Enrichment Courses: Listing

Course Themes

• Creative Studies
• English & Writing
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Independent Study
• Mathematics
• Science
• Technology
• World Languages

Creative Studies Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Studying the Visual World	4 - 6	CTD’s newest journey into our environment explores the vocabulary of visual culture and provides a foundation for further exploration of the arts media encountered in our everyday life. Class members investigate a range of art and design issues including typography, (how letters are designed and how we use them) pixels, light (what is color?) and sculpture (what is abstraction?). Hands-on experiments, group discussion and critique, as well as weekly “finding” exercises round out this complete art experience. Read more about our Creative Studies courses. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Creative Studies Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Design Studio: Communication for Change	4 - 6	Design requires simultaneous visual, technical and creative problem solving. Students take an in-depth look at the contemporary concepts used in graphic design. Through use of traditional and cutting-edge technology, students study letterforms, posters, content development and design fundamentals to produce a poster about our environment. Course work includes virtual field trips, group critiques, brainstorming and weekly design experiments. Read more about our Creative Studies courses. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Creative Studies Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Images & Text: Reading & Writing Workshop	4 - 6	In this course, we look at text and image pairings in our media landscape, with an emphasis on textual creation and visualization. Each week we analyze a contemporary text/image phenomenon and conduct a visual experiment inspired by the analysis. Students explore diverse ways of creating image and text, including writing stories inspired by art, developing artwork inspired by text and exploring illustration genres.  Read more about our Creative Studies courses. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Introduction to Advanced Grammar	3 - 5	Discover the thrill and power of grammar! Students are introduced to all four levels of traditional grammar, including parts of speech, parts of sentences, phrases and clauses. Using an array of strategies that make sophisticated material alive and fun, students learn to wield words and improve their writing skills in the process. Note: A text for this course is Grammar Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Essays	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar This course prepares young students for academic writing through a high-level introduction to essay writing (including essay exams, research papers, critical responses, and other formal analyses of academic subjects). Note: A text for this course is Essay Voyage Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726- 4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Paragraphs	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar Building upon grammar knowledge, students learn how to organize sentences into orderly paragraphs. Grow as a writer as you explore different kinds of paragraphs (dialogue, description, exposition and comparison) and study punctuation. Note: A text for this course is Paragraph Town Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Sentences	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar Journey into writing accompanied by quirky characters! This course builds upon the foundation established in the Introduction to Advanced Grammar course. Students learn that formal writing involves the correct use of words, sentences, paragraphs, punctuation and other elements such as organized structure. Through increased exposure to the elements of sentence writing, students learn that it’s fun to write well. Note: A text for this course is Sentence Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar I	6 - 8	“From a utilitarian point of view, I think grammar is an intellectual pocketknife; it is small, easily purchased, and so useful that one would not dream of being without it.” — Michael Clay Thompson This course introduces students to a unique approach to grammar instruction that culminates in the depth and breadth of grammatical knowledge. Grammar concepts are few, but well defined, as there are only about 40 terms to grasp in order to comprehend all the elements of basic grammar. The first part of the series is devoted to understanding the four parts of grammar that comprise the whole package: parts of speech, sentences, phrases and clauses. Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 1, Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: The Power of Language: Grammar I or Magic Lens-Based Grammar I This is a continuation of The Power of Language: Grammar II Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 2 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar III	6 - 8	Prerequisite: The Power of Language: Grammar II or Magic Lens-Based Grammar II This is a continuation of The Power of Language: Grammar II Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 3 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Writing Research Papers I	6 - 8	This course takes students beyond the skills required for writing journals or stories. Participants focus on the construction of sentences, the use of academic vocabulary, proper essay and paragraph structure, MLA (Modern Language Association) paper format and the selection of an academic thesis. Note: A text for this course is Advanced Academic Writing, Volume 1 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Writing Research Papers II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: Writing Research Papers I or Advanced Academic Writing I (GLL 2010-11) This course extends the foundation of academic writing begun in level one. Note: A text for this course is Advanced Academic Writing, Volume 2 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Online Writing Workshop	3 - 5	Who yearns to write a story without a teacher-generated topic, required genre or writing prompt? In this writing workshop, students choose their own topic and genre and write an original story. Participants engage in the writing process with opportunities to brainstorm, plan, organize, write, edit and polish their work. Meeting in a chat room weekly, writers enjoy real-time teacher feedback and peer discussion of their writings. Finished stories are published online (with parental permission). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The World of Heroes: Mythology	3 - 5	Become familiar with the world of gods, goddesses and other mystic beings through the legends of Ancient Greece. Students examine the literary elements of ancient myths and analyze why these stories continue to fascinate readers and scholars today. With instructor-led activities and prompts, students pen their own “ancient” and contemporary myths and fables. