CHILDREN’S UNIVERSITY

ELECTIVESDescriptions

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AThe Apprentice The Tree House Project Donald Trump, watch out! The Junior Apprentice is coming to Children’s University! Do you like building things? How about drawing and math? Well, you will get to use your talents in creating an original C. U. Tree House!

Anatomy*Explore various cellular structures.*Participate in Microscopic cell experimentation.*Learn about the anatomy of vertebrate and invertebrate animals.*Dissect and analyze owl pellets to compare similarities and differences in skeletal structures of small vertebrates.*Perform internet dissection activities.*Hands-On organ dissections.*Hands-On dissection of small invertebrate specious.

ANATOMY – Mrs. Knickerbocker Students will explore various cellular structures and participate in microscopic cell exploration. You will earn about the anatomy of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Owl pellets will be dissected and analyzed to compare similarities and differences in the skeletal structures of small vertebrates. The class will also participate in internet dissection activities as well as hands-on organ dissections.

Animal HusbandryLearn to care for many types of animals and research how they affect our lives. Participate in habitat modification projects in the CU barnyard. Learn about the parts of an egg, and how a chick can grow inside. Learn how to set up and monitor an incubator in order to hatch various avian species. Learn about different kinds of wool and how they are used. Help sheer Dolly the llama, and Dot the sheep. Identify various products and resources that each animal provides. Work on stock show displays to help teach younger students what we learn.

Animal HusbandryLearn about CU and other domestic animals. Class will participate in the daily care of our barnyard animals including handling, feeding, maintaining, etc.

Animal HusbandryYou will learn about many domestic animals. +Use the internet to make a daily care plan for each of our CU animals.+Estimate and calculate the size and weight of several of our animals.+Take photographs, take video, make observations at Bird Park to put on the "Wild Ones" web page. Also, we will set up an incubator, monitor humidity and temperature, and try to hatch and egg.

Animal HusbandryTopics will include many types of domesticated animals and how the affect our lives. We will learn about poultry and experience hatching eggs in an incubator. Also, learn about 2

the proper care of CU animals with hands-on training! You will help sheer the sheep and the Llama.

Animal HusbandryLearn to care for many types of animals and research how they affect our lives. Use scientific equipment to take animal measurements in order to develop daily care plans for the various CU animals. Learn how to set up and monitor an incubator in order to hatch various avian species. Learn about different kinds of wool and how they are used. Help sheer Pablo the llama and Dot the sheep. Participate in habitat medication projects in the CU barnyard. Identify various products and resources that each animal provides. Host a stock show and teach younger students about what we have learned.

Archaeology The elective will incorporate activities from the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS Program (Great Explorations in Math and Science).Perform various techniques and processes used by archaeologists. Learn about various cultures and historical time periods by exploring artifacts discovered at a CU dig site. Use a classification system to record data, and group artifacts based on function, material, and appearance.Reconstruct “unidentifiable objects”, infer usage and possible applications, and apply this knowledge to identify artifacts. Follow the clues and use problem solving skills and critical thinking to discover what’s hidden in the middens.

ART HISTORY –HUMANITIESIn this exciting adventure, we will learn about various artists throughout history. We will study ten different artists from Michelangelo to the present day artist, Amanda Dunbar and Akiana. The students will learn about a new artist every week. After we have discussed the artist and studied the style of their work, we will create a picture in their style! The last two classes will be spent creating our own masterpiece! It is sure to be an exciting time!

Art-ChivesWe'll take a quick tour (we only have 12 weeks, after all) of world art through the ages and create a few masterpieces of our own. Online, we'll look at the various creations and artistic styles of major artists and illustrators using Mark Hardin's Art-Chives. We will learn drawing and painting media and techniques. We'll start with cave drawings, do a portrait, try pointillism, and impressionism. We will try cut paper collage, and even abstract. We'll keep everything in a portfolio to take home at the end of the elective.

Architectural Design Inc. Students continue the process of building a playground for the castle grounds. They are in the process of seeking bids from contractors to complete the construction phase of the playground. Students work with the contractors during construction phase. After the completion of the playground, students will research and design various birdhouses and bat boxes. Various tools will be used to design and construct animal houses. (Parents

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will sign permission forms before power tools are used). The finished products will be mounted in the bird park area.

Architectural Design Inc.This class has been hired to meet with a client and discuss the specifications of a new playground for their school. The class will research various equipment companies and then plan and design a playground that meets the specifications and falls within the allotted budget. The class will supervise the ordering and installation of the playground at the school.

Architectural Design, Inc. IIStudents continue the process of building a playground for the castle grounds. They are in the process of seeking Bids from contractors to complete the construction phase of the playground. Students work with the contractors during construction phase. After the completion of the playground, students will research and design various birdhouses and bat boxes. Various tools will be used to design and construct animal houses. Parents will sign permission forms before power tools are used. The finished products will be mounted in the bird park area.

Advertising/Marketing in the MediaWhat makes the news, advertising, press releases, political ads, public relations, produce brochures,handouts, etc.

Adobe PhotoshopLearn the fundamentals of one of the most powerful photo manipulating programs for computers today. Photograph manipulation will involve the use of filters and advanced tools such as the brush and magic wand.

ArtExplore the world of your own imagination by studying traditional are techniques and famous artists. Create your own masterpieces using: Crayons Markers Color Pencils Paints Clay

ART - AROUND THE WORLDJoin us in our adventure of learning art forms, styles, and media. We will use art to unlock creativity and open pathways to learning. Art helps students develop proficiency in critical thinking and aesthetic adjustment. Our journey will take us through the “Great Works of Art” and help us make our own Masterpieces!

ART GALLERYIt’s time to change some of the artwork hanging in CU and our elective will do just that. We’ll explore ways to display the art effectively and take a look at digital displays. We might even have time to create our own art!

Aerospace and FlightThis class will incorporate many hands-on activities straight from various NASA curriculum guides. Weekly topics will include: Planets in our Solar System, Moon Explorations, Missions to Mars, and Principles of Rocketry. This class will design hands-4

on activities that will be used during a school wide celebration of International Space Day in May.

The Apprentice The Tree House ProjectDonald Trump, watch out! The Junior Apprentice is coming to Children’s University! Do you like building things? How about drawing and math? Well, you will get to use your talents in creating an original C. U. Tree House! Students will use critical-thinking skills, make decisions, use creativity, organize, prioritize, and more. From drawing the blueprints, to hammering the nails, to sawing the boards. So if you’re interested, strap on your tool belts, collect your hardhats, and let’s get ready to break ground! This elective is designed to build confidence and self-esteem as well as improve skills in reading, math, vocabulary, as well as offer real-world situations!

AROUND THE WORLD IN TWELVE WEEKS – MRS. REDDEHASEIf you like to run, jump, and simply play around then this elective is for YOU! You will feel like you are participating in a P.E. class in another country. We will travel to Germany, Japan, and even Saudi Arabia. Learn how children play games such as tag, jump rope, and other fun and exciting games of skill and action! Most of our activities will take place outside, and we will always end with a healthy snack and drink. Come and travel to places you have always wanted to go!

