Sessions for Rising 6th-8th Graders

Registration Information

(Current 5th -7th Graders)

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on February 8, 2016

Middle-Afternoon Basketball Bracketology: Do you want to conquer March Madness bracketology? In this class, you will learn the basics of basketball statistics. The week will culminate with the creation of an interactive spreadsheet to more accurately predict the winner of the NCAA Championship! Encryption for the Amateur: Are you ready to crack the code? In this intriguing class, you will learn the mathematics of basic encryption, invent your own ciphers, discuss relevant historical events, and learn mathematical concepts that often aren’t seen until college! Let the decoding begin as our web of murder, mayhem and intrigue unfolds! First in Flight: Have you ever flown in an airplane? Did you wonder how it worked? In this class you will explore the basic principles of aeronautics and the evolution of flight. Applying your new found knowledge, you will design and construct your own propelled airplane, and race your classmates to the finish line. Jack Out of the Beanstalk: Have you ever put on a pair of pants you outgrew? Have you ever sat in a chair that was too small or too big? In this class, you will investigate ratio and proportion by designing a more comfortable life for a "giant" or a “teeny tiny person” who lives in your community. What would you have to modify and construct to create a better fit? Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Baseball has been a fixture in popular culture since the 1850s. From peanuts and cracker jacks to Bull Durham, America's favorite past-time has the power to evoke old memories and make new ones. We will examine popular culture from food to poetry and music to film to study how baseball has influenced American culture. Tessell What?: Tessellations are intricate and interesting repeated patterns that create stunning works of art. In this class, science and math come together! You will create your own tessellations based on geometric principles while also exploring where tessellations can be found in the natural world. The works of artists like M.C. Escher will also be examined for inspiration.

SPARK your Creativity!

Log-on to register at DPS Homepage (www.dpsnc.net) Parent Resources AIG/Advanced Placement SPARK Camp Registration Students will select one morning and one afternoon session. Camp: $50.00 nonrefundable After-School Care (until 5:30) $20.00 additional charge All payments must be received by April 6, 2016.

Daily Schedule: Arrival Morning Session Lunch/Enrichment

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Summer Program Accelerating Radical Kids! June 20 – 23, 2016

SPARK Camp is open to all rising 4th – 8th AIG identified students enrolled in Durham Public Schools.

(Students should bring a bag lunch and snack daily.)

Afternoon Session

12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Location: Durham School of the Arts 401 N. Duke Street For more information, please contact: Phone: 919.560.3750 Elizabeth Cross Director of Advanced Academics [email protected] Laura Parrott Coordinator of Advanced Academics [email protected]

"SPARKS"—those activities and interests that truly engage kids to be their best. Discovering those sparks can help students express their personalities and make unique contributions to the world.” ~P. Benson

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(Current 3 - 4 Graders) Elementary - Morning Election 2016 : Who will be the next President of the United States? Every election year, candidates make speeches about the country’s problems and how to solve them. In this class, you will learn about the election process, explore the complexities of the Electoral College and trace the journey that today’s candidates take toward Election Day. Family Affair: Have you ever wondered about your family’s history? In this class, you will explore genealogy and complete a documentary telling your family’s story. Get ready to enhance your interview and research skills as you create your family tree and examine your roots. Life is Art... And Art is Life!: Were Jackson Pollock's splatter paintings the result of an earthquake.. or a crazy, chaotic life? We'll look at several different artists and examine the effect that major personal and pop culture events had on their art, and create an art piece that reflects your own experiences. As we work, we'll make a timeline of both cultural and artistic moments. Money! Money! Money! : Do you dream of being your own boss and making LOADS of CASH? In this class, you will learn all about how to become an entrepreneur and even design your own business! You will also examine some of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs along the way. Join us and explore what it takes to be successful in business! “Quilty” as Charged: Math can be beautiful and colorful when you see it in a quilt. Quilts are full of math—from the obvious geometrical shapes to fractions, symmetry, area and much more. No need to feel guilty, come get “quilty”! Explore real math hidden within quilt designs. Rocket Power: 5…4…3…2…1…Lift-Off! Are you ready to design your own rocket? In this class, you will learn all about aerodynamics, gravity, balance, apogee, drag and thrust and their role in a successful launch. If you love problem solving or dream of becoming an aerospace engineer, this class is for you! Phabulous Photojournalists: Communication is powerful when you capture what you observe through the lens of a camera. Come learn the ins and outs of photojournalism while you publish the official SPARK camp newspaper! You will capture stories from each class and share every tidbit with the masses. Your summer enrichment will inspire others for a long time to come! Sequels!: Did Jim Hawkins return to the sea after the conclusion of “Treasure Island”? Do Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn have further adventures as adults? In this class, you will get to pick your favorite character from literature and give them a new life! Let your imagination run wild as you write new adventures for old friends. The fate of the character is in your hands!

