您好！感谢您对Astra Nova School的兴趣——我们认为单一的“招生季节”是过时的想法，而且需要收费的申请是不合理的。为了保持简单，我们全年接受申请，并每年审查三次提交的申请， 截止日期分别为：1月15日、10月15日，入学日期为1月（冬季）和8月末（秋季）。被录取的学生可以选择推迟一年入学。
Hello! Thank you for your interest in Astra Nova School— we think that a single “admissions season” is an outdated idea and charging money to apply is silly. To keep things simple, we accept applications year-round and review the submissions 3x a year. The deadlines are January 15 and October 15, and the enrollment dates are in January [WINTER TERM], and late August [FALL TERM]. Accepted students are also welcome to defer admission for up to one year.

在申请之前，请阅读我们网站上的我们是谁、运作原理和全日制学校页面，我们希望在您申请之前大家都对此有所了解。
Before you apply, please read the WHO WE ARE , HOW IT WORKS, and FULL-TIME pages on our website— we want everyone to be on the same page before you apply.

学生不因种族而受歧视政策：Astra Nova学校接受任何种族、肤色、国籍和民族出身的学生，赋予他们在学校通常享有的所有权利、特权、课程和活动。学校在教育政策、招生政策和奖学金计划的管理中不会因种族、肤色、国籍和民族出身而歧视。
Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: Astra Nova School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarship programs.

平等就业机会声明：Astra Nova学校为员工和申请人提供平等的就业机会（EEO）。在Astra Nova学校工作仅基于个人的能力和资格。我们不会因种族、信仰、宗教、性别、性取向、性别认同/表达、国籍、残疾、年龄、基因信息或任何其他法律保护的基础而歧视任何员工或申请人。我们遵守与非歧视和雇佣有关的所有适用的联邦、州和地方法律。
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Astra Nova School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants. Employment at Astra Nova School is based solely on the person’s merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to nondiscrimination and employment.

——Astra Nova是一所承诺满足100%经济需求的非营利学校。Astra Nova is a non-profit school committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.

附加资源 | Additional resources

我们打算创建更多体验Astra Nova的机会；请在接下来的几个月内访问 astranova.org 以获取更新。此外，这里有一些有价值的资源供您参考：
It is our intention to create additional opportunities to experience Astra Nova; please visit astranova.org for updates in the next few months. Additionally, here are a few valuable resources worth exploring if you haven’t already:

• 《通向网络》[tothenetwork.com] 是一个与全球教育工作者、家庭教育者和专业人士连接的平台。
  The Network [tothenetwork.com] is a platform to connect with educators, homeschoolers, and professionals worldwide.
• Synthesis 是 Ad Astra 的一个课程，现在已经扩大规模 [synthesis.com]。
  Synthesis was a class at Ad Astra brought to scale [synthesis.com].
• 如果您喜欢谜题，我们将在本月底之前发布《未来的谜题》！请查看我们的 YouTube 频道以获取更新：[youtube.com/c/astranovaschool]。
  If you enjoyed the Conundrums, we will be releasing Conundrums of the Future before the end of the month! Check our YouTube channel for updates: [youtube.com/c/astranovaschool].
• Peter Diamandis 几年前撰写了一篇有深刻见解的关于教育未来的文章，可在这里阅读：[https://www.diamandis.com/blog/reinventing-our-kids-education]。
  Peter Diamandis penned an insightful essay on the future of education a few years ago, accessible here: [https://www.diamandis.com/blog/reinventing-our-kids-education].
• 我在 Synthesis 的同事 Ana Fabrega 撰写了一本名为《学习游戏》的书。您可以在这里找到它：[https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Game-Teaching-Themselves-Challenge/dp/1804090093]。
  My colleague at Synthesis, Ana Fabrega, authored a book called “The Learning Game.” You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Game-Teaching-Themselves-Challenge/dp/1804090093

第一轮可以通过官方网站进行申请。申请步骤如下：
You can apply through the Official Website in the first round. Apply

第1步：回答挑战谜题
EXAMPLE #1: CONUNDRUMS RESPONSE

• 学生选择以下挑战谜题之一回答：（NASA，ISLAND, CONUNDRUM, FUTURE of ROCKETS，HOTEL 或 SNEAKER）。请上传一个回答的视频（首选）或音频文件，时长在30秒到2分钟之间。我们渴望听到您的孩子是如何通过这个问题推理的——我们强烈不鼓励使用脚本，也请不用担心视频质量或制作价值。
• 也可以通过以下链接观看视频：
• Students pick one of these Conundrums to answer: (NASA, ISLAND, CONUNDRUM, FUTURE of ROCKETS, HOTEL, or SNEAKER). Please upload a video (preferred) or audio file of a response between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. We are eager to hear how your child reasons through the question— we strongly discourage scripts and please do not worry about video quality or production value.
  • （宇航）NASA：百度网盘 | Youbue
  • （岛屿）Island：百度网盘 | Youbue
  • （谜题）Conundrum：百度网盘 | Youbue
  • （未来的火箭）Future of Rockets：百度网盘 | Youbue
  • （酒店）HOTEL：百度网盘 | Youtube
  • （运动鞋）SNEAKER：百度网盘 | Youtube
• 之前的挑战谜题（可以通过英才ANT（Anstra Nova Test）课程在线学习）：
  • （人工智能）AI：百度网盘 | Youbue
  • （魔法）MAGIC：百度网盘 | Youtube
  • （音乐）MUSIC：百度网盘 | Youtube
  • （宠物）PET：百度网盘 | Youtube

第2步：家长信
EXAMPLE #2: PARENT LETTER 

• 我们很想了解您的家庭。请告诉我们您在学校寻找什么，以及您希望在Astra Nova找到什么。请不要超过一页。请将其视为一封简短的电子邮件，不必担心语法或拼写。欢迎使用任何语言。
• We would love to know about your family. Please give us a sense of what you are looking for in a school and what you hope to find at Astra Nova. No more than one page, please. Please think of this as a short email, and do not worry about grammar or spelling. All languages are welcome.

第3步：上传文件
EXAMPLE #3: UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

• 请在最迟1月15日、5月15日、10月15日之前直接在本页上填写申请的基本信息，我们会在截止日期后半个月左右与您联系。通常约一半的申请人会进入申请过程的下一轮。最终的申请决策最迟在之后的1个月期间之前做出。
  Please fill out the basic information of the application directly on this page no later than January 15, 2024, May 15, 2024, October 15, 2024— please expect us to be in contact with you no later than June 1, 2024. Typically, about half of applicants move to the next round of the application process. Final application decisions are made no later than July 1, 2024.

杰出的申请 | Exceptional submissions

通过多年来我们审查的成千上万份申请中，在此分享我们总结的一些提示。最杰出的申请通常表现出：
We do have some general thoughts to share from the thousands of responses we’ve reviewed over the years. The most exceptional submissions typically exhibit:

• 英语流利。
  Fluency in English.
• 与挑战谜题本身的互动。
  Engagement with the Conundrum itself.
• 考虑备选答案或方法。
  Consideration of alternate answers or approaches.
• 从具体谜题中提取普遍主题的能力（例如：《酒店谜题》中应对腐败问题）。
  The ability to extract universal themes from a specific Conundrum (ex: The Hotel Conundrum, which deals with corruption).
• 一封传达对您孩子作为学习者理解的家庭信，阐明阿斯特拉诺瓦与您孩子目标的契合。
  A family letter that conveys an understanding of your child as a learner and elucidates how Astra Nova aligns with your child’s goals.
• 我们鼓励学生在未来几个月或几年内重新申请。我们目前的许多学生，在被接受之前都重新多次申请。
  We encourage students to reapply in the coming months or years. A substantial number of our current students reapplied before being accepted.

通过第一轮的学员将收到以下的邮件，其中包含第二轮的详细步骤：
The students who pass the first round will receive the following email, which includes detailed steps for the second round:

标题：Astra Nova招生【下一轮】
Title: Astra Nova Admissions [Next Round]

我们每一次都非常幸运地收到数以百计的申请。我们审核了每一个挑战谜题的回答，并阅读了家庭的来信。根据我们的观察，我们很高兴邀请您的家庭参加Astra Nova下一轮招生过程！*
We’re fortunate to receive hundreds of strong applications each cycle.We’ve reviewd every Conundrum response and read through the family letters. Based on what we’ve seen, we are pleased to invite your family to the next round of Astra Nova’s admissions process!*

请仔细阅读以下步骤，需要采取行动。
Please read these next steps carefully; action is required.

1. 使用您的家庭信息创建一个入学账户：
   Create an enrollment account with your family information:
   [https://mytads.com/a/astranova]
2. 如果您申请财政援助，请务必在6月15日、11月15日之前完成整个过程。Astra Nova 是一所不根据经济能力进行筛选的学校——您可以在此阅读我们关于学费的看法：：
   If you are applying for financial aid, please complete the process no later than June 15 or November 15. Astra Nova is a need-blind school— you can read our thoughts on tuition here:
   [https://auth.clarityapp.com/en/signup/]
3. 为您的孩子报名参加60分钟的小组讨论。我们将与其他申请人和一些我们的教师一起主持您的孩子。我们在寻找什么？善良、参与、热情致力于解决重大问题的学生，以及为对话贡献质量的学生。在此注册：
   Sign up your child for a 60-minute group discussion. We will host your child along with other applicants and a few of our teachers. What are we looking for? Kindness, engagement, enthusiasm to tackle big ideas, and students who contribute to the quality of the conversation. Register here:
   [https://calendly.com/astranova/nov60]
4. 我们将在最迟在7月15日、12月15日之前做出最终的录取决定。被录取的学生可以选择从1月入学，也可以等待至8月。Astra Nova 2023/2024学年日历可在此处找到：[astranova.org/2425]。
   We will have final admissions decisions no later than July 15 or December 15. Accepted students may enroll starting in January or wait until August. Astra Nova’s 2023/2024 academic calendar can be found here: [astranova.org/cal].

*旗舰项目（全日制）将进行家庭面试，作为招生过程的最后一步。*flagship applicants will have a family interview as the final step in the admissions process.
**对于兼读申请人，60分钟的讨论将是我们做出决定之前招生周期的最后一项活动。**for part-time applicants, the 60-minute discussion will be the final event of the admissions cycle before we make our decisions.
***此电子邮件适用于您家庭中的所有申请人。***this email applies to all applicants in your family.

如果您有任何问题，请随时告诉我！
Please let me know if you have any questions!

Warmly,
Josh Dahn
Co-Executive Director and Co-founder, Astra Nova School

小组讨论 | Group Discussion

第二轮的小组讨论注意事项如下：
The second round consists of a group discussion, and the instructions for the discussion are as follows:

第二轮的Astra Nova学校入学申请为60分钟小组讨论。
Astra Nova Group Discussion in the Round 2 for Astra Nova School will be scheduled for 60 minutes.

您的孩子将与其他申请人、数位教师以及我们学校的一些学生一起参与。
We will host your child along with other applicants, a few of our teachers, and a collection of our students.

对于小组讨论，我们希望您的孩子在开始时间之前登录Zoom。
For the GROUP DISCUSSION, we would like your child to login to Zoom no later than the start time.

1. 请确保您的孩子在Zoom用户名中使用名字和姓氏。
   Make sure your child’s first and last name are used for their Zoom username.
2. 我们要求您的孩子保持摄像头开启。
   We ask that your child keeps their camera on.
3. 尽可能为您的孩子提供一个安静的工作空间。
   Please try, as much as possible, to give your child a quiet space to work.
4. 我们请求家庭成员在可能的情况下离开房间。
   We kindly ask family members to leave the room, if possible.
5. 我们的目标是共度愉快时光。我们寻找的是善良、投入并为讨论质量做出贡献的学生。
   Our goal is to have a great time, together. We are looking for kindness, engagement, and students who contribute to the quality of the discussion.

综合想法 | General Thoughts

在讨论课中，我们正在寻找以下证据：
We are looking for evidence of the following in the discussion sessions:

• 学生的参与度
  Student engagement
• 创造性思维
  Creative thinking
• 孩子能够在其他人的想法基础上进行建设
  Kids who can build on the ideas of others
• 良好的写作与沟通能力
  Strong writing and communication skills
• 成熟和独立性
  Maturity and independence

我们鼓励进入招生流程的学生，在未来几个月或几年内多次申请。我们目前的许多学生，在被接受之前都重新多次申请。
We encourage students that reach this round of the admissions process to reapply in the coming months or years. A substantial number of our current students reapplied before being accepted.

Astra Nova School— 2024/2025

恭喜您被Astra Nova录取！请按照以下步骤进行操作：
Congratulations on your acceptance to Astra Nova! Please follow the steps below:

1. 观看 2024/2025 入学说明视频
   Watch the 2024/2025 Enrollment Video
2. 查看 2024/2025 学术日历。
   Take a look at the 2024/2025 Academic Calendar.
3. 决定是否有兴趣加入旗舰计划。
   Decide if you are interested in FLAGSHIP enrollment
4. 如果符合条件并且有兴趣，请在3月8日星期五之前填写旗舰计划兴趣表。我们将于3月11日当周联系您安排家庭面试时间。一旦您填写了兴趣表，此时不需要其他操作。
   If eligible and interested, fill out the FLAGSHIP interest form no later than Friday, March 8. We will reach out to schedule family interview times the week of March 11. Once you’ve filled out the interest form, other action is required at this time.
5. 如果您对旗舰计划不感兴趣和/或不符合资格，您将以兼职学生身份入学。请考虑您承诺的区块数量（最少为2个）。您将最迟于3月22日收到来自我们的注册系统TADS的正式邀请函。此时不需要其他操作。
   If you are not interested and/or eligible for the FLAGSHIP program, you will be enrolling as a part-time student. Please consider the number of blocks you are committing to (minimum of 2). You will receive a formal invitation to enroll from TADS, our enrollment system, no later than March 22. No other action is required at this time.
6. 最后，如果您在Clarity上提交了财务援助申请，您将在今天稍后收到单独的电子邮件通知您的资格。
   Finally, if you submitted an application for financial aid on Clarity, you will be notified of your eligibility later today in a separate email.

下面是每个步骤的详细信息：
More detail on each of the steps can be found below:

1. 观看此视频，我将解释2024/2025学年的入学选项。
   Watch this video where I explain the enrollment options for the 2024/2025 school year.
2. 查看2024/2025学院日历。也可以在此链接中找到：[AstraNova2425学院日历]
   Take a look at the 2024/2025 academic calendar. It can also be found at this link: [astranova.org/2425]
   
   
3. 您的家庭是否有兴趣加入旗舰计划，还是以兼职学生身份加入？回顾一下，要考虑加入旗舰计划，您的孩子必须满足以下条件：
   Is your family interested in the FLAGSHIP program or are you joining as a part-time student? To review, to be considered for FLAGSHIP your child must be:
   • 可在学年（从8月底到6月初）星期一至星期四的BLOCK 1 [上午9点至10点PT]或BLOCK 4 [下午2点至3点PT]上课。
     available for BLOCK 1 [9am-10am PT] or BLOCK 4 [2pm-3pm PT] Monday through Thursday for the school year (late August through early June)
   • 升入七年级、八年级或九年级
     entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade
   • 在整个学年承诺参加10个或更多个区块
     enrolled in 10+ blocks for the school year
4. 如果您的孩子符合上述标准并对旗舰计划感兴趣，请在3月8日星期五之前填写此简短的兴趣表。我们将于3月11日当周联系您安排家庭面试时间。
   If your child meets the criteria above and is interested in the FLAGSHIP program, please fill out this brief interest form no later than Friday, March 8. We will reach out to schedule family interview times the week of March 11.
   👉https://flagship.paperform.co
5. 如果您以兼职学生身份入学，请考虑您在2024/2025学年承诺的区块数量。此时无需采取任何行动。我们将最迟于3月22日提供正式的注册说明。下图显示了可用的区块——星期二和星期四的BLOCK 1和BLOCK 4课程每周会见两次。否则，课程每周见面一次，为期一年。我们每年三个学期都会为每个学期选择新的课程：秋季、冬季和春季。
   If you are enrolling as a part-time student, please consider how many blocks you are committing to for the 2024/2025 school year. No action is needed. We will reach out no later than March 22 with formal enrollment instructions. The available blocks can be found in the image below— the BLOCK 1 and BLOCK 4 classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays will meet 2x per week. Otherwise, classes meet 1x per week for the year. We pick new classes 3x per year for each of the three terms: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
   
   

在入学前，请不要犹豫联系我们。衷心祝贺并欢迎您加入Astra Nova！
Until then, please do not hesitate to reach out. Extending a heartfelt congratulations and welcome to Astra Nova!

