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Even beyond academic excellence, it is the attitude of the Harlem Academy students which impresses me each time I meet them: they are curious of everything, open to the world, and happy to learn.
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Grade One
In the late fall, we begin the Pebbles, Sand, and Silt unit with a trip to the Museum of Natural History. The unit consists of four sequential investigations, each designed to introduce concepts in earth science. The investigations provide experiences that heighten students' awareness of rocks as earth materials and natural resources.
The Balance and Motion unit exposes students to global phenomena in hands-on lessons. Students begin to see that we live in a dynamic world where everything is in motion but that not everything is moving the same way. Students use counterweights to learn how to balance objects, such as a pencil on its point, and make discoveries about the wheel and axle and how they help cars move.
The Insects unit introduces students to the diversity of animal forms. They learn the life sequences of a number of insects and even collect a few! In each investigation, an insect is introduced, and students observe structures and behaviors, discuss their findings, and ask questions. Students observe insect life cycles and compare the stages of metamorphosis exhibited by each species.
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