The Wondrous Wonders of the World: The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Statue of Zeus. Do any of these remarkable structures sound familiar? Come explore these Wonders of the Ancient World built over 2,000 years ago. Examine how their construction was possible, why they were built, and why ancient travelers wrote about these incredible sights.

SPARK your imagination

Not Your Everyday Board Game: What does it take to design your own board game? From start to finish, there are many things for board game designers to consider. In this class, you will evaluate various strategy board games in order to effectively design your own game. You will use elements of all subject areas to create a theme for the game, design the board, establish the rules of play, write concise instructions, and test and modify your game so that everyone can enjoy your creation!

Scrappton: What does it take to plan and build a city or town? Do you like to write stories, poems, songs, or create your own commercials? In this class, you will be able to do just that. With your classmates you will create a town or city called Scrappton. You will design and build a model of your very own building within the Scrappton city limits and create a way to promote it.

Elementary - Afternoon Aphrodite to Zeus: Are you ready to become an expert on bloodthirsty Minotaurs and the fire-breathing Chimera? Here, you will explore the exciting Greek myths of how Jason stole the Golden Fleece, Pandora opened her box, and Perseus defeated Medusa. Come find out the secrets and legends of the Greeks that will leave you breathless and dying to know more! Botany Bliss: Can seeds fly? Are there really carnivorous plants? You’ll explore these questions and take a closer look at photosynthesis and all things plants like you’ve never done before! Get out your microscopes and magnifying glasses and get ready for some fun experiments to uncover the magic of plants all around us! Everyday Engineers: Do you ever wonder how redesigning something might make it better? Now is your chance to see if you can rise to the challenge. Using provided supplies, you will have the opportunity to put your engineering abilities to the test. See if you can come up with a solution to the real world challenge that is put before you. Golden Bridges: Can you build the Golden Bridge? Here, you will learn the rich history of bridges—from old rickety structures to structurally sound metal creations. You will put your knowledge to the test and build your own bridge! Will your bridge stand up to the test or become firewood for your next campfire? Come find out! Lights, Camera, Action: Have you ever wanted to write your own movie? Well let’s start with a play! This class will look at the writing process and will let you create, cast, and act out an original work of your own. No Passport Needed: Have you ever wanted to travel the world? In this class, the mathematical experience revolves around expanding your view of the world. You will see beyond the borders of your own city, state, and country and learn using mathematical methods and problem solving from other countries!

