“What makes something satisfying?” Fifth and Sixth grade students were recently asked this question. While it could be assumed that the answers would be unique to the individual, teachers and […]
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Technology meets neighborhood study in the first grade when students learn programming skills for a “Bee-Bot” robot. In this edition of THE LIFE, a twice-a-month video presentation of life at […]
Enjoy Season 3, Episode 5 of The Life: TechCity. Get an inside look at academic technology at BFS, shared by the students themselves in IB Computer Science class, MS Technology […]
What do you get when you combine some circuitry, an electronic circuit board, coding know-how, and tinkering skills together? A dancing robot, of course! Our fourth graders embarked on a […]
Brooklyn Friends School is excited to partner with the nationally-recognized organization Girls Who Code to host two-week summer programs called Girls Who Code Campus. In Summer 2018, the Upper School […]
by Tracy Chow, Lower School Technology Integrator January is always an exciting time in fourth technology class. This year, we began our winter semester with field trips to the NYU […]
Our 4th grade students have been working diligently on their prototypes, jingles, 3D logos, and webpages for their upcoming STEAM exhibit. In about two weeks, our students will be visiting Heights […]
The first grade’s traditional neighborhood study and “block city” took a giant leap into the 21st century with a collaborative STREAM project. Introduced last year, the sophomore version of the […]
“Wow, this is doing wonders for my fear of heights.” “Oh my god, this is so cool!” “I feel like a superhero!” “I can’t believe I’m in Egypt.” “You’re […]
by Christina Karvounis The mindful inclusion of technology as a conduit to enhance the learning experience gave first grade students a rich STREAM experience, while also placing demands on […]
Despite fast and furious 21st century changes, the school library remains a repository of knowledge, a retreat for those seeking solitude, and a gathering place for young collaborators. Library Department Chair Kathy Hartzler, now […]