给家长的留言

00:00 Everyone, I hope you're well when it's like what's in changes for the 2024-2025 school year at Asternova. If you have any questions, you can reach out via Slack or, you know.
00:10 So Asternova is one of one. It is a singular school. Not based on anyone else's model, but holding a special interest or practically limited in any way, by what we're able to bring to life.
00:19 To my knowledge, the only school that started on the campus of a rocky company. And we've always thought really since the very beginning, well, what's possible in education and how might we ultimately bring into life?
00:30 So, the pretty things loose that will go on, or that our students being engaged in the big ideas, the cutting edge, the real stuff, and that they should be working on meaningful work that applies to the real world, has residents there, and feels akin to the types of work that great teams are doing everywhere
00:44 around the world. And lastly, we really care about designing a school that kids love. One where they feel at home, where they can develop their voice, make friends, and ultimately engage in the real stuff.
00:55 That's what it's really all about. So the way that we do this is we find really remarkable educators and people that work professionally to bring classes to life.
01:03 And those classes tend to be a mix of these things. Some of really intensive they go really deep into the subject matter.
01:08 Others are more exploratory or experimental classes that you would not find anywhere else. Some are foundational building those essential skills and there are others that are more collaborative.
01:16 Classes that help kids will not have to make any seem their own better. So today we've had this part-time full-time divide.
01:24 And the challenge is then that this part-time program where we have all these kids coming from all over the world is that there really has only been eight blocks that we've made available.
01:32 And the reason is kind of go back to the beginning of the school, but basically it started in our transition from Ad Astra.
01:38 It's basic to Astra Nova, which was online. And we started with Fridays, then added these kind of Tuesday Thursday blocks, but really the whole system really needs to be rethought.
01:46 And so that's what we've done, and I want to share that with you. So to go from these eight blocks that we offer in this current year, we really thought about like what other opportunities there could be for students who are only going to be with us for a few hours a week.
01:58 And rather than the 20 hours that we have for our full-time students currently, we thought like one sort of easy missed opportunity was to bring our part-time students more into those block ones through block four.
02:10 So how this will look is that part-time students have the ability to take classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for block one and for Tuesdays Thursdays for block four, as well as opening up a new block that all students could take block zeroes on Fridays.
02:24 So given the time zones which really we have kids from all over the world, it felt important that you could get some continuity on Tuesday mornings or Thursday mornings or continuity on Tuesday afternoons or Thursday afternoons or taking two classes in a row.
02:35 So that's the first change is moving from eight blocks available to part-time students up to 13. And then the second big change is acknowledging that there is this gap.
02:45 We have students that are really only available for a few hours a week because they're in full time and in the person's school or because they've got a lot of other things going on.
02:53 And then we have these students that are part of the full-time program that come, you know, 20 hours a week, it's a comprehensive sort of all-in experience, but there's this gap in the middle of kids that are highly engaged in Astra Nova, are flourishing in their classes, but are wanting to do more than
03:07 we've allowed them to do. So in my mind, the goal of where we're heading with the full-time program is to acknowledge that when we say full-time, what we're really meeting is students that are showing commitment to Astra Nova, and I think less than the hour of requirement is good for everyone.
03:23 It allows more flexibility for families and it also allows us to get a density of our most committed kids that's to be working together and ideally to be sharing time together in person.
03:32 So we call this thing flagship. So we're getting rid of the idea of full time and basically your part-time student or your enrolled in our flagship program.
03:40 And what that does is it's a program that kind of gets back to the essence of what Ad Astra was and what Astra Nova has always been, which is as really experimental school that could report to the boundaries and really cares about challenging work that has meaning in the world.
03:54 So the importance of flagship is, of course, to increase the density of kids and their connections to one another. It's an opportunity for more intensive courses that need multiple times a week so that they can go deeper.
04:03 It gives our family flexibility to choose the blocks to fit your schedule. And ultimately, as I mentioned, it gives us the opportunity to get everyone together in Southern California a couple times a year to meet each other and to form some friendships that can only be solidified over the coming amongst
04:17 online. So let's start with eligibility. In order to be part of the flagship program, we need you to be available for either block one or block four, and those classes are going to be Monday through Thursday.
04:29 So if you're not available for those blocks, you need to work your time zone or your other commitments, it's just not going to work for this next year.
04:35 No problem, just that first piece of eligibility is absolutely a requirement. The second one is that I know rates are silly, you know, they're like, well, what is 7th grade really?
04:44 But ideally, you're thinking of your job as entering the either 7th, 8th or even 9th grade. Those are the sweet spots in terms of the age you want to serve, your child's going to sixth grade.
04:52 This program is not for them next year, but maybe the year after. The third thing is that for those in the flagship program, to really get the most of the experience that we need you to commit to 10 or more blocks for the year, most will commit to far more than 10, but 10 I think is the absolute minimum
05:06 to be part of the program. And lastly, I think there's probably going to be some little acceptance piece, so if you've been an astronaut of the student, we have had your child in class, we want to check with the teachers to make sure that they're thriving.
05:17 If you are a new student, I think there's probably an additional step of an interview, but really want to make sure that the flagship program not only works for your family, but we are realistic about the expectations, because the goal here is really to push the envelope, and we can't do that if your
05:29 child just simply doesn't have the time to do it, or your family's not setting up in a way that's going to allow it to be a success.
05:35 So let's just talk about how this will work. So flagship one means that your child is a flagship student, which means they're committed to doing 10 hours, they are entering 7th or 9th grade, and they're committed to those blocks.
05:49 So starting with these sort of force core blocks, they're going to take in block one. That's a flagship cohort. So they're going to take that with a group of kids.
05:57 Why? Well, because when you have a class with a common group of kids, you have an opportunity to really form deep connections with the students.
06:05 So this flagship block for block one, you would pick those four blocks, and then any additional blocks that you want to add among all of these options.
06:12 The blocks in red are only for flagship students. The blocks in purple are open to a part-time and flagship students.
06:18 The blocks in green are available only for flagship students, and that is math. So if you want to do math, the rest of your NOVA, you're now welcome to do that.
06:24 So Dr. Rose teaches algebra one, Dr. Jamie teaches geometry, and the rest of our math is through art of problem.
06:29 all of them. We have live teachers teaching us classes with astronomical students. Okay, the alternative here would be flagship four.
06:35 So let's say you're available for block four. So you'll do your flagship cohort blocks there. And then again, if your flagship student picked 10 or more blocks among these options, and it really kind of works the same way.
06:46 The goal here again would be that Tuesday Thursday classes in block one are going to be meeting twice a week.
06:51 So that would be the same class here and here. Whereas these other classes will just be meeting one hour per week.
06:57 Okay, so how does this look overall? So let's say that you're a part-time student. You're going to enroll in some number of hours.
07:03 The maximum you could do would be 13. There's a number of part-time blocks. Anywhere you see that per-polition blue color, those are blocks that are available to you.
07:10 So block 0, 1, 4, and 5 on Tuesdays, block 0, 1, 4, and 5 on Thursdays, and block 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Fridays.
07:21 If you are a flagship student and you meet the eligibility criteria and we think that you be great fit for the program and it makes sense for your family, then you will pick either flagship one or flagship four meaning that that's when your flagship cohort block will be held and then you're picking it
07:35 at least at additional six blocks but in likely many more than that to round out your more comprehensive experience. So another thing I'll add about the flagship cohort is that Dr.
07:45 Rose, Tara and myself, as the founders of Astra Nova and as the teachers that created Ad Astra on the campus and SpaceX.
07:53 We are really going to be teaching across all of these blocks, but really we have strong opinions as to what those yellow blocks will look like.
08:00 Because we think of it as a flagship as like we only had one year to work with your child. We feel like these are sort of the quintessential experiences that your child must have to really get the most out of Astra Nova.
08:11 It's not that the other classes aren't remarkable, they absolutely are, but the yellow blocks are ones that are going to be more highly opinionated require lots of work and they're going to be intensive but ultimately fulfilling experiences.
08:21 So I just want to make a quick note on that. All right. So tuition, the simplify things, it's just going to be $2,100 per block per year.
08:30 So minimum of two blocks. So the most part time you can be is that you just pick two blocks we're going to join us.
08:37 And so you can just do the multiplication two times 2100 is what your tuition will be. As always we meet 100% of demonstrate is financially for all students and then for maximum tuition for students in the flagship program would be 16 blocks which is basically the same tuition for full-time as it is 
08:51 now and if you want to do more than 16 blocks you're welcome to do so there's no additional fee. So again flagship is 10 blocks or more pending acceptance and eligibility and then you can choose number of blocks you're going to take as long as you commit to those blocks for the year.
09:04 It's usually no problem to add more blocks if you start before and I'm actually going to do six there problem but we do ask you commit to a minimum number of blocks so we can get all this classes scheduled and have a sense of what the liquidity will be for each block, which then determines how many classes
09:17 are available. Just to give you a quick sense, kind of going back to the schedule. For this year on Friday's Block 1 through 4, we have something like 12 options for each class.
09:26 The goal is to make it agonizing to choose classes because there's so many good options out there. In terms of the Tuesday, Thursday, Block 0 and 5, there's tend to be more like 3 or 4 options.
09:36 And then during the flagship program, I would kind of imagine somewhere between maybe 4 and 5 options per block. So, Astrinova, I don't know if you say this is just lunacy or just ambition, but we offer something like 150 meat courses a year, and we have 250 students.
09:52 So we're always designing new courses, always bringing in new experiences, and really our goal is to fill each of these blocks with compelling opportunities for your jobs to get advantage of them.
10:01 All right, so that's really it. Our focus here at Astrinova is to keep experimenting, and to happily share our work with world.
10:09 We are so delighted to work with your kids and we're so grateful for the support that you've given to the school.
10:13 Do you have any questions reach out? Of course, there'll be more details in writing that you can look at as you consider how to enroll for next year or to enroll for the first time.
10:21 And we'll look forward to any feedback in questions and otherwise take care and have an awesome day. Thanks everyone.

要点说明

• Astra Nova 独树一帜；岿然不动于他人模仿，亦不受特殊利益牵绊，且实现之路也不受制约。那么，我们应该创造什么呢？
  Astra Nova is uniquely independent; we are not based on someone else’s model, beholden to any special interest, or practically limited by what we can bring to life. So what should we create?
• 伟大愿景 // 富有意义 // 孩子们喜爱的学校
  big ideas // meaningful work // a school that kids love
• 密集 | 探索 | 基础 | 合作
  INTENSIVE | EXPLORATORY | FOUNDATIONAL | COLLABORATIVE
• 课程块诠释
  BLOCKS – Explained
  • 8块课程（蓝色）：全日制或非全日制
    8 Blocks (Blue): Full-time or Part-time
  • 20块课程（红色）：全日制
    20 Blocks (Red): Full-time
  • 13块课程（蓝色）：非全日制增加
    13 Blocks (Blue): Part-time (Changes)
• 密集 + 全面 + 补充
  Intensive + Comprehensive + Supplimental
  • 密集 – 学生每周寻求10小时以上的对话挑战和交流社区
    Intensive – students looking for challenge and community for 10+ hours a week
  • 全面 – 学生每周可在太平洋时间上午9点至下午3点之间提供20小时
    Comprehensive – students available for 20 hours a week between 9am-3pm PT
  • 补充 – 为那些每周只能提供2-8小时/周的学生
    Supplimental – students only available for 2-8 hours/week of Astra Nova
• 旗舰课程 – 对于希望将Astra Nova作为核心教育的学生，我们的目标是：
  FLAGSHIP – for students who want Astra Nova to be more central to their education, our goals are to:
  1. 设计一个充分体现 Astra Nova 特色的集体学习计划
     design a cohort-based track that is quintessentially Astra Nova
  2. 提供更多连接——与教师、同学、与伟大愿景
     allow for more connection – to teachers, to peers, to big ideas
  3. 更加深入的课程学习机会
     opportunities for more intensive courses
  4. 提供灵活性，使那些最投入和有才华的学生可以有共同的经历
     offer flexibility so our most committed and talented students can have shared experiences
  5. 邀请参加棕榈泉[10月]和圣巴巴拉[3月]的营地体验
     invitation to in-person camps in Palm Springs [October] and Santa Barbara [March]
• 资格 | ELIGIBILITY
  1. 星期一至星期四的课程块 1 [太平洋时间上午9点至10点]或课程块 4 [下午2点至3点PT]
     available BLOCK 1 [9am-10am PT] or BLOCK 4 [2pm=3pm PT] Monday through Thursday
  2. 进入7年级，8年级或9年级*
     entering 7th, 8th, or 9th* grade
  3. 承诺学年至少10个block
     commitment to 10+ blocks for the school year
  4. 录取 | acceptance*
• 课程快——旗舰课程及学校概览
  BLOCKS – Flagship & Overview
  • 旗舰课程 1 学生
    FLAGSHIP 1 STUDENT
  • 旗舰课程 4 学生
    FLAGSHIP 4 STUDENT
  • 学校概览
    SCHOOL OVERVIEW
• 学费 | TUITION
  1. 每个课程块：2100美元/年
     $2100 per block per year
  2. 最少参与2个课程块
     minimum of 2 blocks
  3. 最多参与16+课程块：最高学费33600美元
     maximum tuition is for 16+ blocks – $33,600
  4. 我们 100% 满足所有学生的经济需求
     we meet 100% of demostrated financial need for all students
• 聚焦重要之处，不断探索前行。谦逊分享成果，汇集群智创新。
  Focus on what matters most. Keep experimenting. Humbly share out work.

Astra Nova Year 11 << July 18 – Video Link

Astra Nova Year 11 << July 18 – Video Link

BLOCK 0 on Tuesdays (7:30am-8:30am PT)

(The Other Kind of) Coding: Escape Room Edition!

• Codes allow us to communicate information clearly, whether we’re sending secret messages in wartime, reading music in an orchestra, or deciphering our DNA. In this class you will learn how to code and decode information in a variety of contexts from the everyday to the exceptional. At the end of the term, we will integrate with other classes to build and explore our own online escape rooms. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller.

Economics of Sports

• This class offers a look into the sports industry through an economic lens. We’ll explore economic concepts and their application to the sports industry including performance analytics, player contracts, team locations, tickets, merchandise, and stadiums. Taught by Emilee Carson.

Problem-Solving: Escape Room Edition!

• This course is one of three courses (the others are Dr. Dave’s Codes & Joe Collard’s Coding Interactive Fiction with Twine) that will culminate in an escape room experience across all three classes. In this course, we will focus on puzzles that will help build general problem-solving skills for solving and designing fun escape rooms. We will also explore how to work best in a team setting. Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to use a device/setup that allows them to annotate on a zoom whiteboard easily. Taught by Ilya Tsinis.

Coding Interactive Fiction with Twine: Escape Room Edition!

• Do you enjoy telling stories? Have you ever wanted to write a Choose Your Own Adventure book? Well, this is the course for you! In this course, you will learn to use Twine: an open-source tool for telling interactive, non-linear stories. As your skills grow, you can enrich your stories’ complexity by using the Harlow scripting language to add variables and conditional logic. At the end of the term, we will join other classes to build and explore our online escape rooms. Requirements: Students must have a physical keyboard. Touch screen controls do not work with this software. Taught by Joe Collard.

(The Other Kind of) Coding: Escape Room Edition!

• Codes allow us to communicate information clearly, whether we’re sending secret messages in wartime, reading music in an orchestra, or deciphering our DNA. In this class you will learn how to code and decode information in a variety of contexts from the everyday to the exceptional. At the end of the term, we will integrate with other classes to build and explore our own online escape rooms. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller. Economics of Sports This class offers a look into the sports industry through an economic lens. We’ll explore economic concepts and their application to the sports industry including performance analytics, player contracts, team locations, tickets, merchandise, and stadiums. Taught by Emilee Carson. Problem-Solving: Escape Room Edition! This course is one of three courses (the others are Dr. Dave’s Codes & Joe Collard’s Coding Interactive Fiction with Twine) that will culminate in an escape room experience across all three classes. In this course, we will focus on puzzles that will help build general problem-solving skills for solving and designing fun escape rooms. We will also explore how to work best in a team setting. Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to use a device/setup that allows them to annotate on a zoom whiteboard easily. Taught by Ilya Tsinis. Coding Interactive Fiction with Twine: Escape Room Edition! Do you enjoy telling stories? Have you ever wanted to write a Choose Your Own Adventure book? Well, this is the course for you! In this course, you will learn to use Twine: an open-source tool for telling interactive, non-linear stories. As your skills grow, you can enrich your stories’ complexity by using the Harlow scripting language to add variables and conditional logic. At the end of the term, we will join other classes to build and explore our online escape rooms. Requirements: Students must have a physical keyboard. Touch screen controls do not work with this software. Taught by Joe Collard.

BLOCK 0 on Thursdays (7:30am-8:30am PT)

Science Journal Club

• Science doesn’t end when the experiment does: scientists need to communicate their results to each other and the public. We will read papers from scientists about their newest discoveries in the journal Frontiers for Young Minds. We will also learn about the publishing process and participate as reviewers of a new article. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller.

Narrative Physics: Motion

• In this unique course, we’ll use storytelling to see the physics in the world around us. Students will discuss introductory physics concepts such as Newton’s Laws and read stories that describe everyday occurrences through the lens of physics. Then we will break down the physics of each situation and bring in the application of mathematics. In addition, the students will begin to develop their own stories, problems, and problem-solving skills through collaboration with classmates. Requirements: No prior physics experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

CS Beginner (Web Development)

• Learn the basics of coding by building your own websites and applications. Work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build professional looking websites for causes, activities, and endeavors you want to promote. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Phylogenetics

• This course provides an in-depth introduction to the field of phylogenetics, the study of evolutionary relationships among biological entities, often species, indiviudal, or genes. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of phylogenetic analysis, including the methods used to infer and interpret evolutionary trees. Taught by Vera Beilinson.

Science Journal Club

• Science doesn’t end when the experiment does: scientists need to communicate their results to each other and the public. We will read papers from scientists about their newest discoveries in the journal Frontiers for Young Minds. We will also learn about the publishing process and participate as reviewers of a new article. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller. Narrative Physics: Motion In this unique course, we’ll use storytelling to see the physics in the world around us. Students will discuss introductory physics concepts such as Newton’s Laws and read stories that describe everyday occurrences through the lens of physics. Then we will break down the physics of each situation and bring in the application of mathematics. In addition, the students will begin to develop their own stories, problems, and problem-solving skills through collaboration with classmates. Requirements: No prior physics experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. CS Beginner (Web Development) Learn the basics of coding by building your own websites and applications. Work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build professional looking websites for causes, activities, and endeavors you want to promote. Taught by Rolando Lopez. Phylogenetics This course provides an in-depth introduction to the field of phylogenetics, the study of evolutionary relationships among biological entities, often species, indiviudal, or genes. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of phylogenetic analysis, including the methods used to infer and interpret evolutionary trees. Taught by Vera Beilinson.

BLOCK 5 on Tuesdays (3:30pm-4:30pm PT)

Climate Change Ecology

• Ecology is the study of living organisms and their physical environments. In “Climate Change Ecology,” we will explore how physical environments change as the climate does. What causes weather patterns? Have we seen climate change before? What can we do to control the future of natural spaces? These questions and more will be discussed throughout this exploratory natural science course. Taught by Caleb Adkins.

Fusion360: Reverse Engineering

• Reverse engineering helps us understand how things work. In this class, students will reverse engineer a product by disassembling, documenting measurements, and understanding purpose. Afterwards they will develop each part in Fusion360 to rebuild and assemble the product as a 3D redered image. Requirements: No prior Fusion experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

Inspired by Nature

• Scientific innovations are often inspired by nature. What can reptile venom teach us about treating type-2 diabetes? How can pomegranates help us improve batteries? We will answer these questions and more while learning how biomimicry helps us tackle some of the toughest problems in science and technology. Taught by Emilee Carson.

Photoshop

• Have you ever wondered what you would look like on the moon? Or in Antarctica? Then join us for a deep dive into the vast world of Photoshop. Unlike other imaging programs, Photoshop gives the user much more control, allowing you, and not an algorithm, to be at the helm of your creation. Together we will learn about the history and practice of creatively manipulating photographs through projects that combine skill building with innovative thinking. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

Introduction to Creative Writing

• This open-genre creative writing workshop invites students to turn inspiration into great stories, poetry, or personal essays. We’ll write a lot, share our work, learn to constructively critique each other, and discover how to read like writers. Taught by Lauren Kate.

