MASA - Center for High Achieving & Talented Youth

Spring 2009

January:

Grades 2/3

Sound Energy I
What is sound energy? The blare of an alarm clock, the beep of a car horn, the quack of a duck, and the rumble of thunder during a storm are all sounds. Sound is a form of energy. Sounds occur when objects vibrate. A vibration is a kind of wiggle. Wiggle on in as we explore and experiment with types of sound waves. Learn about transverse waves, longitudinal waves, and frequency and wave length.
Electricity I
Talk about a big bang!! Come and see!
Watch a miniature fireworks show as you learn that high electrical resistance can create heat and light! Explode a balloon with electricity as you learn of the role of electrical resistance in this process. Students will work independently and cooperatively as they follow their own experimental strategies and help each other.

Grades 4/5

Writer’s Workshop
Using high-quality mentor texts writers hone their writing skills for the narrative and expository styles of writing. In this hands on approach to writing, students will learn practical instructional strategies to improve their writing and boost FCAT writing scores.

Grades 6/7/8

Research I
In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun.
Topics include:
Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars
It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth!

February:

Grades 2/3

Sound Energy II
What is sound energy? The blare of an alarm clock, the beep of a car horn, the quack of a duck, and the rumble of thunder during a storm are all sounds. Sound is a form of energy. Sounds occur when objects vibrate. A vibration is a kind of wiggle. Wiggle on in as we explore and experiment with types of sound waves, how sound travels, and how sound is made. The sounds of this class will be music to your ears!
Electricity II
Talk about a big bang!! Come and see!
Watch a miniature fireworks show as you learn that high electrical resistance can create heat and light! Explode a balloon with electricity as you learn of the role of electrical resistance in this process. Students will work independently and cooperatively as they follow their own experimental strategies and help each other.

Grades 4/5

Microgravity
Head over Heels with Microgravity! Have you ever wondered what would happen to liquids in space? What about solids, would they stay put? If you are curious about microgravity and how it works, then this is the class for you. Bring out your inner astronaut as we explore and discover the effects of gravity on matter.

Grades 6/7/8

Research II
In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun.
Topics include:
Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars
It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth!

March:

Grades 2/3

Light Energy I
Did you know that light has much in common with sound? Did you know both are forms of energy and both travel as waves? Did you know that only a fraction of light energy can be seen by the human eye? Did you know a firefly is a bioluminescent insect? What do the sun, a bonfire, and a street lamp have in common? Come learn about light waves we see and electromagnetic waves we cannot see!
Magnetism I
What are magnetic fields? Sometimes magnets pull together, but sometimes they push apart. What causes magnets and certain other materials to behave this way? Why does a compass needle always move to the north-south? The owner of a metal shop wishes to recycle the copper and iron shavings that are swept from the floor each day. How should she separate this mixture of metals? And hey……come find out- does it buzz it?

Grades 4/5

Forces in Motion
What two factors affect the force of gravity between two objects? If a dog weighed about 240 newtons on Earth, how much would it weigh on the moon? How are force, mass, and energy related? Like a roller coaster, the energy in a giant swing constantly changes back and forth between potential energy and kinetic energy. How so you might ask? Gravitate on in and see!

Grades 6/7/8

Research III
In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun.
Topics include:
Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars
It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth!

April:

Grades 2/3

Light Energy II
How do light and matter interact? Does light behave
In different ways when it strikes matter? Does what happens depend on the type of matter the light waves strike? Can you bend light? Let your light shine through in this class as we experiment with how light is reflected and refracted.
Magnetism I
What are magnetic fields? Sometimes magnets pull together, but sometimes they push apart. What causes magnets and certain other materials to behave this way? Why does a compass needle always move to the north-south? The owner of a metal shop wishes to recycle the copper and iron shavings that are swept from the floor each day. How should she separate this mixture of metals? And hey……come find out- does it buzz it?

Grades 4/5

Public Speaking II
“Ladies and gentleman…may I have your attention please…”
As tomorrow’s leader it is important to develop the art of
public speaking. Learn how to articulate and present your thoughts so that when you speak……..people listen!

Grades 6/7/8

Research IV
In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun.
Topics include:
Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars
It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth!

May:

Grades 2/3

Light Up Your Life
In the 1st century Roman thinker Seneca notices that a glass ball filled with water makes objects appear larger. 1609: Italian scientist Galileo uses a telescope to look at objects in the sky. 1668: English scientist Sir Isaac Newton invents a new type of telescope with a reflecting mirror. 1670: Dutch scientist Anton van Leeuwenhoek becomes the first person to look at tiny life forms with a microscope. Amazing! Come and explore the many ways we can bend light….yep that’s right….I said bend light!
Forces in Motion
What two factors affect the force of gravity between two objects? If a dog weighed about 240 newtons on Earth, how much would it weigh on the moon? How are force, mass, and energy related? Like a roller coaster, the energy in a giant swing constantly changes back and forth between potential energy and kinetic energy. How so you might ask? Gravitate on in and see! Did someone say roller coasters?

Grades 4/5

Tessellating Tessellations
Using Mandala patterns students will create and design bright, colorful tessellations. What then can you do with these beautiful tessellations, you ask? Why, you can turn them into hanging mobiles for your rooms! Discover the world of M.C. Escher and how the world of math and art are related!

Grades 6/7/8

Research
In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun.
Topics include:
Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars
It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth!

*PLEASE NOTE: Each class is in and of its own and a different class from the month before. I, II, III, and IV does not necessarily indicate progression. It is not a prerequisite to have had a previous class.

