CK Classes for Summer 2010
Session I
Grades 3 and 4
June 20-25, 2010
Morning Classes
- Bridge Building – Michelle Holtmeyer
- Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate – Scarlett Richardson
- CK News – Helen Jarvis
- CK Radio Showcase – Dr. Tom Prater
- Fairytale Court– Ruthie Caplinger
- Memory Keepers– Julie Johnson
- New World Record – Megan Little
- Pop Up Paper – Vicky Bennett
- When the Whole World Was at War – Greg Irwin
Afternoon Classes
- Blast Off with Rocket Science – Meg Brown
- Confusion Illusion – Vicky Bennett
- Denmark – Scarlett Richardson
- Fit for Life – Greg Irwin
- Sci-Fi Drive In, Part 2 – Dr. Tom Prater
- Stress Busters – Megan Little
- Thanks for the Memories– Helen Jarvis
- Thinking Outside the Bean – Julie Johnson
- Voyage of the Vikings – Ruthie Caplinger
2009 Class Descriptions
Black Off with Rocket Science
(Sessions I & II: Afternoons)
Learn about the fantastic explorations of outer space. Create and launch your own rocket, record data, and calculate altitude of each flight. Combine your artistic engineering, and mathematical talents to accomplish lift-off.
Lab Fee: $15.00
Instructor: Meg Brown, Center for Gifted Education, Columbia Public Schools
Bridge Building
(Sessions I: Mornings)
Enjoy a good contest? Want to pit your math and building skills against the best of CK? Check out bridges around the world and learn what makes them work. Use this knowledge to build the best bridge possible. Build the strongest bridge and stay within your budget to compete for the title of “CK Bridge Building Champ!”
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Michelle Holtmeyer, AP Chemistry teacher, Blair Oaks Public Schools
Chocolate - Chocolate - Chocolate
(Sessions I & 2: Mornings)
Explore the history of chocolate and examine how chocolate is produced. Discover the climates that produce the best cocoa beans. Compare and contrast different types of chocolate. Become a chocolate connoisseur as you judge and rank your favorites. Create chocolate products using various methods. Here is your chance to learn while enjoying the wonderful tastes of chocolate.
Lab Fee: $7.00
Instructor: Scarlett Richardson, Center for Gifted Education, Columbia Public Schools
CK News
(Sessions I, II & III: Mornings)
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! CK News has immediate openings in all areas. Qualified applicants are responsible for researching, writing and editing stories for a daily newsletter. Be prepared to meet deadlines and produce at least one news feed per day. No previous experience needed- --on the job training will be provided. Interest in writing and research are a must! Hurry and apply for this position as these spots fill quickly!
Instructor: Helen Jarvis, Reading teacher, Fulton Public Schools
CK Radio Showcase
(Sessions I, II & III: Mornings)
Use your acting, singing, and/or musical instrument-playing talents to create an original radio show production, complete with costumes, props and sound-effects! Show segment possibilities are limitless---such as: adventure (STAR WARS, PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS), fantasy (PETER PAN, HARRY POTTER), horror (TWILIGHT, NEW MOON), or develop an original script.
Instructor: Dr. Tom Prater, Center for Gifted Education, Columbia Public Schools
Confusion Illusion
(Sessions I & II: Afternoons)
Study famous optical illusions and learn how to create your own. Why do we see color when there is only black and white? What is the Zollner Effect? See if you have the ability to make organized chaos as you create your own optical illusions.
Lab Fee: $3.00
Instructor: Vicky Bennett, Teacher of the gifted, Hallsville Public Schools
Denmark
(Session I & II: Afternoons)
Welcome to Denmark! Learn about the traditions of Denmark. Study the legendary writer Hans Christian Andersen, create paper cuttings, make a sculpture and perform a classic fairy tale. Also enjoy a “virtual visit” to Legoland and then create an amusement park like the Tivoli Gardens or a castle fashioned like one of the 600 found in Denmark. Learn why a stork nesting on your rooftop is good luck! Our week would not be complete without sampling a few tasty Danish treats.
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Scarlett Richardson, Center for Gifted Education, Columbia Public Schools
Fairytale Court
(Session I: Mornings)
All is not well in Fairytale-ville. There has been a murder…or maybe it was self-defense. Should Einstein Pig be confined to Fairytale jail happily ever after? Did Jack plan to kill the giant so he could have his treasure? You be the judge (and the jury, and the attorney…) as we spend the week reviewing cases in Fairytale Court.
