The Chapel School Students Bring “Science to Life”

The Chapel School Students Bring “Science to Life”

Bronxville, NY- Students at The Chapel School used technology to bring their textbooks to life. Mr. Martinez’s middle school students and Mrs. Ambroselli’s fifth graders have been up to some really exciting projects this week. The middle school students demonstrated some cool new tools and were great guides to help teach the fifth graders about the human body systems.

Students were exposed to augmented reality, an emerging technology with educational benefits. Together the students looked at two-dimensional illustrations that came to life using specific applications. The heart turned into a realistic three-dimensional organ, one that could be manipulated and turned around. It even allowed students to remove specific parts like the right ventricle or a valve. The circulatory system was presented as if students were traveling alongside red and white blood cells in the blood stream. Students shouted “Oh my gosh, those are branching cells!” when navigating through the central nervous system.

“What better way to experience the human body systems then to travel through it yourself using three-dimensional glasses,” exclaimed Mrs. Ambroselli. It was a memorable experience for all and gave students the opportunity to experience the human body systems in an unconventional way. It also sparked great questions that will allow the students to explore the human body systems further.

According to Mr. Michael Schultz, Principal at The Chapel School, , "Advances in Science and Technology are critical to my vision for the future at TCS A staff member stated, “We want to foster a love of learning, exploring, and excitement about the world.” The focus of the program is to encourage the students to think scientifically by practicing science process skills and critical thinking skills.

The Chapel School is located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, New York. And has been named the 2016 Best Private School & Best Preschool in Westchester. For more information about the Chapel School and its programs, please call 914-337-3202 or visit the website at www.thechapelschool.org