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Week 4: Half-day CoursesJuly 14–18COURSE NUMBER(grade A (PreK/K)Mouse House: Tiny Habitats inStories & NatureEnglish & WritingXXX4-A (K/1)Horses, Wild & TameEnglish & WritingXX4-A (1/2)Shark Attack! Underwater MythbustingEnglish & WritingX4-A (2/3)NPPMPAAMPAPMSKAMSKPMXXXXXXXXXXXSign of the Gorilla: Extraordinary ApesEnglish & WritingXXXXX4-B (PreK/K)Puzzle Party: Riddles, Mazes & MoreMathematicsXXXXXX4-B (K/1)Think Tank: Games for BrainsMathematicsXXXXXX4-B (1/2)Mind Bogglers: Predictions & ProbabilityMathematicsXXXXXX4-B (2/3)Brain Twisters: Multiplication & FractionsMathematicsXXXXXX4-C (PreK/K)Building BridgesScienceXXXXXXXXXX4-C (K/1)Digging Canals & TunnelsScienceXXXXXXXXXX4-C (1/2)Designing Sailing ShipsScienceXXXXXXXXXX4-C (2/3)Raising Skyscrapers & TowersScienceXXXXXXXXXX4-S (PreK/K)Puzzles & Games Math StudioCreative StudiesXXXXX4-S (K/1)Puzzles & Games Math StudioCreative StudiesXXXXXWeek 5: Half-day CoursesJuly 21–257COURSE NUMBER(grade A (PreK/K)Pirates & TreasuresEnglish & WritingXXX5-A (K/1)Monsters & MermaidsEnglish & WritingXX5-A (1/2)Gods & GoddessesEnglish & WritingX5-A (2/3)Castles & DragonsEnglish & Writing5-B (PreK/K)Coins & Currency: Money in Our World5-B sXXXXXXBank on It: Savings & CheckingMathematicsXXXXXX5-B (1/2)Business Start UpMathematicsXXXXXX5-B (2/3)Taking Stock: The Ins & Outsof the Stock MarketMathematicsXXXXXX5-C (PreK/K)Surprising Spills & MessesScienceXXXXXXXX5-C (K/1)Awesome Explosions & CollisionsScienceXXXXXXXX5-C (1/2)Lost & Found: The Best Failed ExpeditionsScienceXXXXXXXX5-C (2/3)Micro-Mistakes of the Great ScientistsScienceXXXXXXXX5-S (PreK/K)Business Math StudioCreative StudiesXXX5-S (1/2)Business Math StudioCreative StudiesXXXX

Leapfrog Half-dayCourse DescriptionsWeek 1: June 23–27Leapfrog Favorites in SkokieWeek 2: June 30–July 3Leapfrog Favorites in Chicago(4-day compacted week)A select group of our most popular Leapfrogcourses will be offered at our Skokie andChicago locations. All courses meet from 9a.m. to 12 noon daily. Skokie Favorites run fivemornings, Monday through Friday. ChicagoFavorites run in a compacted course scheduleoffered over four mornings, Monday throughThursday, with no class on July 4.English & WritingFavoritesStudents with strong verbal ability may enrollin an English & Writing course. Courses aredesigned to meet the needs of academicallyadvanced students (performing 1.5 to 2 yearsabove grade level) while allowing them to workwith same-age peers. Identify the appropriatesection for your child based on his/her gradelevel on January 1, 2014. The course code andgrade level precede each course title.1-A (PreK/K) If I Ran the Zoo (Skokie)2-A (PreK/K) If I Ran the Zoo (Chicago)Students take on the roles of zookeepers andveterinarians to make important decisionsabout which animals to keep in their zoo andhow to care for them. The young zookeepersconduct research and design animal habitats,create signs and other zoo literature anddiscuss ethical issues related to zoo life andendangered animals. Early literacy skills aredeveloped through drawing, dictation andemergent writing.1-A (K/1) Click! Telling Stories with Photos(Skokie)2-A (K/1) Click! Telling Stories with Photos(Chicago)Photographs are both inspiration and illustration as students combine words and imagesin the creation of original stories and poems.Students take their own photos as well ascollect photos from families, magazines andother sources.1-A (1/2) Comic Book Characters (Skokie)2-A (1/2) Comic Book Characters (Chicago)What do Babymouse, Spiderman andCharlie Brown have in common? They are allcharacters found in comic books, comic stripsand graphic novels. Students create originalworks using a combination of creative writingand drawing.1-A (2/3) Life on Mars (Skokie)2-A (2/3) Life on Mars (Chicago)A space colony is going to be established onMars. Students take on the roles of youngastronauts preparing to live together in spaceand in a strange new world. What will theyneed to bring? How will they prepare for theirjourney? Students work together, researchingand writing their ideas and plans, to determinehow the colony will be established and thenblast off on their imaginary journey.Mathematics FavoritesStudents with an identified strength in mathmay enroll in a Mathematics course. Identifythe appropriate section for your child basedon his/her grade level on January 1, 2014. Thecourse code and grade level precede eachcourse title.1-B (PreK/K) Playground Math (Skokie)2-B (PreK/K) Playground Math (Chicago)How many rectangles can be found in a set ofmonkey bars? How do you measure the angleof a slide and how does the angle of inclinehelp you go down faster (or slower)? Studentsare introduced to a variety of tools and geometric concepts for hands-on exploration ofeveryone’s favorite play space: the playground!1-B (K/1) Blocks & Blueprints (Skokie)2-B (K/1) Blocks & Blueprints (Chicago)A blueprint is a drawing that shows the designof a building or an outdoor area. Using blocksand other construction materials, students create models of buildings and spaces, then usegeometry tools and concepts to draw blueprints and scaled diagrams of their creations.Science FavoritesStudents with strong math or verbal abilitymay enroll in a Science course. Identify theappropriate section for your child based onhis/her grade level on January 1, 2014. Thecourse code and grade level precede eachcourse title.1-C (PreK/K) Big Cats: Lions, Tigers & More(Skokie)2-C (PreK/K) Big Cats: Lions, Tigers & More(Chicago)As novice zoologists, students explore thecaptivating world of big cats from lions to jaguars to unique cat hybrids. Students “travel”across the globe in order to observe anddiscuss how these astounding animals interactwith their habitat and each other. Throughresearch and hands-on activities, students areintroduced to the incredible world of thesemarvelous mammals and gain an appreciationof wildlife conservation.1-C (K/1) Whale Talk: How Sea CreaturesCommunicate (Skokie)2-C (K/1) Whale Talk: How Sea CreaturesCommunicate (Chicago)Can a whale tell a joke or sing a lullaby?Whales make amazing sounds to communicatewith each other. In this course, mini-marinebiologists learn how these intelligent creaturesof the deep use echolocation, clicks, whistlesand music-like tones to communicate.Activities and projects introduce students tothe incredible ways these marvelous mammalsuse sound to connect and make sense oftheir world.1-B (1/2) Treasure Maps (Skokie)2-B (1/2) Treasure Maps (Chicago)Making maps, or cartography, is a process thatinvolves many different geometry skills. Addingthe mystery of buried treasure makes the process even more fun! Students apply principlesof geometry and concepts of cartography tocreate their own treasure maps and use classmates’ maps to find their treasure!1-B (2/3) Number Devil: Adventures in Math(Skokie)2-B (2/3) Number Devil: Adventures in Math(Chicago)Number Devil is a book about Robert, a boywho discovers the amazing world of numbers,such as infinite numbers, prime numbersand Fibonacci numbers. The Number Devil’svisualizations of these high-level math concepts offer a starting point for projects in drawing, painting, construction and dramatic play.Join us in the rollicking dream world of theNumber Devil!8

Week 3 (July 7–11)You’re In the StoryStories are a powerful way to communicateideas, emotions and information. Settings fromthe bottom of the ocean to towering mountains provide the backdrop for students tocreate and act out their own stories. Studentsstrengthen language and literacy skills throughdramatic play, creative writing and storytelling, reading and research, and collaborativeproblem solving.NEW! 3-A (PreK/K) Yellow SubmarineThe words to the Beatles’ song, “YellowSubmarine,” inspire students to play, imagine,draw and write about life under the waves ina sea of green. The class becomes a maritimecrew as they learn the roles of pilots, navigators, explorers and scientists. Students honetheir language and early writing skills throughcreative storytelling and dramatization.1-C (1/2) Dinosaur Discovery:Paleontology Unearthed (Skokie)2-C (1/2) Dinosaur Discovery:Paleontology Unearthed (Chicago)Dinosaurs may have roamed the earth millionsof years ago but they are just as fascinatingtoday! Aspiring paleontologists learn about themany species of these “terrible lizards” fromthe famous T-Rex to the only recently identifiedLinheraptor. Students unravel the mysteries ofhow these animals lived, looked and died asthey literally and figuratively “dig” deep intothe fossil record. Join our expedition!1-C (2/3) Kitchen Chemistry:Edible Experiments (Skokie)2-C (2/3) Kitchen Chemistry:Edible Experiments (Chicago)Did you know your kitchen is really a chemistrylab? In this course, epicurean explorers unravelmysteries of food preparation through chemistryand human biology. Students employ hypothesis testing, create and record chemical reactionsand observe how many of the foods we love arethe result of scientific processes at work. Kitchenchemists learn about physical and chemicalchanges, how they happen and how they affectour food and bodies.NOTE: Students will be handling and tastingfood products in this course (not includingpeanuts or tree nuts). Students with food allergies are advised not to take this course. Pleasecontact the Summer Program staff with anyquestions or concerns.English & WritingStudents with strong verbal ability may enrollin an English & Writing course. Identify theappropriate section for your child based onhis/her grade level on January 1, 2014. Thecourse code and grade level precede eachcourse title.9 Creative Studies CourseNEW! 3-A (K/1) South Pole:Journey to AntarcticaAs explorers and scientists “traveling” to thecoldest continent on the earth, students learnabout the biodiversity of Antarctica and theanimals living there, such as penguins andseals. Students imagine and create theirown research station at the South Pole andproduce guidebooks, articles and stories aboutAntarctica. Students encounter a variety ofchallenges that they must research, discussand solve together.NEW! 3-A (1/2) Survivor: Bermuda TriangleA mysterious region in the Atlantic Ocean, theBermuda Triangle is the source of many storiesand legends involving disappearing ships andstrange sea creatures. Students imagine themselves in the roles of explorers sailing throughthe Bermuda Triangle as they create stories,murals and skits representing their ideas andtheories about the curious happenings at sea.NEW! 3-A (2/3) Climbing Mount EverestAs climbers seeking to reach the top of Everest, the Earth’s highest mountain, studentsrole play and imagine the challenges of thismonumental feat. Students research weather,topography, geography and climbing techniques, read the stories of previous climbers,and create, through writing and illustrations,their own imagined accounts of the gruelingand heroic journey.Week 4 (July 14–18)Animal Friends & FoesMice, horses, sharks and gorillas are all fascinating animals that have been featured inbooks, articles and stories. Students explorethe connections between animals and humans,both real and imagined, as they develop andpractice language, research and writing skills.NEW! 4-A (PreK/K) Mouse House:Tiny Habitats in Stories & NatureStorybook mice, such as Stuart Little, fascinatereaders with their tiny furniture and cozy littleliving spaces. Students explore how the homesof storybook mice compare to the habitatsof real mice. Read-alouds and storytellingcombine with an introduction to research skills,critical thinking, and creative writing.NEW! 4-A (K/1) Horses, Wild & TameLong ago, all horses were wild and free buthumans have found ways to train these beautiful, strong animals to carry riders and pullheavy loads. Students learn about the wayshumans and horses work together by exploringboth fiction and nonfiction stories and resources. Creative projects such as writing stories andskits allow students to study all types of horses,from ponies to stallions.NEW! 4-A(1/2) Shark Attack!Underwater MythbustingSharks are the most feared creatures in theocean, but actual shark attacks on people arevery rare. As aspiring mythbusters, studentsresearch how and why sharks inspire fascination and fear, use critical thinking to determinethe real facts, and document their findings andideas with both words and images.NEW! 4-A (2/3) Sign of the Gorilla:Extraordinary ApesKoko, a female gorilla born in the SanFrancisco Zoo, learned to use gestures fromAmerican Sign Language to communicatewith her trainers. Students explore the storyof Koko and other extraordinary apes andimagine the possibilities for future communication between animals and humans. Reading,writing, researching, illustrating, diagramming,demonstrating and dramatizing are justsome of the skills students incorporate intocreative projects.Week 5 (July 21–25)Stories, Fact & FictionSince the beginning of time, humans haveshaped and defined history using their imaginations and influence. As they explore theroots, truths and falsehoods around piratesand monsters, myths and dragons, studentssharpen their writing, research and critical–thinking skills. Readings coupled with writingprojects, visual displays and drama activitiesprovide students with opportunities to examine facts and fiction.5-A (PreK/K) Pirates & TreasuresThrough fictional and non-fictional literature,students discover pirates and treasures, decipher codes and hunt for clues using readingsand maps. Participants study the historical andcultural forces that surrounded pirating in dif-