Python Beginner

• Learn the basics of Python, one of the most utilized and versatile programming languages of the modern era. Python is used by almost all major tech companies for artificial intelligence, server-side programming, task automation, and data analysis. No programming experience is required. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Climate Change Ecology

• Ecology is the study of living organisms and their physical environments. In “Climate Change Ecology,” we will explore how physical environments change as the climate does. What causes weather patterns? Have we seen climate change before? What can we do to control the future of natural spaces? These questions and more will be discussed throughout this exploratory natural science course. Taught by Caleb Adkins. Fusion360: Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering helps us understand how things work. In this class, students will reverse engineer a product by disassembling, documenting measurements, and understanding purpose. Afterwards they will develop each part in Fusion360 to rebuild and assemble the product as a 3D redered image. Requirements: No prior Fusion experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. Inspired by Nature Scientific innovations are often inspired by nature. What can reptile venom teach us about treating type-2 diabetes? How can pomegranates help us improve batteries? We will answer these questions and more while learning how biomimicry helps us tackle some of the toughest problems in science and technology. Taught by Emilee Carson. Photoshop Have you ever wondered what you would look like on the moon? Or in Antarctica? Then join us for a deep dive into the vast world of Photoshop. Unlike other imaging programs, Photoshop gives the user much more control, allowing you, and not an algorithm, to be at the helm of your creation. Together we will learn about the history and practice of creatively manipulating photographs through projects that combine skill building with innovative thinking. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli. Introduction to Creative Writing This open-genre creative writing workshop invites students to turn inspiration into great stories, poetry, or personal essays. We’ll write a lot, share our work, learn to constructively critique each other, and discover how to read like writers. Taught by Lauren Kate. Python Beginner Learn the basics of Python, one of the most utilized and versatile programming languages of the modern era. Python is used by almost all major tech companies for artificial intelligence, server-side programming, task automation, and data analysis. No programming experience is required. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

BLOCK 5 on Thursdays (3:30pm-4:30pm PT)

Hurricane Hunters

• With predictions pointing to an especially active 2024 hurricane season and the record-breaking Hurricane Beryl becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded in the season, this class promises to be an exciting adventure! You will learn about how hurricanes form and their devastating impacts on coastal communities. We will also run a mock hurricane forecast center, giving you hands-on experience in tracking the formation and movement of these storms. Whether you’ve taken this class before or are new to hurricanes, come experience the excitement of real-time storm tracking as we monitor the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season using real-time data and products from the NWS Hurricane Center. Taught by Dr. Christine Bassett.

Narrative Physics: Motion

• In this unique course, we’ll use storytelling to see the physics in the world around us. Students will discuss introductory physics concepts such as Newton’s Laws and read stories that describe everyday occurrences through the lens of physics. Then we will break down the physics of each situation and bring in the application of mathematics. In addition, the students will begin to develop their own stories, problems, and problem-solving skills through collaboration with classmates. Requirements: No prior physics experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

Visual Scripting with Unity

• Unity is a powerful game-development tool used by both indie game developers and AAA game studios. In this low-code course, you will learn how to navigate Unity’s interface and design 2D physics-based games using Unity’s Visual Scripting tools. Requirements: Note: Students must have a modern computer 2020 or later with at least 8GB or RAM for this course (no tablets). Older computers will not be able to support the software. Taught by Joe Collard.

Information Overload: The Evolution of Media

• We live in an age where we have 24-hour access to seemingly infinite information. But how is our consumption of all of this information affecting us? In this class we will trace the evolution of media in Western cultures, from the printing press to telephones, television, the internet, social media and AI. We will also explore the work of significant theorists and philosophers to analyze the effects of media consumption on human behavior and discuss our roles as digital consumers and citizens. In addition to participating in class discussions, students will create their own independent projects. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

Alien Fiction

• You know they’re out there, and you know you’ve imagined what it would be like if they landed in your backyard and took you for a ride in their space ship, so let’s write about it! This creative writing course will gaze back at the history of alien fiction and alien lore and then give you a chance to write (and share) your own alien tale. Taught by Lauren Kate.

Technical History of AI

• Join us as we explore the history of artificial intelligence and machine learning from their very beginnings. Discover how ideas from as early as the 1950s have developed into the powerful systems we know today. We’ll dive into most of the technical details (except the nitty-gritty math) behind the most significant innovations in AI. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Hurricane

• Hunters With predictions pointing to an especially active 2024 hurricane season and the record-breaking Hurricane Beryl becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded in the season, this class promises to be an exciting adventure! You will learn about how hurricanes form and their devastating impacts on coastal communities. We will also run a mock hurricane forecast center, giving you hands-on experience in tracking the formation and movement of these storms. Whether you’ve taken this class before or are new to hurricanes, come experience the excitement of real-time storm tracking as we monitor the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season using real-time data and products from the NWS Hurricane Center. Taught by Dr. Christine Bassett. Narrative Physics: Motion In this unique course, we’ll use storytelling to see the physics in the world around us. Students will discuss introductory physics concepts such as Newton’s Laws and read stories that describe everyday occurrences through the lens of physics. Then we will break down the physics of each situation and bring in the application of mathematics. In addition, the students will begin to develop their own stories, problems, and problem-solving skills through collaboration with classmates. Requirements: No prior physics experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. Visual Scripting with Unity Unity is a powerful game-development tool used by both indie game developers and AAA game studios. In this low-code course, you will learn how to navigate Unity’s interface and design 2D physics-based games using Unity’s Visual Scripting tools. Requirements: Note: Students must have a modern computer 2020 or later with at least 8GB or RAM for this course (no tablets). Older computers will not be able to support the software. Taught by Joe Collard. Information Overload: The Evolution of Media We live in an age where we have 24-hour access to seemingly infinite information. But how is our consumption of all of this information affecting us? In this class we will trace the evolution of media in Western cultures, from the printing press to telephones, television, the internet, social media and AI. We will also explore the work of significant theorists and philosophers to analyze the effects of media consumption on human behavior and discuss our roles as digital consumers and citizens. In addition to participating in class discussions, students will create their own independent projects. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli. Alien Fiction You know they’re out there, and you know you’ve imagined what it would be like if they landed in your backyard and took you for a ride in their space ship, so let’s write about it! This creative writing course will gaze back at the history of alien fiction and alien lore and then give you a chance to write (and share) your own alien tale. Taught by Lauren Kate. Technical History of AI Join us as we explore the history of artificial intelligence and machine learning from their very beginnings. Discover how ideas from as early as the 1950s have developed into the powerful systems we know today. We’ll dive into most of the technical details (except the nitty-gritty math) behind the most significant innovations in AI. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

BLOCK 0 on Fridays (7:30am-8:30am PT)

Coral Reef Ecology

• This course offers a deep dive into the ecology and biology of tropical coral reefs. We will learn about the ecosystem engineers of coral reefs, the reef-building corals and their incredibly complex life histories. We will then explore how the coral reefs support interconnected communities of organisms. From sessile coral polyps to roaming reef sharks, we will learn about the great diversity of ways organisms have adapted to life underwater on tropical coral reefs. Taught by Allison Paley.

Geo-Anthropology

• From rainforests to snowy mountains, deserts to plains, we are a product of our environments in many ways. In this course, we will explore the interesting and sometimes unexpected ways in which cultures and peoples from around the world are shaped by their surroundings. Taught by Caleb Adkins.

Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation Strategy

• Every day, we engage in negotiations large and small. In this course, you will learn how to negotiate more effectively to not only get more of what you want, but to improve how others regard you. You will learn the factors that give you advantages in every negotiation. You will hone your negotiating skills in various situations: one-on-one, group-to-group, text/chat only, and with time limits. Basic mathematical ability in the domains of probability and statistics will be helpful, but not required. Taught by Chris Eide Azevedo.

Fusion360: Reverse Engineering

• Reverse engineering helps us understand how things work. In this class, students will reverse engineer a product by disassembling, documenting measurements, and understanding purpose. Afterwards they will develop each part in Fusion360 to rebuild and assemble the product as a 3D redered image. Requirements: No prior Fusion experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

Elvio’s World

• Applied science and engineering principles are brought to life in this class. In Elvio’s World, each week we explore a different topic to better understand the hidden, shared principles of the world around us. Classes are often inspired by current events in science and engineering. We will build and use lots of physical demonstrations; students are always encouraged to share observations and construct alongside when feasible. Anything is possible in Count Elvio’s World! Taught by Elvio Sadun.

TV, Short and Feature Film Writing

• Across various formats (short film, half-hour comedy, hour-long drama, feature film) and genres (comedy, drama, thriller, action) you will learn how to write for the big and small screen. By the end of the trimester, you’ll have multiple short film script. Taught by Frank Smith.

Visual Scripting with Unity

• Unity is a powerful game-development tool used by both indie game developers and AAA game studios. In this low-code course, you will learn how to navigate Unity’s interface and design 2D physics-based games using Unity’s Visual Scripting tools. Taught by Joe Collard.

Adventures in Drawing

• Throughout this hands-on course, we will use professional art materials (including drawing pencils, colored pencils and specialized paper provided by the school) to create unique drawings. In addition to building skills like sketching, shading and color blending, students will also learn about close observation, visual relationships and perseverance. Anyone can learn to draw! Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

Phylogenetics

• This course provides an in-depth introduction to the field of phylogenetics, the study of evolutionary relationships among biological entities, often species, indiviudal, or genes. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of phylogenetic analysis, including the methods used to infer and interpret evolutionary trees. Taught by Vera Beilinson.

Coral Reef Ecology

• This course offers a deep dive into the ecology and biology of tropical coral reefs. We will learn about the ecosystem engineers of coral reefs, the reef-building corals and their incredibly complex life histories. We will then explore how the coral reefs support interconnected communities of organisms. From sessile coral polyps to roaming reef sharks, we will learn about the great diversity of ways organisms have adapted to life underwater on tropical coral reefs. Taught by Allison Paley. Geo-Anthropology From rainforests to snowy mountains, deserts to plains, we are a product of our environments in many ways. In this course, we will explore the interesting and sometimes unexpected ways in which cultures and peoples from around the world are shaped by their surroundings. Taught by Caleb Adkins. Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation Strategy Every day, we engage in negotiations large and small. In this course, you will learn how to negotiate more effectively to not only get more of what you want, but to improve how others regard you. You will learn the factors that give you advantages in every negotiation. You will hone your negotiating skills in various situations: one-on-one, group-to-group, text/chat only, and with time limits. Basic mathematical ability in the domains of probability and statistics will be helpful, but not required. Taught by Chris Eide Azevedo. Fusion360: Reverse Engineering Reverse engineering helps us understand how things work. In this class, students will reverse engineer a product by disassembling, documenting measurements, and understanding purpose. Afterwards they will develop each part in Fusion360 to rebuild and assemble the product as a 3D redered image. Requirements: No prior Fusion experience needed. Can repeat course. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. Elvio’s World Applied science and engineering principles are brought to life in this class. In Elvio’s World, each week we explore a different topic to better understand the hidden, shared principles of the world around us. Classes are often inspired by current events in science and engineering. We will build and use lots of physical demonstrations; students are always encouraged to share observations and construct alongside when feasible. Anything is possible in Count Elvio’s World! Taught by Elvio Sadun. TV, Short and Feature Film Writing Across various formats (short film, half-hour comedy, hour-long drama, feature film) and genres (comedy, drama, thriller, action) you will learn how to write for the big and small screen. By the end of the trimester, you’ll have multiple short film script. Taught by Frank Smith. Visual Scripting with Unity Unity is a powerful game-development tool used by both indie game developers and AAA game studios. In this low-code course, you will learn how to navigate Unity’s interface and design 2D physics-based games using Unity’s Visual Scripting tools. Taught by Joe Collard. Adventures in Drawing Throughout this hands-on course, we will use professional art materials (including drawing pencils, colored pencils and specialized paper provided by the school) to create unique drawings. In addition to building skills like sketching, shading and color blending, students will also learn about close observation, visual relationships and perseverance. Anyone can learn to draw! Taught by Juliana Paciulli. Phylogenetics This course provides an in-depth introduction to the field of phylogenetics, the study of evolutionary relationships among biological entities, often species, indiviudal, or genes. Students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical applications of phylogenetic analysis, including the methods used to infer and interpret evolutionary trees. Taught by Vera Beilinson.

BLOCK 1 on Fridays (9:00am-10:00am PT)

Climate Change Ecology

• Ecology is the study of living organisms and their physical environments. In “Climate Change Ecology,” we will explore how physical environments change as the climate does. What causes weather patterns? Have we seen climate change before? What can we do to control the future of natural spaces? These questions and more will be discussed throughout this exploratory natural science course. Taught by Caleb Adkins.

Chemistry in Action: Air, Water, and Disasters

• Chemistry is all around us, shaping the world we live in and affecting our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. This course delves into the chemical processes behind everyday phenomena, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. Taught by Dr Eshani Lee.

Working Scientifically

• This course explores the fundamentals of scientific experimentation, with a particular emphasis on data. Students will engage in reading, observing, and discussing key experiments from both historical and modern science. Through these activities, students will examine essential aspects of the scientific method, including reasoning, hypothesis development, procedures, and interpretation of outcomes. A big focus of this course is understanding the different types of data, how data is collected, and what methods are used for data anlaysis. Additionally, we will set up our own experiments, making hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing results, and drawing meaningful conclusions from our findings. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

Elvio’s World

• Applied science and engineering principles are brought to life in this class. In Elvio’s World, each week we explore a different topic to better understand the hidden, shared principles of the world around us. Classes are often inspired by current events in science and engineering. We will build and use lots of physical demonstrations; students are always encouraged to share observations and construct alongside when feasible. Anything is possible in Count Elvio’s World! Taught by Elvio Sadun.

Model UN

• How can we achieve world peace? And when? Find out by participating in Model United Nations. Students learn all about member nations, and advocate for changes in their own countries, as well as the world. Success comes from rational debate, and thoughtful diplomacy. Negotiating treaties and deals help students learn about the real ways in which political bodies cooperate. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to return, and learn about new countries. And new students are especially welcome! Taught by Frank Smith.

Photoshop

• Have you ever wondered what you would look like on the moon? Or in Antarctica? Then join us for a deep dive into the vast world of Photoshop. Unlike other imaging programs, Photoshop gives the user much more control, allowing you, and not an algorithm, to be at the helm of your creation. Together we will learn about the history and practice of creatively manipulating photographs through projects that combine skill building with innovative thinking. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

Alien Fiction

• You know they’re out there, and you know you’ve imagined what it would be like if they landed in your backyard and took you for a ride in their space ship, so let’s write about it! This creative writing course will gaze back at the history of alien fiction and alien lore and then give you a chance to write (and share) your own alien tale. Taught by Lauren Kate.

Python Beginner

• Learn the basics of Python, one of the most utilized and versatile programming languages of the modern era. Python is used by almost all major tech companies for artificial intelligence, server-side programming, task automation, and data analysis. No programming experience is required. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation Strategy

• Every day, we engage in negotiations large and small. In this course, you will learn how to negotiate more effectively to not only get more of what you want, but to improve how others regard you. You will learn the factors that give you advantages in every negotiation. You will hone your negotiating skills in various situations: one-on-one, group-to-group, text/chat only, and with time limits. Requirements: Basic mathematical ability in the domains of probability and statistics will be helpful, but not required. Taught by Chris Eide Azevedo.

Climate Change Ecology

• Ecology is the study of living organisms and their physical environments. In “Climate Change Ecology,” we will explore how physical environments change as the climate does. What causes weather patterns? Have we seen climate change before? What can we do to control the future of natural spaces? These questions and more will be discussed throughout this exploratory natural science course. Taught by Caleb Adkins. Chemistry in Action: Air, Water, and Disasters Chemistry is all around us, shaping the world we live in and affecting our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. This course delves into the chemical processes behind everyday phenomena, from the air we breathe to the water we drink. Taught by Dr Eshani Lee. Working Scientifically This course explores the fundamentals of scientific experimentation, with a particular emphasis on data. Students will engage in reading, observing, and discussing key experiments from both historical and modern science. Through these activities, students will examine essential aspects of the scientific method, including reasoning, hypothesis development, procedures, and interpretation of outcomes. A big focus of this course is understanding the different types of data, how data is collected, and what methods are used for data anlaysis. Additionally, we will set up our own experiments, making hypotheses, collecting data, analyzing results, and drawing meaningful conclusions from our findings. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. Elvio’s World Applied science and engineering principles are brought to life in this class. In Elvio’s World, each week we explore a different topic to better understand the hidden, shared principles of the world around us. Classes are often inspired by current events in science and engineering. We will build and use lots of physical demonstrations; students are always encouraged to share observations and construct alongside when feasible. Anything is possible in Count Elvio’s World! Taught by Elvio Sadun. Model UN How can we achieve world peace? And when? Find out by participating in Model United Nations. Students learn all about member nations, and advocate for changes in their own countries, as well as the world. Success comes from rational debate, and thoughtful diplomacy. Negotiating treaties and deals help students learn about the real ways in which political bodies cooperate. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to return, and learn about new countries. And new students are especially welcome! Taught by Frank Smith. Photoshop Have you ever wondered what you would look like on the moon? Or in Antarctica? Then join us for a deep dive into the vast world of Photoshop. Unlike other imaging programs, Photoshop gives the user much more control, allowing you, and not an algorithm, to be at the helm of your creation. Together we will learn about the history and practice of creatively manipulating photographs through projects that combine skill building with innovative thinking. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli. Alien Fiction You know they’re out there, and you know you’ve imagined what it would be like if they landed in your backyard and took you for a ride in their space ship, so let’s write about it! This creative writing course will gaze back at the history of alien fiction and alien lore and then give you a chance to write (and share) your own alien tale. Taught by Lauren Kate. Python Beginner Learn the basics of Python, one of the most utilized and versatile programming languages of the modern era. Python is used by almost all major tech companies for artificial intelligence, server-side programming, task automation, and data analysis. No programming experience is required. Taught by Rolando Lopez. Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation Strategy Every day, we engage in negotiations large and small. In this course, you will learn how to negotiate more effectively to not only get more of what you want, but to improve how others regard you. You will learn the factors that give you advantages in every negotiation. You will hone your negotiating skills in various situations: one-on-one, group-to-group, text/chat only, and with time limits. Requirements: Basic mathematical ability in the domains of probability and statistics will be helpful, but not required. Taught by Chris Eide Azevedo.

BLOCK 2 on Fridays (10:30am-11:30am PT)

Inventing Reality: The Human Search for Truth

• Our current understanding of how the Universe works–from the unimaginably small quantum scales to the mind numbingly vast reaches of extragalactic space–challenges our day-to-day experience of reality. Why do these discrepancies between spatial scales exist? How do we know what we think we know about the Universe? What might we discover tomorrow? These are the questions we’ll attempt to answer after acquiring a foundation of knowledge about quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. Taught by Dr. Samuel Singer.

Xenozoology: A Bizarre Bestiary of Unusual Animals

• What is considered normal is often in the eye of the beholder. From anomalous anatomy to senses that border on the supernatural, nature is full of all manner of bizarre and unusual beasties. In Animal Oddballs, students will get a chance to discover the secrets of some of the animal kingdom’s strangest denizens. Taught by Grayson Kent.