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BBARNYARD ANIMALSMeet Marie, Dolly and the other barnyard animals as we learn what it takes to manage the barnyard and give them some much-needed exercise by walking them around campus.

Build a Computer In this elective we will learn what makes a computer tick! Each component of the computer will bediscussed and studied; video card, motherboard, hard drives, etc. The class will jointly build one computer. After construction is finished, the class will install the software that makes it a computer, including the Windows operating system.

Business Basic Electives An introductory business program that is unique to kids, but consistent with what would be taught in a university business program. All classes will follow a basic business plan and become more specialized when dealing with the specifications of each individual business. Student teams will design business facilities, develop products, market and advertise the product and learn about customer service and employee supervision. Each class is given a budgeted amount of venture capital to begin the fussiness and then turn a profit by going commercial and selling the product.

C. U. Enterprise Business Magazine The Wall Street Journal will have nothing on this class. From headlines to deadlines, get the business scoop hot off the press. Use your investigative reporting skills to report the happenings in the other business electives, such as Business Games, Inventions, Architecture, The Apprentice, and of course, the C. U. Enterprise Book Club. Writers will get all the “Biz Talk” to keep us up to date. Photographers will be in demand as the businesses around us grow and flourish. How about those art skills, ever been told you were funny? Join us and put your skills to good use in the production of the C. U. comic strip.

CU Business Enterprise, Inc.Developing business plans, budgeting, and marketing, producing, and selling commodities.

Business Games From the briefcase, to the board room to board games, this elective has it all! Some of the exciting games we will be playing are: Bank Account – In this challenging game you will learn how to balance a checkbook, make deposits, even pay taxes! Budget – From planning budgets to making investments, we can all learn a lot from this game! Stock Exchange – Look out Wall street, here we come! With market fluctuations, price earning ratios, and learning comparative purchasing and selling! Cash Flow for Kids – The interactive game that will raise your financial IQ. These games will increase problem solving and decision making skills. When we have learned all we can from these games, we will get the opportunity to design our own business game!

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Business Games From the briefcase, to the board room to board games, this elective has it all! Some of the exciting games we will be playing are: Bank Account – In this challenging game you will learn how to balance a checkbook, make deposits, even pay taxes! Budget – From planning budgets to making investments, we can all learn a lot from this game! Stock Exchange – Look out Wall street, here we come! With market fluctuations, price earning ratios, and learning comparative purchasing and selling, we will be high-rolling tycoons in no time when we have learned all we can from these games.

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CCareer Exploration Resume Writing Career Focus Survey Interviewing Etiquette Student Job Fair

Career FairExplore variety of careersCommunity representatives will visit and share job descriptionsLearn what it takes to impress an interviewerBegin resume writingParticipate in an interview

Beginning ChessLearn all the basics of Chess! History!Game Pieces!Strategy!Tournaments!Computer Chess!Enjoy playing games and tournaments with your friends!

ChessLearn the basics of Chess while reinforcing basic math skills!+History of Chess +Game Pieces +Strategy +Tournaments +Computer Chess

Chemistry IThis is a repeat elective. Only students who have not taken the course will be placed in this class.Learn the basics of molecular structure and the periodic table using gumdrops to build and combine atoms.Exploration of chemical and physical changes.Experiment with basic chemical and physical reactions.Explore the principles of chemistry used in toy making.Create our own brand of soda.Participate in dry ice investigations.Solve a mystery by analyzing various forms of forensic evidence.

Chemistry IIPrerequisite: Student must have taken Chemistry I during the first or second twelve week session. This is a continuation of Chemistry I.The class will be a more in-depth study of various chemistry topics for those students who excelled in Chemistry I. The class will include but is not limited to+Learn more about the molecular structure of specific elements.+Use higher level experimental techniques to explore advanced chemical reactions.+Explore the properties of dry ice through the GEMS unit, "Dry Ice Investigations".8

+Investigate the world of forensics through various GEMS units and science module kits. (Forensics studies will involve different techniques, and will continue for a longer period of time.)

COMPUTER TECHNICIANHave you ever wanted to repair a computer or learn about the different parts of a computer? Join Mr. Little and become a member of the Tech Squad, as we learn about computers and how to service broken computers at CU.

CookingWhat combines art, math, reading, creative thinking, science, sensory experiences, with social skills, and results in delightful treats for friends and family? COOKING! There is an art to cooking. Children use creativity as they find new ways to combine ingredients and make up new recipes. There are many opportunities to design, decorate, and display food in an appealing manner. After all what looks good, tastes good!

Chemical ReactionsA class of “ELEMENT EXPLORATIONS” and “ATOM ADVENTURES”! Learn about molecular structure and the periodic table!Learn why elements are important in our everyday life!Experiment with chemical and physical reactions!Perform experiments that fizz, bubble, and flash!

Creative Castle CutoutsGain knowledge about this time period in history. Discover knowledge about castles.+Castle Types+Uses+Construction of Castles+Famous Castles around the World+Knights+Who is Who in the Castle+LifestylesPhotograph new buildingStudents working in new buildingCrop, cut photographsDo write-upsUse scrapbook suppliesMeasure borders, circumferences, work with area perimeter and square unitsDevelop album for new castle building

Creative Construction Towers, Temples, and TectonicsBudding architects will delve into the world of structures when a secret investor commissions them to submit a design and model for a new museum. The class will begin with an exploration of the fundamentals of architecture and then invite human desire to build and create. Scholars will study well-known building and monuments, drawing historical connections from a technical, as well as aesthetic, and perspective. Using stand principles of design and engineering, science and art, scholars will devise experiments to test mobiles, columns, domes, and bridges of their own construction. Scholars will develop an understanding an appreciation of design concept that they will 9

then incorporate into a model of the proposed museum. Scholars will develop a deeper understanding of the wonder and beauty of the worlds simple and complex structures.

Critical ThinkingA class specifically for 3rd and 4th grade students. Sharpen math skills using interesting problem solving strategies.

Cut-A-Rug Our annual musical and dancing debut is just around the corner and we need time to prepare! This elective is for everyone to have fun the 'fine arts way with singing and dancing practice to get everyone ready to shine on April 29! After the musical, we will be busy during this time with end of the year activities. This elective is required for all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.

Cultural Curiosity The adventures await you as we explore cultures around the work. We will take a trip 'around the world' and learn about the people, customs, crafts, foods, and geography of other countries.

CSIFuture crime solvers and forensic detectives will form a team of sleuths. Students will apply science based detective skills, use chemistry concepts to solve crimes, develop logical thinking strategies to unlock clues and even create some mysteries of their own. Students explore the important distinction between evidence and inference, connect fact to unravel clues, apply the skills of a forensic scientist to set up experiments and use observation and inquiry to tackle perplexing riddles.

CSI at CU This elective will incorporate activities from the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS Program. (Great Explorations in Math and Science). Students ill use scientific principles to solve a mystery. Students ill examine the scene of a crime to find various pieces of evidence. Students will organize and record observations. Students will test evidence using many different scientific tools and techniques. Each week the classroom will be transformed into a forensic laboratory as the students explore various crime lab stations and analyze each piece of evidence.

CANDY MAKING Confectioner’s CornerThis class will discover that the candy business is a sweet deal! In this elective, students will start up their own “Sweet Shop” and open it for business. The class will follow a business plan from the idea phase to the product sales phase. They will prepare a budget in order to purchase the necessary supplies, explore various recipes and compare ingredients, experiment with various production processes, and use assembly line techniques to create different kinds of confections. They will participate in taste tests and sample the product for quality control purposes. After the product is complete, marketing skills are used to design packaging and signage to display their product. All third grade students are invited to the Grand Opening to purchase the confections. Look out Hershey, this class is your competition!

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Open only to students who haven’t taken the elective previously. What combines art, math, reading, creative thinking, science, sensory experiences with social skills and results in delightful teats for friends and family? COOKING! There is an art to cooking. Children use creativity as they find new ways to combine ingredients and make up new recipes. There are nay opportunities to design, decorate, and display food in an appealing manner. After all, what looks good, tastes good!

ClaymationHave fun while creating a scene/diorama of a given topic and taking pictures using hardware called Connectix Quick Cam. The software pictures are linked together and your animation is made!

Clay Animation Students select a story or poem and create a storyboard!Create characters from clay! Use a digital camera to photograph still scenes! Import still images and use Windows Movie Maker to create the animated scenes!

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVINGStretch your mind! Enjoy ‘instant challenge’ type problems! Expand your brainpower using ‘on the spot’ problem solving skills. The course encompasses core subjects: math, reading, and language arts.

CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION – Towers, Temples, and Tectonics Budding architects will delve into the world of structures when a secret investor commissions them to submit a design and model for a new museum. The students will begin with an exploration of the fundamentals of architecture and the infinite human desire to build and create. Scholars will study well-known buildings and monuments, drawing historical connections from a technical as well as aesthetic, perspective. Using standard principles of design and engineering, science and art, scholars will devise experiments to test mobiles, columns, domes, and bridges of their own construction. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of design concepts that they will then incorporated into a model of the proposed museum. The class will develop a deeper understanding of the wonder and beauty of the world’s simple and complex structures.

Crafts, Etc. The class will learn the fundamentals of (simple) sewing and make a small pillow. Also included in the elective is candle making as well as learning latch hook and cross-stitch.

CSI AT CUThis elective will incorporate activities from the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS Program. (Great Exploration in Math and Science.) Students will use scientific principles to solve a mystery. We will examine the scene of a crime to find various pieces of evidence. Students will organize and record their observations and test the evidence using many different scientific tools and techniques. Each week, the classroom will be transformed into a forensic lab and students will explore various crime lab stations and analyze each piece of evidence.

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Create characters from clay! Have fun while creating a scene/diorama of a given topic and taking pictures using hardware called Connectix Quick Cam. The software pictures are linked together and your animation is made! Students select a story or poem, create a storyboard, and use a digital camera to photograph still scenes! Import still images and use Windows Movie Maker to create the animated scenes! Class size is limited to 12.

COMPUTER TECHHave you ever wanted to repair a computer or learn about the different parts of a computer? Join Mr. Little and become a member of the Tech Squad, as we learn about computers and how to service broken computers at CU.

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DLet us ‘C’ ‘U’ Draw!A class is for students who want more drawing time! Each week we’ll take pencils and sketchbooks to various locations around campus to work on realistic drawing skills. Express yourself!

Cu’s DESIGN ON A DIME – Builder BobJoin Builder Bob once again to redesign and remodel the Bird Park and our CU nature trails! Along with Builder Bob you will help create design boards for the new layout of these areas, as well as present the board. The class will help select the final design of Bird Park. The class will calculate a budget for the project and shop for the materials. Class size is limited to 12.

Cu’s DESIGN ON A DIME – Builder BobJoin Builder Bob once again to redesign and remodel the Bird Park and our CU nature trails! Along with Builder Bob you will help create design boards for the new layout of these areas, as well as present the board. The class will help select the final design of Bird Park. The class will calculate a budget for the project and shop for the materials. Class size is limited to 12

Drama Lights, Camera, Action! If you like being a star, you will enjoy this elective. We will learn the basics of acting from performing on the stage to what goes on behind the curtains.

DramaDiscover the basics of dramatics. Learn the basic skills of puppetry and mini-plays. Students will have fun entertaining one another and other classes as they design puppets, select characters, costumes, and appropriate makeup. In addition, this class will enhance public speaking skills, the imagination, responsibility skills, and team work.

DramaThis course will provide students with the opportunity to use creative abilities in a variety of settings. We will focus on Acting Storytelling Stage PresentationStudents will develop the materials needed to create scenes for the various activities. Drama class students will perform a MINI-PLAY for their parents at the end of the quarter.

Drawing II A class for those students who really like to draw and want to improve their realistic drawing skills. The class will explore various techniques including shading and 3D.

D.E.A.R. Drop Everything And ReadWant a little quiet time to read and get started on this year’s Bluebonnet books or Reading Counts? This elective is for you! Mrs. Odom will read aloud one of the new 13

Bluebonnet books for part of the class time and then you will have quiet, uninterrupted time to read your book selections.

DIGITAL PRESENTATIONSFirst we’ll create a DVD of your photography and add music, text, transitions, and narration. After preparing a “live” presentation, we’ll experiment with pod casting; digital presentations from student viewpoints.

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EElectrical Connections *Learn about various energy sources including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and fossil fuels.*Explore series and parallel circuits.*Design and build different kinds of circuits.*Experiment with materials that are insulators and conductors.*Learn how batteries work and make your own.*Build various projects that will rely on different energy sources to make them work.

Electrical ConnectionsLearn about various energy sources including solar, wind, hydroelectric and fossil fuels. Students will explore series and parallel circuits, then design and build different kinds of circuits. The class will experiment with materials that are insulators and conductors. You will learn how batteries work and make your own. The students will build various projects that will rely on different energy sources to work.

Energy Our class will explore various energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, fossil fuels and nuclear.Learn about electrical connections:+Discover how electricity is created and transferred.+Explore series and parallel circuits.+Design and build different kinds of circuits.+Experiment with materials that are insulators and conductors. +Learn how batteries work and then make our own batteries using lemons.+Build various projects requiring electricity such as file folder circuit games and crystal radios.

