See Inside a Classroom

What happens when engaged students are paired with inspiring teachers? Peek inside a classroom to find out.

The “try” in chemistry

Lakeside chemistry students are exploring open ended, inquiry-driven investigations.

Seventh graders create custom costumes for faculty “clients” in an intensive design thinking project.

History teacher Katie Piper explores how meaningful, authentic projects drive learning.

Lakeside 5th graders started off the school year by researching and writing about family food traditions.

Science students studying ecology and engineering worked together to provide critical nesting habitats to vulnerable bird species.

Drama teacher Alban Dennis prepares students to shine under the spotlight.

Lakeside has reorganized and expended classes related to wellness and personal development into the new 5-12 department.

Questions to get to the heart of the Harkness method

Upper School English teacher Erik Christensen explains his syllabus.

Middle School students learn news literacy in the age of fake news.

Upper School English teacher Emily Chu ’05 on how Lakeside’s mission-driven diversity and equity work plays out in her classroom.

A playground model in Upper School physiology

What does it mean to stand up for what is right?

Upper School English teacher Lindsay Aegerter shares the inspiration for the course, and how students guide the curriculum.

Photography teacher Barry Wong teaches the power of photojournalism.

Picture books that create opportunities for student learning

Follow the Advanced Physics class to a different classroom: the snowy trails of Snoqualmie Pass.

Jillian Tsai creates an immersive cultural experience in Middle School Chinese classes.

Introducing students to mathematical skills and each other

Math teaching Granya O'Neill unlocks a passion for math in middle-schoolers