Intro to Web Programming

• This course will present the basics of programming and design using JavaScript. Students will study and create small web-based applications. Requirements: Students must have a physical keyboard. Touch screen controls do not work with this software. Taught by Joe Collard.

Introduction to Voice Over

• Funny voices can be a career! In this course, students will explore the different areas of professional voice acting, including cartoons, commercials, narration and much more. We’ll hear from working professionals about how to create character voice, find the truth in performance, and work well with casting directors and producers. Students will get to try their hands at creating their own characters and voices and learn what it’s like to put together a professional audition. Requirements: It is recommended (but not required) that students have access to an external, desktop microphone (i.e., a microphone that’s not internal or attached to your headphones). The mics are not needed for a few weeks into the class, so if the student does not have one, we’re happy to provide recommendations. Taught Ken Pringle

Global History and Visual Culture, 1900-1930

• This course will explore the history of the early twentieth century through visual culture: paintings, sculptures, murals, drawings, photographs, posters, and films. We will discuss the geopolitical conflicts, anti-colonial and social movements, technological developments, and economic changes that marked the first three decades of the century and ushered in our understanding of the modern world. Throughout the course, we will consider how art and visual culture can bring history alive and how artists interpret and shape history from different perspectives and lived experiences. Taught by Kyle Stephan.

Extra! Extra! Read All About it!

• Let’s recreate a newspaper from a date in the past. Each student will research an era that interests them, choose a single date to focus on, then write and design a variety of newspaper articles that could have run on that day–including current events, editorials, cultural reviews, and advertisements. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Lauren Kate/Juliana Paciulli.

Intro to Statistics

• This course will cover common introductory statistics concepts such as descriptive statistics, correlation and covariance, probability/expected value, and hypothesis testing. Throughout the class we will work with a real-world dataset and use statistics concepts to make quantitiative conclusions. The class will put an emphasis on understanding statistical concepts while having a hands-on component of applying the concepts to a dataset. Taught by Matt Riker.

Python Intermediate

• Get a grasp of core algorithmic principles using Python, before we transition into working on subjects Python is best suited for such as AI/ML, Data Science, and web scraping. Requirements: Must understand functions, scope, control flow (if/else), loops (for/while), and nesting. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Chessematics

• This math course is centered around the game of chess. We will solve mathematical puzzles that are chess-flavored (not to be confused with cheese flavored puzzles, which are delicious). This course requires only basic knowledge of the rules of chess. It doesn’t matter if you have never actually played chess, and any expertise in chess is not particularly relevant to the puzzles that we will solve. Requirements: Knowledge of all the rules of chess (ability of chess playing is irrelevant). In particular, make sure you know about castling, en passant, checkmate, and all ways to draw the game. Another prerequisite is patience, since some of the puzzles will be quite challenging (but doable). Taught by Sid Patel.

Inventing Reality: The Human Search for Truth

• Our current understanding of how the Universe works–from the unimaginably small quantum scales to the mind numbingly vast reaches of extragalactic space–challenges our day-to-day experience of reality. Why do these discrepancies between spatial scales exist? How do we know what we think we know about the Universe? What might we discover tomorrow? These are the questions we’ll attempt to answer after acquiring a foundation of knowledge about quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. Taught by Dr. Samuel Singer. Xenozoology: A Bizarre Bestiary of Unusual Animals What is considered normal is often in the eye of the beholder. From anomalous anatomy to senses that border on the supernatural, nature is full of all manner of bizarre and unusual beasties. In Animal Oddballs, students will get a chance to discover the secrets of some of the animal kingdom’s strangest denizens. Taught by Grayson Kent. Intro to Web Programming This course will present the basics of programming and design using JavaScript. Students will study and create small web-based applications. Requirements: Students must have a physical keyboard. Touch screen controls do not work with this software. Taught by Joe Collard. Introduction to Voice Over Funny voices can be a career! In this course, students will explore the different areas of professional voice acting, including cartoons, commercials, narration and much more. We’ll hear from working professionals about how to create character voice, find the truth in performance, and work well with casting directors and producers. Students will get to try their hands at creating their own characters and voices and learn what it’s like to put together a professional audition. Requirements: It is recommended (but not required) that students have access to an external, desktop microphone (i.e., a microphone that’s not internal or attached to your headphones). The mics are not needed for a few weeks into the class, so if the student does not have one, we’re happy to provide recommendations. Taught Ken Pringle Global History and Visual Culture, 1900-1930 This course will explore the history of the early twentieth century through visual culture: paintings, sculptures, murals, drawings, photographs, posters, and films. We will discuss the geopolitical conflicts, anti-colonial and social movements, technological developments, and economic changes that marked the first three decades of the century and ushered in our understanding of the modern world. Throughout the course, we will consider how art and visual culture can bring history alive and how artists interpret and shape history from different perspectives and lived experiences. Taught by Kyle Stephan. Extra! Extra! Read All About it! Let’s recreate a newspaper from a date in the past. Each student will research an era that interests them, choose a single date to focus on, then write and design a variety of newspaper articles that could have run on that day–including current events, editorials, cultural reviews, and advertisements. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Lauren Kate/Juliana Paciulli. Intro to Statistics This course will cover common introductory statistics concepts such as descriptive statistics, correlation and covariance, probability/expected value, and hypothesis testing. Throughout the class we will work with a real-world dataset and use statistics concepts to make quantitiative conclusions. The class will put an emphasis on understanding statistical concepts while having a hands-on component of applying the concepts to a dataset. Taught by Matt Riker. Python Intermediate Get a grasp of core algorithmic principles using Python, before we transition into working on subjects Python is best suited for such as AI/ML, Data Science, and web scraping. Requirements: Must understand functions, scope, control flow (if/else), loops (for/while), and nesting. Taught by Rolando Lopez. Chessematics This math course is centered around the game of chess. We will solve mathematical puzzles that are chess-flavored (not to be confused with cheese flavored puzzles, which are delicious). This course requires only basic knowledge of the rules of chess. It doesn’t matter if you have never actually played chess, and any expertise in chess is not particularly relevant to the puzzles that we will solve. Requirements: Knowledge of all the rules of chess (ability of chess playing is irrelevant). In particular, make sure you know about castling, en passant, checkmate, and all ways to draw the game. Another prerequisite is patience, since some of the puzzles will be quite challenging (but doable). Taught by Sid Patel.

BLOCK 3 on Fridays (12:30pm-1:30pm PT)

History & Philosophy of Science

• We know a lot about the world through science. But what is science? In this class we will explore different historical and philosophical approaches to defining “legitimate” scientific inquiry and knowledge. We will also discuss the ways in which our contemporary perspectives on science have been shaped by a long history of philosophy, “natural” philosophy, “magic,” and “pseudosciences.” Taught by Cassie Finley.

Hurricane Hunters

• With predictions pointing to an especially active 2024 hurricane season and the record-breaking Hurricane Beryl becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded in the season, this class promises to be an exciting adventure! You will learn about how hurricanes form and their devastating impacts on coastal communities. We will also run a mock hurricane forecast center, giving you hands-on experience in tracking the formation and movement of these storms. Whether you’ve taken this class before or are new to hurricanes, come experience the excitement of real-time storm tracking as we monitor the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season using real-time data and products from the NWS Hurricane Center. Taught by Dr. Christine Bassett.

Inventing Reality: The Human Search for Truth

• Our current understanding of how the Universe works–from the unimaginably small quantum scales to the mind numbingly vast reaches of extragalactic space–challenges our day-to-day experience of reality. Why do these discrepancies between spatial scales exist? How do we know what we think we know about the Universe? What might we discover tomorrow? These are the questions we’ll attempt to answer after acquiring a foundation of knowledge about quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. Taught by Dr. Samuel Singer.

Prehistoric Predators

• No animals evoke a sense of wonder and fear as do the world’s greatest carnivores. In Prehistoric Predators, get ready to learn the ins and outs of being a meat-eater. This class will allow students to gain a better understanding of predatory animals of the past, including such icons as T. rex, the sabertooth cat, and Megalodon. We will cover all aspects of what it takes to be a predator on an anatomical, behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary level. Taught by Grayson Kent.

Problem-Solving: Math & Logic Puzzles

• In this course we will tackle interesting math problems and challenging logic puzzles. Rather than working through math topics, we will focus on the process of solving problems using varied strategies, including visualization, organization, and play. Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to use a device/setup that allows them to annotate on a Zoom Whiteboard easily. Taught by Ilya Tsinis.

GPU Programming: Pixel Shaders

• Dive into the world of GPU programming and learn how to manipulate every pixel on your screen to create mesmerizing visual effects and graphics. Whether you’re an aspiring game developer, artist, or just curious about computer graphics, this course will illuminate the art and science behind stunning visual displays. Requirements: To be successful in this course, students must understand how to write if statements, loops, and functions. Taught by Joe Collard.

Comedy on the Small Screens!

• For comedy on small Screens, can you update the description with… Curious how comedians manage to write all of the hilarious stuff on web series, TikTok and social media, comedy podcasts and even TV sketch shows like Saturday Night Live or late-night television programs like The Tonight Show and After Midnight? In this class, students will learn all about writing sketches, monologues, desk pieces, remotes and other staples of comedy for the internet and TV screen; they’ll even get a chance to create some laughs themselves as they try their hand at crafting their next great joke… and maybe even perform in a sketch of their very own! Taught by Ken Pringle.

I’m the Problem, It’s Me

• Did you know every villain is the hero of their own story? In this class, we’re shining the spotlight on the baddies. We’ll study what makes a great bad guy/bad gal, research some of our favorite villains, and write origin stories for these legendary anti-heroes. This will be part research, part writing, part workshop, and it is open to all students. Taught by

• Lauren Kate.

App Development (Beginners, Low Code)

• Learn the fundamentals of app development by building fully functional mobile applications compatible with iOS, Android, and the web. We’ll learn how the unique features of mobile devices are used in software. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

History & Philosophy of Science

• We know a lot about the world through science. But what is science? In this class we will explore different historical and philosophical approaches to defining “legitimate” scientific inquiry and knowledge. We will also discuss the ways in which our contemporary perspectives on science have been shaped by a long history of philosophy, “natural” philosophy, “magic,” and “pseudosciences.” Taught by Cassie Finley. Hurricane Hunters With predictions pointing to an especially active 2024 hurricane season and the record-breaking Hurricane Beryl becoming the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded in the season, this class promises to be an exciting adventure! You will learn about how hurricanes form and their devastating impacts on coastal communities. We will also run a mock hurricane forecast center, giving you hands-on experience in tracking the formation and movement of these storms. Whether you’ve taken this class before or are new to hurricanes, come experience the excitement of real-time storm tracking as we monitor the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season using real-time data and products from the NWS Hurricane Center. Taught by Dr. Christine Bassett. Inventing Reality: The Human Search for Truth Our current understanding of how the Universe works–from the unimaginably small quantum scales to the mind numbingly vast reaches of extragalactic space–challenges our day-to-day experience of reality. Why do these discrepancies between spatial scales exist? How do we know what we think we know about the Universe? What might we discover tomorrow? These are the questions we’ll attempt to answer after acquiring a foundation of knowledge about quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. Taught by Dr. Samuel Singer. Prehistoric Predators No animals evoke a sense of wonder and fear as do the world’s greatest carnivores. In Prehistoric Predators, get ready to learn the ins and outs of being a meat-eater. This class will allow students to gain a better understanding of predatory animals of the past, including such icons as T. rex, the sabertooth cat, and Megalodon. We will cover all aspects of what it takes to be a predator on an anatomical, behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary level. Taught by Grayson Kent. Problem-Solving: Math & Logic Puzzles In this course we will tackle interesting math problems and challenging logic puzzles. Rather than working through math topics, we will focus on the process of solving problems using varied strategies, including visualization, organization, and play. Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to use a device/setup that allows them to annotate on a Zoom Whiteboard easily. Taught by Ilya Tsinis. GPU Programming: Pixel Shaders Dive into the world of GPU programming and learn how to manipulate every pixel on your screen to create mesmerizing visual effects and graphics. Whether you’re an aspiring game developer, artist, or just curious about computer graphics, this course will illuminate the art and science behind stunning visual displays. Requirements: To be successful in this course, students must understand how to write if statements, loops, and functions. Taught by Joe Collard. Comedy on the Small Screens! For comedy on small Screens, can you update the description with… Curious how comedians manage to write all of the hilarious stuff on web series, TikTok and social media, comedy podcasts and even TV sketch shows like Saturday Night Live or late-night television programs like The Tonight Show and After Midnight? In this class, students will learn all about writing sketches, monologues, desk pieces, remotes and other staples of comedy for the internet and TV screen; they’ll even get a chance to create some laughs themselves as they try their hand at crafting their next great joke… and maybe even perform in a sketch of their very own! Taught by Ken Pringle. I’m the Problem, It’s Me Did you know every villain is the hero of their own story? In this class, we’re shining the spotlight on the baddies. We’ll study what makes a great bad guy/bad gal, research some of our favorite villains, and write origin stories for these legendary anti-heroes. This will be part research, part writing, part workshop, and it is open to all students. Taught by Lauren Kate. App Development (Beginners, Low Code) Learn the fundamentals of app development by building fully functional mobile applications compatible with iOS, Android, and the web. We’ll learn how the unique features of mobile devices are used in software. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

BLOCK 4 on Fridays (1:45pm-2:45pm PT)

Self & Identity

• Are you the same person you were a year ago, a week ago, or a few moments ago? What, if anything, makes you the same person across time? Is it something physical? A soul? Memories? Consciousness? In this class, we will explore philosophical theories from the past 2,000+ years (with some dabbling in psychology, ethics, and science fiction) about what makes you you. Taught by Cassie Finley.

Frozen in Time: Unearthing the Ice Ages

• Embark on a journey through time to the Pleistocene Ice Ages, an era that sculpted our planet and influenced the evolution of life on Earth. In this immersive class, we’ll explore the colossal ice sheets that once covered vast expanses of the globe, delve into the lives of megafauna like mammoths and saber-toothed cats, and investigate how early humans survived in such a frostbitten world. Using a blend of paleoclimatology, geology, and archaeology, students will unravel the mysteries of glacial cycles and the forces driving them. By the end of our expedition, students will have a deeper appreciation of this icy epoch and recognize its profound impact on our current climate and ecosystems. Taught by Dr. Christine Bassett.

Your Inner Fish

• Are we humans just “souped-up” fish? Think about it–our hands resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and parts of our genome look and function like those of worms and bacteria. In this course, we will read Your Inner Fish, written by Neil Shubin, the paleontologist and anatomy professor who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the fish with “”hands.”” Together we will reconstruct 375 million years of evolutionary history to examine the story of our bodies as you’ve never heard it before. Taught by Dr. Tara Gomez.

Better Decision-Making

• This crash course on decision-making will span many areas, including general scientific thinking, experimental design, logical fallacies, randomness, mathematics (e.g. combinatorics), statistics, number sense, clear communication/presentation, and model-fitting. Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to use a device/setup that allows them to annotate on a Zoom Whiteboard easily. Taught by Ilya Tsinis.

TIC-80: Creating Retro Games with Lua

• Jump into the pixel-packed world of TIC-80 and become the designer of your own mini retro games! Imagine designing cool characters, crafting adventurous maps, and even making your own game music. Dive into the fun of Lua coding and bring your game ideas to life, all while exploring the colorful and exciting universe of vintage gaming. Requirements: Students must have a physical keyboard. Touch screen controls do not work with this software. Taught by Joe Collard.

Debate & Public Speaking

• We all love arguing, but there’s a proper way to do it! Students will train for several introductory debate events and practice essential public speaking skills, and they will become more comfortable, confident orators in the process. Taught by Kate Farwell.

The Giver Quartet

• Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure with four linked novels by Lois Lowry. Written over a period of 20 years, these books are strange, inventive, and thought provoking. We’ll read The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son and discuss the connections between worlds and the complex moral choices of the societies and characters in the quartet. Taught by Lauren Kate.

Bitcoin, Crypto, and BlockChain (Beginners)

• Ever curious about how bitcoins, NFTs, and the blockchain work? Learn the fundamental theory behind how these systems function, why they’re different from standard practices, and how they can impact the world in the future. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Unusual Shapes

• Let’s explore (and create) some not-very-well-known shapes.In doing so, we will see how these shapes are connected to mathematical concepts. Besides just being cool and interesting, these shapes are useful for solving problems. Requirements: You need to understand how to solve linear equations and the concept of slope. You must be able to use scissors to cut paper safely. Taught by Sid Patel.

Self & Identity

• Are you the same person you were a year ago, a week ago, or a few moments ago? What, if anything, makes you the same person across time? Is it something physical? A soul? Memories? Consciousness? In this class, we will explore philosophical theories from the past 2,000+ years (with some dabbling in psychology, ethics, and science fiction) about what makes you you. Taught by Cassie Finley. Frozen in Time: Unearthing the Ice Ages Embark on a journey through time to the Pleistocene Ice Ages, an era that sculpted our planet and influenced the evolution of life on Earth. In this immersive class, we’ll explore the colossal ice sheets that once covered vast expanses of the globe, delve into the lives of megafauna like mammoths and saber-toothed cats, and investigate how early humans survived in such a frostbitten world. Using a blend of paleoclimatology, geology, and archaeology, students will unravel the mysteries of glacial cycles and the forces driving them. By the end of our expedition, students will have a deeper appreciation of this icy epoch and recognize its profound impact on our current climate and ecosystems. Taught by Dr. Christine Bassett. Your Inner Fish Are we humans just “souped-up” fish? Think about it–our hands resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and parts of our genome look and function like those of worms and bacteria. In this course, we will read Your Inner Fish, written by Neil Shubin, the paleontologist and anatomy professor who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the fish with “”hands.”” Together we will reconstruct 375 million years of evolutionary history to examine the story of our bodies as you’ve never heard it before. Taught by Dr. Tara Gomez. Better Decision-Making This crash course on decision-making will span many areas, including general scientific thinking, experimental design, logical fallacies, randomness, mathematics (e.g. combinatorics), statistics, number sense, clear communication/presentation, and model-fitting. Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to use a device/setup that allows them to annotate on a Zoom Whiteboard easily. Taught by Ilya Tsinis. TIC-80: Creating Retro Games with Lua Jump into the pixel-packed world of TIC-80 and become the designer of your own mini retro games! Imagine designing cool characters, crafting adventurous maps, and even making your own game music. Dive into the fun of Lua coding and bring your game ideas to life, all while exploring the colorful and exciting universe of vintage gaming. Requirements: Students must have a physical keyboard. Touch screen controls do not work with this software. Taught by Joe Collard. Debate & Public Speaking We all love arguing, but there’s a proper way to do it! Students will train for several introductory debate events and practice essential public speaking skills, and they will become more comfortable, confident orators in the process. Taught by Kate Farwell. The Giver Quartet Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure with four linked novels by Lois Lowry. Written over a period of 20 years, these books are strange, inventive, and thought provoking. We’ll read The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son and discuss the connections between worlds and the complex moral choices of the societies and characters in the quartet. Taught by Lauren Kate. Bitcoin, Crypto, and BlockChain (Beginners) Ever curious about how bitcoins, NFTs, and the blockchain work? Learn the fundamental theory behind how these systems function, why they’re different from standard practices, and how they can impact the world in the future. Taught by Rolando Lopez. Unusual Shapes Let’s explore (and create) some not-very-well-known shapes.In doing so, we will see how these shapes are connected to mathematical concepts. Besides just being cool and interesting, these shapes are useful for solving problems. Requirements: You need to understand how to solve linear equations and the concept of slope. You must be able to use scissors to cut paper safely. Taught by Sid Patel.

