批判性思考，普遍应用
Nightingale’s 阀杆 program prepares students to think creatively in the constantly-evolving fields of science, 技术, 工程, 和数学. Digital citizenship is the foundation of the computer science curriculum in the Lower and 中学s, and 上学校 students graduate prepared to think about real-world challenges through a digital lens. Math and science curricula develop critical thinking, 解决问题, and logic skills that can be applied across multiple disciplines and into life after Nightingale.
较低的学校
在制作中学习
Kindergarteners learn how to code Beebots, which are codeable robots designed for young learners. 本单元期间, Kindergarteners are introduced to programming concepts—focusing on putting commands in the correct sequence and specifying conditions. 通过这个单元, 学生建立成长心态, 从错误中学习, 在挑战中坚持不懈.
在复习方向词之后，比如前进, 落后的, 左, 和右, students enter commands using the arrow buttons on the machine, which the robot will follow in the order received. They then work with a partner to set up dominos and code the Beebot to either knock them down or move around them.
3...2...1...磁铁的比赛!
Class II students demonstrate their 工程 skills through the creation of original magnet games. After learning about the science of magnetism, 以及引力和斥力, students are challenged to invent a game that is powered entirely by those two forces. 与伙伴一起工作, 学生们头脑风暴各种想法, 考虑一下他们会使用什么材料, 制定蓝图, 制作他们的游戏.
Students practice problem solving and collaboration, refining their communication and critical thinking skills, in order to make design the best game possible.
中学
用糖果和K'NEX合成DNA
科学六班, students are tasked with building a representation of a DNA molecule showing the double helix shape to display an understanding of the base pairing rules—adenine always pairs with thymine and cytosine always pairs with guanine. Students use different-colored gummy bears to represent the different nitrogenous bases and Twizzlers to represent the sugar-phosphate backbone.
中学ers demonstrate their understanding of base pairing rules in a DNA sequence.
编码能力
In their computer science course, Class VII students explore robotics and 工程 concepts. 从虚拟机器人开始, 练习使用命令和传感器, students learn how to navigate a maze within a digital program to clean up trash in an ocean. From there, they build their own robots, adding sensors and code. Students problem-solve and debug as they create and modify a robot to compete in a freeze tag competition, 一直在记录观察结果, 发现, and experiments in their 工程 notebooks using sketches, 表, 和反思. 比赛结束后, students finish the unit with futures-thinking, imagining what the world will be like years from now, and what roles robots will play in our daily lives.
因为他们在探索抽象的联系, 解决现实问题, and produce mathematical models using regression software, students gain the technical skills that will make them successful in 中学 and beyond.
上学校
Makerspace魔法
Creative experimentation happens in surplus in the Makerspace through Nightingale’s holistic 阀杆 program. 学生们浏览复杂的编码程序, 学习设计, 用led做实验, 数字编辑, 网站建设. Whether laser cutting a Mandala for World Religions or 3D printing a pyramid for geography, every project stays on track with Nightingale’s interdisciplinary curriculum.
Excellence in 工程 and design has given Nightingale students not only a place but a voice in the global maker community.
现实世界的经验
对高技能人才开放, 动机, and dedicated science students in Classes X–XII, the Independent Science Research Program (ISRP) allows students to gain valuable scientific experience within and beyond the blue doors. 在节目中, students are required to take Science Seminar and Bio技术, where they develop advanced scientific literacy and communication skills while preparing for internships in research labs. 在十一班和十二班之间的暑假, students participate in primary science research for six to eight weeks, expanding their skillset and knowledge in the field. 了解更多.
在十一班和十二班之间的暑假, ISRP students participate in primary science research for six to eight weeks.