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(Current 5 - 8 Graders) Middle - Morning CSI: Durham: Have you ever wondered how crimes are solved? Come and see how science is used to examine DNA evidence, match fingerprints to suspect, analyze blood splatter, and much more. You’ll practice your forensic investigation skills and unravel the evidence to identify the most likely suspects. Design your Dream Home: Explore the wonderful world of geometry and design your very own dream home. From the properties of polygons to lines and circles, put your geometry knowledge and calculation skills to the test. Let your inner architect emerge! Hip-Hop Activism: Is Hip-Hop just a genre of dance and music? Or could it be something more? In this class, you will learn about the roots of hip-hop and examine its role in movements throughout our country’s history. From hip-hop as a culture to hip-hop as a tool for social change, come explore how hip-hop can help you advocate for a cause that’s important to you. Science Fiction Fanatics: How have our depictions of the future changed over time in science fiction? Through literature, television shows, and movies, you will explore this question and investigate how contemporary issues influence our conception of an ideal future. Star Wars, Isaac Asimov, Star Trek, Back to the Future and other examples of enduring science fiction will guide your exploration. Slam! The Art and Action of Spoken Word: Flip poetry from the page to the stage, National Poetry Slam championship style! Learn how poetry has communicated the story of mankind since the beginning of language. Then, you will do the gritty work of inquiring into your own personal and cultural history to write poetry that speaks the story of you and your generation, and perform it in our culminating Poetry Slam.

Sessions for Rising 6th-8th Graders

Registration Information

(Current 5th -7th Graders)

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on February 8, 2016

Middle-Afternoon Basketball Bracketology: Do you want to conquer March Madness bracketology? In this class, you will learn the basics of basketball statistics. The week will culminate with the creation of an interactive spreadsheet to more accurately predict the winner of the NCAA Championship! Encryption for the Amateur: Are you ready to crack the code? In this intriguing class, you will learn the mathematics of basic encryption, invent your own ciphers, discuss relevant historical events, and learn mathematical concepts that often aren’t seen until college! Let the decoding begin as our web of murder, mayhem and intrigue unfolds! First in Flight: Have you ever flown in an airplane? Did you wonder how it worked? In this class you will explore the basic principles of aeronautics and the evolution of flight. Applying your new found knowledge, you will design and construct your own propelled airplane, and race your classmates to the finish line. Jack Out of the Beanstalk: Have you ever put on a pair of pants you outgrew? Have you ever sat in a chair that was too small or too big? In this class, you will investigate ratio and proportion by designing a more comfortable life for a "giant" or a “teeny tiny person” who lives in your community. What would you have to modify and construct to create a better fit? Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Baseball has been a fixture in popular culture since the 1850s. From peanuts and cracker jacks to Bull Durham, America's favorite past-time has the power to evoke old memories and make new ones. We will examine popular culture from food to poetry and music to film to study how baseball has influenced American culture. Tessell What?: Tessellations are intricate and interesting repeated patterns that create stunning works of art. In this class, science and math come together! You will create your own tessellations based on geometric principles while also exploring where tessellations can be found in the natural world. The works of artists like M.C. Escher will also be examined for inspiration.

SPARK your Creativity!

Log-on to register at DPS Homepage (www.dpsnc.net) Parent Resources AIG/Advanced Placement SPARK Camp Registration Students will select one morning and one afternoon session. Camp: $50.00 nonrefundable After-School Care (until 5:30) $20.00 additional charge All payments must be received by April 6, 2016.

Daily Schedule: Arrival Morning Session Lunch/Enrichment

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Summer Program Accelerating Radical Kids! June 20 – 23, 2016

SPARK Camp is open to all rising 4th – 8th AIG identified students enrolled in Durham Public Schools.

(Students should bring a bag lunch and snack daily.)

Afternoon Session

12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Location: Durham School of the Arts 401 N. Duke Street For more information, please contact: Phone: 919.560.3750 Elizabeth Cross Director of Advanced Academics [email protected] Laura Parrott Coordinator of Advanced Academics [email protected]

"SPARKS"—those activities and interests that truly engage kids to be their best. Discovering those sparks can help students express their personalities and make unique contributions to the world.” ~P. Benson

