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Language Arts |
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Imagine a writer with pen poised above the page. Ideas, feelings and images pour forth. That writer is you! This inspiring class will sharpen your skills in writing and improve your grammar, sentence structure and creativity. |
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MATHEMATICS & THE SCIENCES |
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Learn to do neat tricks with math and solve challenging puzzles that will strengthen your math skills. No matter what your math ability, you can become a better math student while having fun learning math tricks, tips and techniques that will help your critical reasoning abilities. |
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| Awesome Engineering and Construction - top of page |
Explore the fundamental engineering and construction concepts as you learn to build bridges, cars, skyscrapers, etc. in this fun hands-on class. You will learn torque vs. speed, gravity, friction and truss systems, belt and pulley systems and more. |
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| GPS Adventures - top of page |
Explore the excitement of global–positioning systems! You will use GPS receivers to navigate, measure speed and distance, find hidden stashes, draw and play games. You will set up scavenger hunts on campus and create puzzles that can only be solved by utilizing the GPS. Learn to find coordinates on Google Earth and play our versions of geoDashing, geoArt and geoGolf |
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| Power Up with Alternative Energy - top of page |
Combining engineering and alternative energy, you will build solar power cars that race under the sun and a fuel cell car that runs on water, learn to generate power with a windmill and operate cranes, drawbridges and more using alternative energy sources. Explore the basics of electricity and experiment with a multimeter to measure continuity, resistance and voltage from small circuits with batteries and solar panels. |
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CREATIVE ARTS AND MULTI MEDIA |
| Acting & Improvisation - top of page |
Learn to think on your feet! Experience the fascinating world of theater arts through puppetry, pantomime, improvisation and scene-work. Expect a boost in your confidence and lifelong skills. |
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| Designing and Painting - top of page |
Explore your creative instincts and imaginations while discovering your own personal style. Have fun creating designs and enhancing them through painting and coloring. Develop your artistic skills as you learn drawing and painting fundamentals and techniques. |
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| Fashion Sketching and Illustration - top of page |
Get ready for “Project Runway”. Enter the fascinating world of fashion design. You will learn to draw fashion body to proportion and design smart outfits on a mannequin. You will build up a collection of sketches and designs at the end of the class. |
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| Sewing and Knitting - top of page |
Learn basic hand sewing techniques and knitting stitches. Have fun as you learn to make a cute coin purse by using basic hand stitching and knit a simple cool scarf. |
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| Moviemaking with Claymation - top of page |
Enjoy designing and developing a class movie, starting with the storyboard, and ending with a CD. Learn and practice all the steps necessary to build the animated story from the storyboard. |
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COMPUTER SKILLS |
| Computer Game Programming - top of page |
| Have fun programming and developing your own cool computer games. Discover the strategies and processes of developing computer game code. Learn to read specification for a computer game. Work with the hello program, draw graphics, interactions, pong games and simple sprite animations. |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| Co-Ed Flag Football and Field Games - top of page |
Get out in the fresh air and get out all your extra energy! Learn the fundamentals of flag football, ultimate Frisbee and other field games. Join these fun sport activities that promote healthy exercise, fair play and team cooperation. |
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| Soccer - top of page |
| Let’s play ball! Join the outdoor fun and games. Play with your buddies. Meet new friends. Develop skills in ball handling, throw ins and basic rules of the game. Shin guards are required. |
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