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Exploring Science Through Art - W4
with Angele Coburn
Ages: 10 - 15
Get ready to explore the world of science in this interdisciplinary course that blends creativity with scientific exploration. Students will engage in hands-on projects that bridge art and science, exploring how scientific principles can inspire artistic expression and vice versa. This hands-on class combines science and creativity through fun art experiments. Each project will explore basic science concepts like light, gravity, diffusion, ecology and more.
Metal Detecting - W4
with Melissa Platero
Ages: 7 - 12
In this class we will learn how metal detectors work and what they can and cannot detect. Students will be able to go outside and find treasures buried beneath the soil. You never know what we are going to find! We will go outside every day unless it is raining. Please dress warm if it's cold outside.
Organic Gardening: Sustainable Growing Practices
with Beck Fahey
Ages: 14 - 19
This class is Credit Worthy! This hands-on organic gardening course empowers students to cultivate healthy, chemical-free plants using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods. Students will explore organic soil management, natural pest control, composting, and crop rotation while actively engaging in planning, planting, and maintaining an organic garden. The course highlights the connection between healthy soil, plants, and ecosystems, fostering environmental stewardship and food security awareness.
Reading Comprehension Middle School - W4
with Audra Eckes
Ages: 11 - 13
Depending on the pace/comfort of the class, we will cover several reading comprehension topics, including some of the following: introduction to genres and different approaches to reading/reading with a purpose; fiction or nonfiction, how to tell difference; text features of non-fiction; main idea vs. supporting details of a text; identifying and using time, sequence, and cause/effect language; predicting; retelling; identifying story elements such as characters, setting, plot; comparing and/or contrasting two or more texts written on the same topic; using graphic organizers; and facts vs. opinions. Good reading habits will be encouraged throughout our time together. Students should be able to read on at least a 4th-grade level and be able to write or type a summarizing sentence or up to two short responses to questions presented about the passage that was read within 5 minutes, as well as be able to respond orally with at least short answers to presented questions during discussion. There will be homework. It sounds like a serious and boring class, but we tend to have a good time.
Sculpting - W4
with Jack Foxworth
Ages: 13 - 18
Students will learn basics of polymer clay sculpting, with their creations each week baked into items they can take home the following week. Techniques learned include how to use sculpting tools, creating texture, working with armatures and metal, mokume gane, skinner blending, making canes and more.
Study Hall - W4
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 13 - 18
This is an unsupervised Study Hall. Please have your student bring work or something to do during this time.
The Art of MANGA - W4
with Claude Mouton
Ages: 8 - 12
Explore the techniques and hows of Japanese manga making in this in-depth class about a classic art form. Learn the tools of the trade, styles and habits, and the ways your favorite mangakas(aka artists) make their work, and perhaps discover new favorites along the way!