Elementary School Course Descriptions - Spring 2008

 

American Girl Explored

Each week an American Girl will be explored. You will discuss history, role play her journeys and learn how each American Girl became a part of history.

Artful Tales

Let your imagination run wild. The students will hear fables, fiction, folktales and more. They will have an opportunity to demonstrate their own interpretations of the stories by crafting paper bag puppets, abstract sponge paintings, and more.

Chess

Learn to play the ancient game of chess. This is a class to help enforce what skills you already have as well as pick up new tactics and strategies while playing with friends.

Creative Writing

Develop your creative skills by writing in the form that feels most natural to you. Whether you love stories or poetry, this class will help you create your own masterpieces.

Games of Strategy

While learning to play strategic games, you will develop advanced thinking skills. An analysis of the games will provide students with important multi-step thinking skills.

Manners and More

Do you know how to present yourself? In this class, you will learn to talk with others, gain poise and confidence in any situation. We will also help you brush up on your table manners, thank you notes and all other areas of properness that Grandma will love!

Math Magic

You will develop critical thinking skills while enjoying math games, brain teaser and puzzles. This class brings out the magic in math.

Math Mania

How do we use numbers the fun way? In this class, you will solve puzzles, do problems and just have fun with numbers. We may eat some of our numbers as well!

Mythology

Students will study the ancient myths of various cultures and learn about their influence on modern storytelling. This class will incorporate reading, crafts, and drama.

Pirates, Ships and Treasures

Students will learn about pirates, the ships they sailed and the treasures the pirates were after. Come and demystify these people; enjoy a dose of history.

Sensational Science

This hands-on science class will be messy and fun. Imagine all of the experiments that we can do. We will use the scientific method of inquiry.

Weird and Wacky Science II

Who says science is boring? In this class you will have fun doing weird and wacky science experiments. You  will encounter all new hands-on activities to review many science concepts. This is a class for the mad scientist at heart.

 

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