In the Classroom Archives - Indian Mountain School

Forward Thinking at the 6th Annual Poquonook Solutions Symposium

June 2, 2022

In the Classroom,
Life Through Service,
Sustainability and the Environment,
Uncategorized

Superheros who save the ocean from poachers, their adventures depicted in a comic book series to educate and inspire youth. Bricks made out of plastic waste, used to build affordable housing. Solar-powered underwater drones capable of…

A Passion For Coding

May 9, 2022

In the Classroom,
In the News,
Uncategorized

Computer science develops problem-solving skills and computational thinking and can also be a creative form of self-expression. Students at IMS are able to explore the field of computer sciences through after-school enrichment programs on the Lower Campus, as…

Voices at Troutbeck

May 5, 2022

In the Classroom,
Uncategorized

Troutbeck, in Amenia, New York, stands at the nexus of American History. Once the private estate of Joel Spingarn, Troutbeck has been host to creative thinkers, artists and activists for centuries. It was the location of the Amenia conferences which were transformational…

IMS Art Students Inspired By New Creative Collaboration

January 20, 2022

Arts,
In the Classroom

Our strategic priority of "Community as a Classroom" leads to explorations with the Wassaic Project We are always thrilled to take advantage of the cultural resources within our area and create a space for our students to learn from local…

Hoops For Food 2021

December 20, 2021

Life Through Service,
Uncategorized

Hoops for Food is More Than a Competition Each year, we collect non-perishable items for the Corner Food Pantry. This year, IMS families donated several hundred items and our boarding community also bought items like coffee,…

Upper and Lower Campus Collaboration: Harvest Festival Study

December 2, 2021

Academics,
In the Classroom,
Uncategorized

Students gain Research and Teamwork Skills by Working Together At IMS, our community is further strengthened by having mixed age groups come together throughout the year for various projects, special events, or classroom work. Just before…

Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

November 3, 2021

In the Classroom,
Uncategorized

A Yearly Tradition in Third GradeIn honor of Día de los Muertos, our third graders created altars to celebrate loved ones (family members and pets) who have passed away. This day, known in English as ‘Day of the…

Día de los Muertos

November 12, 2020

Academics,
In the Classroom,
Uncategorized

With Election Day fast approaching, Ms. Tieger designed a project centered around the history of voting rights in the United States to encourage her students to better understand the power of a vote.

Relevance and Purpose in Teaching

September 2, 2020

Academics,
In the Classroom

Indian Mountain School will return to in-person classes this fall, while still offering a remote track of learning. This summer, our faculty have been engaged in a unique professional development opportunity to better adapt to the unique needs of each…

A Virtual Reality Experience of Mount Vesuvius

February 11, 2020

In the Classroom,
Technology

Whenever possible, we like to bring history to life. It is our belief that students learn best when they are engaged in different types of learning. That’s why our sixth grade humanities students got to experience the eruption of Mount…

Category: In the Classroom

Forward Thinking at the 6th Annual Poquonook Solutions Symposium

A Passion For Coding

Voices at Troutbeck

IMS Art Students Inspired By New Creative Collaboration

Hoops For Food 2021

Upper and Lower Campus Collaboration: Harvest Festival Study

Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos

Relevance and Purpose in Teaching

A Virtual Reality Experience of Mount Vesuvius