The Physics class designed, built, and tested spinners to complement our study of 2D motion, rotation, and torque. The results were amazing, with the winning spinner, created by Andre E. '26, lasting for over 2 minutes!
From Morgan Brown, Physics Teacher: The Physics class designed, built, and tested spinners to complement our study of 2D motion, rotation, and torque. The spinners are a direct example of what we’ve learned, because the force you apply to the edge causes a torque which gives an angular acceleration that makes them spin. Students researched the base physics concepts as well as the specifics of what makes a spinner stay balanced and spin as long as possible. They also got additional practice with 3D modeling and 3D printing to create the spinners. The results were amazing, with the winning spinner, created by Andre E. '26, lasting for over 2 minutes! We also had aesthetics winner Kaia B, '26, who decorated her top to look like a spinning ballerina to pay homage to her background as a dancer. These spinners are a great update to the old-fashioned wooden "spinning top" toys that have been around for hundreds of years, and it was exciting to transform them into a modern device to learn and apply Physics concepts in a whole new format.
This week's column is a tribute to the late Susana Trilling, a chef and a real teacher. Her classroom was a spacious teaching kitchen in Oaxaca, which inspired The Grauer School's teaching kitchen, and also inspired the world. Her lectures came through stories, scents, and presence.
Our talented Senior class members completed their Senior Graduation Defense presentations, where they petitioned for graduation with distinction in a given area. We are so impressed by their embodiment of our core values, their talent, their gratitude, and their ability to articulate what legacy they are leaving The Grauer School.
The Grauer School's teachers presented Academic and Core Values Awards at our schoolwide assembly on May 13. The departments that presented awards included Social Studies, Math, English, Science, World Languages, Physical Education, and Community Service.
Last week, Dr. Grauer introduced the rise of super-efficient, AI-driven SAT prep tools. This week, he is taking that idea much further—into the realm of character, empathy, and purpose. If we can gamify test prep for optimal motivation, why not human growth and spirit?
Girl Rising Club students participated in a 2-hour workshop with Talena Handley, owner of Girlie Garage, an automotive consulting company. Our students got under the hood of two different cars to learn basic automotive safety and maintenance, as well as how to navigate working with a mechanic and handling any potential emergency situations.
Economics students explore entrepreneurship by developing business proposals. The students had to pitch and defend their proposal in front of a formal panel, presenting their mission, products and services, and marketing plan.
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