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  • Adventures in Science and Engineering

    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.

    Be a Scientist!

    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.

    Cryptology

    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.

    Numbers: Zero to Infinity

    How can you calculate the height of my school? How can I design a map? How many ingredients will I need to make cookies for 7 people? Or maybe for 97? How tall is a person that is 5 feet tall? Students explore numbers, from the very small to the unimaginably large, and learn how numeric representations help to explain natural phenomena such as time, distance, and temperature.  Moving beyond traditional arithmetic, this course centers on hands-on activities that develop understanding of the scope and scale of numbers.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Explain, classify, and operate on different types of numbers, ranging from very small to very large numbers.
    • Solve problems and justify real-world solutions involving decimals, exponents, negative numbers, proportions, and ratios.
    • Utilize various measurement tools and techniques.
    • Apply strategies of rounding, estimating, and mental calculations to solve real-world problems.
    • Share and articulate ideas and solutions to problems, both written and orally, independently and in groups.

    Principles of Engineering Design

    What is the difference between science and engineering? What are the techniques that must be applied for successfully tackling any engineering challenge, from designing and building a bed-side table to conceptualizing and sending a shuttle to space? How can a group of engineers efficiently compartmentalize a multi-system project, allocate tasks and optimize the budget provided to solve a multifaceted constructional problem? This course explores a range of topics from physics and science and bridges the gap between pure theoretical knowledge and its practical application. Through daily doses of lectures, class discussions, problem-solving and plentiful hands-on lab activities, the students will be exposed to an array of concepts, varying from Newtonian dynamics and circuitry to fluid dynamics and thermal physics and through their application, complete engineering tasks of progressively increasing complexity. 

    Learning objectives:

    • Apply concepts from various topics of physics into practical constructional projects with strict requirements, aimed at tackling specific problems of varying complexity and constraints.
    • Train in the engineering design process, practical problem-solving and collaborative teamwork to complete assigned engineering design and production tasks. 
    • Develop and train a variety of technical skills, including detailed technical drawings of projects, precision soldering of electronic components and wood work skills. 

    The Magic of Mathematical Thinking

    Welcome to the enchanting world of mathematical thinking! In this course, yοu will embark on a magical journey where numbers, shapes, and patterns come to life through the power of mathematical thinking.

    Through captivating stories, interactive games, and hands-on activities, you will uncover the beauty and wonder of mathematics. You will learn to see the world through a mathematical lens, discovering the hidden patterns and structures that surround you every day.

    From exploring the symmetry of nature to unraveling the mysteries of prime numbers, you will engage in a variety of activities designed to stimulate their curiosity and creativity. You will develop problem-solving skills as they tackle mathematical puzzles and challenges, learning to approach problems with imagination and ingenuity.

    Join us on this magical adventure where mathematical thinking sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and opens doors to endless possibilities!

    Learning Objectives:

    • Define and distinguish between inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning, providing examples of each.
    • Explore and explain the relationship between number patterns and geometry, using both explicit and recursive formulas.
    • Be introduced to symbolic logic by constructing and interpreting truth tables.
    • Solve problems using algebraic, geometric, and symbolic representations and different models.
    • Cultivate skills to enhance cooperation, creativity, critical thinking, flexibility.