Summer Enrichment At Frances L. Jenkins middle school Summer Enrichment Program—Course Descriptions Nutrition, Culinary and Fitness Basics—Brittany Hardy Did you know that almost 20% of teens skip breakfast every day, and 75% of teens skip physical activity? This class will help students develop their own plans and set healthy goals for nutrition and physical activity. Students will have the opportunity to see that physical activity can be fun, and they will be able to use their knowledge of nutrition basics to make and enjoy healthy and delicious snacks. This class is for all skill levels and is sure to give your student the desire to explore the physical activities that abound in our beautiful town! Green Engineering: Invention Repurposing—Week 2—Talitha Couture Have you ever wondered what’s inside a blender? How about a telephone? Think you have what it takes to invent “The next great thing?” Join us as we deconstruct common household items and create new, exciting inventions. You’ll love this hands-on, creative experience as you explore your inner genius! Simple Machines: Engineering Design Challenges—Week 3—Talitha Couture CRASH IT, SMASH IT, but whatever you do, DON’T BREAK THE EGG!!!! Join us as we design crash test cars that are capable of protecting an egg that will be driven down a ramp and into a wall. Through the engineering design process, you will design, build, test, and refine your car to provide maximum safety for your oh so fragile passenger, THE EGG! Science Exploration—Marshmallows, Squids, Playdoh & Tornados—Amber Fryar This class is all about the excitement and hands-on aspect of science. Each day will focus on a different branch of study- biology, chemistry, physics, geology and meteorology. We will be experimenting, making tools, performing field work, and dissecting. Some topics include, severe weather, anatomy, ecosystems, chemical reactions (ice cream and marshmallows!), soil and rocks, motion and waves (including an infrared camera). Prepare to have fun and get messy! Creativity through Exploration and Interpretation—Karolyn Dicken Come join us this summer as we dive into a variety of literature excerpts to gain a whole new understanding! We will dive into character and theme in ways you've never thought of and develop meaning through creativity and technology. We'll play games, listen to TED talks, have engaging conversations, and create pieces based on our own interpretation. Grab a friend and come join us for a great time! Ready, Set, Algebra!—Week 1—Anne Terranova We will use a variety of manipulatives, activities and games to explore patterns and algebra. Color tiles, “frogs,” and Slinkies will help us understand algebra! Exploring Circles—Week 2—Anne Terranova We will use a variety of methods to determine circumference and area of circles. Which method did Archimedes use? We will then apply this knowledge to volume of cylinders and create a business plan for making money from candle sales. Students will make their own candles! Making Sense of Numbers—Week 3—Anne Terranova We will explore numbers through patterns and games. See if you can beat your opponent by developing the better strategy! Design, Build, and Program a Robot—Adam Truex Learn how to creatively think and problem solve. In Automation and Robotics students will learn about mechanical systems, sensors, and programming. Use tools such as the engineering design process, VEX Robotics equipment, and Robot C software to invent and innovate. Build and program robots to complete real world problems as you make a robot go through a maze and disarm mines in the final minesweeper challenge. How To Make a Movie—Bruce Phillips Imagine making movies for the big screen, YouTube, or even just for your friends. In this class we will learn the basics of how to write, film, direct, act in, and even edit a movie. We will watch examples of great filmmaking and then make our own movies to share with the class. Come and learn how to be a movie maker! You may take the class once, twice or all three times. Minecraft EDU—Michael Wheeler Explore, Gather, and Create in the award winning multiplayer Minecraft EDU virtual sandbox game. Students working together will start with an introduction to the game environment, controls, and etiquette. Then work together as they progress from a virtual campsite, to a home, a village, and a small civilization. The final project will have students, like a virtual construction crew, building a virtual model of the school building. Students will engage in crafting, creativity, and collaboration. From novice to expert, there will be a lot of building to do. Better have your diamond pickaxe handy!
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