Environmental DetectivesThis elective will incorporate curriculum ideas from the GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and Science) series. The students will be presented with a fictional environmental damage scenario and will then be required to use various techniques to analyze information, interpret data and solve problems in order to correct the environmental issues. The class will learn about the complexity of may environmental problems and then relate the issues to the interconnectedness of the natural world. Students will determine levels of pollutions from many sources and then perform chemical and biological tests to finger the “culprits”. Students will learn about population biology as they track changes in predator-prey relationships. They will then use the data to determine the level of environmental change.

ENGINEERINGStudent teams apply basic engineering principles and develop solutions to various design challenges. Students will learn about the various disciplines of engineering. Projects may include designing and constructing bridges, towers, roller coasters, aerodynamic gliders, bottle rockets, and various forms of transportation. After the construction phase is complete, teams will test the efficiency of each design to determine the overall effectiveness of the structures.15

Exploratorium Exhibit DesignStudents will explore various scientific concepts and natural phenomena.Students will then design and construct classroom exhibits modeled after exhibits in the Exploratorium in San Francisco which is a hands-on science museum dedicated to discovery.These interactive exhibits will be displayed in the Children’s University Science Labs so that all students can participate in individual group exploration.

Excel FunMicrosoft Excel is a very flexible spreadsheet program, but did you know there are other things you can do with it? We’ll learn about the features as well as some of the fun things that you can do. Organize your favorite websites, use it to keep track of your collections, make cool charts and graphs, play your own custom game of Battleship, rearrange your room, create a word search puzzle, keep a journal(and use password protection for it), or make a cool timeline for a class project.

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FFantastic Feats Have you ever read the Guinness Book of World Records? This class will look at serious and not-so-serious records that have been set over the years. We will build mathematical skills by studying these records!Big Bubbles and Soapy ShapesSand Sculptures and Making a MountainGiant Circle and Round RecordsRacing the Hour and Awesome AthletesParachute PatternsCrazy Cars

Fantastic Feats and World RecordsWow! You will never believe all the amazing things that people from around the world have accomplished! We will learn about some of these amazing feats and what it took to accomplish them. We will also have a blast as we try to accomplish some small scale feats of our own!

FILM EDITINGLights, Camera, Action! Experience the technical side of making the Monday Morning Show, help edit the videos clips, transfer videos to DVD or a computer and help film video spots for the show.

Fitness and NutritionStudents will learn to make healthy lifestyle choices, through exercise and nutritional snacks. They will keep a personal fitness journal, and set goals to be worked on during these 12 weeks.

FUN, FOOD, AND FIGURESPractice your multiplication facts with pretzels, measure with marshmallows, and build geometric figures with gumdrops. Fun, food and Figures reinforces and enriches the basic math concepts learned in class by using everyday food items. Students will also interact with one another while playing fun, higher-level math games. In addition, students will have the opportunity to take home many of the games played in class and share their knowledge and challenge those persons at home. So, parents get ready! Kids never knew math could be so fun!

Film EditingLights, Camera, Action! Experience the technical side of making the Monday Morning Show, help edit the videos clips, transfer videos to DVD or a computer and help film video spots for the show.

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GGame Ad-Venture: Game design from Promotion to LaunchFor the future business tycoons, this elective offers the challenge of breaking into the marketplace with a creative new board game and taking it from idea to launch. Armed with the theoretical knowledge of brand and product marketing, scholars will take the entrepreneurial world and apply their new-acquired concepts and skills to build a persuasive enticing and entertaining campaign around an original board game of their own invention.

GardeningSpring is for planting! Enjoy working in our CU vegetable garden and learn about crop rotation. You will help determine which flowers and vegetables to plant! The class will transplant trees started earlier in the school year.

GardeningYou may not think you have a green thumb, but no need to worry. This gardening class is for the very beginner, as well as the most advanced. You will take part in many different experiments, as well as build a worm motel. Students will create their very own peat moss basket, and design a succulent cactus container garden. So, roll up your sleeves, put your gardening gloves on, and get ready to kick up some dirt.

GENETICS Professor KnickerbockerHave you ever wondered what is inside your body that helps you grow? Maybe you have wondered why you were a different size shoe you’re your friends, your bother, or your sister. Look around your classroom and notice that your peers are all different in shapes and sizes. Some students might be quite tall while others may be somewhat short. One student will have hair that grows very fast while another rarely needs to be cut. These things are all determined based on your body’s physical makeup. They are the things that make you unique. Your body is made of cells and something called DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid). DNA is what makes your body and hair a certain color. It even helps your body to determine how intelligent you become. Before a person is born there is a map of how they are going to turn out that is already inside of them. This map is stored in their body and comes in the form of DNA. The DNA that you receive from your mother and father contributes to who you become as a person. Nearly everything about you is determined based on the structure of your DNA. There is information on every cell that you have which explains something about your physical makeup. In fact, there are billions of DNA strands in a single person.

GENETICS Professor KnickerbockerThis class will incorporate various genetic curriculum ideas found on the internet and instructor curriculum books. Students will explore plant and insect genetic traits. Students will use punnett squares to determine the percentage of genetic traits displayed in offspring. Students will learn about DNA structure and build models of DNA. Students will extract DNA from their body cells and make a DNA necklace that can be worn at home. The class will research and discuss various genetic diseases.

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GermanAn introduction to speaking German and exploring the German culture. We will learn songs and games as well as participate in listening and speaking activities. An introduction to speaking German and the German culture through songs and games, as well as listening and speaking activities.

GermanAn introduction to speaking German and the German culture. We will learn songs and games as well as participate in listening and speaking activities.

GERMAN IIGerman I is not a prerequisite. Our class is a review and continuation of the skills needed to speak German. We will learn about the German culture through songs and games, as well as further develop our knowledge of the language through listening and speaking activities.

Games Galore Do you enjoy learning and stretching your mind through games? We'll play board games, dice games, computer games, and jeopardy and have a blast learning.

Greeting Cards Inc.Create greeting cards using a variety of techniques and media. The class will explore attractive packaging and effective advertising and effective advertising. A simple cost analysis will help determine pricing.

Gift Wrap and Bow Making With the holidays rapidly approaching, students will create wrapping paper using a variety of techniques, learn how to wrap a gift, and experience working with ribbon. Students will see how their creative side can open the door to a successful business!

GOING GREEN: Quest to Save the EnvironmentPlaying the role of environmental scientists, students will research the mystery of why animal life is decreasing in fictitious Eco-Ville. By examining concepts associated with natural and man-made pollutions, acid raid, phosphates, erosion, run-off, oil spills, food chain reactions, and ecological balance, students will experience reach, analyze, debate, and present their findings in an effort to restore environmental balance. They will experiment with ph testing, biomagnification and phosphate indicators to solve the mystery of Eco-Ville and suggest recommendations to improve conservation in the town.

Graphics – Web DesignUsing HTML to make a multi-page siteComputer graphLearn to manipulate images on the webUse Micro Soft Photo Draw

The Great Outdoors

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Experience picking produce, planting miscellaneous CU campus flowerbeds, as well as a new fall garden. The class will also interact with the barnyard animals and learn about animal/barnyard cleanliness.

