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The Nettelhorst School, 3252 N. Broadway
Sunday Afternoons: 2:00 - 4:30
Grades PreK - 8
February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17
Tuition: $210

Courses Offerings (For more program information, click on "Winter 2013 Program Details", above left)

Pulleys, Levers, and Gears: Construct your own machines! Explore the laws of physics through hands-on experiments with simple machines. Grades PreK-K

Math Meets Literature: Can you find math> in modern stories, classic tales, and beautiful picture books? Yes! Explore the intertwining of math concepts with literature through creative, hands-on activities. Grades PreK-K

Crazy Chemical Combinations: Concoct strange brews and cause fascinating chemical reactions. Experiment with acids and bases liquids and powders in a hands-on chemistry lab. Grades 1-4

Microbiology: Which is more disgusting . . . that water bottle you carry everywhere or your old sneakers? Delve into the unseen world, collect samples, and grow gardens of bacteria and fungi. Learn to use a micro scope and prepare slides of your creatures. ($20 lab fee) Grades 3-8

Art Unlimited: Does art ignite creativity in you? Pursue your own unique avenues of artistic expression. Create multi-dimensional masterpieces that reveal your muse and the fun of being an artist! Grades 1-8

Creating Games from Scratch: Learn how to program computer games in Scratch, developed at MIT and used to create a wide variety of games, from simple to complex. Grades 3-8

Math Puzzles and Problem Solving: Ponder enigmatic puzzles and perplexors. Explore and utilize strategies for solving diverse problems and puzzles. Discover the power of logical reasoning! Grades 1-8

Medieval Times: Explore the age of castles, kings and queens, knights and princesses, whence evolved unicorns and dragons, wizards and hobbits. Design your castle, create your coat of arms, and partake of a medieval feast. Grades 1-4

Creative Writing: Could paintings, posters, films, magazines, and books inspire you to compose stories and poems? Respond to a variety of imaginative, creative catalysts by writing free verse and stories of adventure, fantasy, biographical fiction, fractured fairy tales, and mysteries. See your work published in our magazine. Grades 1-8

Theater Club: Experience the exhilarating world of live theater! Develop different characters as you play theater games, rehearse skits, and perform for family and friends. Grades 1-8

Workshop for Grades 5-8

Historic Games of Strategy and Diplomacy: Re-enact history through games of strategy. Expand empires through 4000 years of History of the World or fight World War II in Axis and Allies. Lay iron track and establish railroad networks in Eurorails, Australia Rails India Rails, etc

 
 
   
 


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