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 [...]
Mock Trial – The Criminal Justice System, Ages 11-14
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Students will be learning about the United States legal system through real-life and fictional scenarios. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Roblox is the largest user-generated online gaming platform, with over 15 million games created by users. Students will use Roblox to create adventures which can be published to smartphones, tablets, desktops and consoles. Kids learn the Lua coding using the Roblox text editor to create 3D worlds and explore the use of conditionals, loops, arrays, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 3 [...]
Through this course, students will develop a better understanding of war, peace, and game theory through daily, real-world simulations that match student “nation teams” against one another. Students will be challenged to develop solutions to complex problems like wars, treaty collapses, and food shortages and develop problem-solving, collaborative, public-speaking, and negotiating skills. By the end [...]
