AAGT 2012 Parent Institute Children's Program |
| Grade Level: | Program Description |
| K-1st - Program A | Gas or solid? Why are bubbles formed? How do things glow in the dark? These are all questions that will be answered while creating science experiments. Through this session students will create and explore easy science experiments they can make at home. From building a volcano to using rubber bands as a source of heat to bubble making will allow Scientist to be born. |
| 2nd-3rd -ProgramB | "What's Shaking?" (all day) The Science of Earth's Movement
Have you ever wondered how a huge mountain got where it is? Have you ever been so cold that your teeth chatter and move? Have you ever wondered why the ground shakes and moves in some parts of the world? How did the mountain get there? We will investigate and discover how the Earth moves and what causes Earthquakes.
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| 2nd-4th Program C | Tessellations (morning) Regular divisions of the plane, called “tessellations,” are arrangements of closed shapes that completely cover the plane without overlapping and without leaving gaps. Typically, the shapes making up a tessellation are polygons or similar regular shapes, such as the square, this transformation he called “metamorphoses,” in which the shapes changed and interacted with each other, and sometimes even broke free of the plane itself. In this class we will explore applying what geometers would call reflections, glide reflections, translations, and rotations to obtain a variety of patterns. Got a Clue? (afternoon) Verbal communication may be a foundation but we communicate with much more than words. In fact, the majority of the messages we send are nonverbal. Nonverbal communication, or body language, includes our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and even the tone of our voice. The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication is a powerful tool that will help you connect with others, express what you really mean, navigate challenging situations, and build better relationships. We will use these skills to play CLUE type games to unravel mysteries and use critical thinking to deduce and reason to draw a reasonable conclusion. . |
| 4th-5th Program D | Why Fold? (all day) Does your child need to be challenged? Is your child a tactile learner? A spatial reasoner? Origami is fun and motivating. Many mathematical principles and skills are reinforced as origami shapes are created. Origami also teaches the value of working precisely and following directions, develops fine motor skills, and enhances other ares of cognitive development. Best of all, origami offers a sense of discovery and possibility. Make a fold, flip it over, open it up-and you have created a new shape or structure!! We will be making a handy envelope, a fancy photo frame, a kaleidoscope pinwheel and a diamond ball. |
| 4th-6th Program E | Geocaching:Geocaching 101
Join us for a day of Introductory Geocaching. Geocaching is a real world outdoor treasure-hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers using a GPS-enabled device, then they share about their experiences. Participants will learn the basics of geocaching, including history, equipment and how the game is played, including geocaching etiquette. They will practice reading latitude and longitude and complete some practice "finds" with the GPS. Participants may bring their own GPS, otherwise they will be provided. |
| 7th-10th Program F | Junior Law/Courtworks: Junior Law is an engaging and interactive program that introduces students to the study and practice of law. Using a real Supreme Court case as a guide, students will go through the process of analyzing the facts of the case, developing arguments and counterarguments, and trying the case in a mock trial. |
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| Program for children will conclude at 3:45. Parents program will conclude at 3:30. |
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