BLOCK 1 on Tuesdays AND Thursdays (9:00am-10:00am PT)

Practical Economics

• How do societies get the most out of limited resources? Using games and simulations, we will explore the decisions we all make and how they impact everything from the brands of cereal we buy to the numbers of people who can be lifted out of poverty. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller.

Tamburlaine the Great Parts I and II by Christopher Marlowe

• Often thought of as the first great production of Elizabethan theater, Tamburlaine the Great Part I (1587) established the form that Shakespeare and others emulated. It was such a smash that Marlowe quickly followed it with Part II, also a huge success. The play is full of action and is very fun to read. Let’s read it together, line by line, following a lowly sheperd’s ruthless rise to become emperor of Africa, Persia, and parts of Asia, as he seeks to conquer the entire world. Taught by Dr. Jason Morphew.

Inventing Reality: The Human Search for Truth

• Our current understanding of how the Universe works–from the unimaginably small quantum scales to the mind numbingly vast reaches of extragalactic space–challenges our day-to-day experience of reality. Why do these discrepancies between spatial scales exist? How do we know what we think we know about the Universe? What might we discover tomorrow? These are the questions we’ll attempt to answer after acquiring a foundation of knowledge about quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. Taught by Dr. Samuel Singer.

Practical Economics

• How do societies get the most out of limited resources? Using games and simulations, we will explore the decisions we all make and how they impact everything from the brands of cereal we buy to the numbers of people who can be lifted out of poverty. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller. Tamburlaine the Great Parts I and II by Christopher Marlowe Often thought of as the first great production of Elizabethan theater, Tamburlaine the Great Part I (1587) established the form that Shakespeare and others emulated. It was such a smash that Marlowe quickly followed it with Part II, also a huge success. The play is full of action and is very fun to read. Let’s read it together, line by line, following a lowly sheperd’s ruthless rise to become emperor of Africa, Persia, and parts of Asia, as he seeks to conquer the entire world. Taught by Dr. Jason Morphew. Inventing Reality: The Human Search for Truth Our current understanding of how the Universe works–from the unimaginably small quantum scales to the mind numbingly vast reaches of extragalactic space–challenges our day-to-day experience of reality. Why do these discrepancies between spatial scales exist? How do we know what we think we know about the Universe? What might we discover tomorrow? These are the questions we’ll attempt to answer after acquiring a foundation of knowledge about quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. Taught by Dr. Samuel Singer.

BLOCK 4 on Tuesdays AND Thursdays (2:00pm-3:00pm PT)

But Why?

• This course will introduce physical concepts by answering one of the most common questions – but why? Students will begin to understand the physics behind why things happen the way that they do, using concepts from mechanics, sound and waves, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics. Course Requirements: Completed Pre-Algebra. Taught by Emilee Carson.

Intro to C#

• Designed for the absolute beginner, this course provides an introduction to the C# programming language. Throughout the term, students will learn to create and modify text-based programs using Visual Studio Code and the .NET Command Line Interface. This course is a pre-requisite for future programing courses including game development in Unity. Taught by Joe Collard.

Cinematic Journey

• Lights! Camera! Action! In this class we will learn about technical aspects of filmmaking, like cinematography and editing, as well as creative narrative techniques like building suspense and communicating emotion. Students will write, produce, direct and edit their own short films. Course Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

The Giver Quartet

• Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure with four linked novels by Lois Lowry. Written over a period of 20 years, these books are strange, inventive, and thought provoking. We’ll read The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. We will make connections between the novels’ worlds and analyze the characters’ complex moral choices.This literature course will involve weekly reading and writing, both essayistic and creative. Taught by Lauren Kate.

But Why?

• This course will introduce physical concepts by answering one of the most common questions – but why? Students will begin to understand the physics behind why things happen the way that they do, using concepts from mechanics, sound and waves, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics. Course Requirements: Completed Pre-Algebra. Taught by Emilee Carson. Intro to C# Designed for the absolute beginner, this course provides an introduction to the C# programming language. Throughout the term, students will learn to create and modify text-based programs using Visual Studio Code and the .NET Command Line Interface. This course is a pre-requisite for future programing courses including game development in Unity. Taught by Joe Collard. Cinematic Journey Lights! Camera! Action! In this class we will learn about technical aspects of filmmaking, like cinematography and editing, as well as creative narrative techniques like building suspense and communicating emotion. Students will write, produce, direct and edit their own short films. Course Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli. The Giver Quartet Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure with four linked novels by Lois Lowry. Written over a period of 20 years, these books are strange, inventive, and thought provoking. We’ll read The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. We will make connections between the novels’ worlds and analyze the characters’ complex moral choices.This literature course will involve weekly reading and writing, both essayistic and creative. Taught by Lauren Kate.

FLAGSHIP BLOCK 3 on Mondays AND Wednesdays (12:30pm-1:30pm PT)

Civil Engineering

• Civil engineering uses specialized disciplines of math and physics in order to plan, develop, and maintain infrastructures essential to modern society. Students will discuss why civil engineering is the oldest type of engineering and also analyze how best to develop zoning, roads, bridges, airports, sewage systems, and public transportation. Taugt by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

Inspired by Nature

• Scientific innovations are often inspired by nature. What can reptile venom teach us about treating type-2 diabetes? How can pomegranates help us improve batteries? We will answer these questions and more while learning how biomimicry helps us tackle some of the toughest problems in science and technology. Taught by Emilee Carson.

Art and Society

• Art often has a social or political dimension, even if it’s not immediately obvious. In this class we will take a close look at creators who have infused their work with ideas about significant issues that humanity has faced, like climate change and social injustice. In addition to research and analysis, students will also learn about using Photoshop to create independent projects that explore their own social ideologies.

• Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

CS Beginner (Web Development)

• Learn the basics of coding by building your own websites and applications. Work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build professional looking websites for causes, activities, and endeavors you want to promote. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

Civil Engineering

• Civil engineering uses specialized disciplines of math and physics in order to plan, develop, and maintain infrastructures essential to modern society. Students will discuss why civil engineering is the oldest type of engineering and also analyze how best to develop zoning, roads, bridges, airports, sewage systems, and public transportation. Taugt by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. Inspired by Nature Scientific innovations are often inspired by nature. What can reptile venom teach us about treating type-2 diabetes? How can pomegranates help us improve batteries? We will answer these questions and more while learning how biomimicry helps us tackle some of the toughest problems in science and technology. Taught by Emilee Carson. Art and Society Art often has a social or political dimension, even if it’s not immediately obvious. In this class we will take a close look at creators who have infused their work with ideas about significant issues that humanity has faced, like climate change and social injustice. In addition to research and analysis, students will also learn about using Photoshop to create independent projects that explore their own social ideologies. Taught by Juliana Paciulli. CS Beginner (Web Development) Learn the basics of coding by building your own websites and applications. Work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build professional looking websites for causes, activities, and endeavors you want to promote. Taught by Rolando Lopez.

BLOCK 3 on Tuesdays AND Thursdays (12:30pm-1:30pm PT)

Linguistics

• Language can seem like a random jumble of letters and sounds, but there is often a reason why we write and speak the way we do. Can you figure out how to tell time in Estonian? Or why the -ed at the end of popped, polled, and potted is pronounced three different ways? Solve puzzles like these and see how history, biology, and geography all contribute to the richness and logic of language. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller.

Virtual Reality and Society

• Is virtual reality truly innovative? What directions could VR take in the future? Is it important in an online education environment? We will hold discussions around these questions and more while exploring topics like physics, equity and inclusion, biology, career skills, and more. Each student will be sent a Quest headset to use for the term and be expected to return the kit. Requirements: Need to be in the United States to recieve headset. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy.

Intro to C#

• Designed for the absolute beginner, this course provides an introduction to the C# programming language. Throughout the term, students will learn to create and modify text-based programs using Visual Studio Code and the .NET Command Line Interface. This course is a pre-requisite for future programing courses including game development in Unity. Taught by Joe Collard.

The Magic of Photography

• There’s more to taking a photo than pressing a button. In this class we will learn how to use the manual controls on cameras while also thinking creatively, and even magically, about taking pictures. Students in this class will have access to a DLSR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera provided by the school. Using these fancy cameras, as well as our trusty phone cameras, we will explore camera angles, composition, and lighting to create imaginative images that express your ideas. Students will also learn to edit their images in Adobe Photoshop. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

Linguistics

• Language can seem like a random jumble of letters and sounds, but there is often a reason why we write and speak the way we do. Can you figure out how to tell time in Estonian? Or why the -ed at the end of popped, polled, and potted is pronounced three different ways? Solve puzzles like these and see how history, biology, and geography all contribute to the richness and logic of language. Taught by Dr. Dave Hiller. Virtual Reality and Society Is virtual reality truly innovative? What directions could VR take in the future? Is it important in an online education environment? We will hold discussions around these questions and more while exploring topics like physics, equity and inclusion, biology, career skills, and more. Each student will be sent a Quest headset to use for the term and be expected to return the kit. Requirements: Need to be in the United States to recieve headset. Taught by Dr. Jamie Kennedy. Intro to C# Designed for the absolute beginner, this course provides an introduction to the C# programming language. Throughout the term, students will learn to create and modify text-based programs using Visual Studio Code and the .NET Command Line Interface. This course is a pre-requisite for future programing courses including game development in Unity. Taught by Joe Collard. The Magic of Photography There’s more to taking a photo than pressing a button. In this class we will learn how to use the manual controls on cameras while also thinking creatively, and even magically, about taking pictures. Students in this class will have access to a DLSR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera provided by the school. Using these fancy cameras, as well as our trusty phone cameras, we will explore camera angles, composition, and lighting to create imaginative images that express your ideas. Students will also learn to edit their images in Adobe Photoshop. Requirements: Standard Astra Nova computer requirements, no tablets, and must have access to smartphone. Taught by Juliana Paciulli.

星期二 BLOCK 0（太平洋时间上午 7:30 至上午 8:30）

（另一种）编码：密室逃脱版！

• 密码使我们能够清晰地传达信息，无论是在战时发送秘密信息、在管弦乐队中朗读乐谱，还是破译我们的 DNA。在本课程中，您将学习如何在从日常到特殊等各种情况下对信息进行编码和解码。学期末，我们将与其他课程相结合，构建和探索我们自己的在线密室逃脱。由 Dave Hiller 博士授课。

体育经济学

• 本课程通过经济学视角介绍体育产业。我们将探讨经济概念及其在体育产业中的应用，包括表现分析、球员合同、球队位置、门票、商品和体育场。由 Emilee Carson 授课。

解决问题：逃生室版！

• 本课程是三门课程之一（另外两门是 Dave 博士的《代码》和 Joe Collard 的《使用 Twine 编写互动小说代码》），三门课程的最终目的是体验密室逃脱。在本课程中，我们将重点介绍有助于培养解决和设计有趣密室逃脱的一般问题解决技能的谜题。我们还将探索如何在团队环境中发挥最佳工作效率。要求：强烈建议学生使用允许他们轻松在缩放白板上注释的设备/设置。由 Ilya Tsinis 授课。

使用 Twine 编写互动小说：逃生室版！

• 您喜欢讲故事吗？您是否曾经想过写一本《选择自己的冒险》书？那么，这门课程就是为您准备的！在本课程中，您将学习如何使用 Twine：一种用于讲述交互式非线性故事的开源工具。随着技能的提高，您可以使用 Harlow 脚本语言添加变量和条件逻辑来丰富故事的复杂性。学期末，我们将与其他班级一起构建和探索我们的在线密室。要求：学生必须有物理键盘。触摸屏控件不适用于此软件。由 Joe Collard 授课。

（另一种）编码：密室逃脱版！

• 密码使我们能够清晰地传达信息，无论是在战时发送秘密信息，在管弦乐队中阅读乐谱，还是破译我们的 DNA。在本课程中，您将学习如何在从日常到特殊等各种情况下对信息进行编码和解码。在学期末，我们将与其他课程相结合，建立和探索我们自己的在线密室逃脱。由 Dave Hiller 博士授课。体育经济学本课程通过经济视角了解体育产业。我们将探索经济概念及其在体育产业中的应用，包括绩效分析、球员合同、球队位置、门票、商品和体育场。由 Emilee Carson 授课。问题解决：密室逃脱版！本课程是三门课程之一（另外两门是 Dave 博士的密码和 Joe Collard 的用 Twine 编写互动小说代码），这三门课程的最终目的是体验密室逃脱。在本课程中，我们将重点介绍有助于培养解决和设计有趣密室逃脱的一般问题解决技能的谜题。我们还将探索如何在团队环境中发挥最佳作用。要求：强烈鼓励学生使用允许他们轻松在缩放白板上注释的设备/设置。由 Ilya Tsinis 授课。使用 Twine 编写互动小说：密室逃脱版！你喜欢讲故事吗？你有没有想过写一本“选择你自己的冒险”书？那么，这是适合你的课程！在本课程中，你将学习使用 Twine：一种用于讲述交互式非线性故事的开源工具。随着技能的增长，你可以使用 Harlow 脚本语言添加变量和条件逻辑来丰富故事的复杂性。学期末，我们将与其他班级一起构建和探索我们的在线密室逃脱。要求：学生必须有物理键盘。触摸屏控制不适用于此软件。由 Joe Collard 授课。

星期四 BLOCK 0（太平洋时间上午 7:30 至上午 8:30）

科学期刊俱乐部

• 实验结束后，科学研究并没有结束：科学家需要向彼此和公众传达他们的研究结果。我们将阅读科学家在《Frontiers for Young Minds》杂志上发表的有关他们最新发现的论文。我们还将了解出版过程并作为新文章的审稿人参与其中。由 Dave Hiller 博士授课。

叙事物理学：运动

• 在这个独特的课程中，我们将通过讲故事来了解我们周围世界的物理学。学生将讨论入门物理学概念，例如牛顿定律，并阅读通过物理学视角描述日常事件的故事。然后，我们将分解每种情况的物理学并引入数学应用。此外，学生将开始通过与同学合作来发展自己的故事、问题和解决问题的技能。要求：无需先前的物理学经验。可以重复课程。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

CS 初学者（Web 开发）

• 通过构建自己的网站和应用程序来学习编码基础知识。使用 HTML、CSS 和 JavaScript 为您想要推广的事业、活动和努力构建专业的网站。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

系统培育

• 本课程深入介绍系统培育学领域，即研究生物实体（通常是物种、个体或基因）之间的进化关系。学生将学习系统培育分析的理论基础和实际应用，包括用于推断和解释进化树的方法。由 Vera Beilinson 授课。

科学期刊俱乐部

• 实验结束后，科学研究并没有结束：科学家需要将他们的研究结果传达给彼此和公众。我们将阅读科学家在《Frontiers for Young Minds》杂志上发表的有关他们最新发现的论文。我们还将了解出版过程，并作为新文章的审稿人参与其中。授课人：Dave Hiller 博士。叙事物理学：运动在这个独特的课程中，我们将通过讲故事的方式来了解我们周围世界的物理学。学生将讨论牛顿定律等入门物理概念，并阅读通过物理视角描述日常事件的故事。然后，我们将分解每种情况的物理原理，并引入数学的应用。此外，学生将通过与同学合作，开始发展自己的故事、问题和解决问题的技能。要求：无需物理经验。可以重修课程。授课人：Jamie Kennedy 博士。计算机科学初学者（Web 开发）通过构建自己的网站和应用程序学习编码基础知识。使用 HTML、CSS 和 JavaScript 为您想要推广的事业、活动和事业构建专业的网站。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。系统培育学本课程深入介绍系统培育学领域，即研究生物实体（通常是物种、个体或基因）之间的进化关系。学生将学习系统培育分析的理论基础和实际应用，包括用于推断和解释进化树的方法。由 Vera Beilinson 授课。

星期二第 5 节（太平洋时间下午 3:30 至下午 4:30）

气候变化生态学

• 生态学是研究生物体及其物理环境的学科。在“气候变化生态学”中，我们将探索物理环境如何随着气候的变化而变化。是什么导致了天气模式？我们以前见过气候变化吗？我们可以做些什么来控制自然空间的未来？这些问题和更多问题将在本探索性自然科学课程中讨论。由 Caleb Adkins 授课。

Fusion360：逆向工程

• 逆向工程有助于我们了解事物的工作原理。在本课程中，学生将通过拆卸、记录测量值和了解用途来对产品进行逆向工程。之后，他们将在 Fusion360 中开发每个部件，以 3D 渲染图像的形式重建和组装产品。要求：无需先前的 Fusion 经验。可以重复课程。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

灵感源自大自然

• 科学创新常常受到大自然的启发。爬行动物毒液能教会我们什么关于治疗 2 型糖尿病的知识？石榴如何帮助我们改进电池？我们将回答这些问题以及更多问题，同时了解仿生学如何帮助我们解决科学和技术领域的一些最棘手的问题。由 Emilee Carson 授课。

Photoshop

• 您是否曾想过自己在月球上会是什么样子？或者在南极洲会是什么样子？那么，加入我们，深入探索 Photoshop 的广阔世界吧。与其他图像处理程序不同，Photoshop 为用户提供了更多的控制权，让您而不是算法来掌控您的创作。我们将一起通过结合技能培养和创新思维的项目来了解创造性处理照片的历史和实践。要求：标准 Astra Nova 计算机要求，无平板电脑，并且必须有智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。

创意写作导论

• 这个开放类型的创意写作工作坊邀请学生将灵感转化为精彩的故事、诗歌或个人散文。我们将大量写作，分享我们的作品，学习建设性地互相批评，并发现如何像作家一样阅读。由 Lauren Kate 授课。

Python 初学者

• 学习 Python 的基础知识，它是现代使用最广泛、用途最广的编程语言之一。几乎所有大型科技公司都使用 Python 进行人工智能、服务器端编程、任务自动化和数据分析。无需编程经验。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

