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2013 COURSES The courses allow children with exceptional
intellectual ability to extend their existing |
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Is the water in our bathtubs
recycled from millions of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? What
exactly is the water cycle and what role does it play in the development of
clouds and precipitation? How
are Cumulus clouds different from Stratus clouds? We’ll construct a cloud
finder and identify the types of clouds in our atmosphere throughout the
week. We’ll record and graph the results. How much rain can a cloud hold? Is
our wacky weather related to the change of seasons? Be the "eye" in our
hurricane and create a spiral in a bottle as we investigate natural storms.
Join us as we discover the science behind the weather that impacts us every
day. Boogie on down and be a part of the fun!
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Which amphibians use their eyes to swallow and their skin to
breathe? The ones that can jump 40 times their length, catch a
meal with their sticky tongues and stay underwater for an
unlimited amount of time—frogs! Which frogs can survive in the
arctic? Which frogs live in the desert? What special adaptations
do frogs have in order to withstand the particular climates in
which they live? What’s the difference between frogs and toads?
We’ll explore the life stages of a frog and record our findings.
What role have frogs played in ancient cultures and history? Can
they tell us about the health of our Earth? We’ll make models of
frogs and build healthy habitats. What can we find on our Frog
Hunt? Join us for an un-froggetable time as we learn
about amazing Anura! |
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Did Isaac Newton discover the laws of gravity by
watching apples fall from a tree? Get ready to explore the laws of
motion--first hand! What keeps us from floating into space? How were
trebuchets used in the Middle Ages? Which materials make the best catapults
today? We will discover gravity, acceleration, friction, and velocity. We’ll
design and create our own catapults and put them to the test for distance
and durability. We’ll investigate and experiment with the use of pendulums
in clocks. Are you ready to launch balloon rockets and build rollercoasters?
We’ll work collaboratively to build reaction racers. Which teams’ car will
win the race? We’ll find out what causes an object to stay in motion. How
will friction have an impact? Join us as we “Move-it, Move-it” and engage in
Newton’s laws of motion.
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Are you ready to go beyond our planet and
explore all of the phenomenal facts that our universe has to
offer? Are you fascinated by space? Math? Engineering? How
creative are you? Don your space helmet and join us for some
exciting exploration! How do black holes grow in size? In what
galaxy was the largest black hole found? Why do some quasars
give off radio waves? How can we measure the distance between
stars? Why do comets have tails? Can you imagine what a city
might look like if one existed on the moon? Would you like to
take part in a mock space station and discover unique facts
about astronauts in space? We’ll create craters, construct
constellation art and make model planets. This course will take
you on a week of wonder and amazement as you learn about space.
Join in the fun as we learn about our awesome universe!
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How do birds
fly? How far can a bird travel in one year? Why are some birds
so colorful? Why do birds sing? In what kinds of habitats do
birds like to live? Why are there so many species of birds? In
this course, we will learn about this unique group of animals
that has adapted to life in the air. We will become
ornithologists as we study the bizarre world of birds and find
out what life in flight is really like. Not only will we take
time to learn how owls "see" at night, or investigate why birds
build so many different kinds of nests, but we will explore and
observe first-hand how birds have learned to live in the big
city. Join us as we discover why the life of birds is so
outstanding!
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| How does the world work? How do buildings stand up? How do architects make and use technology? Does it interest you to be a “do it yourself-er?” Would you like to design, create and test a structure? What do Frank Lloyd Wright, Alexandre Eiffel and Robert Mills have in common? We will examine several different types of designs and discover how the forces of tension, compression, bending, torsion, and shear have an impact. Are there other factors that engineers consider? What is the tallest free-standing tower we can build using a limited supply of materials? Which materials make the most durable buildings? Let’s be architects for the week and showcase our work on Friday! Refine your problem solving skills and discover how things work…the possibilities are endless!!! | |
