Do you want to have a blast making a movie? You don’t have to be an actor to star in these movies that you make from “Action” to “That’s a wrap.” We’ll guide you through the Hollywood process as you brainstorm, script, location scout, bring in props and costumes, act and direct in a collaborative [...]
Imagine learning about personal finance while playing the board game, The Game of Life. Each day, students will randomly "draw cards" to establish their life conditions that day (i.e. the salary they are earning, the number of children, etc.). They will embark on research, analysis and decision-making for assignments related to opening bank accounts, getting [...]
Genetics is the study of how genes and traits are passed down from one generation to the next. Our genes carry information that affects our health, our appearance, and even our personality! This class will engage its students in hands-on activities to explore the field of genetics. Activities include extracting DNA from onions and strawberries, creating cell and DNA models, studying fingerprints and creating a family tree of traits. Topics covered will include inheritance patterns of traits (dominant/recessive genes), genetic mutation and disease and the use of DNA in forensic science.
Students will be creating imaginary animals, collages, personal logos, video game covers, pixel art, vampire portraits and wacky landscapes while learning different tools in GIMP, a free image manipulation and creation software that is similar to Photoshop, the standard in several industries including film, photography and print. Students will learn to scan and import images, [...]
Investment Literacy and Stock Market Game, Ages 11-14
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This class allows students to apply skills in math, language arts and social studies to real world financial decisions. We use the Stock Market Game (TM) endorsed by the New York Stock Exchange. Students take part in the following steps: (1) Start with $100,000 in virtual cash and learn financial concepts like compound interest and [...]
This class was created to stimulate excitement for problem-solving. Students will be training for competition in the Math Olympiads by exploring the twelve problem-solving strategies recommended by Dr. George Lenchner, creator of the Math Olympiads. Mathletes will be taking math contests from prior years and even play Math Jeopardy! Students will be pumping their math [...]
Embark on a microscopic adventure where curious young minds dive into the unseen wonders of the microbial world. Our engaging program is designed to captivate children’s imaginations as they explore the realm of bacteria, mold, and other minuscule marvels. Through hands-on experiments and interactive activities, campers will not only discover the fascinating characteristics of these tiny organisms but also gain an understanding of their impact on our daily lives. From creating slime to understanding the importance of hand hygiene through soap experiments, campers will unravel the mysteries of microbiomes, exploring the diverse communities of microorganisms that exist within and around us!
Students explore more advanced topics like engineering with Redstone, using enchantments, brewing potions, surviving zombie sieges and excavating structures. Students will also learn about World Edit, an application that enables Minecraft enthusiasts to build and edit maps. When and Where The Class is Offered: Week 1 - June 24-28, 2024 1:30PM-5:00PM Short Hills Week 2 [...]
While playing Minecraft, students will have to conquer math problems in order to open doors and get needed tools and inventory items. The focus of the math problems are (1) order of operations (2) word problems (3) multiplication (4) division and (5) fractions. You can calculate your way through survival mode!