Get FitIntroducing fitness conceptsCardio-respiratory enduranceMuscular strength, flexibility, and enduranceHealthy habits and wellness

GAMES AROUND THE WORLD IN TWELVE WEEKS – MRS. REDDEHASEIf you like to run, jump, and simply play around then this elective is for YOU! You will feel like you are participating in a P.E. class in another country. We will travel to Germany, Japan, and even Saudi Arabia. Learn how children play games such as tag, jump rope, and other fun and exciting games of skill and action! Most of our activities will take place outside, and we will always end with a healthy snack and drink. Come and travel to places you have always wanted to go!

GROUP GAMES with Coach Ashley HallJoin this elective and enjoy group games with your friends! Games have always been an important part of any culture because they are interactive, social, provide good memories, and can be meaningful and innovative. You won’t want to miss the fun of playing games like SPUD or BANANA PASS! This elective is limited to 12 students.Summary: SPUD is an action game that incorporates some elements of dodge ball. The ball is tossed up high, someone catches it, yells “SPUD!”, take three big steps, and tries to get someone out!

Ages: All. Recommended # of people: At least 8 players. Messiness factor: Lots of running and throwing. Materials required: A soft ball that does not hurt when thrown. Recommended setting: Outdoors.

The Spud Game

Spud is a simple, fast-paced action game that contains running, dodging, and throwing. It is a popular camp or kids game, but youth group students, college students and adults will probably enjoy playing this game too. Lots of variations exist for this game — be creative!

How to Play Spud

To set up the Spud Game, have each player count off and remember their number. An optional variation is to have more than one person per number. After everyone is assigned a number, have each player group together in a bunch. One person starts with the ball in the center of the bunch.

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At the beginning of each round, the person with the ball (who is in the center of the bunch) throws the ball upwards to the sky while yelling a number. Everyone disperses and runs in all different directions away from the bunch except for the person(s) whose number was called. The person whose number was called catches the ball and then yells “Spud!” When he or she yells this, everyone must freeze. The person with the ball then is allowed to take three giant steps toward any player. He or she throws the ball and tries to hit someone. To dodge, players are allowed to move all parts of their body except they may not move their feet at all. If a player is hit the first time, he or she earns the letter “S”, eventually spelling the word S-P-U-D. The person who was hit becomes the new thrower; otherwise, the thrower who missed earns a letter. The next round begins and play continues. Whoever spells the letter S-P-U-D is out of the game; alternatively, if you do not wish to eliminate players, you can set a time limit and whoever has the least amount of letters when time expires is the winner.

The Banana Pass Game

The banana pass is an outdoor action game that is essentially a messy relay race. The “baton” is a banana — except the catch is that you can only use your feet to pass it! Eww..

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Players lie down on the grass, head to toe in a straight line with each person’s toes about 2 feet away from the next teammate’s head. When the game begins, the first people in line grab hold of the banana with their feet and pass it over their heads to the next person’s feet. The next person receives the banana with his or her feet and passes again until the entire team is done. When the banana has been passed to the last person, this person must peel the banana and eat it (ewww!). After eating it, the person then must run back to the starting line, finishing the race for the team.

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HHonors Math Current fifth grade students only. This class will continue to offer a Sixth Grade math program.

Harmonica HarmoniesLearn about reed instruments and how they work. Students will make a reed instrument that works like a harmonica. We will study the history of the harmonica and learn the basics of reading sheet music. In addition to listening to jazz and blues music, the class will learn more about it. Each student receives his or her personal harmonica.

HORTICULTUREEnjoy designing the landscape for the playground area! This class will propagate plants in the greenhouse and plant vegetables in the raised beds. Students will learn to read blueprints, plot an irrigation system, and determine feasibility of plant usage at the Tree House.

Health and FitnessFunctional Fitness 4 Kids Created to address the need for learning the strategies & skills necessary to develop and sustain a healthy lifestyle. The program provides cutting edge fitness training, nutritional information, and healthy snacks in a fun and learning environment. Workouts are designed to increase self-esteem, increase strength and endurance, improve agility, balance & coordination, prevent sport related injuries, enhance kids’ cognitive ability and build a sense of “team” through partner and group exercises. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fitness activities in this one-of-a-kind elective! Students will learn the why and how to achieve physical fitness in a developmentally appropriate way. Experiences are divided into five categories:

• Introducing Fitness Concepts

• Cardio-respiratory Endurance

• Muscular strength, Flexibility, and Endurance

• Healthy Habits and Wellness

HUMANITIES -ART HISTORYIn this exciting adventure, we will learn about various artists throughout history. We will study ten different artists from Michelangelo to the present day artist, Amanda Dunbar and Akiana. The students will learn about a new artist every week. After we have discussed the artist and studied the style of their work, we will create a picture in their style! The last two classes will be spent creating our own masterpiece! It is sure to be an exciting time!

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ICU INTERVIEWIf you have ever wanted to be on a talk show, here is your opportunity to produce, direct, and/or star in one! You will get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to create a show. Planning, development, and design will all be experienced in this exciting elective!

Invention ConventionLearn about famous inventors and find out how their inventions changed the worldLearn about wonderful mistakes that led to some yummy and funny inventions.Participate in invention dissections to find out what makes them "tick".Recycle pieces from inventions dissections and use various scrap materials to create our own inventions. Participate in an invention fair where students display and demonstrate the usefulness of their invention.

INTERIOR DESIGN The first few weeks will focus on party planning. Students will choose a theme, make invitations, arrange flowers, and plan a menu. Upon completion of the tree house, designers will use the winning design ideas from the last elective to decorate the tree house!

INTERIOR DESIGNDid you know that a soda tab can turn into a clock or that a cream cheese box makes the perfect bed? Bring your imagination and join the Interior Design class. This is your chance to have purple walls or a bedroom that is also a basketball court. You will design and build furniture, coordinate colors and fabrics, and determine a style that is just right for you!

ADVANCED INTERIOR DESIGNThis class is offered to those who took beginning interior design, but would like to learn more. You will be asked to take leadership roles in the areas of your strengths. A select group from this class will be given the opportunity to decorate the tree house in a future elective.

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JJewelry Inc.The class will cover the concepts of earning, spending, and investing in order to gain the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The students working for friendship bracelet companies will design, manufacture, and sell their products to the consumer.

Junior ApprenticeDonald Trump, watch out, the Junior Apprentice is coming to CU! Students will form two teams and compete to win a prize. Each team will select a name and chose a project leader for each of the competitions. Just like the TV show, someone will have the opportunity to go back to the classroom, while the losing team will join me in the Principal’s office, where someone will be – suspended – no, not really, but we will keep score by earning points. The team with the most points at the end of the 12 weeks will participate in leadership roles around the school; one being TEACHER for the day. Students will use critical-thinking skills, make decisions, use creativity, organize, prioritize, and more. Designed to build confidence and self-esteem, as well as improve skills in reading, math, and vocabulary. This fun filled game offers experiences in real-world situations. Don’t miss Junior Apprentice – it’s coming soon!

