In this class we will be exploring clean energy and creativity. We will be doing some experiments centered around renewable energy, and then we will focus specifically on solar energy. Our end goal will be to attend the Energy Whiz Olympics as a team/teams with our machines/inventions. The Olympics are held at the Florida Solar Energy Center on the second Saturday in May. Based on student interest we would choose from the following three events: Critter Comfort Cottage: This is a real-world, engineering and communications challenge, which showcases energy efficient building design and construction, based on small critters. (no actual critters needed 😉 )

Energy Transfer Machine: A competition that was developed to provide opportunities for students to explore hydrogen power through a hands-on engineering component. The students show understanding of hydrogen through a creative “timing” apparatus built with several ‘Rube Goldberg’ type steps.

Solar Energy Cook-Off: The Solar Energy Cook-off is a solar cooker competition. The teams demonstrate the performance of their solar heating devices, that they have designed and built by cooking an original dish of food created for the competition. Each solar cooker and recipe is judged by a panel of experts.

Solar Energy Competition

Categories

Engineering

Duration

16 weeks
Start Date Stop Date Day(s) of Week Class Time
January 6, 2017 May 5, 2017 Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Meant for the older beginner, this class will progress from an unplugged approach to Computer Science that introduces the basics of logic, functions and variables to beginning projects in C, and perhaps other languages based on student goals and interests. This is a great class for students possibly interested in joining next year’s FIRST Tech Challenge team, or looking to become ‘code literate’ in their daily life. There is a $40 supply fee for this class, and students are encouraged to bring their own laptops if they have them.

Computer Science and Programming

Categories

Engineering

Duration

16 weeks

Materials Fee

$40
Start Date Stop Date Day(s) of Week Class Time
January 6, 2017 May 5, 2017 Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

This Spring we will be studying the anatomy and physiology of aquatic and marine animals, including the lamprey, starfish, dogfish, and stingray. We will also cover science lab protocol and safety, as well as a review of microscope skills. There is a $70 supply fee for this class, which includes a personal dissection kit and safety glasses as well as high quality, double-injected specimens (where applicable). Students will dissect their own lamprey and starfish and will share the dogfish and stingray with a lab partner, as these are easier to dissect with a helping hand.

 

 

Anatomy & Physiology: Dissections II

Categories

Science

Age Range

Age 12, Age 13, Age 14, Age 15+

Duration

8 weeks

Materials Fee

$70
Start Date Stop Date Day(s) of Week Class Time
January 6, 2017 May 5, 2017 Friday 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

We will be learning about past and present leaders who have made a positive impact in our world. The list of people includes Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jane Goodall, Malala, Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, Mother Teresa, Abe Lincoln, Nelson Mandela. We will do a variety of hands-on activities reflecting on the works of these people, including a community outreach project that the students will decide on together.

Humanitarian Leaders (8-12)

Age Range

Age 10, Age 11, Age 12, Age 8, Age 9

Duration

6 weeks
Start Date Stop Date Day(s) of Week Class Time
May 23, 2017 June 30, 2017 Friday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

We will be using a variety of jewelry- making techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Each student will choose their own projects, based on their skill set. Projects will include macrame, beading, wooden jewelry and metal wrap techniques.

Jewelry Making

Categories

Arts and Music

Age Range

Age 10, Age 11, Age 12, Age 8, Age 9

Duration

6 weeks

Materials Fee

$10
Start Date Stop Date Day(s) of Week Class Time
May 23, 2017 June 30, 2017 Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM