Summer 2021 Classes

Summer 4th - 8th Grade Math Session Syllabus

4th Grade:

· Multiply multi-digit numbers

· Represent and compare fractions and decimals

· Understand polygons, angles, and area.

5th Grade:

· Divide multi-digit numbers

· Add and subtract fractions, mixed numbers and decimals

· Understand three-dimensional figures. Area of triangles and quadrilaterals.

6th Grade:

· Read, write, represent and compare positive rational numbers expressed as fractions, decimals, percents and ratios

· Multiply and divide decimals, fractions and mixed numbers

· Calculate perimeter, area, surface area and volume of two- and three-dimensional Figures

7th Grade:

· Read, write, represent and compare positive and negative rational numbers, expressed as integers, fractions and decimals

· Calculate with positive and negative rational numbers

· Use reasoning with proportions and ratios to determine measurements

8th Grade:

· Read, write, compare, classify and represent real numbers

· Understand the concept of function in real-world and mathematical situations

· Solve problems involving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.

4th-8th Grade Summer Math

Schedule: August 2 - August 18

Dates: Monday and Wednesday ,

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (Central Time)

Registration Closed

Intro AMC8/MathCounts

Schedule: June 28 - July 9

Class: Mon.- Thu., 7:00PM - 8:00PM Office Hour: Sat., 4:00-5:00PM

Registration Closed

Intermediate AMC8/MathCounts

Schedule: June 28 - July 9

Class: Mon.- Thu., 7:00PM - 8:00PM Office Hour: Sat., 4:00-5:00PM

Registration Closed

• Java Fundamentals: Learn the basics of the Java programming language through interactive coding tasks. During the course, students will gain extensive hands-on experience writing, compiling, and executing Java programs.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Walk through IntelliJ setup/ Introduction to Variables

Day 2: Variables and Data Types in Java

Day 3: Java operators and conditional statements

Day 4: Loops in Java

Day 5: Java continue/break statement, and solving USACO problems

Day 6: Arrays/Arraylists

Day 7: Recursion

Day 8: Solving problems (for high schoolers from the AP Computer Science A exam, easier problems for others)

Java Fundamentals

Schedule: July 12 - July 23

Dates: Mon. - Thu.

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (Central Time)

Registration Closed. Class Starts July 12

• Introductory Physics: Focuses on "mechanics" which concerns the physical laws that govern the motion of point particles and of rigid macroscopic objects.

• Introductory Biology: In this class, we will examine how life is organized into hierarchical levels; how living organisms use and produce energy; how life grows, develops, and reproduces; how life responds to the environment to maintain internal stability; and how life evolves and adapts to the environment.

Course Syllabus: Recommended for 6th grade and above

Day 1: Inside the cell

Day 2: Organic Chemistry

Day 3: Cellular Processes

Day 4: Cell Communication

Day 5: Genetics

Day 6: Biotech

Day 7: Natural Selection

Day 8: Ecology

Intro to Biology

Schedule: July 26- August 6

Dates: Mon. - Thu.

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (Central Time)

Registration Closed. Class Starts July 26th

Intro to Physics

Schedule: August 9 - August 20

Dates: Mon. - Thu.

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM (Central Time)

Registration Closed

Intro to Public Forum debate

In Public Forum debate:

- Individuals give short (4 minute) speeches that are interspersed with 3 minute "Crossfire" sections, questions and answers between opposed debaters.

- The winner is determined by a judge who also serves as a referee (timing sections, penalizing incivility, etc).

- The debate centers around advocating or rejecting a position, "resolve", or "resolution", which is usually a proposal of a potential solution to a current events issue.

Instructor Bio: Kelly Deng is rising freshman at The Blake School. Kelly is experienced with multiple types of debate and will be debating Varsity PF in the fall.

Course Syllabus:

- Day 1: Intro and Structure

- Day 2: Argumentation and Research

- Day 3: Casing and Flowing

- Day 4: Refutation and Delivery

- Day 5: Crossfire Strategies and Argument Comparison

- Day 6: Practice Debates

Intro to Debate

Schedule: August 2 - August 12

Dates: Mon. Wed. Fri..

Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (Central Time)

Registration Closed

ACT Test Prep

Schedule: August 16 - August 20

Dates: Mon. - Fri.

Time: 6-7PM (Central Time)

Registration Closed