气候变化生态学

• 生态学是研究生物体及其物理环境的学科。在“气候变化生态学”中，我们将探索物理环境如何随着气候的变化而变化。是什么导致了天气模式？我们以前见过气候变化吗？我们可以做些什么来控制自然空间的未来？这些问题以及更多问题将在本探索性自然科学课程中讨论。由 Caleb Adkins 教授。Fusion360：逆向工程逆向工程帮助我们了解事物的工作原理。在本课程中，学生将通过拆卸、记录测量值和了解目的来对产品进行逆向工程。之后，他们将在 Fusion360 中开发每个部件，以将产品重建和组装为 3D 渲染图像。要求：无需先前的 Fusion 经验。可以重复课程。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士教授。受自然启发科学创新通常受到大自然的启发。爬行动物毒液可以教给我们什么关于治疗 2 型糖尿病的知识？石榴如何帮助我们改进电池？我们将回答这些问题以及更多问题，同时了解仿生学如何帮助我们解决科学和技术中一些最棘手的问题。由 Emilee Carson 授课。Photoshop 你有没有想过自己在月球上会是什么样子？或者在南极洲？那么加入我们，深入了解 Photoshop 的广阔世界。与其他图像程序不同，Photoshop 为用户提供了更多控制权，让你（而不是算法）掌控你的创作。我们将一起通过将技能培养与创新思维相结合的项目来了解创造性处理照片的历史和实践。要求：标准 Astra Nova 电脑要求，没有平板电脑，并且必须有智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。创意写作简介这个开放类型的创意写作研讨会邀请学生将灵感转化为精彩的故事、诗歌或个人散文。我们会写很多东西，分享我们的作品，学习建设性地批评彼此，并发现如何像作家一样阅读。由 Lauren Kate 授课。 Python 初学者 学习 Python 的基础知识，它是现代使用最广泛、用途最广泛的编程语言之一。几乎所有大型科技公司都使用 Python 进行人工智能、服务器端编程、任务自动化和数据分析。无需编程经验。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

星期四第 5 节（太平洋时间下午 3:30 至下午 4:30）

飓风猎人

• 预测表明 2024 年的飓风季节将特别活跃，创纪录的飓风贝里尔将成为本季有记录以来最早的 5 级飓风，这门课程将是一次激动人心的冒险！您将了解飓风的形成方式及其对沿海社区的毁灭性影响。我们还将运行一个模拟飓风预报中心，让您亲身体验跟踪这些风暴的形成和移动。无论您以前上过这门课还是第一次接触飓风，都可以体验实时风暴跟踪的乐趣，因为我们将使用来自 NWS 飓风中心的实时数据和产品监测 2024 年大西洋飓风季节。由 Christine Bassett 博士授课。

叙事物理学：运动

• 在这个独特的课程中，我们将通过讲故事来了解我们周围世界的物理学。学生将讨论入门物理学概念，例如牛顿定律，并阅读通过物理学视角描述日常事件的故事。然后，我们将分解每种情况的物理学并引入数学应用。此外，学生将开始通过与同学合作来发展自己的故事、问题和解决问题的技能。要求：无需先前的物理学经验。可以重复课程。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

使用 Unity 进行可视化脚本编写

• Unity 是一款功能强大的游戏开发工具，独立游戏开发者和 AAA 游戏工作室都在使用它。在本低代码课程中，您将学习如何使用 Unity 的可视化脚本工具浏览 Unity 的界面并设计基于物理的 2D 游戏。要求：注意：学生必须拥有一台 2020 年或更新的现代计算机，并且至少有 8GB 或 RAM 才能参加本课程（无平板电脑）。较旧的计算机将无法支持该软件。由 Joe Collard 授课。

信息过载：媒体的演变

• 我们生活在一个可以 24 小时获取看似无限信息的时代。但是，我们对所有这些信息的消费对我们有何影响？在本课程中，我们将追溯西方文化中媒体的演变，从印刷机到电话、电视、互联网、社交媒体和人工智能。我们还将探索重要理论家和哲学家的作品，以分析媒体消费对人类行为的影响，并讨论我们作为数字消费者和公民的角色。除了参与课堂讨论外，学生还将创建自己的独立项目。要求：标准 Astra Nova 计算机要求，无平板电脑，并且必须有智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。

外星人小说

• 你知道外星人就在那里，你知道你想象过如果他们降落在你的后院并带你乘坐他们的宇宙飞船会是什么样子，所以让我们写下来吧！这门创意写作课程将回顾外星人小说和外星人传说的历史，然后让你有机会写下（并分享）你自己的外星人故事。由劳伦·凯特 (Lauren Kate) 授课。

人工智能技术史

• 加入我们，一起探索人工智能和机器学习的起源历史。了解早在 20 世纪 50 年代就已出现的想法如何发展成为我们今天所熟知的强大系统。我们将深入探讨人工智能领域最重大创新背后的大部分技术细节（除了具体数学）。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

飓风

• 猎人 根据预测，2024 年的飓风季将特别活跃，创纪录的飓风贝里尔将成为本季有记录以来最早的 5 级飓风，这门课程将是一次激动人心的冒险！您将了解飓风的形成方式及其对沿海社区的毁灭性影响。我们还将运行一个模拟飓风预报中心，让您亲身体验跟踪这些风暴的形成和移动。无论您以前上过这门课还是刚接触飓风，都来体验实时风暴追踪的乐趣吧，我们将使用来自 NWS 飓风中心的实时数据和产品监测 2024 年大西洋飓风季。由 Christine Bassett 博士授课。叙事物理学：运动在这门独特的课程中，我们将使用讲故事的方式来了解我们周围世界的物理学。学生将讨论牛顿定律等入门物理概念，并阅读通过物理视角描述日常事件的故事。然后，我们将分解每种情况的物理原理，并引入数学的应用。此外，学生将通过与同学的合作开始发展自己的故事、问题和解决问题的技能。要求：无需物理经验。可以重修课程。杰米肯尼迪博士讲授。使用 Unity 进行可视化脚本 Unity 是一款功能强大的游戏开发工具，独立游戏开发者和 AAA 游戏工作室都在使用它。在本低代码课程中，您将学习如何使用 Unity 的可视化脚本工具浏览 Unity 的界面并设计基于物理的 2D 游戏。要求：注意：学生必须拥有 2020 年或更新的现代计算机，并且至少有 8GB 或 RAM 才能参加本课程（不能使用平板电脑）。旧电脑将无法支持该软件。乔科拉德讲授。信息过载：媒体的演变我们生活在一个可以 24 小时访问看似无限信息的时代。但是，我们对所有这些信息的消费对我们有何影响？在本课程中，我们将追溯西方文化中媒体的演变，从印刷机到电话、电视、互联网、社交媒体和人工智能。我们还将探索重要理论家和哲学家的工作，以分析媒体消费对人类行为的影响，并讨论我们作为数字消费者和公民的角色。除了参加课堂讨论外，学生还将创建自己的独立项目。要求：标准 Astra Nova 计算机要求，无平板电脑，并且必须能够使用智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。外星小说你知道他们就在那里，你知道你已经想象过如果他们降落在你的后院并带你乘坐他们的宇宙飞船会是什么样子，所以让我们写下来吧！这门创意写作课程将回顾外星小说和外星传说的历史，然后让你有机会撰写（并分享）你自己的外星故事。授课老师：Lauren Kate。人工智能技术史 加入我们，一起探索人工智能和机器学习从诞生之初的历史。了解早在 20 世纪 50 年代的创意如何发展成为我们今天所熟知的强大系统。我们将深入探讨人工智能领域最重大创新背后的大部分技术细节（除了具体数学）。授课老师：Rolando Lopez。

周五 BLOCK 0（太平洋时间上午 7:30 至上午 8:30）

珊瑚礁生态学

• 本课程深入探讨热带珊瑚礁的生态学和生物学。我们将了解珊瑚礁的生态系统工程师、造礁珊瑚及其极其复杂的生命史。然后，我们将探索珊瑚礁如何支持相互关联的生物群落。从固着的珊瑚虫到游动的礁鲨，我们将了解生物适应热带珊瑚礁水下生活的方式的多样性。由 Allison Paley 授课。

地理人类学

• 从雨林到雪山，从沙漠到平原，我们在很多方面都是环境的产物。在本课程中，我们将探索世界各地文化和民族如何以有趣且有时出乎意料的方式受到周围环境的影响。由 Caleb Adkins 授课。

竞争决策与谈判策略

• 我们每天都会进行大大小小的谈判。在本课程中，您将学习如何更有效地进行谈判，不仅可以获得更多您想要的东西，还可以改善他人对您的看法。您将了解在每次谈判中为您带来优势的因素。您将在各种情况下磨练您的谈判技巧：一对一、小组对小组、仅文本/聊天以及有时间限制。概率和统计领域的基本数学能力将有所帮助，但不是必需的。由 Chris Eide Azevedo 授课。

Fusion360：逆向工程

• 逆向工程有助于我们了解事物的工作原理。在本课程中，学生将通过拆卸、记录测量值和了解用途来对产品进行逆向工程。之后，他们将在 Fusion360 中开发每个部件，以 3D 渲染图像的形式重建和组装产品。要求：无需先前的 Fusion 经验。可以重复课程。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

艾尔维奥的世界

• 本课程将应用科学和工程原理带入生活。在 Elvio 的世界里，我们每周都会探索不同的主题，以更好地了解我们周围世界隐藏的共同原则。课程通常受到科学和工程领域当前事件的启发。我们将构建和使用大量实物演示；我们始终鼓励学生分享观察结果并在可行的情况下一起构建。在 Count Elvio 的世界里，一切皆有可能！由 Elvio Sadun 教授。

电视、短片和故事片写作

• 您将学习如何通过各种形式（短片、半小时喜剧、一小时剧情片、故事片）和类型（喜剧、剧情片、惊悚片、动作片）为大屏幕和小屏幕编写剧本。到本学期结束时，您将拥有多个短片剧本。由弗兰克·史密斯 (Frank Smith) 授课。

使用 Unity 进行可视化脚本编写

• Unity 是一款功能强大的游戏开发工具，独立游戏开发者和 AAA 游戏工作室都在使用它。在本低代码课程中，您将学习如何使用 Unity 的可视化脚本工具浏览 Unity 的界面并设计基于物理的 2D 游戏。由 Joe Collard 授课。

绘画历险记

• 在整个实践课程中，我们将使用专业美术材料（包括学校提供的绘图铅笔、彩色铅笔和专用纸）来创作独特的绘画。除了培养素描、阴影和颜色混合等技能外，学生还将学习密切观察、视觉关系和毅力。任何人都可以学习绘画！由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。

系统培育

• 本课程深入介绍系统培育学领域，即研究生物实体（通常是物种、个体或基因）之间的进化关系。学生将学习系统培育分析的理论基础和实际应用，包括用于推断和解释进化树的方法。由 Vera Beilinson 授课。

珊瑚礁生态学

• 本课程深入探讨热带珊瑚礁的生态学和生物学。我们将了解珊瑚礁的生态系统工程师、造礁珊瑚及其极其复杂的生命史。然后，我们将探索珊瑚礁如何支持相互关联的生物群落。从固着的珊瑚虫到游荡的礁鲨，我们将了解生物适应热带珊瑚礁水下生活的方式的多样性。由 Allison Paley 讲授。地理人类学从雨林到雪山，从沙漠到平原，我们在许多方面都是环境的产物。在本课程中，我们将探索世界各地的文化和民族如何受到周围环境的影响，这些影响有时是意想不到的。由 Caleb Adkins 讲授。竞争性决策和谈判策略每天，我们都会参与大大小小的谈判。在本课程中，您将学习如何更有效地进行谈判，不仅可以获得更多您想要的东西，还可以改善他人对您的看法。您将了解在每次谈判中让您占据优势的因素。您将在各种情况下磨练您的谈判技巧：一对一、小组对小组、仅文本/聊天以及有时间限制。概率和统计领域的基本数学能力会有所帮助，但这不是必需的。由 Chris Eide Azevedo 授课。Fusion360：逆向工程逆向工程帮助我们了解事物的工作原理。在本课程中，学生将通过拆卸、记录测量值和了解用途来对产品进行逆向工程。之后，他们将在 Fusion360 中开发每个部件，以将产品重建和组装为 3D 渲染图像。要求：无需先前的 Fusion 经验。可以重复课程。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。Elvio 的世界应用科学和工程原理在本课程中栩栩如生。在 Elvio 的世界中，我们每周都会探索不同的主题，以更好地理解我们周围世界的隐藏的、共享的原则。课程通常受到科学和工程时事的启发。我们将构建和使用大量的物理演示；始终鼓励学生分享观察结果并在可行的情况下共同构建。在 Count Elvio’s World 中一切皆有可能！由 Elvio Sadun 授课。电视、短片和故事片写作通过各种格式（短片、半小时喜剧、一小时剧情片、故事片）和类型（喜剧、剧情、惊悚片、动作片），您将学习如何为大屏幕和小屏幕写作。到本学期结束时，您将拥有多个短片剧本。由 Frank Smith 授课。使用 Unity 进行可视化脚本编写 Unity 是一款强大的游戏开发工具，独立游戏开发者和 AAA 游戏工作室都在使用它。在此低代码课程中，您将学习如何使用 Unity 的可视化脚本工具浏览 Unity 的界面并设计基于物理的 2D 游戏。由 Joe Collard 授课。绘画历险记 在整个实践课程中，我们将使用专业美术材料（包括学校提供的绘图铅笔、彩色铅笔和专用纸）来创作独特的绘画。除了培养素描、阴影和颜色混合等技能外，学生还将学习近距离观察、视觉关系和毅力。任何人都可以学习绘画！由 Juliana Paciulli 教授。 系统培育学 本课程深入介绍系统培育学领域，即研究生物实体（通常是物种、个体或基因）之间的进化关系。学生将学习系统培育分析的理论基础和实际应用，包括用于推断和解释进化树的方法。由 Vera Beilinson 教授。

周五第一时段（太平洋时间上午 9:00 至上午 10:00）

气候变化生态学

• 生态学是研究生物体及其物理环境的学科。在“气候变化生态学”中，我们将探索物理环境如何随着气候的变化而变化。是什么导致了天气模式？我们以前见过气候变化吗？我们可以做些什么来控制自然空间的未来？这些问题和更多问题将在本探索性自然科学课程中讨论。由 Caleb Adkins 授课。

化学在行动：空气、水和灾害

• 化学无处不在，它塑造着我们生活的世界，并以我们甚至没有意识到的方式影响着我们的日常生活。本课程深入探讨日常现象背后的化学过程，从我们呼吸的空气到我们喝的水。由 Eshani Lee 博士授课。

科学地工作

• 本课程探讨科学实验的基础知识，特别强调数据。学生将阅读、观察和讨论历史和现代科学的关键实验。通过这些活动，学生将研究科学方法的基本方面，包括推理、假设发展、程序和结果解释。本课程的一大重点是了解不同类型的数据、如何收集数据以及使用哪些方法进行数据分析。此外，我们将设置自己的实验，提出假设，收集数据，分析结果，并从我们的发现中得出有意义的结论。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

艾尔维奥的世界

• 本课程将应用科学和工程原理带入生活。在 Elvio 的世界里，我们每周都会探索不同的主题，以更好地了解我们周围世界隐藏的共同原则。课程通常受到科学和工程领域当前事件的启发。我们将构建和使用大量实物演示；我们始终鼓励学生分享观察结果并在可行的情况下一起构建。在 Count Elvio 的世界里，一切皆有可能！由 Elvio Sadun 教授。

模拟联合国

• 我们如何才能实现世界和平？何时实现？通过参加模拟联合国来寻找答案。学生可以了解所有成员国，并倡导本国和世界的变革。成功来自理性的辩论和深思熟虑的外交。谈判条约和协议有助于学生了解政治机构合作的真正方式。欢迎以前上过这门课的学生回来学习新国家。特别欢迎新生！由弗兰克·史密斯教授。

Photoshop

• 您是否曾想过自己在月球上会是什么样子？或者在南极洲会是什么样子？那么，加入我们，深入探索 Photoshop 的广阔世界吧。与其他图像处理程序不同，Photoshop 为用户提供了更多的控制权，让您而不是算法来掌控您的创作。我们将一起通过结合技能培养和创新思维的项目来了解创造性处理照片的历史和实践。要求：标准 Astra Nova 计算机要求，无平板电脑，并且必须有智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。

外星人小说

• 你知道外星人就在那里，你知道你想象过如果他们降落在你的后院并带你乘坐他们的宇宙飞船会是什么样子，所以让我们写下来吧！这门创意写作课程将回顾外星人小说和外星人传说的历史，然后让你有机会写下（并分享）你自己的外星人故事。由劳伦·凯特 (Lauren Kate) 授课。

Python 初学者

• 学习 Python 的基础知识，它是现代使用最广泛、用途最广的编程语言之一。几乎所有大型科技公司都使用 Python 进行人工智能、服务器端编程、任务自动化和数据分析。无需编程经验。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

竞争决策与谈判策略

• 我们每天都在进行大大小小的谈判。在本课程中，您将学习如何更有效地进行谈判，不仅可以获得更多您想要的东西，还可以改善他人对您的看法。您将了解在每次谈判中为您带来优势的因素。您将在各种情况下磨练您的谈判技巧：一对一、小组对小组、仅文本/聊天以及有时间限制。要求：概率和统计领域的基本数学能力将有所帮助，但不是必需的。由 Chris Eide Azevedo 授课。

