21st century skills
Elementary Students Film, Edit & Produce Guardian News Segments
Guardian News was a new After School Activity that was offered this spring.
Students Introduced to Computer Programming During Hour of Code
YISS students were introduced to a number of different coding activities which included a variety of coding languages during Hour of Code.
6th Graders Offer Creative Solutions to Trash Crisis
The 6th grade Pop Science class tackled the trash crisis head-on in their Trash Solutions Project Fair.
Brainstorm: Part 2–Unique Qualities of Teen Brains
The teen mind has unique positive qualities as a result of a major growth spurt that occurs in the brain between the ages of 12-24.
Big Data Club Prepares Students for Data-Driven Future
The Big Data Club focuses on improving students’ understanding of data science and building excitement about big data’s prospects.
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
Brainstorm, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., helps parents understand their adolescent children–and adolescents understand themselves better.
YISS Participates in Global Campaigns Promoting Coding
Students throughout YISS learned and used different coding languages as part of Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week.
Mindsight: Part 2—Understanding the Minds of Others
The second aspect of mindsight—developing the ability to see and connect with the minds of others—depends on empathy.