Junior Apprentice Donald Trump, watch out, the Junior Apprentice is coming to CU! Students will form two teams and compete to win a prize. Each team will select a name and choose a project leader for each of the competitions. Students will use critical-thinking skills, make decisions, use creativity, organize, prioritize, and more. Designed to build confidence and self-esteem, as well as improve skills in reading, math, and vocabulary, this fun filled game offers experiences in real-world situations. Don’t miss Junior Apprentice – it’s coming soon!

Journalism/Newspaper BusinessCreate newsletters involving skills in the areas of Research, Interview, Edit, and Produce.

JOURNALISMStudents will learn media literacy. We will write and review the different elements of a news story, identify details, illustrate, and photograph for the production. Not only is this elective fun, journalism enhances writing skills, making learning easier, and enables you to become a sophisticated news consumer!

Jaw Breakers and Heart Thumpers A hands-on study of food, nutrition, and the mysteries of the human body! The elective will challenge student to come up with answers to questions such as ‘why is breakfast so important?’ or ‘how is my fingerprint different from others?’ Challenges in the areas of math, science, and cooperative learning.

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LLaw and Order Learn about our judicial system using fairy tales. Students will observe the courtroom, as well as people in the courtroom and each of their responsibilities. Afterward, the class will work on persuasive speaking and perform The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. The class will end with a mock trial of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You will experience a fun ‘hands-on’ introduction to the criminal justice system!

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MMedieval TimesGain knowledge about this time period in history. Discover knowledge about castles:Different Castle TypesUsesConstruction of CastlesFamous Castles around the WorldKnightsWho's Who in the Castle?Lifestyles

Microscopic ExplorationsThis elective will incorporate activities from the Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS Program (Great Explorations in Math and Science).Microscopes will become a tool for student inquiry.Students will use microscopes and hand lenses to perform a variety of investigations incorporating life, earth, and physical science.Students will become proficient microscope users as they learn to prepare microscope slides, and adjust microscope settings to view various objects.Explore various microscopic organisms and record information about different cellular structures.Each week, the classroom will be set up with learning stations and student will participate in cooperative learning groups in order to obtain and record scientific data.

Munchable MathDo you like to eat? Do you like Math? Do you enjoy thinking about math in a new and different way? Join me for munchable Math! In Munchable Math we M&M’s for adding and subtracting. We use gumdrops to become architects and construct three-dimensional shapes! How about using Cheerios and pretzels for place value? In Munchable Math we use everything from M&M’s to marshmallows to explore math from every angle!

MULTI-CULTURAL COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Do you like trying new and interesting things? Are you daring and adventurous? Then this elective is for you! Join us as we take a culinary trip around the world! Enjoy the flavors of traditional Chinese fried rice to sweet Belgian waffles. Come along with CHEF_____ as we sharpen our literacy skills reading recipes and our math skills as we measure and weigh! It is sure to be a fantastic voyage!

MULTI-CULTURAL COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Do you like trying new and interesting things? Are you daring and adventurous? Then this elective is for you! Join us as we take a culinary trip around the world! Enjoy the flavors of traditional Chinese fried rice to sweet Belgian waffles. Come along with CHEF ____ as we sharpen our literacy skills reading recipes and our math skills as we measure and weigh! It is sure to be a fantastic voyage!

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As medical interns, the scholars embark on a fascinating journey into the most complex of machines, the human body. Scholars will examine aspects of human and animal anatomy, including circulatory, muscular, respiratory, and digestive systems, while exploring the links between them. Scholars will examine complex internal reactions, such as digestion and osmosis, to gain a stronger understanding of the cause and effect relationships evident in our anatomical systems. The journey culminates with students examining the needs of a patient and presenting an original plan of care.

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OOoey Gooey ArtJoin us in our adventure of learning art forms, styles, and media in the gooiest ways imaginable. We will use art to unlock creativity and open pathways to learning.

Ooey Gooey ArtSpend time making fun creations with all different types of ooey gooey materials! Don't be afraid to get messy, sticky, slimy, and sloppy as we create these art projects. Please remember to send an apron, art shirt, or dress accordingly.

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PPaleontologyLearn about the Geologic time line, and the creatures that lived during those times.Learn about different kinds of fossils and how to identify them.Explore our own fossil dig, and make fossil castings. Reconstruct skeletons from mystery dinosaurs.Reconstruct the past by putting together "fossil puzzles", analyzing the ecology of a prehistoric community and discovering what is hidden in the middens.Students will perform various processes and skills used by paleontologists.Listen to a special presentation and explore the fossil collection of a true fossil expert. Explore an off-campus dig site used by the Fort Worth Science and History Museum specialists to collect our own fossils.

Paper Engineering Art meets math and science. We’ll explore pop-ups traditional origami and origami architecture. This class involves careful attention to detail making precise measurements, and use of very sharp cutting instruments.

PAPER ENGINEERING Creative, detail oriented students with the ability to follow precise instructions, may enjoy paper engineering. We will make pop up cards and structures as well as origami. The class will involve the use of sharp cutting instruments such as pointed scissors and Xacto knives.

PaleontologyStudents will learn and utilize various skills used by paleontologists. Learn about Geologic time line, and the creatures that lived during those times. Learn about different kinds of fossils and how to identify them. Explore a CU fossil dig site and make fossil castings. Reconstruct the past by putting together ‘fossil puzzles’. Explore and collect our own fossils at an off-campus dig site used by the Fort Worth science and history museum specialists

Photography:Photography is not just about pointing and pressing a button; it's a decision-making process. Students will learn how to see with the camera's eye. It’s a wonderful foundation for projects and will enable you to look much more carefully at the world around you. There will be two basic focuses, the camera; and photography techniques. We will discuss reasons for using photography through Zany Zoom Ins and In Which Direction is My Collection? Introduction to computer image-editing techniques will teach us how to use the pictures in multimedia presentations and Web pages. Photography is also just plain fun!

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Physical EducationJoin your friends and participate in an abundance of group games and sports! This elective will prove to be enjoyable, plus we will discuss the importance of exercise and nutrition and how it affects our daily lives. Physical education will improve your self-esteem and build your self-confidence, plus, PE IS FUN! Don’t miss out this opportunity to join your friends and compete!

PowerPointLearn all the features of PowerPoint, performing: Research Import Images Build Presentations

Primarily PhysicsThis elective will incorporate curriculum ideas from various guides including the AIMS series (Activities Integrating Mathematics and Science) and “Teaching Physics with Toys”. Students will investigate sound, light, forces, and machines. Students will explore basic principles of forces and motion. Students will study the six simple machines, and find out how they work. Students will use toys to demonstrate basic principles of physics. Students will perform hands on experiments then record and analyze the scientific data obtained.

