpkin lift challenge!
Creative selection of limited materials was crucial to success in our pumpkin lift challenge!
Students are thinking outside-the-box with the help of lateral thinking and the Six Thinking Hats!
Students are thinking outside-the-box with the help of lateral thinking and the Six Thinking Hats!
Students not only share their amazing ideas and solutions, but also spark excellent questions and insightful discussions!
Students not only share their amazing ideas and solutions, but also spark excellent questions and insightful discussions!
Inspired by the ancient city of Caral-Supe, students design their ancient cities with limited resources!
Inspired by the ancient city of Caral-Supe, students design their ancient cities with limited resources!
Students are motivated to start tackling mission one of our WLRC robotics competition!
Students are motivated to start tackling mission one of our WLRC robotics competition!
Peer feedback is a valuable tool to enhance our creative work! Our students are so supportive of one another!
Peer feedback is a valuable tool to enhance our creative work! Our students are so supportive of one another!
Creative fluency and flexibility are on display as students elevate their work!
Creative fluency and flexibility are on display as students elevate their work!
Students are empowered to take charge of their learning as they run game stations to make Word Masters learning fun and memorable!
Students are empowered to take charge of their learning as they run game stations to make Word Masters learning fun and memorable!
Students are embracing the power of SCAMPER techniques to invigorate their creative projects, while using their FFOE rubrics to guide their creative work!
Students are embracing the power of SCAMPER techniques to invigorate their creative projects, while using their FFOE rubrics to guide their creative work!
Student creativity is flowing during RISE time, as they choose to explore their interests and push the boundaries of innovation!
Student creativity is flowing during RISE time, as they choose to explore their interests and push the boundaries of innovation!
Robotics teams stretch their creativity in their final practice session before we receive the WLRC missions!
Robotics teams stretch their creativity in their final practice session before we receive the WLRC missions!
Using digital 3D blueprints and creative fluency and originality, student architects design homes of the future! Classmates share positive peer feedback during presentations!
Using digital 3D blueprints and creative fluency and originality, student architects design homes of the future! Classmates share positive peer feedback during presentations!
We were so excited to host a visiting teacher from the East Rockaway School District to learn about our LARC program! Students had fun playing BINGO with their WM words and solving analogies!
We were so excited to host a visiting teacher from the East Rockaway School District to learn about our LARC program! Students had fun playing BINGO with their WM words and solving analogies!
Our classroom is buzzing with curiosity as students dive deep into the enigmatic world of the Ancient Norte Chico Caral-Supe Civilization. Their inquiries will take us on an exciting journey of creativity through time!
Our classroom is buzzing with curiosity as students dive deep into the enigmatic world of the Ancient Norte Chico Caral-Supe Civilization. Their inquiries will take us on an exciting journey of creativity through time!
Students use advanced coding techniques to make their robots conquer complex challenges!
Students use advanced coding techniques to make their robots conquer complex challenges!
🌟Students to follow their passions during RISE time! 📚🎨 From coding to makerspace to inquiry projects, every path is a journey of discovery!💡
🌟Students to follow their passions during RISE time! 📚🎨 From coding to makerspace to inquiry projects, every path is a journey of discovery!💡
Students received their first set of WordMasters words and are using various modalities to craft study tools to prepare for Meet 1!
Students received their first set of WordMasters words and are using various modalities to craft study tools to prepare for Meet 1!
Students diving deep into the world of ideas for their ExploraVision projects! Researching the past to shape the future. 💡
Students diving deep into the world of ideas for their ExploraVision projects! Researching the past to shape the future. 💡
Students are exploring new perspectives with Tinkercad and 3D design! They're weaving originality and elaboration into their projects and stretching the boundaries of their creativity!
Students are exploring new perspectives with Tinkercad and 3D design! They're weaving originality and elaboration into their projects and stretching the boundaries of their creativity!
Students on a creativity journey using fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration to push boundaries and ignite innovation. 🌟
Students on a creativity journey using fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration to push boundaries and ignite innovation. 🌟
Sparks of creativity are flying as these 4th graders meet their robots for the first time and test out programs to prepare for the WLRC competition!
Sparks of creativity are flying as these 4th graders meet their robots for the first time and test out programs to prepare for the WLRC competition!
Our 4th graders are gearing up for the upcoming WLRC Robots Competition! Today, future engineers put their robots to the test. Robot sensors were firing with a lot of innovation in action!
As we begin philosophy, students are diving into the ocean of profound questions. 💭💡 Existence, ethics, reality – the adventure begins. 🚀 We are ready to explore the uncharted territories of the mind! 🌌📖
As we begin philosophy, students are diving into the ocean of profound questions. 💭💡 Existence, ethics, reality – the adventure begins. 🚀 We are ready to explore the uncharted territories of the mind! 🌌📖
RISE time (Reaching for Innovation and Specialized Exploration) has launched as students choose an area for creative innovation and growth. Students begin specialized coding creations, maker designs, and inquiry investigations!
RISE time (Reaching for Innovation and Specialized Exploration) has launched as students choose an area for creative innovation and growth. Students begin specialized coding creations, maker designs, and inquiry investigations!
Students showcasing the power of cooperation, communication, critical thinking, and creativity - paving the way for innovative problem-solving!
Students showcasing the power of cooperation, communication, critical thinking, and creativity - paving the way for innovative problem-solving!
Connecting over shared interests, our new third graders are forging friendships as a classroom community!
Connecting over shared interests, our new third graders are forging friendships as a classroom community!
Amazing exchange of ideas and reflection of lateral thinking hats utilized during divergent thinking exercises!
Amazing exchange of ideas and reflection of lateral thinking hats utilized during divergent thinking exercises!
Students begin preparations for the Wonder Workshop Robotics Competition by exploring Blockly and testing out their coding skills!
Students begin preparations for the Wonder Workshop Robotics Competition by exploring Blockly and testing out their coding skills!
International Dot Day: How can a dot embody our hopes and aspirations for our new school year in LARC?
International Dot Day: How can a dot embody our hopes and aspirations for our new school year in LARC?
Students applying SCAMPER techniques to creative problem solving!
Students applying SCAMPER techniques to creative problem solving!
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