Science

An Inquiry-Based Approach

The goal of the science program is to engage students with exciting content while developing habits of mind essential to scientific thinking and problem solving.

Students practice critical skills such as observing, identifying patterns, predicting, inferring, and drawing conclusions. They record information, raise questions, plan investigations, and revise ideas using the engineering design process. A treasured component of the program includes field learning, with local field trips and visits to our own on-campus outdoor classroom spaces.

Through an inquiry-based approach, boys explore life, earth, and physical sciences. They learn the scientific method, ask questions, and think critically. By fostering their natural curiosity, the program encourages each boy to wonder about the world around him.

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Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’
Visiting Author: Great Art Is ‘Bedrock of the Human Story’

Patrick Bringley, a New York Times bestselling author, spoke to Upper School students about grief — and the solace and meaning he ended up finding through his decade of work as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Upper School Math Team Shines at Opening Match
Upper School Math Team Shines at Opening Match

Brunswick opened the Fairfield County Math League season with a commanding first-place finish, earning 107 points to top a field of 25 public and private schools on Wednesday.

Giant Waves and Ocean Mystery Captivate Upper Schoolers
Giant Waves and Ocean Mystery Captivate Upper Schoolers

Science, adventure, exploration, great white sharks — and giant ocean waves — were the subject of a lively Upper School talk in Baker Theater on Thursday, September 18.