Public SpeakingThis course will focus on speaking to a specified audience in formal and informal presentation formats.We will study past famous speeches and their impact on our lives.We will generate lectures on assigned topics as well as on topics of choice.Each student will have the opportunity to work individually or within small groups.

PoetryExplore the genre of poetry by studying famous poets, reading, writing and illustrating poetry.

Primarily PhysicsStudents will study various toys to demonstrate various principles of physics as well as studying the six simple machines and finding out how they work. We will investigate sound, light, machines, and explore basic principles of forces and motion. Students will perform hands on experiments, record findings, and analyze the scientific data obtained each week.

PUBLISHINGCreate and publish the CU student newsletter, Eagle’s Nest, and distribute it to the CU student body. This class enhances skills in the areas of research, interviewing, editing, and producing.

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Continue to create and publish the business newsletter, and distribute it to the CU student body. This class enhances skills in the areas of research, interviewing, editing, and producing.

CU Publishing Company Create newsletters involving skills in the areas of Research, Interview, Edit, and Produce. Create Newsletters involving skills in areas of: Research Interview Edit Produce

CU PUBLISHING COMPANYThis elective creates newsletters involving skills in areas of research, interview, editing, and production. It will also create and publish the cu student newsletter and distribute it to the CU student body.

PLAYGROUNDS AND OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Playgrounds and outdoor play equipment provide fun, fresh air, and exercise. But they also can pose some safety hazards.

Teaching Kids About Playground Safety

Safe playground equipment and adult supervision are extremely important, but it's only half of the equation: Kids must know how to be safe and act responsibly at the playground.

Here are some general rules to teach your kids:

Never push or roughhouse while on jungle gyms, slides, seesaws, swings, and other equipment.

Use equipment properly — slide feet first, don't climb outside guardrails, no standing on swings, etc.

If you jump off equipment, always check to make sure no other kids are in the way. When you jump, land on both feet with knees slightly bent.

Leave bikes, backpacks, and bags away from the equipment and the area where you're playing so that no one trips over them.

Playground equipment should never be used if it is wet because moisture causes the surface to be slippery.

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During the summertime, playground equipment can become uncomfortably or even dangerously hot, especially metal slides. So use good judgment — if the equipment feels hot to the touch, it's probably not safe or fun to play on.

Don't wear clothes with drawstrings or other strings at the playground. Drawstrings, purses, and necklaces could get caught on equipment and accidentally strangle a child.

Wear sunscreen when playing outside even on cloudy days so that you don't get sunburned.

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RReading Rocks Enjoy the true pleasure of reading through reading aloud time and quiet independent reading.

Reader’s Theater Take a break and enjoy a change of pace! Reader’s Theater is an activity in which you will read directly from scripts and tell a story in the most entertaining of forms – without props, costumes, or sets! Students are encouraged to "ham it up" and use intonation and gestures appropriate to their characters! Reader’s Theater will improve independent thinking skills, creativity, and self-esteem. Reader’s Theater provides repeated reading practice--an important factor in building fluency, it improves confidence in reading, and establishes enthusiasm for reading.

Reader’s TheaterAn impromptu way to improve your reading skills and fluency! Have fun and improve your reading skills through improvisation!

Reader’s TheaterOpen to everyone! Improve your reading skills and fluency, yet have fun!

Reader’s Theater Take a break and enjoy a change of pace! Reader’s Theater is an activity in which you will read directly from scripts and tell a story in the most entertaining of forms – without props, costumes, or sets! Students are encouraged to "ham it up" and use intonation and gestures appropriate to their characters! Reader’s Theater will improve independent thinking skills, creativity, and self-esteem. Reader’s Theater provides repeated reading practice--an important factor in building fluency, it improves confidence in reading, and establishes enthusiasm for reading.

RoboticsThe class will include information from various curriculum guides including ideas and activities obtained from NASA. +Explore the world of robots and learn how we use them in our everyday life.+Learn the basic robotic sensing and locomotion principles that allow robots to grab, release, lift, and lower.+Your will learn the principles of circuitry necessary to power robots.+Design and build working robots using the Lego Mindstorm multimedia program.+Build kit robots that will perform various tasks.

Rising Star Writing Workshop Would you like to be a published author or poet in a statewide magazine? How would you feel about a trip to San Marcos to meet an author and receive a prize? We’ll work on narrative and/or poetry writing and submit favorites for judging in our CU contest. First place winners will proceed to the state level and attend the Young Artists and Writers Conference.

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SU-CHOOSE-IT SPORTSChoose a different sport every week! We will play, practice, and define the skills necessary for your chosen sport!

THE AMAZING SCIENCE OF DETECTIONFuture crime solvers and forensic detectives will form a team of sleuths. Students will apply science-based detectives skills, use chemistry concepts to solve crimes, develop logical thinking strategies to unlock clues and even create some mysteries of their own. Students explore the important distinction between evidence and inference, connect facts to unravel clues, apply he skills of a forensic scientist to set up experiments and use observation and inquiry to tackle perplexing riddles.

Scintillating philology (Fun with Words and Figurative Language)Can you speak in “hyperbolic metaphors”? Do you use assonance and alliterations? Idioms and onomatopoeia? NO?? Well, you should!! Come learn what all of these things are and how much they can transform your writing from boring to brilliant! All aspiring young writers and poets are welcome!

Scintillating philology (Fun with Words and Figurative Language)Can you speak in “hyperbolic metaphors”? Do you use assonance and alliterations? Idioms and onomatopoeia? NO?? Well, you should!! Come learn what all of these things are and how much they can transform your writing from boring to brilliant! All aspiring young writers and poets are welcome!

SIGN LANGUAGE Join your friends and learn a new language! The class will work with younger CU students! We will sign songs and classic children's stories. Learn to sign your name as well as numbers, colors, and play games such as BINGO! Join us and learn how to communicate with deaf people!

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SIGN LANGUAGEJoin your friends and learn to sign songs, classic children's stories, names, numbers, colors, and play games!

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Join your friends and learn a new language! The class will work with younger CU students! We will sign songs and classic children's stories. Learn to sign your name as well as numbers, colors, and play games such as BINGO! Join us and learn how to communicate with deaf people!

Smart TimePolish up on math facts, creative writing, creative thinking, reading, science, history, and reinforce fundamental skills.

Science 202 What's oozing, bubbling, dripping, and bouncing? Give up? Science 202 is the answer. Come along and join us as we transform the classroom into a laboratory. Why does the moon shine? What causes an earthquake? How does sound travel? We will investigate all of this and more, each with its very own experiment. Remember, science is a way of solving problems, and discovering why things happen the way that they do. During this elective, we will set out to solve and discover in five different fields of science: astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. This elective will be hands on, sometimes messy and full of excitement.

