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| Course Descriptions |
Each student selects from the listing of courses to create a
personal schedule. Students take three courses daily. Most of these
courses will run at each site. However, it is possible that a given
course may not run at one of the sites due to underenrollment for
that course. Students should select a first choice and second choice
course, for each class period (one, two and three). |
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In this section:
Courses for students currently in grades K through 1
Courses for students currently in grades 2 & 3
Courses for students currently in grades 4, 5 & 6 |
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| Courses for students currently in
grades K through 1 |
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| HUMANITIES |
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| MATH AND SCIENCE |
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| Creatures of Habitat (DP12): |
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Become an explorer and a junior zoologist as you research animals and where they live. Find out how animals have adapted to their environments and the role that humans play in protecting those habitats. You'll become familiar with many species of wildlife as you learn about such places as wetlands, drylands, and woodlands. Finally, design an imaginary habitat and create the animal that lives there.
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| The Curious Chemist: Chemistry in Our Daily Lives (DP13): |
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The way materials are put together and the way they act under certain conditions is called the study of chemistry. Chemistry helps us explain the things that happen in nature. Chemists are scientists who use each of their five senses to explore and make sense of life. Experiment with water, acids, bases, and everyday household items to discover the chemical world in which we live. Design a series of experiments to test your predictions about the reactions of substances. |
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| Aspiring Architects (DP14): |
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Why did the builders of the pyramids choose triangles as their building blocks? Is glass a good material for skyscrapers? Learn about the ways structures are built and understand the concepts of form and function. Test structural principles through simple building projects and experience the creative process of design as you create a structure of your own. |
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| Courses for students currently in grades
2 & 3 |
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| HUMANITIES |
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| The Writer's Block (DP20): |
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| Where do authors get their ideas? How does a science fiction story differ from historical fiction? What are the elements all stories need? Come have fun and gain writing experience creating new characters and a book of your own. The class will culminate with a reading of original stories to parents at a "Young Authors' Tea." |
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| News Net (DP21): |
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| What is news? How would a newspaper be different if it was created from a prisoner’s point of view? What kind of news would a magician like to hear? How do the newspapers of the past differ from today’s? You'll have the chance to read, write, edit, report and circulate your idea of the news to the rest of the camp. |
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| Make Me Laugh! Understanding Comedy and Humor (DP22): |
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| Did you know that your brain’s activity increases when you laugh? Doctors have used comedy to help reduce their patients’ stress levels and pain. Humor has been used throughout history to bring social and political issues to our attention. Discover how humor and comedy can improve your awareness and understanding of the world around you. Develop your ability to see humor in any situation. Create a humorous skit or story of your own. |
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| MATH AND SCIENCE |
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| Ocean Overview (DP26): |
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| How do pearls grow in an oyster? Why do crabs shed their skins? Come explore the world beneath the oceans’ waves! The ocean is so huge that it makes the earth appear blue from outer space. You’ll discover new information about your favorite ocean creatures and what you can do to help them. |
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| Rocks, Minerals, and Crystals: Earth’s Treasures (DP27): |
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Whether you like to collect rocks or just appreciate the beauty of a colorful gemstone, this class has something for you. You’ll learn to analyze and appreciate rocks and minerals by their characteristics, grow crystals, and research related topics that really interest you. Finally, you’ll determine what makes things like gems valuable to humans. |
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| Sunshine Science (DP28): |
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| What’s so hot about the sun? How can a star that is 93 million miles away be the source of all Earth’s energy, cause the seasons, affect the weather, and burn your skin? This renewable resource is truly amazing. Come find out more about the benefits and dangers of sunshine and conduct experiments to show how the sun’s light can be used to help us in our everyday lives. |
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| MULTI-DISCIPLINARY |
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| Courses for students currently in grades
4, 5 & 6 |
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| Speaking of Writing (DP40): |
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| Creative writing and eloquent speech making join forces in this course. Evaluate and improve your writing skills and then deliver your written word through public speaking practice. Work on precision of language, imagery, figures of speech, and the revision process. Then, learn the skills required for professional speech making. Learn how to move audiences with your written and spoken word. |
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| Going to Court (DP41): |
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| “All rise for the honorable judge….you!” Through the process of enacting trials, you will experience the justice system of the United States. You'll take on the roles of judge, jury, prosecutor, defender or witness. Through active involvement in the courtroom drama, you will learn to organize facts, develop your speaking and questioning abilities, and understand the concepts of justice through jury deliberation. |
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| Anticipating Algebra (DP42): |
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| "When will I ever use algebra?" you ask. Here's one way. Introduce yourself to pre-algebra through this class that focuses on applications of algebra in the world. In addition to tackling concepts of linear equations, polynomial functions and factoring, you may also have time for fun with games, tessellations, and probability. |
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| Chemistry: The Essential Element (DP44):
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| Welcome to the laboratory that is the world in which you live. Experiment with domestic chemicals, environmental materials, foods, and living organisms to discover the chemical nature of substances, their properties, reactions and uses in daily life. Design a series of experiments to test your hypotheses about the reaction of substances. |
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| Move Over Sherlock (DP49): |
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| How do real detectives solve mysteries? Come examine how modern crime investigators use cutting-edge scientific discoveries to search for evidence, gather clues, and analyze data. Participate in a simulated mystery where you become the detective as you learn skills in logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, data collection, and analysis. This is a great way to practice using your scientific problem solving skills! |
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| CREATIVE AND PERFORMANCE ARTS |
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| Two and Three-D Media: Drawing and Sculpting (DP51): |
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| Express yourself in pencil, ink, or three dimensions. Develop your techniques in perspective, light, and shading. Learn the fundamentals of positive and negative space. Create an original, displayable work. |
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| Explore & Tour |
| Save the date! This year's Explore & Tour
for Day Programs will be held on Saturday, March 29th at Stuart Country Day School. |
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| Byrn Mawr College |
| Bryn Mawr College is located 11 mile
west of Philadelphia on a beautiful, 135.5 acre campus in Montgomery
County. |
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| Academic Program |
| Courses are taught at levels appropriate
for academically gifted students in Kindergarten through sixth grade,
covering humanities, mathematics and sciences, and multi-disciplinary
courses. |
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