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    • Adventures in Science and Engineering

    • In Person/On Campus

    In this dynamic and interactive course, students embark on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating worlds of Science and Engineering. Through a combined approach involving engaging discussions, hands-on experiments, and creative projects, students will develop a deep understanding of fundamental scientific principles and engineering concepts and how they contribute to solving real-world problems and improving our everyday lives.


    They will discover the scientific method and engineering design process, gaining valuable skills in critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration during experimentation. From exploring the density of materials to constructing their own electrical circuits, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a series of entertaining and interactive experiments and projects.They will build aluminum foil boats to explore buoyancy,  construct various motorized vehicles, design small gliders to investigate aerodynamics, and explore the fascinating world of stating electricity. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on promoting creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, as students discover the wonders of science and engineering and develop a sense of excitement for the endless possibilities that lie ahead.


    Learning Objectives:

    • Describe the scientific method and the engineering design process and explain how they are used to solve problems and develop solutions.
    • Understand the fundamental principles of density, buoyancy, dynamics, energy, work, electricity, power and motion including Newton’s laws and their application in engineering projects.
    • Design and conduct experiments to investigate scientific phenomena and engineering concepts and analyze experimental data to draw conclusions based on evidence and observations.
    • Construct and test creative and innovative models, prototypes, and devices to solve engineering challenges such as mousetrap cars, bridges, towers, hydraulic cranes and many more.
    • Effective collaboration with peers to communicate scientific ideas and engineering solutions clearly and effectively through written and oral presentations.
    • Summer, Weekend
    • SCAT Quantitative or STB

    Ancient Architecture & Hidden Math

    • In Person/On Campus

    When was mathematical thinking born? What knowledge did architects have 4 thousand years ago? How were the pyramids built? What is the “golden” ratio? Are there perfect numbers? Where is Math hiding in the Parthenon? Why is the seating area in ancient Greek theaters in a circular shape?

    In this course, we will analyze the use of Mathematics in Architecture over the centuries and its use by different cultures. Starting from the beginning of counting and geometry, we will discover how the ancient architects used their mathematical knowledge in each period. We will travel to Ancient Egypt, learn about the cultural development of the Sumerians and the Babylonians of Mesopotamia and discover the great contribution of Greek mathematics in Ancient Greece.

    Students will have the opportunity to learn about monumental construction achievements of the ancient civilizations and the application of mathematics in them, to find hidden “golden” numbers, to create their own constructions and to discover how mathematics are manifested in the impressive constructions of the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians and the Ancient Greeks.

    • Weekend
    • SCAT Quantitative or STB

    Be a Scientist!

    • In Person/On Campus

    What do paleontologists work on? How do meteorologists predict the weather? How do molecular biologists isolate DNA? In this interactive course, students live and work as different researchers every day and become familiar with the scientific method. Scientific fields such as Astrophysics, Paleontology, Meteorology, Oceanology, Genetics and Health Sciences, as well as environmental concepts such as water and energy resources, are presented in a fun and experiential way.

    The young scientists put on the chemist’s lab coat and perform an electrolysis experiment to harness hydrogen. They construct the human cell with simple materials, isolate DNA, delve into different medical methods, apply water purification technology as environmental engineers, make their own crystals as geologists, and tend their own crops as agronomists.

    They embark through complex engineering concepts by designing and constructing their own pendulum. Through experiments, discussions and group work students gain knowledge of different scientific fields but also a deeper understanding of what it really means to be a scientist.

    Learning Objectives

    • Design and implement an original experiment using all steps of the scientific method.
    • Collect, organize and analyze experimental data and observations and present the results.
    • Select, research and compare three scientific disciplines and describe their similarities and differences.
    • Summer, Weekend
    • SCAT Quantitative or STB, SCAT Verbal

    Cryptology

    • In Person/On Campus

    Cryptology is the study of the codes and ciphers used to create secret writing. In this math course, students begin their journey with an exploration of many early techniques for creating secret writing, such as cipher wheels, the Caesar shift, polyalphabetic substitution, and the Vigenère cipher. They move on to learn about modern techniques including RSA public key cryptography, as students explore how data transmitted by computers can be secured with digital encryption. Discussions about the vulnerabilities of each encryption system enable students to attack and decrypt messages using techniques such as frequency analysis and cribbing. Students apply the concepts learn to encrypt and decrypt their own secret messages.

    Though the course’s central focus is on the mathematics of cryptology, the historical context of cryptography and cryptographic devices is provided to further develop an understanding of this branch of mathematics. For example, students examine the design and fallibility of the Enigma Machine, one of the most important cryptographic devices in history.

    • Summer, Weekend
    • SCAT Quantitative or STB

    Data and Chance

    • In Person/On Campus

    You meet a new friend at CTY who teaches you a dice game. The rules are simple: if you roll a 4, you win and the game ends. If your friend rolls a 5, she wins and the game ends. You take turns rolling until one person wins. If you roll first, what is the probability that you will win the game? There are several ways to solve this problem, and the answer is not obvious.

    In this course, students develop a greater understanding of probability and statistics, two areas of mathematics that easily transfer from the classroom to the real world. Students conduct experiments and generate data which they display in graphs, charts, and tables in order to compare the effects of particular variables. For example, students might analyze data to examine how various design characteristics of a paper airplane, such as weight or length, affect the distance it will travel. In addition, students consider other data sources, including newspapers and journals, and identify examples of incorrectly gathered or misrepresented data that have been used to mislead consumers or influence voters.

    Students also explore probability, the study of chance, to learn how to use numerical data to predict future events. Students examine permutations and combinations; develop strategies for calculating the number of possible outcomes for various events; calculate probabilities of independent, dependent, and compound events; and learn to distinguish between theoretical and experimental probability.

    • Weekend
    • SCAT Quantitative or STB

    Diving into the Deep: The Mysteries of the Oceans

    • In Person/On Campus

    Why is global sea level rising? Why is sea water so salty? How are ocean currents created and how do they affect the climate and weather of the entire planet? Is it true that shells and coral reefs are in danger? How can we clean up an oil spill?

    Let’s become oceanologists for a while and try to answer the above questions.

    Join us, to experiment, discuss and discover all those factors that affect the composition of the oceans, life in them and our entire ecosystem.

    • Weekend
    • SCAT Quantitative or STB, SCAT Verbal
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