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Great Speeches of Our Time	6 - 8	What is it that makes a speech enduring and inspirational? What characteristics belong to all great speeches? Students read and analyze some of the greatest speeches of all time, maintain an annotated list of works read and reviewed and note their impact on the intended audience and themselves. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Online Writing Workshop	6 - 8	Students choose a genre and write an original story. Participants engage in the online writing process, which provides opportunities to brainstorm, plan, organize, write, edit and polish their work. Young writers enhance their skills by meeting in a chat room weekly for real-time teacher feedback and peer discussions of their writings. Finished stories are published online (with parental permission). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Online Writing Workshop: Poetry	6 - 8	This workshop immerses students in the process of writing poetry by engaging them in the act of writing. Participants meet weekly in a chat room for real-time teacher feedback and peer discussions of their work. Sessions are archived for those unable to attend. Students create one poem per week, in the style, and with content of their own choosing. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Introduction to Advanced Grammar	3 - 5	Discover the thrill and power of grammar! Students are introduced to all four levels of traditional grammar, including parts of speech, parts of sentences, phrases and clauses. Using an array of strategies that make sophisticated material alive and fun, students learn to wield words and improve their writing skills in the process. Note: A text for this course is Grammar Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Essays	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar This course prepares young students for academic writing through a high-level introduction to essay writing (including essay exams, research papers, critical responses, and other formal analyses of academic subjects). Note: A text for this course is Essay Voyage Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726- 4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Paragraphs	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar Building upon grammar knowledge, students learn how to organize sentences into orderly paragraphs. Grow as a writer as you explore different kinds of paragraphs (dialogue, description, exposition and comparison) and study punctuation. Note: A text for this course is Paragraph Town Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Sentences	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar Journey into writing accompanied by quirky characters! This course builds upon the foundation established in the Introduction to Advanced Grammar course. Students learn that formal writing involves the correct use of words, sentences, paragraphs, punctuation and other elements such as organized structure. Through increased exposure to the elements of sentence writing, students learn that it’s fun to write well. Note: A text for this course is Sentence Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar I	6 - 8	“From a utilitarian point of view, I think grammar is an intellectual pocketknife; it is small, easily purchased, and so useful that one would not dream of being without it.” — Michael Clay Thompson This course introduces students to a unique approach to grammar instruction that culminates in the depth and breadth of grammatical knowledge. Grammar concepts are few, but well defined, as there are only about 40 terms to grasp in order to comprehend all the elements of basic grammar. The first part of the series is devoted to understanding the four parts of grammar that comprise the whole package: parts of speech, sentences, phrases and clauses. Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 1, Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: The Power of Language: Grammar I or Magic Lens-Based Grammar I This is a continuation of The Power of Language: Grammar II Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 2 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar III	6 - 8	Prerequisite: The Power of Language: Grammar II or Magic Lens-Based Grammar II This is a continuation of The Power of Language: Grammar II Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 3 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Writing Research Papers I	6 - 8	This course takes students beyond the skills required for writing journals or stories. Participants focus on the construction of sentences, the use of academic vocabulary, proper essay and paragraph structure, MLA (Modern Language Association) paper format and the selection of an academic thesis. Note: A text for this course is Advanced Academic Writing, Volume 1 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Writing Research Papers II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: Writing Research Papers I or Advanced Academic Writing I (GLL 2010-11) This course extends the foundation of academic writing begun in level one. Note: A text for this course is Advanced Academic Writing, Volume 2 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Science Fiction & Fantasy	3 - 5	Magic! Time travel! Explorations into space! Writers of science fiction and fantasy highlight the struggles that lie within us all and our societies. Exploring universal themes, ranging from scientific controversy to the belief in the supernatural, students complete challenging literature- and writing-based activities that develop their imaginations and social consciousness.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Film Critique	6 - 8	Do you want to be the next Ebert or Roeper? There's more to writing a good critique than just telling your reader what you think. As students watch PG-13 rated films, they analyze cinematography, direction, script, actors and theme to create their own movie reviews.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Introduction to Advanced Grammar	3 - 5	Discover the thrill and power of grammar! Students are introduced to all four levels of traditional grammar, including parts of speech, parts of sentences, phrases and clauses. Using an array of strategies that make sophisticated material alive and fun, students learn to wield words and improve their writing skills in the process. Note: A text for this course is Grammar Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Essays	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar This course prepares young students for academic writing through a high-level introduction to essay writing (including essay exams, research papers, critical responses, and other formal analyses of academic subjects). Note: A text for this course is Essay Voyage Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726- 4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Paragraphs	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar Building upon grammar knowledge, students learn how to organize sentences into orderly paragraphs. Grow as a writer as you explore different kinds of paragraphs (dialogue, description, exposition and comparison) and study punctuation. Note: A text for this course is Paragraph Town Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Advanced Writing: Sentences	3 - 5	Prerequisite: Introduction to Advanced Grammar Journey into