ferent parts of the world at different time periods. To develop writing skills, students write,draw and dictate journal entries and stories.5-A (K/1) Monsters & MermaidsStudents expand their reading, researchingand listening skills through the explorationof fantastic tales about mysterious creatures,such as the Loch Ness monster and singingmermaids. Students craft their own accounts ofmonster sightings in formats such as illustratednewspaper accounts, live reports and shortstories, which also develop writing skills.5-A (1/2) Gods & GoddessesHow did Zeus escape being swallowed byhis father? Why is Aphrodite the goddess oflove and beauty? In this course, students goback in time to find answers to questionssuch as these. As participants discuss theirreadings they strengthen their vocabulary,comprehension and analytical skills. Studentscreate their own stories exploring events andnatural phenomena through the actions ofgods and goddesses, synthesizing their newfound knowledge.5-A (2/3) Castles & DragonsThe colorful history of Medieval Englandcomes alive through the legends and stories ofknights and quests. After gaining a base knowledge of medieval history through research, students collaborate to create their own projectsrepresenting the ideas and stories that havecaptured their imaginations.Mathematics CoursesStudents with an identified strength in mathmay enroll in a Mathematics course. Identifythe appropriate section for your child basedon his/her grade level on January 1, 2014. Thecourse code and grade level precede eachcourse title.Week 3 (July 7–11)Codes & SymbolsThe world is full of codes and symbols andmath skills help decipher them! From numberpatterns to complex ciphers, young codebreakers develop strategies and discover thesecrets behind a fascinating variety of codes.3-B (PreK/K) The Secret Lives of NumbersHow many different ways can you depict thenumber three? A digit is just one symbol thatrepresents a numerical concept. Amazingsecrets are revealed as students practice identifying and using symbol systems to representmathematical ideas.3-B (K/1) Extreme Code BreakingBreaking a code often involves identifying apattern. Morse code, for example, is a patternof dots and dashes. Students identify patternsof numbers, letters, sounds and symbols anduse what they have learned to create their ownsecret codes.3-B (1/2) Math for SpiesThere’s more to being a spy than just wearinga disguise. Spies also have to be expert mathematicians. In this course, aspiring spies usemath to create secret codes, plot the coordinates of enemy hideouts and discover, throughlogical reasoning, the identities of other spies.3-B (2/3) Hackproof PasswordsHow do computer passwords work? Whyare some passwords better than others? Thiscourse explores a variety of methods for usingand creating passwords and passcodes, anddevelops the mathematical and critical-thinkingskills necessary to create master passwords.Codes & Symbols Math Studio(Afternoon only)3-S (PreK/K)3-S (1/2)Students extend their growing knowledgeof codes, patterns and sequences throughactivities such as creating maps, buildingRube Goldberg machines, dramatizing storysequences and producing musical patterns.Week 4 (July 14–18)Puzzles & GamesFind the right strategy and a solution willemerge! With a focus on logical thinking,young mathematicians use reasoning, estimation and mental math skills as they playgames, work through puzzles and tackle wordproblems.4-B (PreK/K) Puzzle Party:Riddles, Mazes & MorePuzzles, tangrams, mazes and riddles challengestudents to seek solutions using computation,logic and deduction.mathematical challenges keep young mindschurning as they use fractions and multiplication to arrive at solutions.Puzzles & Games Math Studio(Afternoon only)4-S (PreK/K)4-S (1/2)Clay, foam and wood are just three of thematerials students use to deepen theirunderstanding of the math concepts relatedto puzzles and games. Students invent games,build puzzles and analyze the game-like qualities in the world around them.Week 5 (July 21–25)Dollars & Cents: Business BasicsWhy do you need money? How do youmake money? What does it take to createa successful business? From working withbudgeting, currencies and systems for trackingsuccess to analyzing profit/loss a

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