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(Current 3 - 4 Graders) Elementary - Morning Election 2016 : Who will be the next President of the United States? Every election year, candidates make speeches about the country’s problems and how to solve them. In this class, you will learn about the election process, explore the complexities of the Electoral College and trace the journey that today’s candidates take toward Election Day. Family Affair: Have you ever wondered about your family’s history? In this class, you will explore genealogy and complete a documentary telling your family’s story. Get ready to enhance your interview and research skills as you create your family tree and examine your roots. Life is Art... And Art is Life!: Were Jackson Pollock's splatter paintings the result of an earthquake.. or a crazy, chaotic life? We'll look at several different artists and examine the effect that major personal and pop culture events had on their art, and create an art piece that reflects your own experiences. As we work, we'll make a timeline of both cultural and artistic moments. Money! Money! Money! : Do you dream of being your own boss and making LOADS of CASH? In this class, you will learn all about how to become an entrepreneur and even design your own business! You will also examine some of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs along the way. Join us and explore what it takes to be successful in business! “Quilty” as Charged: Math can be beautiful and colorful when you see it in a quilt. Quilts are full of math—from the obvious geometrical shapes to fractions, symmetry, area and much more. No need to feel guilty, come get “quilty”! Explore real math hidden within quilt designs. Rocket Power: 5…4…3…2…1…Lift-Off! Are you ready to design your own rocket? In this class, you will learn all about aerodynamics, gravity, balance, apogee, drag and thrust and their role in a successful launch. If you love problem solving or dream of becoming an aerospace engineer, this class is for you! Phabulous Photojournalists: Communication is powerful when you capture what you observe through the lens of a camera. Come learn the ins and outs of photojournalism while you publish the official SPARK camp newspaper! You will capture stories from each class and share every tidbit with the masses. Your summer enrichment will inspire others for a long time to come! Sequels!: Did Jim Hawkins return to the sea after the conclusion of “Treasure Island”? Do Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn have further adventures as adults? In this class, you will get to pick your favorite character from literature and give them a new life! Let your imagination run wild as you write new adventures for old friends. The fate of the character is in your hands!

The Wondrous Wonders of the World: The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Statue of Zeus. Do any of these remarkable structures sound familiar? Come explore these Wonders of the Ancient World built over 2,000 years ago. Examine how their construction was possible, why they were built, and why ancient travelers wrote about these incredible sights.

SPARK your imagination

Not Your Everyday Board Game: What does it take to design your own board game? From start to finish, there are many things for board game designers to consider. In this class, you will evaluate various strategy board games in order to effectively design your own game. You will use elements of all subject areas to create a theme for the game, design the board, establish the rules of play, write concise instructions, and test and modify your game so that everyone can enjoy your creation!

Scrappton: What does it take to plan and build a city or town? Do you like to write stories, poems, songs, or create your own commercials? In this class, you will be able to do just that. With your classmates you will create a town or city called Scrappton. You will design and build a model of your very own building within the Scrappton city limits and create a way to promote it.

Elementary - Afternoon Aphrodite to Zeus: Are you ready to become an expert on bloodthirsty Minotaurs and the fire-breathing Chimera? Here, you will explore the exciting Greek myths of how Jason stole the Golden Fleece, Pandora opened her box, and Perseus defeated Medusa. Come find out the secrets and legends of the Greeks that will leave you breathless and dying to know more! Botany Bliss: Can seeds fly? Are there really carnivorous plants? You’ll explore these questions and take a closer look at photosynthesis and all things plants like you’ve never done before! Get out your microscopes and magnifying glasses and get ready for some fun experiments to uncover the magic of plants all around us! Everyday Engineers: Do you ever wonder how redesigning something might make it better? Now is your chance to see if you can rise to the challenge. Using provided supplies, you will have the opportunity to put your engineering abilities to the test. See if you can come up with a solution to the real world challenge that is put before you. Golden Bridges: Can you build the Golden Bridge? Here, you will learn the rich history of bridges—from old rickety structures to structurally sound metal creations. You will put your knowledge to the test and build your own bridge! Will your bridge stand up to the test or become firewood for your next campfire? Come find out! Lights, Camera, Action: Have you ever wanted to write your own movie? Well let’s start with a play! This class will look at the writing process and will let you create, cast, and act out an original work of your own. No Passport Needed: Have you ever wanted to travel the world? In this class, the mathematical experience revolves around expanding your view of the world. You will see beyond the borders of your own city, state, and country and learn using mathematical methods and problem solving from other countries!