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		Spring 2009 January: Grades 2/3 Sound Energy I What is sound energy? The blare of an alarm clock, the beep of a car horn, the quack of a duck, and the rumble of thunder during a storm are all sounds. Sound is a form of energy. Sounds occur when objects vibrate. A vibration is a kind of wiggle. Wiggle on in as we explore and experiment with types of sound waves. Learn about transverse waves, longitudinal waves, and frequency and wave length. Electricity I Talk about a big bang!! Come and see! Watch a miniature fireworks show as you learn that high electrical resistance can create heat and light! Explode a balloon with electricity as you learn of the role of electrical resistance in this process. Students will work independently and cooperatively as they follow their own experimental strategies and help each other. Grades 4/5 Writer’s Workshop Using high-quality mentor texts writers hone their writing skills for the narrative and expository styles of writing. In this hands on approach to writing, students will learn practical instructional strategies to improve their writing and boost FCAT writing scores. Grades 6/7/8 Research I In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun. Topics include: Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth! February: Grades 2/3 Sound Energy II What is sound energy? The blare of an alarm clock, the beep of a car horn, the quack of a duck, and the rumble of thunder during a storm are all sounds. Sound is a form of energy. Sounds occur when objects vibrate. A vibration is a kind of wiggle. Wiggle on in as we explore and experiment with types of sound waves, how sound travels, and how sound is made. The sounds of this class will be music to your ears! Electricity II Talk about a big bang!! Come and see! Watch a miniature fireworks show as you learn that high electrical resistance can create heat and light! Explode a balloon with electricity as you learn of the role of electrical resistance in this process. Students will work independently and cooperatively as they follow their own experimental strategies and help each other. Grades 4/5 Microgravity Head over Heels with Microgravity! Have you ever wondered what would happen to liquids in space? What about solids, would they stay put? If you are curious about microgravity and how it works, then this is the class for you. Bring out your inner astronaut as we explore and discover the effects of gravity on matter. Grades 6/7/8 Research II In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun. Topics include: Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth! March: Grades 2/3 Light Energy I Did you know that light has much in common with sound? Did you know both are forms of energy and both travel as waves? Did you know that only a fraction of light energy can be seen by the human eye? Did you know a firefly is a bioluminescent insect? What do the sun, a bonfire, and a street lamp have in common? Come learn about light waves we see and electromagnetic waves we cannot see! Magnetism I What are magnetic fields? Sometimes magnets pull together, but sometimes they push apart. What causes magnets and certain other materials to behave this way? Why does a compass needle always move to the north-south? The owner of a metal shop wishes to recycle the copper and iron shavings that are swept from the floor each day. How should she separate this mixture of metals? And hey……come find out- does it buzz it? Grades 4/5 Forces in Motion What two factors affect the force of gravity between two objects? If a dog weighed about 240 newtons on Earth, how much would it weigh on the moon? How are force, mass, and energy related? Like a roller coaster, the energy in a giant swing constantly changes back and forth between potential energy and kinetic energy. How so you might ask? Gravitate on in and see! Grades 6/7/8 Research III In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun. Topics include: Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth! April: Grades 2/3 Light Energy II How do light and matter interact? Does light behave In different ways when it strikes matter? Does what happens depend on the type of matter the light waves strike? Can you bend light? Let your light shine through in this class as we experiment with how light is reflected and refracted. Magnetism I What are magnetic fields? Sometimes magnets pull together, but sometimes they push apart. What causes magnets and certain other materials to behave this way? Why does a compass needle always move to the north-south? The owner of a metal shop wishes to recycle the copper and iron shavings that are swept from the floor each day. How should she separate this mixture of metals? And hey……come find out- does it buzz it? Grades 4/5 Public Speaking II “Ladies and gentleman…may I have your attention please…” As tomorrow’s leader it is important to develop the art of public speaking. Learn how to articulate and present your thoughts so that when you speak……..people listen! Grades 6/7/8 Research IV In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun. Topics include: Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth! May: Grades 2/3 Light Up Your Life In the 1st century Roman thinker Seneca notices that a glass ball filled with water makes objects appear larger. 1609: Italian scientist Galileo uses a telescope to look at objects in the sky. 1668: English scientist Sir Isaac Newton invents a new type of telescope with a reflecting mirror. 1670: Dutch scientist Anton van Leeuwenhoek becomes the first person to look at tiny life forms with a microscope. Amazing! Come and explore the many ways we can bend light….yep that’s right….I said bend light! Forces in Motion What two factors affect the force of gravity between two objects? If a dog weighed about 240 newtons on Earth, how much would it weigh on the moon? How are force, mass, and energy related? Like a roller coaster, the energy in a giant swing constantly changes back and forth between potential energy and kinetic energy. How so you might ask? Gravitate on in and see! Did someone say roller coasters? Grades 4/5 Tessellating Tessellations Using Mandala patterns students will create and design bright, colorful tessellations. What then can you do with these beautiful tessellations, you ask? Why, you can turn them into hanging mobiles for your rooms! Discover the world of M.C. Escher and how the world of math and art are related! Grades 6/7/8 Research In this section, students will develop their skills of understanding the Earth through the lens of science. Using inquiry-based activities students will be exposed to activities, vocabulary and research in order to gain a deep understanding of the Earth’ processes. In addition, students will investigate the causes and effect of the unique relationship of the Earth-Moon-Sun. Topics include: Uneven Heating of the Earth Surface, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Continental Drift, the Rock Idol, Moon Phases, Tides, Our Galactic Address and Stars It is highly recommended that students buckle-up! It is a wild ride traveling from the universe to the inside of the Earth! *PLEASE NOTE: Each class is in and of its own and a different class from the month before. I, II, III, and IV does not necessarily indicate progression. It is not a prerequisite to have had a previous class. Click here to register.