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Course Descriptions for the Gifted and Talented Academy

Bayshore and Stream Ecology

Students will explore the interconnected mechanisms of the bay, tributary streams, climate, as well as communities of various organisms to discover how they work and how human activity can disturb natural balances. The course will involve a minimum of classroom instruction to introduce the basic concepts and emphasize on-site, hands-on experience with monitoring instruments and other field techniques. In addition, students will be introduced to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a spatial analytical tool.

From Page to Stage

Create your own original play! Students will learn to focus that active imagination and inspired ideas through a variety of hands-on creative writing, acting, & plot development exercises. By the end of the week students will bring home an original play in the works.

Play it, Sing it, Do it Yourself Music

Have fun making ‘hands-on’ music with instruments and voices.  Basic composing skills will be explored on rhythm instruments and pitched instruments like xylophones, and boom-pipes.   Short original compositions developed by students will be performed on the last day of the Academy.  

Introduction to Spanish

Bienvenidos! This Spanish class provides students with meaningful opportunities to hear and use the Spanish language. Customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries will also be highlighted. Students will explore the culture and learn Spanish vocabulary through songs, games, cooking and other fun activities. Children will build a basic vocabulary of colors, numbers, body parts, days of the week, animals and basic greetings.
Observational Astronomy
Offered for the first time! Observational Astronomy will show students the basics of how to identify constellations, bright stars, and planets. Many constellations contain star clusters and nebula which can be seen using binoculars. Fledgling astronomers will also learn how to recognize meteor showers and identify satellites in the night sky.

Vocalissimo

Does your child dream of singing and acting? Then you don’t want to miss this class! Designed for the young aspiring singing actor/actress, students will explore the importance of body alignment, breathing, relaxation techniques, resonance, intonation, performance practice, and vocal health. Students will learn also about exciting music careers!