Science 202Are there any mad scientists out there who are not afraid to get their hands dirty? In Science 202, we will combine many different household materials to create ooey, gooey mixtures. Who knows what we will create when we mix dishwashing detergent with milk? Sign up for this class and find out. Have you ever wondered how scientists make those rubber balls bounce? In Science 202, we will create our very own bouncy ball and see whose bounces the highest. If these experiments sound interesting to you, dust off your lab coats, put on your goggles, and join us in Science 202.

Science OlympiadStudents will learn various team-building skills. Students utilize various scientific principles to develop solutions for challenges. Students use team skills to complete various science challenge projects. Teams demonstrate skills by competing against other class teams. Challenges include, but are not limited to, building bridges, storm the castle, awesome aquifers, and disease detectives.

SCIENCE OLYMPIADLearn various team-building skills. Use these team skills to complete various science projects, which utilize various scientific principles to develop solutions for challenges. The teams will demonstrate skills by competing against other class teams. Examples of science challenges: egg-drop containers, bridge construction, forensic analysis, and designing marble speedways.

Scrap BookingHave fun recording and illustrating this 12 weeks of your school year by making a mini-scrapbook. You will learn how to crop, mat, journal, and much more. There will be a $10 fee for the scrapbook and film.

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Enjoy learning about the importance of preserving memories! We will make memory pages with your pictures from home as well as making a Children’s University scrapbook. If you love hard work and crafts, this is your elective!

SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONSStudents determine the focus of this class by discussing questions they would like to explore. They review all of the steps of the scientific method and use various skills and strategies during the hypotheses based learning activities. Small groups will design ‘fair’ experiments to test the questions. The groups record data, and then report their results to the class as well as prepare a mini science fair for display of their projects.

SPACE CAMPThis class will incorporate many hands-on activities straight from NASA curriculum guides. Weekly topics will include Planets in our Solar System, Moon Explorations, Missions to Mars, Principles of Rocketry. This class will design hands-on activities that will be sued during a school wide celebration of International Space Day in May.

SPACE CAMP This class will incorporate many hands-on activities straight from NASA curriculum guides. Weekly topics will include Planets in our Solar System, Moon Explorations, Missions to Mars, Principles of Rocketry. This class will design hands-on activities that will be sued during a school wide celebration of International Space Day in May.

SpanishThis is not your typical Spanish class! Our class is a continuation of the skills needed to speak Spanish. We will learn about the Spanish culture through songs and games, as well as further develop our knowledge of the language through listening and speaking activities.

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Sign LanguageJoin your friends and learn to sign songs, classic children's stories, names, numbers, colors, and play games! Through play, activities, songs, and games, students are given the tools to communicate with each other. Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, finger spelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community.

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TCU THEATER CASTING CALLBECOME PART OF THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS BY DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER! STUDENTS WILL WORK OFFSTAGE AND BEHIND THE SCENES CREATING SETS AND COSTUMES. THEY WILL USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO ADVERTISE AND MARKET THEIR PRODUCTION. FINALLY, THEY WILL PERFORM THEIR DRAMA ONSTAGE AND IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE! DON’T MISS THE CURTAIN CALL, TAKE YOUR CUE AND JOIN IN ALL THE FUN!

CU Theater Casting Call Become part of the entertainment business by discovering the magic of live theater! Students will work offstage and behind the scenes creating sets and costumes. The will use their creativity to advertise and market their production. Finally, they will perform their drama onstage and in front of a live audience! Don’t miss the curtain call! Take your cue and join in all the fun!

Toys, Inc.This is a repeat elective. Only students who have not taken the course will be placed in the class. Conduct surveys Plan development Develop a Toy Analyze Learn how to advertise Develop and print an ad Develop and process a commercial Market Research Toy Fair

Think Quest, Junior Students create materials, called entries, that will help other students of their same age. Example: A team might create an entry that explore fire as friend and foe, or an entry that shows how the Digestive system deals with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as it travels through the human body.

The Three “R”’sThese are not the three R’s most commonly known as reading writing, and arithmetic. Our three R’s refer to the Reddehase Reading Restaurant. Join Mrs. Reddehase and others as they share their love of reading with one another. The only thing that will be missing from this book club will be Oprah herself. Students will read together in a relaxed environment, discuss the reading with others, and enjoy a light snack. Join us and go places you might otherwise not be able to go. Readings will range from short, meaningful picture books, to more in-depth chapter books. To get the most out of this elective, some reading will be assigned to read at home. This will in turn, allow us to cover a wider rage of material. The first reading selection will be Caleb's Story, the sequel to Sarah, Plain and Tall.

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W Wedding PlannersChildren’s University is anticipating another big event! THE WEDDING! Please join me and Builder Bob as we prepare for this wonderful event! The Animal Husbandry elective will groom the animals and prepare them for the event! Students will shop for wedding attire, choose a location for the wedding and the colors for the wedding. We will taste several cakes and different types of punch and decide on what will be served at the reception. We have many professionals to hire such as a the caterer for the food, the wedding photographer, a florist for all the flowers, a printer for the programs, plus the entertainment! Invitations must be ordered and a guest list compiled. There will be bridal showers and bachelor and bachelorette parties to plan as well as deciding on the magnificent honeymoon! Join us and become involved in the event of a lifetime!

Graphics – Web DesignUsing HTML to make a multi-page siteComputer graphLearn to manipulate images on the webUse Micro Soft Photo Draw

WEATHER STATION EARTH: In the eye of the stormYoung scientists are invited to stimulate a scientific study on the effects of climate changes the atmosphere, winds, and ocean currents. Students “travel” to sites in Greenland, Cape Verde, and Brazil and map their route while plying close attention to local weather systems. At each stop, students will perform investigations to identify the origins and impact of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and drought. Scholars will complete the class with a greater understanding of the connection between human decisions and environmental consequences.

Where in the World…?Designed to promote geographical knowledge and prepare students to participate in the National Geographic Bee. Atlases, geography games, cyberspace resources and other study aids will be incorporated to develop an understanding of physical geography cultural geography, language of maps, and current events. Components of this class include teaching geography though visualizing the world, exploring different cultures, and discussing current events; practicing geography bee through game playing, class competitions, and practice questions; and encouraging independent learning and individual preparation by introducing available resources, teaching study tips and skills, and providing moral support.

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YYearbookYearbook is a hands-on production-oriented class where students play an active role in production of the school yearbook. In this course, students will learn about various responsibilities involved in producing a yearbook including staff and thematic organization, layout design and preparation, picture selection and cropping, headline and copy writing editing, meeting deadlines, and promotion of the yearbook. The class will provide many opportunities to practice academic skills and apply knowledge of diverse fields to solve real problems for real audiences through the production of the yearbook. The course draws upon English, mathematics, art, history, writing, computer science, business, and social skills to produce a professional-looking book to serve as a reference book, public relations tool, and history of the school year. We will utilize many learning styles offering visual, tactile-kinetic learners the chance to participate in a team effort.

YOUNG AUTHORSDevelop writing skills to produce your own books! Learn about the writing process. You can publish two books, which will be available for check out in the Great Hall Library!

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