Science Teacher Emilie Cushing why she hopes that shining a light on outdoor learning, while not a new concept for GUS, will allow us to expand upon the rich learning experiences our campus offers all students.
Read MoreIn terms of sustainable practices, this year at GUS we are not reinventing the wheel; we are merely refining our current practices, reevaluating our curriculum, and working to create some achievable goals for the future.
Read MoreFirst graders recently completed their Body Projects, life-sized models of their own bodies - built from the inside out.
Read MoreTo demonstrate the vastness of our solar system, 6th graders scaled it down - to fit entirely on the GUS campus.
Read MoreAs part of our human body systems unit, seventh graders were challenged to use compassion, empathy, and ingenuity to design prototypes to help someone with one of the following health conditions: asthma, muscular dystrophy, or stroke.
Read MoreSeventh graders in Emilie Cushing’s science class today participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen science project sponsored by The Cornell Lab, the National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada.
Read MoreStudents in Alex Levin’s eighth grade science class set out to uncover the pros and cons of naturally-derived mycelium styrofoam versus those of traditional styrofoam.
Read MoreMore and more, we are witnessing the power of young people across the globe who are fighting for and enacting positive change.
Read MoreSecond grade naturalists are invested in learning about their theme, where do I live?, by exploring and studying various species of plants and animals on the GUS campus.
Read MoreFirst graders begin the year with a life-sized self-portrait. Naturally, these drawings reflect what can be seen on the outside - their hair color and style, eye color, and, of course, their favorite outfit!
Read MoreKindergarteners have been busy studying motion in their virtual science classroom.
Read MoreSixth Grade Science Projects Begin with Empathy - the first step of the Design Thinking process.
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