Eureka² is where math meets discovery! Our mission is to make math intuitive and enjoyable, transforming tricky concepts into clear, engaging explanations. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or math enthusiast, Eureka² offers resources and insights to help you uncover the beauty and power of mathematics. Let’s explore, learn, and experience the thrill of those “eureka!” moments together!
Wit & Wisdom is your destination for enriching English Language Arts (ELA) learning. We believe in the power of words and ideas to inspire, challenge, and connect us. Our resources are designed to develop critical thinking, deepen comprehension, and ignite a love for reading and writing. Join us as we explore great texts, uncover meaning, and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning through language!
The New York City K-8 Scope and Sequence is a comprehensive resource that integrates national standards, the New York State Social Studies Core Curriculum (content, concepts, key ideas, understandings and performance indicators) and the NYS K-8 Social Studies Framework. Each yearly course of study is organized around a suggested time frame for core content guided by essential questions.
Amplify Science is a science curriculum that blends hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools to empower students to think, read, write, and argue like real scientists and engineers. It is designed to spark our elementary students’ interest and empower them to ask more questions, think more critically, and generate innovative ideas.
In Computer Science education, students learn computational thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills during their educational journey. This year the focus has been on Artificial Intelligence. Students have been studying AI through various means that allow students to experiment with various AI interfaces, create AI programs, and understand how to properly collect, analyze, and use data to avoid bias in our AI coding programs. Currently, students are working on various STEM projects that create a deeper understanding of the Design Process of AI programming in our community; investigating various careers from diverse people in our community; and creating future models to assist in solving various problems in our community environment.
Art class is a vibrant and creative space where young artists can explore their imaginations and express themselves through various mediums. Under the guidance of our talented art teacher, Mr. Drennan (aka Mr. "D"), students engage in hands-on projects that introduce them to the Elements of Art and Principles of design. Students explore different techniques and styles, from drawing and painting to sculpture and collage. Each lesson is designed to inspire creativity, build on current units being learned in class, and develop self- confidence, fine motor and problem-solving skills. Whether we're studying famous artists such as DaVinci, Mondrian, Ringgold, O’Keefe, and Picasso or creating our own masterpieces, our class is a place where every student can flourish and discover the joy of artistic expression.
At P.S. 159, our music program taught by our beloved teacher Mr. “S”, offers students a comprehensive and enriching musical education. Students receive grade-level instruction in various areas, including choral music, music theory, piano-keyboard lab, percussion, music history, technology, dance, and poetry. Throughout the year, students showcase their talents in two “arts festival” performances and participate in monthly grade assemblies, celebrating their progress and achievements. Our music program not only nurtures a love for music, but also fosters creativity, discipline, and a sense of community among our young musicians.
