Courses for Students Who Have Completed
Fourth Grade in June 2003

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Fluid Physics (AM) Fluid Physics (PM) Writers' Circle Mathematical Investigations Land of the Pharaohs Readers' Workshop: Literary Analysis and Metacognition Energy

8:30-12:00 1:00-4:30 8:30-12:00 1:00-4:30 8:30-12:00 1:00-4:30 1:00-4:30

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2341 Fluid Physics (AM)
8:30-12:00	Bob Fabini	$420
In this class, we will discover the amazing world of liquids and gases. By studying densities and Archimedean principles, we will then find out how and why concrete boats and hot air balloons float. We will design and build our own model concrete boats and compete in The Great Concrete Boat-Off. We will also make our own hot-air balloons. By studying surface tension, we will learn how water spiders can live on the surface of a pond and why bubbles act bubbly. We will investigate the shapes of bubbles and produce waves on a bubble. Also, we will study Bernoulli's Principle and investigate how air flows around differently shaped objects.

2342 Fluid Physics (PM)
1:00-4:30	Bob Fabini	$420
(Same as Course #2341, except for the schedule.)

2343 Writers' Circle
8:30-12:00	Richard Kleine	$405
Using imagination and creativity, we will develop our thoughts and ideas to make them come alive on paper. We will learn how to paint a picture with words when describing a character, setting, or scene. We will sample and analyze the creativity of both published authors and our own writing, learning and discussing what each has to say. Then we will apply what we've learned about expressing our thoughts and ideas in writing by producing our own stories, poems, and more!

2344 Mathematical Investigations
1:00-4:30	Richard Kleine	$405
Mathematical Investigations is designed to allow students to swim deeply in a rich mathematical pool. We will take big ideas in statistics and probability, geometry, and number theory and examine them from many perspectives through active problem solving and games. We will study different problem solving strategies and create connections between math strands and applications to children's lives. In addition, there will be a daily Math Workshop where students get to choose from a variety of mathematical challenges and work on them with the support of others who share their interests. Our emphasis is on the fun and excitement that comes with discoveries in math.

2345 Land of the Pharaohs
8:30-12:00	Cynthia Ohlmann	$410
Travel back in time to the land of the Pharaohs. What was it like to live in Ancient Egypt? This class will go beyond mummies and pyramids, covering many aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture. We will explore Egyptian architecture, art, food, games, daily life, their dependence on the Nile, and their mysterious obsession with death and the afterlife. We will learn about Egyptian myths and historic figures and make our own personal cartouche using hieroglyphs...and of course we'll study mummies and pyramids too!

2346 Readers' Workshop: Literary Analysis and Metacognition
1:00-4:30	Staff	$405
Metacognition is thinking about or noticing your thinking. In this course we will learn about the strategies that sophisticated readers use to analyze literature. Our days will be filled with reading, discussing, and analyzing a range of literary genres. We will work both independently and in book discussion groups to hone our analytical skills. There will be a strong emphasis on expressing our thoughts and analyses both in written and spoken form. The prerequisite for this course is a passion for reading. Homework will consist of nightly reading, practice with the metacognitive strategies, and preparation for group discussions.

2348 Energy
1:00-4:30	Steve Monson	$420
This course covers the concept of energy and the law of conservation of matter and energy. We will explore the different kinds and types of energy, including potential versus kinetic, mechanical, heat, electrical, and chemical. Through hands-on laboratories, we will learn about these types of energy. Projects will include making and designing windmobiles, windmills, solar ovens, solar cars, batteries, and flashlights. Working individually, in pairs, or in small groups on all projects, we will learn safe basic lab and workshop techniques while in this course.