Students explore the literary genre of mystery fiction. To get the blood flowing, students will participate in two murder mystery games where they will role-play characters and attempt to figure out who murdered the victim and how it was done. Then, students will analyze three short mysteries. Finally, students plan their own mystery incorporating the [...]
Is everything kids see online, on TV, or hear from friends actually true? In Myth-Busting Science, young scientists investigate popular myths and surprising claims using hands-on experiments, teamwork, and real scientific thinking. Each day, students make predictions, test ideas, and uncover what’s really going on—through launching balloon rockets, making slime, testing floating and sinking, and even designing their own experiments. This class is fast-paced, interactive, and packed with “aha!” moments that make science exciting, memorable, and fun.
Python is a computer programming language that is excellent for aspiring computer programmers to start with. Python has easy-to-read syntax and programmers can quickly see the output of their programs. Students will be given programming exercises and projects to practice the use of Python programming. In this class, students will start learning various commands like [...]
VEX IQ is a snap-together robotics system to provide future engineers the opportunity to build and program robots. Students will learn about sensors, motors, gear ratios and object manipulation. Students advance to programming tele-operated robots which navigate through challenges. Some of the robots students will build and program include a bulldozer and forklifts. This class [...]
VEX IQ is a snap-together robotics system to provide future engineers the opportunity to build and program robots. Students will learn about sensors, motors, gear ratios and object manipulation. Students advance to programming tele-operated robots which navigate through challenges. Some of the robots students will build and program include a bulldozer and forklifts. When and [...]
Science for Future Physicians is a hands-on, interactive course designed especially for curious students ages 11–14 who want to explore the fascinating world of medicine. Students step into the role of young medical interns as they investigate how the human body works, what happens when we get sick, and how doctors use science, data, and problem-solving to keep people healthy. Through experiments, simulations, and medical mystery challenges, students build real scientific thinking skills while discovering that the human body is one of the most complex—and amazing—systems there is.
Students play the role of young entrepreneurs as they start with the germ of an idea for a product and business and take it through the entire entrepreneurial process. Inspired by the TV show Shark Tank, our students will develop prototypes, formulate a business plan and devise a marketing strategy. Meanwhile, our teachers will provide [...]
Whether by the light of the campfire or the glow of the computer screen, humans have always loved to tell stories. Through games, activities, and short writing prompts, students in this course will get a chance to practice the timeless art of storytelling using digital and analog means. In addition to concepts like story structure, [...]
This Virtual Reality class engages students with coding, game and app design and VR game-play using the Oculus Go, a stand-alone virtual reality VR headset. Students will ultimately experience and modify interactive virtual reality games! *Note - Student does not take the Oculus Go headsets home. When and Where This Class is Offered: Week 1 [...]