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(Current 5 - 8 Graders) Middle - Morning CSI: Durham: Have you ever wondered how crimes are solved? Come and see how science is used to examine DNA evidence, match fingerprints to suspect, analyze blood splatter, and much more. You’ll practice your forensic investigation skills and unravel the evidence to identify the most likely suspects. Design your Dream Home: Explore the wonderful world of geometry and design your very own dream home. From the properties of polygons to lines and circles, put your geometry knowledge and calculation skills to the test. Let your inner architect emerge! Hip-Hop Activism: Is Hip-Hop just a genre of dance and music? Or could it be something more? In this class, you will learn about the roots of hip-hop and examine its role in movements throughout our country’s history. From hip-hop as a culture to hip-hop as a tool for social change, come explore how hip-hop can help you advocate for a cause that’s important to you. Science Fiction Fanatics: How have our depictions of the future changed over time in science fiction? Through literature, television shows, and movies, you will explore this question and investigate how contemporary issues influence our conception of an ideal future. Star Wars, Isaac Asimov, Star Trek, Back to the Future and other examples of enduring science fiction will guide your exploration. Slam! The Art and Action of Spoken Word: Flip poetry from the page to the stage, National Poetry Slam championship style! Learn how poetry has communicated the story of mankind since the beginning of language. Then, you will do the gritty work of inquiring into your own personal and cultural history to write poetry that speaks the story of you and your generation, and perform it in our culminating Poetry Slam.

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Estudiantes comenzando el 4 y 5 grado Botany Bliss ¿Pueden volar las semillas? ¿Existen plantas carnívoras realmente? ¡Vas a explorar estas preguntas y mirar más de cerca a la fotosíntesis y todas las cosas de las plantas como nunca lo habías hecho anteriormente! ¡Saquen sus microscopios y lupas y prepárense a divertirse haciendo experimentos para descubrir la magia de las plantas que nos rodean! Elections 2016 ¿Quién será el próximo Presidente de los Estados Unidos? Durante cada año electoral, los candidatos hacen discursos sobre los problemas del país y cómo resolverlos. En esta clase aprenderás sobre el proceso electoral, explorarás las complejidades del Colegio Electoral y el recorrido que lleva a los candidatos de hoy a las elecciones. Family Affair ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez sobre la historia de tu familia? En esta clase explorarás la genealogía de tu familia y completarás un documental que contará la historia de tu familia. Prepárate a desarrollar tus destrezas para hacer entrevista e investigación mientras reconstruyes tu árbol genealógico y examinas tus raíces. Golden Bridges ¿Puedes construir el Puente Dorado? En esta clase aprenderás la rica historia de los puentes — de viejas estructuras desvencijadas a creaciones de estructuras metálicas. ¡Pondrás tu conocimiento a prueba y construirás tu propio puente! ¿Resistirá tu puente la prueba de fuego o se hará leña para tu siguiente fogata? ¡Ven y averigua! Aphrodite to Zeus ¿Estás listo/a para convertirte en un/a experto/a sobre minotauros sedientos de sangre y la quimera que respira fuego? ¿En esta clase, vas a explorar los emocionantes mitos griegos de cómo Jasón robó el