气候变化生态学

• 生态学是研究生物体及其物理环境的学科。在“气候变化生态学”中，我们将探索物理环境如何随着气候的变化而变化。是什么导致了天气模式？我们以前见过气候变化吗？我们可以做些什么来控制自然空间的未来？这些问题以及更多问题将在本探索性自然科学课程中讨论。由 Caleb Adkins 教授。化学在行动：空气、水和灾害化学无处不在，它塑造着我们生活的世界，并以我们甚至可能没有意识到的方式影响着我们的日常生活。本课程深入探讨日常现象背后的化学过程，从我们呼吸的空气到我们喝的水。由 Eshani Lee 博士教授。科学工作本课程探讨科学实验的基础知识，特别强调数据。学生将阅读、观察和讨论历史和现代科学中的关键实验。通过这些活动，学生将研究科学方法的基本方面，包括推理、假设发展、程序和结果解释。本课程的重点是了解不同类型的数据、如何收集数据以及数据分析使用的方法。此外，我们将进行自己的实验，提出假设，收集数据，分析结果，并从我们的发现中得出有意义的结论。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。Elvio 的世界应用科学和工程原理在这门课程中栩栩如生。在 Elvio 的世界中，我们每周都会探索一个不同的主题，以更好地了解我们周围世界隐藏的、共同的原则。课程通常受到科学和工程领域当前事件的启发。我们将构建和使用大量的物理演示；始终鼓励学生分享观察结果并在可行的情况下一起构建。在 Count Elvio 的世界中一切皆有可能！由 Elvio Sadun 授课。模拟联合国我们如何实现世界和平？什么时候实现？通过参加模拟联合国来找出答案。学生了解所有关于成员国的信息，并倡导自己国家以及世界的变革。成功来自理性的辩论和深思熟虑的外交。谈判条约和协议有助于学生了解政治机构合作的真正方式。欢迎以前上过这门课的学生回来学习新国家。特别欢迎新生！由弗兰克·史密斯教授。Photoshop 您是否曾想过自己在月球上会是什么样子？或者在南极洲？那么加入我们，深入探索 Photoshop 的广阔世界。与其他图像处理程序不同，Photoshop 为用户提供了更多控制权，让您而不是算法来掌控您的创作。我们将通过将技能培养与创新思维相结合的项目，一起学习创造性处理照片的历史和实践。要求：标准 Astra Nova 电脑要求，不能使用平板电脑，并且必须能够使用智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。外星小说你知道他们就在那里，你知道你想象过如果他们降落在你家后院并带你乘坐他们的宇宙飞船会是什么样子，所以让我们写下来吧！这门创意写作课程将回顾外星小说和外星传说的历史，然后让你有机会撰写（和分享）你自己的外星故事。由 Lauren Kate 授课。Python 初学者学习 Python 的基础知识，Python 是现代使用最广泛、用途最广泛的编程语言之一。几乎所有大型科技公司都使用 Python 进行人工智能、服务器端编程、任务自动化和数据分析。无需编程经验。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。竞争性决策和谈判策略我们每天都会进行大大小小的谈判。在本课程中，您将学习如何更有效地进行谈判，不仅可以获得更多您想要的东西，还可以改善他人对您的看法。您将了解在每次谈判中为您带来优势的因素。您将在各种情况下磨练您的谈判技巧：一对一、小组对小组、仅文本/聊天以及有时间限制。要求：概率和统计领域的基本数学能力将有所帮助，但不是必需的。由 Chris Eide Azevedo 授课。概率和统计领域的基本数学能力将有所帮助，但不是必需的。由 Chris Eide Azevedo 授课。概率和统计领域的基本数学能力将有所帮助，但不是必需的。由 Chris Eide Azevedo 授课。

周五第 2 节（太平洋时间上午 10:30 至上午 11:30）

创造现实：人类对真理的探索

• 我们目前对宇宙运作方式的理解——从难以想象的微小量子尺度到令人麻木的广阔银河系外空间——挑战着我们日常的现实体验。为什么存在这些空间尺度之间的差异？我们如何知道我们认为我们对宇宙的了解？明天我们可能会发现什么？在掌握了量子力学、狭义和广义相对论以及天体物理学的基础知识后，我们将尝试回答这些问题。由 Samuel Singer 博士讲授。

异种动物学：稀奇古怪的动物图鉴

• 被视为正常的事情往往取决于旁观者的眼光。从异常的解剖结构到近乎超自然的感觉，大自然充满了各种奇异和不寻常的动物。在《动物怪客》中，学生将有机会发现动物王国中一些最奇怪的居民的秘密。由格雷森·肯特教授。

Web 编程简介

• 本课程将介绍使用 JavaScript 进行编程和设计的基础知识。学生将学习并创建小型基于 Web 的应用程序。要求：学生必须有物理键盘。触摸屏控件不适用于此软件。由 Joe Collard 授课。

配音简介

• 有趣的声音可以成为一种职业！在本课程中，学生将探索专业配音的不同领域，包括卡通、商业广告、旁白等等。我们将听取专业人士的意见，了解如何创造角色声音、在表演中找到真实感以及如何与选角导演和制片人良好合作。学生将尝试创造自己的角色和声音，并学习如何进行专业试镜。要求：建议（但不要求）学生可以使用外部桌面麦克风（即非内置或非连接到耳机的麦克风）。在课程开始后的几周内不需要麦克风，因此如果学生没有麦克风，我们很乐意提供建议。教授 Ken Pringle

全球历史与视觉文化，1900-1930

• 本课程将通过视觉文化探索二十世纪早期的历史：绘画、雕塑、壁画、素描、照片、海报和电影。我们将讨论本世纪前三十年发生的地缘政治冲突、反殖民和社会运动、技术发展和经济变化，这些都开启了我们对现代世界的理解。在整个课程中，我们将思考艺术和视觉文化如何让历史变得生动，以及艺术家如何从不同的角度和生活经历来诠释和塑造历史。由 Kyle Stephan 授课。

额外内容！额外内容！阅读全部内容！

• 让我们重现过去某个日期的报纸。每个学生将研究他们感兴趣的时代，选择一个日期作为重点，然后撰写和设计当天可能刊登的各种报纸文章 – 包括时事、社论、文化评论和广告。要求：标准 Astra Nova 电脑要求，无平板电脑，必须有智能手机。由 Lauren Kate/Juliana Paciulli 授课。

统计学简介

• 本课程将涵盖常见的入门统计学概念，例如描述性统计、相关性和协方差、概率/期望值和假设检验。在整个课程中，我们将使用真实世界的数据集并使用统计概念得出定量结论。本课程将重点放在理解统计概念的同时，还包含将这些概念应用于数据集的动手实践部分。由 Matt Riker 授课。

Python 中级

• 在我们开始研究 Python 最适合的主题（例如 AI/ML、数据科学和网络抓取）之前，先掌握使用 Python 的核心算法原理。要求：必须了解函数、范围、控制流（if/else）、循环（for/while）和嵌套。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

象棋数学

• 这门数学课程以国际象棋游戏为中心。我们将解答国际象棋风味的数学难题（不要将其与奶酪风味的难题混淆，奶酪风味的难题非常美味）。本课程仅要求学生具备国际象棋规则的基本知识。如果您从未真正下过国际象棋，这也没关系，国际象棋方面的任何专业知识与我们将要解答的难题并不特别相关。要求：了解国际象棋的所有规则（国际象棋下棋能力无关紧要）。特别是，确保您了解王车易位、过路兵、将军和所有平局方法。另一个先决条件是耐心，因为有些难题会非常具有挑战性（但可以做到）。由 Sid Patel 授课。

创造现实：人类对真理的探索

• 我们目前对宇宙运作方式的理解——从难以想象的微小量子尺度到令人麻木的广阔河外空间——挑战着我们日常的现实体验。为什么存在这些空间尺度之间的差异？我们如何知道我们认为我们知道的宇宙知识？明天我们可能会发现什么？在获得关于量子力学、狭义和广义相对论以及天体物理学的基础知识后，我们将尝试回答这些问题。由 Samuel Singer 博士讲授。异种动物学：不同寻常动物的奇异动物寓言集被认为是正常的事物往往取决于旁观者的眼光。从异常的解剖结构到接近超自然的感觉，大自然充满了各种各样奇异和不寻常的野兽。在《动物怪客》中，学生将有机会发现一些动物王国中最奇怪的居民的秘密。由 Grayson Kent 讲授。 Web 编程简介 本课程将介绍使用 JavaScript 进行编程和设计的基础知识。学生将学习和创建小型 Web 应用程序。 要求：学生必须有物理键盘。触摸屏控件不适用于此软件。由 Joe Collard 授课。 配音简介 有趣的声音可以成为一种职业！在本课程中，学生将探索专业配音的不同领域，包括卡通、商业广告、旁白等等。我们将听取专业人士关于如何创建角色声音、在表演中寻找真实性以及如何与选角导演和制片人良好合作的意见。学生将尝试创建自己的角色和声音，并了解组织专业试镜的感受。 要求：建议（但不要求）学生使用外部桌面麦克风（即非内置或非连接到耳机的麦克风）。在课程开始后的几周内不需要使用麦克风，因此如果学生没有麦克风，我们很乐意提供建议。教授 Ken Pringle 全球历史和视觉文化，1900-1930 本课程将通过视觉文化探索二十世纪早期的历史：绘画、雕塑、壁画、素描、照片、海报和电影。我们将讨论标志着本世纪前三十年的地缘政治冲突、反殖民和社会运动、技术发展和经济变化，这些都开启了我们对现代世界的理解。在整个课程中，我们将思考艺术和视觉文化如何让历史变得生动，以及艺术家如何从不同的角度和生活经历来诠释和塑造历史。由 Kyle Stephan 教授。额外！额外！阅读所有内容！让我们重新创建过去某个日期的报纸。每个学生将研究他们感兴趣的时代，选择一个日期作为重点，然后撰写和设计当天可以刊登的各种报纸文章——包括时事、社论、文化评论和广告。 要求：标准 Astra Nova 电脑要求，不能有平板电脑，并且必须有智能手机。 授课人：Lauren Kate/Juliana Paciulli。 统计学入门本课程将涵盖常见的入门统计学概念，例如描述性统计、相关性和协方差、概率/期望值和假设检验。在整个课程中，我们将使用真实数据集并使用统计概念得出定量结论。课程将强调理解统计概念，同时具有将这些概念应用于数据集的动手操作部分。 授课人：Matt Riker。 Python 中级 在我们转而研究 Python 最适合的主题（例如 AI/ML、数据科学和网络抓取）之前，先使用 Python 掌握核心算法原理。 要求：必须了解函数、范围、控制流（if/else）、循环（for/while）和嵌套。 授课人：Rolando Lopez。国际象棋数学 这门数学课程以国际象棋游戏为中心。我们将解决具有国际象棋风味的数学难题（不要将其与美味的奶酪味难题混淆）。本课程仅要求对国际象棋规则有基本了解。如果您从未真正下过国际象棋，这也没关系，国际象棋方面的任何专业知识与我们将要解决的难题并不特别相关。要求：了解国际象棋的所有规则（国际象棋下棋能力无关紧要）。特别是，确保您了解王车易位、过路兵、将军和所有平局方法。另一个先决条件是耐心，因为有些谜题会相当具有挑战性（但可以做到）。由 Sid Patel 教授。我们将解答具有国际象棋风味的数学难题（不要将其与奶酪风味的难题混淆，奶酪风味的难题很美味）。本课程仅要求对国际象棋规则有基本了解。如果您从未真正下过国际象棋，这也没关系，国际象棋方面的任何专业知识与我们将要解答的难题并不特别相关。要求：了解国际象棋的所有规则（国际象棋下棋的能力无关紧要）。特别是，确保您了解王车易位、过路兵、将军和所有平局的方法。另一个先决条件是耐心，因为有些难题会相当具有挑战性（但可以做到）。由 Sid Patel 教授。我们将解答具有国际象棋风味的数学难题（不要将其与奶酪风味的难题混淆，奶酪风味的难题很美味）。本课程仅要求对国际象棋规则有基本了解。如果您从未真正下过国际象棋，这也没关系，国际象棋方面的任何专业知识与我们将要解答的难题并不特别相关。要求：了解国际象棋的所有规则（国际象棋下棋的能力无关紧要）。特别是，确保您了解王车易位、过路兵、将军和所有平局的方法。另一个先决条件是耐心，因为有些难题会相当具有挑战性（但可以做到）。由 Sid Patel 教授。

星期五第 3 节（太平洋时间下午 12:30 至下午 1:30）

科学史与哲学

• 我们通过科学了解了很多世界。但什么是科学？在本课中，我们将探讨定义“合法”科学探究和知识的不同历史和哲学方法。我们还将讨论我们当代对科学的看法是如何受到悠久的哲学、“自然”哲学、“魔法”和“伪科学”历史的影响的。由 Cassie Finley 授课。

飓风猎人

• 预测表明 2024 年的飓风季节将特别活跃，创纪录的飓风贝里尔将成为本季有记录以来最早的 5 级飓风，这门课程将是一次激动人心的冒险！您将了解飓风的形成方式及其对沿海社区的毁灭性影响。我们还将运行一个模拟飓风预报中心，让您亲身体验跟踪这些风暴的形成和移动。无论您以前上过这门课还是第一次接触飓风，都可以体验实时风暴跟踪的乐趣，因为我们将使用来自 NWS 飓风中心的实时数据和产品监测 2024 年大西洋飓风季节。由 Christine Bassett 博士授课。

创造现实：人类对真理的探索

• 我们目前对宇宙运作方式的理解——从难以想象的微小量子尺度到令人麻木的广阔银河系外空间——挑战着我们日常的现实体验。为什么存在这些空间尺度之间的差异？我们如何知道我们认为我们对宇宙的了解？明天我们可能会发现什么？在掌握了量子力学、狭义和广义相对论以及天体物理学的基础知识后，我们将尝试回答这些问题。由 Samuel Singer 博士讲授。

史前掠食者

• 没有哪种动物能像世界上最伟大的食肉动物那样唤起人们的惊奇和恐惧。在《史前掠食者》中，准备好了解肉食动物的来龙去脉。这门课将让学生更好地了解过去的掠食动物，包括霸王龙、剑齿虎和巨齿鲨等标志性动物。我们将从解剖学、行为学、生态学和进化的角度介绍成为掠食者所需的所有方面。由格雷森·肯特 (Grayson Kent) 授课。

解决问题：数学和逻辑谜题

• 在本课程中，我们将解决有趣的数学问题和具有挑战性的逻辑难题。我们不会研究数学主题，而是专注于使用各种策略解决问题的过程，包括可视化、组织和游戏。要求：强烈建议学生使用允许他们轻松在 Zoom 白板上注释的设备/设置。由 Ilya Tsinis 授课。

GPU 编程：像素着色器

• 深入 GPU 编程的世界，学习如何操纵屏幕上的每个像素以创建令人着迷的视觉效果和图形。无论您是有抱负的游戏开发者、艺术家，还是只是对计算机图形学感兴趣，本课程都将阐明令人惊叹的视觉显示背后的艺术和科学。要求：要成功完成本课程，学生必须了解如何编写 if 语句、循环和函数。由 Joe Collard 授课。

小屏幕上的喜剧！

• 对于小屏幕上的喜剧，您能否更新描述…好奇喜剧演员如何设法在网络连续剧、TikTok 和社交媒体、喜剧播客甚至电视小品节目（如周六夜现场）或深夜电视节目（如今夜秀和午夜之后）上写出所有搞笑的东西？在本课程中，学生将学习为互联网和电视屏幕编写小品、独白、办公桌片段、遥控器和其他喜剧主食的所有知识；他们甚至有机会自己制造一些笑料，因为他们尝试制作下一个伟大的笑话……甚至可能表演他们自己的小品！由肯·普林格尔教授。

我就是问题所在，是我

• 你知道每个反派都是他们自己故事中的英雄吗？在这门课上，我们将聚焦坏人。我们将研究是什么造就了一个伟大的坏人/坏女人，研究一些我们最喜欢的反派，并为这些传奇的反英雄写出起源故事。这将是部分研究、部分写作、部分研讨会，并且向所有学生开放。由

• 劳伦凯特。

应用程序开发（初学者，低代码）

• 通过构建与 iOS、Android 和 Web 兼容的功能齐全的移动应用程序，了解应用程序开发的基础知识。我们将学习如何在软件中使用移动设备的独特功能。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

科学史与哲学

• 我们通过科学了解了很多关于世界的事情。但什么是科学？在本课程中，我们将探索不同的历史和哲学方法来定义“合法”的科学探究和知识。我们还将讨论我们当代对科学的看法是如何受到哲学、“自然”哲学、“魔法”和“伪科学”的长期影响的。由 Cassie Finley 教授。飓风猎人根据预测，2024 年的飓风季节将特别活跃，创纪录的飓风 Beryl 将成为本季有记录的最早的 5 级飓风，这门课将是一次激动人心的冒险！您将了解飓风的形成方式及其对沿海社区的毁灭性影响。我们还将运行一个模拟飓风预报中心，让您亲身体验跟踪这些风暴的形成和移动。无论您以前上过这门课程还是刚接触飓风，都来体验实时风暴跟踪的乐趣吧，我们将使用来自 NWS 飓风中心的实时数据和产品监测 2024 年大西洋飓风季节。由 Christine Bassett 博士讲授。发明现实：人类对真理的探索我们目前对宇宙运作方式的理解——从难以想象的小量子尺度到令人难以置信的广阔河外空间——挑战着我们日常的现实体验。为什么存在这些空间尺度之间的差异？我们如何知道我们认为我们对宇宙的了解？明天我们可能会发现什么？在获得有关量子力学、狭义相对论和广义相对论以及天体物理学的基础知识后，我们将尝试回答这些问题。由 Samuel Singer 博士讲授。史前掠食者没有任何动物能像世界上最伟大的食肉动物那样唤起人们的惊奇和恐惧感。在史前掠食者课程中，准备好了解肉食动物的来龙去脉。这门课程将让学生更好地了解过去的掠食动物，包括霸王龙、剑齿虎和巨齿鲨等标志性动物。我们将从解剖学、行为学、生态学和进化的角度介绍成为掠食者所需的所有方面。授课老师：Grayson Kent。问题解决：数学与逻辑谜题在本课程中，我们将解决有趣的数学问题和具有挑战性的逻辑谜题。我们不会解决数学问题，而是专注于使用各种策略（包括可视化、组织和游戏）解决问题的过程。要求：强烈建议学生使用允许他们轻松在 Zoom 白板上注释的设备/设置。授课老师：Ilya Tsinis。GPU 编程：像素着色器深入 GPU 编程的世界，学习如何操纵屏幕上的每个像素来创建令人着迷的视觉效果和图形。无论你是一名有抱负的游戏开发者、艺术家，或者只是对计算机图形学感兴趣，本课程将阐明令人惊叹的视觉显示背后的艺术和科学。要求：要成功完成本课程，学生必须了解如何编写 if 语句、循环和函数。由 Joe Collard 授课。小屏幕上的喜剧！对于小屏幕上的喜剧，您能否将描述更新为……好奇喜剧演员如何在网络连续剧、TikTok 和社交媒体、喜剧播客甚至电视小品节目（如周六夜现场）或深夜电视节目（如今夜秀和午夜之后）中写出所有搞笑的东西？在本课程中，学生将学习有关为网络和电视屏幕编写小品、独白、办公桌作品、遥控器和其他喜剧主食的所有知识；他们甚至有机会自己创造一些笑声，因为他们尝试制作下一个伟大的笑话……甚至可能表演他们自己的小品！由 Ken Pringle 授课。我就是问题，是我你知道每个反派都是自己故事中的英雄吗？在本课中，我们将重点关注坏人。我们将研究是什么造就了伟大的坏人/坏女孩，研究一些我们最喜欢的反派，并为这些传奇的反英雄写出起源故事。这将是部分研究、部分写作、部分研讨会，并且对所有学生开放。由 Lauren Kate 授课。应用程序开发（初学者，低代码）通过构建与 iOS、Android 和 Web 兼容的功能齐全的移动应用程序来学习应用程序开发的基础知识。我们将学习如何在软件中使用移动设备的独特功能。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。应用程序开发（初学者，低代码）通过构建与 iOS、Android 和 Web 兼容的功能齐全的移动应用程序，了解应用程序开发的基础知识。我们将学习如何在软件中使用移动设备的独特功能。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。应用程序开发（初学者，低代码）通过构建与 iOS、Android 和 Web 兼容的功能齐全的移动应用程序，了解应用程序开发的基础知识。我们将学习如何在软件中使用移动设备的独特功能。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

