For students entering 6th or 7th grade; Students may take one, two or three classes.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Exploring Aerodynamics: The Science of Flight
Class 1601 (Jon Bradburn)
Come explore the captivating world of aerodynamics. We’ll discuss mysteries of flight,
from the principles governing aircraft design to the dynamics of objects soaring through
the air. We’ll learn key aerodynamic concepts, including lift, drag, thrust, gravity and
how air behaves around objects in motion. We’ll also have the opportunity to
experiment with aerodynamic principles as we design, construct, and fly our model
airplanes!
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Exploring the Essay
Class 1602 (Kara Girsch)
This class is an excellent opportunity to sharpen your writing skills for essays. We'll
explore techniques for narration, description, and reflection, and learn how to creatively
use figurative language, descriptions, details, and variety in your sentence
structure. Throughout the week, you'll grow confident in your ability to organize your
essay, use innovative transitions between ideas, and write impressive beginnings and
endings. We will also focus on the importance of writing for a specific audience and
purpose, and work as a group to improve our form, content, and style. You'll be ready
for high school essays in no time!
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Inside Out! An Epic Journey Through the Human Body
Class 1603 (Kelsey Clarkson)
Using imagination and hands-on learning, we’ll travel a certain magic bus to dive deep
inside the human body to explore basic human anatomy. We’ll learn how our amazing
systems work together to keep us alive, active, and healthy. Each day, we’ll focus on two
different body systems—like the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, or nervous
systems—learning their functions and how they work in harmony. Through interactive
activities, we’ll build or examine detailed models of these systems, conduct experiments
to see science in action, and explore ways to take care of each part of our bodies. Join
us for this epic journey—you’ll never look at your body the same way again!