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MS/HS - Science - Exploring Matter (S2)

Free

with Sandy Lee

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

This course explores the basics of matter, its properties, conservation laws, and distinguishing between physical and chemical changes. Through simple experiments and discussions, students will gain foundational knowledge essential for scientific understanding and practical applications. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-12, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 9AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class for each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

 

Writer's Club - 5th - Crafting Compelling Opinions: Opinion Writing (S2)

Free

with Emily Trierweiler

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Writer’s Club: Opinion Writing-  Write your opinion in an organized way that clearly states your topic and groups related ideas together, using facts and details, that support your opinion. This course will further develop and provide opportunities to practice using the writing process: choosing a topic, making a plan, writing a draft, revising and editing. Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 5 but all students are welcome. 

 

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Writer's Corner - 4th - What's Your Opinion (S2)

Free

with Laura Acosta

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Opinion Writing Workshop- Prove your point! Learn how to clearly write and express your opinion. This course will further develop and provide opportunities to practice using the writing process: choosing a topic, making a plan, writing a draft, revising, and editing. Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grade 4 but all students are welcome. 

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

 

Writer's Workshop - 3rd - The Opinion Writer's Toolkit: Opinion (S2)

Free

with Robin Hinderliter

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 9 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Writer’s Workshop (opinion writing)- Kids have favorites and they’ll get to write about them in this fun engaging class. Topics include all the steps in the writing process including choosing a topic, making a plan, writing a draft, revising, and editing. Each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  Recommended for grade 3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursdays at 9 AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 1031

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

 

MS/HS - Enrichment - Art (S2)

Free

with Kristina Adjemian

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

Overview

Join us for an immersive journey into the vibrant world of Keith Haring, one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century. In this digital art lesson, students will delve into the life, art, and legacy of Haring, exploring his distinctive style and revolutionary approach to art as activism. Through a hands-on project and guided instruction, participants will learn how to harness digital tools to create bold, expressive artworks inspired by Haring's dynamic visual language.

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-8, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 10AM

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class for each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

 

Science - Lower - Engineering! Let's Build! (S2)

Free

with Sabrina Tate

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 5 weeks

Students will learn about engineering and the engineering process, and have the chance to design, build, and test their own creations during this 5 week course! Students will design and build a simple bridge, learn about windmills and design their own, build a simple car, and construct a marble run!

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK - 1, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Science - Middle - Weather & Climate (S2)

Free

with Jaclyn Brown

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 5 weeks

Students will learn the difference between weather and climate. Come and create graphs and weather reports showing typical weather of the different seasons. Put on your friendly face because you are going to be the reporter!

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 2 - 3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Science - Upper - Natural Disasters, Oh My! (S2)

Free

with Ashleigh Yturralde

Calendar Oct 3, 2024 at 11 am, runs for 5 weeks

Students will explore various natural disasters and their impact on human life. They will create and explore different ways that humans can come up with solutions to the impact they bring to life on Earth.

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 4- 5, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 





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