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Ruthie Caplinger, Teacher of the gifted, Jefferson City Public Schools
Fit for Life!
(Sessions I & II: Afternoons)
Develop and maintain lifelong health as we explore various aspects of physical fitness. Bike, walk, and jog your way to total fitness. Play classic games like kickball and wiffleball along with learning new games like frisbee golf and ultimate frisbee. Come prepared to work both your mind and body!
BRING: Bike, bike lock, bike helmet (required), water bottle, bike pump (optional)
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Greg Irwin, World History teacher, Columbia Public Schools
Memory Keepers
(Sessions I: Mornings)
Great writers are always on the lookout for new ideas to develop into stories. A small, ordinary event can be the experience that becomes a memorable story. Begin collecting your important thoughts, feelings and memories in your writer’s notebook. Learn to develop your journal entries into colorful stories as you write your own memoir.
Instructor: Julie Johnson, Elementary teacher, Columbia Public Schools
New World Record
(Sessions I & II: Mornings)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to set a world record? Who holds the record for staying underwater the longest, running the 100 yard dash, or blowing the most bubbles in one minute? What training did they undergo in order to set the record? Were they successful the first time they tried or did they make multiple attempts before successfully setting a world record? Some records are set on less than 1/100th of a second. Research some strange and unusual records, and the people who set them. Explore the measurements, and record keeping criteria that it takes to set a world record. Set your own College for Kids record!
Instructor: Instructor: Megan Little, Teacher, Teacher, Missouri School for the Deaf
Pop Up Paper
(Sessions I & II: Mornings)
Use your creativity to design original works of art using special folding techniques to make paper come alive. Amaze your friends and family with pop-up cards, story books and paper sculptures!
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Vicky Bennett, teacher of the gifted, Hallsville Public Schools
Sci-Fi Drive-In, Part 2
(Session I, II & III: Mornings)
As AVATAR appears on movie screens and STAR TREK comes out on DVD, last year’s Sci-Fi class is back to continue our journeys to the stars, other dimensions, the past, and the future. Newcomers are welcome to join last year’s classmates as we create our own universes and seek inspiration from your favorite sci-fi books, films, and TV shows.
Instructor: Dr. Tom Prater, Center for Gifted Education, Columbia Public Schools
Stress Busters
(Session I & II: Afternoons)
Do you ever get stressed about a test, presentation, or other big project? Do you enjoy forms of exercise that relaxes both your mind and body? Learn the history of Yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Karate and other martial arts as tools to manage stress and develop self discipline. Practice the moves that help you become the master of your mind and body. Experience the world of relaxation techniques used to help calm your anxiety and relieve your daily stress.
Instructor: Megan Little, Teacher, Missouri School for the Deaf
Thanks for the Memories!
(Sessions I, II and III: Afternoons)
Learn the art of scrapbooking, journaling, and preserving memories while creating your own special book. Use color and design elements to make your photos stand out. Spend the week working on page layouts, journaling, color schemes and other techniques to bring your memories to life. Students should bring 30-40 photographs and be ready to start scrapping on the first day. All other materials are provided.
Lab Fee: $12.00
Instructor: Helen Jarvis, Reading teacher, Fulton Public Schools
Thinking Outside the Bean
(Session I: Afternoons)
Have you ever seen a jumping bean jump? Have you ever wondered what makes them jump? Learn the scientific method to create your own experiments to test your hypothesis. Conduct research to find the answers to these and other questions as we learn all about the jumping bean and its native Mexican habitat.
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Julie Johnson, Elementary teacher, Columbia Public Schools
Voyage of the Vikings
(Sessions I: Afternoons)
The Vikings are remembered for their vicious acts of pillaging and piracy, but there is much more to this fascinating culture. Learn more about this group of explorers, craftsman, and yes, fearsome fighters!
Instructor: Ruthie Caplinger, Teacher of the gifted, Jefferson City Public Schools
When the Whole World Was at War
(Sessions I & II: Mornings)
Are you a history buff? Did your grandparents or great-grandparents live through World War II? Join us as we travel back in time to examine this profound period in history. Examine the risks, the "what ifs", and the major world leaders - Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini. Visit the incredible Churchill memorial in Fulton and uncover what made him one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. Finally, take part in the "Ultimate WWII Challenge Course" where you trace the steps of the Allies alongside your brave classmates.
Lab Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Greg Irwin, World History teacher, Columbia Public Schools
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