vellocino de oro, Pandora abrió su caja, y Perseo derrotó a Medusa? ¡Ven a descubrir los secretos y leyendas de los griegos que te dejarán sin aliento y con grandes deseos de conocer más! Money! Money! Money! ¿Sueñas con tener tu propio negocio y hacer MONTONES DE DINERO? ¡En esta clase aprenderás todo acerca de cómo convertirte en un/a empresario/a e incluso a diseñar tu propia empresa! Al mismo tiempo, también aprenderás sobre algunos de los empresarios más famosos del mundo. ¡Únete a nosotros y explora lo que se requiere para tener éxito en los negocios! Phabulous Photojournalists La comunicación es poderosa cuando captas lo que observas a través de la lente de una cámara. ¡Ven a aprender los detalles de fotoperiodismo mientras publicas el periódico oficial del campamento SPARK! Aprenderás sobre nuevas historias en cada clase y podrás compartir exquisitos detalles de las historias con otros. ¡Tú enriquecimiento en esta materia durante el verano inspirará a otros en el futuro! Rocket Power 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... ¡Despegue! ¿Estás listo/a para diseñar tu propio cohete? En esta clase aprenderás todo sobre la aerodinámica, la gravedad, el equilibrio, apogeo, arrastre y empuje y su papel en un lanzamiento exitoso. ¡Si te gusta resolver problemas o tienes el sueño de convertirte en ingeniero aeroespacial, esta clase es para ti! Sequels! ¿A caso volvió Jim Hawkins al mar después de la conclusión “de la Isla de Tesoro”? ¿Tienen Tom Sawyer y Huck Finn aventuras adicionales como adultos? ¡En esta clase escoges tu personaje de literatura favorito y darle una nueva vida! Deja correr tu imaginación mientras escribes nuevas aventuras para viejos amigos. ¡El destino del personaje está en tus manos!

Scrappton ¿Qué se necesita para planificar y construir una ciudad o un pueblo? ¿Te gusta escribir cuentos, poemas, canciones, o crear tus propios anuncios? En esta clase precisamente podrás hacer eso. Con tus compañeros de clase crearás un pueblo o ciudad que se llama Scrappton. Vas a diseñar y construir un modelo de tu propio edificio dentro de los límites de la ciudad Scrappton y desarrollarás diferentes maneras de promocionarla. No Passport Needed ¿Alguna vez has querido viajar por todo el mundo? En esta clase, la experiencia matemática gira en torno a la ampliación de tu visión del mundo. ¡Vas a ver más allá de las fronteras de tu propia ciudad, estado y país y a aprender sobre el uso de los métodos matemáticos y de resolución de problemas de otros países! The Wondrous Wonders of the World El faro de Alejandría, las pirámides de Egipto y la estatua de Zeus. ¿Te suenan familiares cualquiera de estas estructuras notables? Ven a explorar estas maravillas del mundo antiguo, construidas hace más de 2.000 años. Investiga cómo fue posible su construcción, por qué se construyeron, y por qué los viajeros antiguos escribieron sobre estos increíbles lugares. Everyday Engineers Te has preguntado ¿cómo rediseñar algo podría hacerlo mejor? Ahora es tu oportunidad para ver si puedes aceptar el reto. Utilizando los materiales provistos, tendrás la oportunidad de poner habilidades de ingeniería a prueba. Ve si puedes solucionar el reto de la vida real que está delante de ti. Not Your Everyday Board Game ¿Qué se requiere para diseñar tu propio juego de mesa? De principio a fin, hay muchas cosas que el diseñador de juegos de mesa tiene que tener en cuenta. En esta clase evaluarás varios juegos de mesa de estrategia con el fin de diseñar con eficacia tu propio juego. ¡Utilizarás elementos de todas las

materias para crear un tema para el juego, diseñar el juego, establecer las normas del juego, escribir instrucciones concisas, y poner a prueba y modificar tu juego para que todos puedan disfrutar de tu creación!

“Quilty” as Charged Las matemáticas pueden ser hermosas y coloridas cuando la ves en una colcha. Las colchas están repletas de matemáticas — de obvias formas geométricas a fracciones, simetría, área y mucho más. Explora las matemáticas escondidas dentro de los diseños de las colchas. to

