Instant Views [o.] School of Geniuses, New York | Nina Leen (1948)

* “Sandy, 7, lectures science club on hobby, explains behavior of neutrons in uranium. Diagram was left by previous lecturer, a chemist.”

** “Building with blocks, instead of aimlessly stacking them, 4-year-olds work together to construct an apartment building with doormen, tenants and garage.”

* Ralph, 11, likes to study human skull. He plans to become a doctor

** Playing chess, David (wearing glasses) moves a piece for Lennie. Both are 7 and a half.

* Directing orchestra, 10-year-old girl gets a lesson in conducting from teacher. Students also have a choral society. Three-year-olds have rhythm bands.

** Practical conversation in French by 9-year-olds. Here waiter asks gentleman to approve the wine, as lady consults French menu.

A public “genius school” for 3-to-11-year-olds at New York’s Hunter College, 1948

A study of time is made by 6-year-olds. Addressing class, Lucy (standing, left) tells what she found out in library about old-fashioned candle clocks as her remarks are copied on the blackboard with other students’ observations. The students are critical of each other’s work and often double check in the library.

(source: Life)