星期五第 4 节（太平洋时间下午 1:45 至下午 2:45）

自我与身份

• 你和一年前、一周前或几分钟前的人一样吗？是什么让你在时间的流逝中依然是同一个人？是物质吗？灵魂？记忆？意识？在这门课上，我们将探索过去 2000 多年（涉及一些心理学、伦理学和科幻小说）的哲学理论，了解是什么让你成为你。由 Cassie Finley 授课。

冻结时光：挖掘冰河时代

• 踏上穿越时空的旅程，来到更新世冰河时代，这个时代塑造了我们的星球并影响了地球上生命的进化。在这门沉浸式的课程中，我们将探索曾经覆盖全球广阔区域的巨大冰盖，深入研究猛犸象和剑齿虎等巨型动物的生活，并研究早期人类如何在如此严寒的世界中生存。通过结合古气候学、地质学和考古学，学生将揭开冰川周期的奥秘及其驱动力。在我们的探险结束时，学生将对这个冰冻时代有更深入的了解，并认识到它对我们当前气候和生态系统的深远影响。由克里斯汀·巴塞特博士授课。

你内心的鱼

• 我们人类只是“强化版”的鱼吗？想想看——我们的手像鱼鳍，我们的头像早已灭绝的无颌鱼，我们基因组的某些部分看起来和功能像蠕虫和细菌。在本课程中，我们将阅读《你的内在鱼》，作者是古生物学家和解剖学教授尼尔·舒宾，他是提塔利克鱼的共同发现者，提塔利克鱼是长着“手”的鱼。我们将一起重建 3.75 亿年的进化史，以探究我们身体从未听过的故事。由塔拉·戈麦斯博士授课。

更好的决策

• 这门关于决策的速成课程将涵盖许多领域，包括一般科学思维、实验设计、逻辑谬误、随机性、数学（例如组合数学）、统计学、数字感、清晰的沟通/演示和模型拟合。要求：强烈建议学生使用允许他们轻松在 Zoom 白板上注释的设备/设置。由 Ilya Tsinis 授课。

TIC-80：使用 Lua 创建复古游戏

• 进入 TIC-80 的像素世界，成为您自己的迷你复古游戏设计师！想象一下设计酷炫的角色、制作冒险地图，甚至制作您自己的游戏音乐。沉浸在 Lua 编码的乐趣中，将您的游戏创意变为现实，同时探索丰富多彩且令人兴奋的复古游戏世界。要求：学生必须有物理键盘。触摸屏控制不适用于此软件。由 Joe Collard 教授。

辩论与公开演讲

• 我们都喜欢辩论，但辩论也要有正确的方法！学生将接受几场入门辩论活动的训练，并练习基本的公开演讲技巧，在此过程中，他们将变得更加自如、自信。由 Kate Farwell 授课。

赐予者四重奏

• 踏上一段后世界末日的冒险之旅，阅读 Lois Lowry 的四部相关小说。这些书写于 20 年间，内容奇特、创意十足且发人深省。我们将阅读《赐予者》、《蓝色聚会》、《信使》和《儿子》，并讨论世界之间的联系以及四部作品中社会和人物的复杂道德选择。由 Lauren Kate 授课。

比特币、加密货币和区块链（初学者）

• 您是否曾经对比特币、NFT 和区块链的工作原理感到好奇？了解这些系统运作背后的基本理论、它们与标准做法的不同之处以及它们未来如何影响世界。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

不寻常的形状

• 让我们探索（并创造）一些不太为人所知的形状。在此过程中，我们将看到这些形状如何与数学概念联系起来。除了很酷很有趣之外，这些形状还有助于解决问题。要求：您需要了解如何解决线性方程和斜率的概念。您必须能够使用剪刀安全地剪纸。由 Sid Patel 教授。

自我与身份

• 你和一年前、一周前或几分钟前的你还是同一个人吗？是什么让你在不同时间中依然是同一个人？是物理的东西吗？灵魂？记忆？意识？在这门课程中，我们将探索过去 2000 多年的哲学理论（涉及心理学、伦理学和科幻小说），了解是什么让你成为你。由 Cassie Finley 授课。冻结时间：揭开冰河时代的面纱踏上穿越时空的旅程，来到更新世冰河时代，这个时代塑造了我们的星球，影响了地球生命的进化。在这门沉浸式的课程中，我们将探索曾经覆盖全球广大地区的巨大冰盖，深入了解猛犸象和剑齿虎等巨型动物的生活，并研究早期人类如何在如此严寒的世界中生存。结合古气候学、地质学和考古学，学生将揭开冰川周期的奥秘及其驱动力。在我们的探险结束时，学生将对这个冰期有更深入的了解，并认识到它对我们当前气候和生态系统的深远影响。由 Christine Bassett 博士讲授。你的内在鱼我们人类只是“强化”的鱼吗？想想看——我们的手类似于鱼鳍，我们的头部像早已灭绝的无颌鱼一样排列，我们基因组的某些部分看起来和功能类似于蠕虫和细菌。在本课程中，我们将阅读《你的内在鱼》，作者是古生物学家和解剖学教授 Neil Shubin，他是“有手”的鱼提塔利克鱼的共同发现者。我们将一起重建 3.75 亿年的进化史，以研究我们身体的故事，就像你从未听过的那样。由 Tara Gomez 博士讲授。更好的决策 本决策速成课程涵盖许多领域，包括一般的科学思维、实验设计、逻辑谬误、随机性、数学（例如组合学）、统计学、数感、清晰的沟通/演示和模型拟合。 要求：强烈鼓励学生使用允许他们轻松在 Zoom 白板上注释的设备/设置。 由 Ilya Tsinis 授课。 TIC-80：使用 Lua 创建复古游戏 进入像素丰富的 TIC-80 世界，成为您自己的迷你复古游戏的设计师！想象一下设计酷炫的角色、制作冒险地图，甚至制作自己的游戏音乐。沉浸在 Lua 编码的乐趣中，将您的游戏创意变为现实，同时探索丰富多彩且令人兴奋的复古游戏世界。 要求：学生必须有物理键盘。触摸屏控制不适用于此软件。 由 Joe Collard 授课。 辩论与公开演讲 我们都喜欢争论，但有正确的方法可以做到！学生将接受几场入门辩论活动的培训，并练习基本的公开演讲技巧，在此过程中，他们将变得更加自如、自信。由 Kate Farwell 授课。记忆传授人四重奏 通过洛伊丝·劳里的四部相关小说，踏上世界末日的冒险之旅。这些书的写作时间跨度为 20 年，奇特、富有创意且发人深省。我们将阅读《记忆传授人》、《蓝色聚会》、《信使》和《儿子》，讨论世界之间的联系以及四重奏中社会和人物的复杂道德选择。由 Lauren Kate 授课。比特币、加密货币和区块链（初学者）有没有好奇过比特币、NFT 和区块链的工作原理？了解这些系统运作的基本理论，它们为何不同于标准做法，以及它们如何影响未来的世界。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。不寻常的形状让我们探索（并创建）一些不太知名的形状。在此过程中，我们将看到这些形状如何与数学概念联系起来。除了酷炫有趣之外，这些形状还可用于解决问题。要求：您需要了解如何解线性方程和斜率的概念。您必须能够使用剪刀安全地剪纸。由 Sid Patel 教授。

第一区块，每周二和周四（太平洋时间上午 9:00 至上午 10:00）

实用经济学

• 社会如何最大限度地利用有限的资源？通过游戏和模拟，我们将探索我们所做的决定以及它们如何影响一切，从我们购买的谷物品牌到可以摆脱贫困的人数。由戴夫·希勒博士讲授。

帖木儿大帝 第一部和第二部 作者：克里斯托弗·马洛

• 《帖木儿大帝》第一部（1587 年）通常被认为是伊丽莎白时期戏剧的首部伟大作品，它确立了莎士比亚和其他戏剧家效仿的形式。这部剧大获成功，马洛紧随其后创作了第二部，同样大获成功。这部剧充满了动作场面，读起来非常有趣。让我们一起逐行阅读，了解一个卑微的牧羊人如何通过残酷的手段崛起成为非洲、波斯和亚洲部分地区的皇帝，并试图征服整个世界。由 Jason Morphew 博士授课。

创造现实：人类对真理的探索

• 我们目前对宇宙运作方式的理解——从难以想象的微小量子尺度到令人麻木的广阔银河系外空间——挑战着我们日常的现实体验。为什么存在这些空间尺度之间的差异？我们如何知道我们认为我们对宇宙的了解？明天我们可能会发现什么？在掌握了量子力学、狭义和广义相对论以及天体物理学的基础知识后，我们将尝试回答这些问题。由 Samuel Singer 博士讲授。

实用经济学

• 社会如何最大限度地利用有限的资源？使用游戏和模拟，我们将探索我们所做的决定以及这些决定如何影响一切，从我们购买的麦片品牌到可以脱贫的人数。由戴夫希勒博士讲授。帖木儿大帝第一和第二部分 作者：克里斯托弗马洛 帖木儿大帝第一部分（1587 年）通常被认为是伊丽莎白时期戏剧的第一部伟大作品，它确立了莎士比亚和其他人效仿的形式。它如此受欢迎，以至于马洛很快就推出了第二部分，也获得了巨大的成功。这个剧本充满了动作，读起来很有趣。让我们一起逐行阅读，讲述一个卑微的牧羊人如何残酷地崛起成为非洲、波斯和亚洲部分地区的皇帝，并试图征服整个世界。由杰森莫菲博士讲授。创造现实：人类对真理的探索我们目前对宇宙运作方式的理解——从难以想象的微小量子尺度到令人麻木的广阔银河系外空间——挑战着我们日常的现实体验。为什么存在这些空间尺度之间的差异？我们如何知道我们认为我们对宇宙的了解？明天我们可能会发现什么？在掌握了量子力学、狭义和广义相对论以及天体物理学的基础知识后，我们将尝试回答这些问题。由 Samuel Singer 博士讲授。

第四节 周二和周四（太平洋时间下午 2:00 至下午 3:00）

但为什么？

• 本课程将通过回答最常见的问题之一来介绍物理概念 – 但为什么？学生将开始使用力学、声波、电磁学、热力学和光学概念来理解事物发生方式背后的物理原理。课程要求：完成代数预备课程。由 Emilee Carson 授课。

C# 简介

• 本课程专为初学者设计，介绍 C# 编程语言。在整个学期中，学生将学习使用 Visual Studio Code 和 .NET 命令行界面创建和修改基于文本的程序。本课程是未来编程课程（包括 Unity 中的游戏开发）的先修课程。由 Joe Collard 授课。

电影之旅

• 灯光！摄像机！开拍！在本课中，我们将学习电影制作的技术方面，如摄影和剪辑，以及创造悬念和传达情感等创意叙事技巧。学生将编写、制作、导演和剪辑自己的短片。课程要求：Astra Nova 的标准电脑要求，无平板电脑，必须有智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。

赐予者四重奏

• 踏上一场后世界末日的冒险，阅读 Lois Lowry 的四部相关小说。这些书写于 20 年间，内容奇特、富有创意且发人深省。我们将阅读《赐予者》、《蓝色聚会》、《信使》和《儿子》。我们将在小说世界之间建立联系，并分析人物复杂的道德选择。这门文学课程将涉及每周阅读和写作，包括散文和创意。由 Lauren Kate 授课。

但为什么？

• 本课程将通过回答最常见的问题之一来介绍物理概念 – 但为什么？学生将开始使用力学、声音和波、电磁学、热力学和光学中的概念，了解事物发生方式背后的物理原理。课程要求：完成代数预备课程。由 Emilee Carson 授课。C# 简介本课程专为初学者设计，介绍 C# 编程语言。在整个学期中，学生将学习使用 Visual Studio Code 和 .NET 命令行界面创建和修改基于文本的程序。本课程是未来编程课程（包括 Unity 中的游戏开发）的先决条件。由 Joe Collard 授课。电影之旅灯光！摄像机！动作！在本课程中，我们将学习电影制作的技术方面，例如电影摄影和剪辑，以及营造悬念和传达情感等创意叙事技巧。学生将编写、制作、导演和剪辑自己的短片。课程要求：标准 Astra Nova 电脑要求，无平板电脑，并且必须可以使用智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 教授。《赐予者四部曲》通过 Lois Lowry 的四部相关小说，踏上后世界末日的冒险之旅。这些书写于 20 年之间，奇特、富有创意且发人深省。我们将阅读《赐予者》、《蓝色聚会》、《信使》和《儿子》。我们将在小说世界之间建立联系，并分析人物复杂的道德选择。这门文学课程将涉及每周阅读和写作，包括散文和创意。由 Lauren Kate 教授。

旗舰区块 3 每周一和周三（太平洋时间下午 12:30 至下午 1:30）

土木工程

• 土木工程利用数学和物理学科来规划、开发和维护现代社会必不可少的基础设施。学生将讨论土木工程为何是最古老的工程类型，并分析如何最好地开发分区、道路、桥梁、机场、污水处理系统和公共交通。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

灵感源自大自然

• 科学创新常常受到大自然的启发。爬行动物毒液能教会我们什么关于治疗 2 型糖尿病的知识？石榴如何帮助我们改进电池？我们将回答这些问题以及更多问题，同时了解仿生学如何帮助我们解决科学和技术领域的一些最棘手的问题。由 Emilee Carson 授课。

艺术与社会

• 艺术通常具有社会或政治层面，即使它不是立即显而易见的。在本课程中，我们将仔细研究那些将人类面临的重大问题（如气候变化和社会不公）的想法融入其作品的创作者。除了研究和分析之外，学生还将学习如何使用 Photoshop 创建探索自己社会意识形态的独立项目。

• 授课教师为 Juliana Paciulli。

CS 初学者（Web 开发）

• 通过构建自己的网站和应用程序来学习编码基础知识。使用 HTML、CSS 和 JavaScript 为您想要推广的事业、活动和努力构建专业的网站。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

土木工程

• 土木工程利用数学和物理学的专门学科来规划、开发和维护现代社会必不可少的基础设施。学生将讨论土木工程为何是最古老的工程类型，并分析如何最好地开发分区、道路、桥梁、机场、污水处理系统和公共交通。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。受自然启发科学创新通常受到大自然的启发。爬行动物毒液能教会我们什么关于治疗 2 型糖尿病的知识？石榴如何帮助我们改进电池？我们将回答这些问题以及更多问题，同时了解仿生学如何帮助我们解决科学和技术领域的一些最棘手的问题。由 Emilee Carson 授课。艺术与社会艺术通常具有社会或政治层面，即使它不是立即显而易见的。在本课程中，我们将仔细研究那些将人类面临的重大问题（如气候变化和社会不公）的想法融入其作品的创作者。除了研究和分析之外，学生还将学习如何使用 Photoshop 创建探索自己社会意识形态的独立项目。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。CS 初学者（Web 开发）通过构建自己的网站和应用程序学习编码基础知识。使用 HTML、CSS 和 JavaScript 为您想要推广的事业、活动和努力构建专业外观的网站。由 Rolando Lopez 授课。

第三节 周二和周四（太平洋时间下午 12:30 至下午 1:30）

语言学

• 语言看起来就像是字母和声音的随机组合，但我们写作和说话的方式往往是有原因的。你能弄清楚如何用爱沙尼亚语表达时间吗？或者为什么 popped、polled 和 potted 末尾的 -ed 有三种不同的发音？解决这些难题，看看历史、生物和地理如何为语言的丰富性和逻辑性做出贡献。由 Dave Hiller 博士授课。

虚拟现实与社会

• 虚拟现实真的具有创新性吗？VR 未来会朝什么方向发展？它在在线教育环境中是否重要？我们将围绕这些问题及其他问题展开讨论，同时探讨物理、公平和包容、生物学、职业技能等主题。每位学生都将收到一个 Quest 耳机，供其在学期内使用，并需要归还该套件。要求：需要在美国才能收到耳机。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士授课。

C# 简介

• 本课程专为初学者设计，介绍 C# 编程语言。在整个学期中，学生将学习使用 Visual Studio Code 和 .NET 命令行界面创建和修改基于文本的程序。本课程是未来编程课程（包括 Unity 中的游戏开发）的先修课程。由 Joe Collard 授课。

摄影的魔力

• 拍照不仅仅是按下按钮。在本课程中，我们将学习如何使用相机上的手动控制，同时还可以创造性地、甚至神奇地思考如何拍照。本课程的学生将可以使用学校提供的 DLSR（数码单镜头反光）相机。使用这些精美的相机以及我们值得信赖的手机相机，我们将探索相机角度、构图和灯光，以创建表达您想法的富有想象力的图像。学生还将学习如何在 Adob​​e Photoshop 中编辑他们的图像。要求：标准 Astra Nova 计算机要求，无平板电脑，并且必须可以使用智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。

语言学

• 语言看起来像是字母和声音的随机混合，但我们以这种方式书写和说话往往是有原因的。你能弄清楚如何用爱沙尼亚语表示时间吗？或者为什么 popped、polled 和 potted 末尾的 -ed 有三种不同的发音？解决此类谜题，了解历史、生物和地理如何为语言的丰富性和逻辑性做出贡献。由 Dave Hiller 博士讲授。虚拟现实与社会虚拟现实真的具有创新性吗？VR 在未来会朝什么方向发展？它在在线教育环境中重要吗？我们将围绕这些问题以及更多问题进行讨论，同时探讨物理、公平和包容、生物学、职业技能等主题。每位学生都将收到一副 Quest 耳机供本学期使用，并需要归还该套件。要求：需要在美国才能收到耳机。由 Jamie Kennedy 博士讲授。C# 简介本课程专为初学者设计，介绍 C# 编程语言。在整个学期中，学生将学习使用 Visual Studio Code 和 .NET 命令行界面创建和修改基于文本的程序。本课程是未来编程课程（包括 Unity 中的游戏开发）的先修课程。由 Joe Collard 授课。摄影的魔力拍照不仅仅是按下按钮。在本课程中，我们将学习如何使用相机上的手动控制，同时创造性地甚至神奇地思考拍照。本班学生可以使用学校提供的 DLSR（数码单镜头反光）相机。使用这些精美的相机以及我们值得信赖的手机相机，我们将探索相机角度、构图和光线，以创建表达您想法的富有想象力的图像。学生还将学习在 Adob​​e Photoshop 中编辑他们的图像。要求：标准 Astra Nova 电脑要求，没有平板电脑，并且必须有智能手机。由 Juliana Paciulli 授课。