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Estudiantes comenzando el 6 – 8 grado CSI: Durham ¿Te has preguntado cómo se resuelven los crímenes? Ven y observa cómo se utiliza la ciencia para examinar las pruebas de ADN, huellas dactilares del sospechoso, analiza salpicaduras de sangre, y mucho más. Vas a practicar tus habilidades de investigación forense y como desenredar las pruebas para identificar a los más probables sospechosos. First in Flight ¿Alguna vez has volado en un avión? ¿Te has preguntado cómo funciona? En esta clase investigarás los principios básicos de la aeronáutica y la evolución del vuelo. Aplicando tu nuevo conocimiento, diseñarás y construirás tu propio aeroplano propulsado, y competirás con tus compañeros de clase para llegar a la línea de llegada. Hip-Hop Activism ¿El Hip-hop es sólo un género de baile y música? ¿O podría ser algo más? En esta clase aprenderás sobre las raíces del hip-hop y examinarás su papel en los movimientos a lo largo de la historia de nuestro país. Del hip-hop como cultura al hip-hop como una herramienta de cambio social, ven y explora cómo el hip-hop puede ayudarte abogar por una causa que es importante para ti.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame El béisbol ha sido una constante en la cultura popular desde la década de 1850. De los cacahuetes y los Cracker Jacks a los Durham Bulls, el pasatiempo favorito de los Estados Unidos tiene el poder de evocar viejos recuerdos y hacer otros nuevos. Vamos a examinar la cultura popular desde los alimentos a la poesía y desde la música a la película para estudiar cómo el béisbol ha influido en la cultura estadounidense. Tessel What? Los mosaicos teselados son complejos e interesantes patrones repetidos que crean impresionantes obras de arte. ¡En esta clase, la ciencia y las matemáticas se unen! Vas a crear tus propios mosaicos teselados basándote en principios geométricos al mismo tiempo que exploras los mosaicos teselados que existen en el mundo natural. También examinarás las obras de artistas como M. C. Escher en busca de inspiración. Slam! The Art and Action of Spoken Word ¡Poesía de la página al escenario, National Poetry Slam championship style! Aprende cómo la poesía ha comunicado la historia de la humanidad desde el comienzo del lenguaje. Entonces, harás el trabajo de investigar tu propia historia personal y cultural para escribir la poesía que cuenta tu historia y la de tu generación, y recitarla durante nuestro evento de culminación Poetry Slam. Science Fiction Fanatics ¿Cómo han cambiado nuestras representaciones del futuro en cuanto a la ciencia ficción? A través de la literatura, programas de televisión y películas, explorarás esta pregunta e investigarás cómo los problemas contemporáneos influyen en nuestra concepción de un futuro ideal. Star Wars, Isaac Asimov, Star Trek, Back to the Future y otros ejemplos perdurables de la ciencia ficción guiarán tu investigación. Basketball Bracketology ¿Quieres dominar la manera de crear categorías de March Madness? En esta clase, aprenderás los conceptos básicos de las estadísticas del baloncesto.

La semana culminará con la creación de una hoja de cálculo interactiva para predecir con mayor exactitud el ganador del Campeonato de la NCAA! Design your Dream Home Explora el maravilloso mundo de la geometría y el diseño de la casa de tus propios sueños. A partir de las propiedades de las polígonas líneas y círculos, pon tus conocimientos de la geometría y habilidades de cálculo a prueba. ¡Permite que tu arquitecto interior surja! Jack Out of the Beanstalk ¿Alguna vez te has puesto pantalones que ya eran demasiado pequeños? ¿Alguna vez te has sentado en un asiento muy pequeño o demasiado grande? En esta clase investigarás la relación y proporción mediante el diseño de una vida más cómoda para un 'gigante' o una 'persona pequeña ' que vive en tu comunidad. ¿Qué tendrás que modificar y construir para crear un modelo apropiado? Encryption for the Amateur ¿Estás listo para descifrar el código? En esta clase intrigante, aprenderás las matemáticas relacionadas con la codificación básicas, cómo inventar tus propios sistemas de codificación, hablar sobre los acontecimientos históricos relevantes, y aprender conceptos matemáticos que a menudo no se ven hasta la universidad! ¡Deja que la decodificación comience como nuestra red de asesinato, mutilación y la intriga se desarrolla!