writing accompanied by quirky characters! This course builds upon the foundation established in the Introduction to Advanced Grammar course. Students learn that formal writing involves the correct use of words, sentences, paragraphs, punctuation and other elements such as organized structure. Through increased exposure to the elements of sentence writing, students learn that it’s fun to write well. Note: A text for this course is Sentence Island Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar I	6 - 8	“From a utilitarian point of view, I think grammar is an intellectual pocketknife; it is small, easily purchased, and so useful that one would not dream of being without it.” — Michael Clay Thompson This course introduces students to a unique approach to grammar instruction that culminates in the depth and breadth of grammatical knowledge. Grammar concepts are few, but well defined, as there are only about 40 terms to grasp in order to comprehend all the elements of basic grammar. The first part of the series is devoted to understanding the four parts of grammar that comprise the whole package: parts of speech, sentences, phrases and clauses. Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 1, Student Manual by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: The Power of Language: Grammar I or Magic Lens-Based Grammar I This is a continuation of The Power of Language: Grammar II Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 2 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Power of Language: Grammar III	6 - 8	Prerequisite: The Power of Language: Grammar II or Magic Lens-Based Grammar II This is a continuation of The Power of Language: Grammar II Note: A text for this course is Magic Lens-Based Grammar, Volume 3 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Writing Research Papers I	6 - 8	This course takes students beyond the skills required for writing journals or stories. Participants focus on the construction of sentences, the use of academic vocabulary, proper essay and paragraph structure, MLA (Modern Language Association) paper format and the selection of an academic thesis. Note: A text for this course is Advanced Academic Writing, Volume 1 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Writing Research Papers II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: Writing Research Papers I or Advanced Academic Writing I (GLL 2010-11) This course extends the foundation of academic writing begun in level one. Note: A text for this course is Advanced Academic Writing, Volume 2 Student Manual, by Michael Clay Thompson. Order directly from www.rfwp.com or call 845/726-4444. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Mystery	3 - 5	Mysteries excite curiosity and encourage reading in a way other books do not. A good mystery keeps the reader wondering "whodunit" until the final word, making these books difficult to put down. Readers enhance their deductive reasoning and inference skills as they look for clues, enabling them to become master sleuths and to create their own mysteries.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Online Writing Workshop	3 - 5	Who yearns to write a story without a teacher-generated topic, required genre or writing prompt? In this writing workshop, students choose their own topic and genre and write an original story. Participants engage in the writing process with opportunities to brainstorm, plan, organize, write, edit and polish their work. Meeting in a chat room weekly, writers enjoy real-time teacher feedback and peer discussion of their writings. Finished stories are published online (with parental permission). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Online Writing Workshop	6 - 8	Students choose a genre and write an original story. Participants engage in the online writing process, which provides opportunities to brainstorm, plan, organize, write, edit and polish their work. Young writers enhance their skills by meeting in a chat room weekly for real-time teacher feedback and peer discussions of their writings. Finished stories are published online (with parental permission). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Online Writing Workshop: Poetry	6 - 8	This workshop immerses students in the process of writing poetry by engaging them in the act of writing. Participants meet weekly in a chat room for real-time teacher feedback and peer discussions of their work. Sessions are archived for those unable to attend. Students create one poem per week, in the style, and with content of their own choosing. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Springboards to Creativity	6 - 8	Have you ever had a short story stay on your mind for days? If so, then you realize the impact that brief, narrative fiction can have. Students use music, photos and film clips as springboards to begin the writing process. Students focus on writing their own short stories, reflective of their growing maturity and expanding knowledge.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Humanities & Social Sciences Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Maps, Money & Mayhem: A Pirate's Life for Me!	3 - 5	Pirates created their own society and culture based on their unique lifestyle, economy and code of conduct. Separate truth from myth in tales of treasure and terror as you analyze pirate legends and historical news reports. Investigate how pirates survived at sea for months at a time, recreate legendary trade and treasure routes, and learn how pirates of old steered their ships using only compasses, the wind, and the stars. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Humanities & Social Sciences Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
True Stories of the Middle Ages	3 - 5	Castles, knights, princesses and dragons come to mind when we hear the words "Middle Ages," but the Middle Ages were also a period of tremendous social change, technological advances, international conflict, natural disasters, war and disease. Students examine historical documents, art, architecture and literature to uncover the true stories of the Middle Ages.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Impact of Rock N' Roll	6 - 8	Explore rock n' roll from its roots to the present day. Students examine the impact of rock on politics and public opinion as well as how society influenced the music of the time. By the end of the course, students write and record a song that comments on a social issue of their own interest and time period. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Humanities & Social Sciences Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Gold Fever: The California Gold Rush	3 - 5	Leaving everyone and everything behind them, fortune-seekers from all over the United States headed to California to find gold. Map out and explore the perilous journeys of the "Forty-Niners." Examine historical documents to find out what life was like for the miners and the people they left behind. In the process, learn how the gold rush changed California - and the United States - forever.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Global Decisions	6 - 8	How have education, political activism and new technologies such as global computer access and social media changed how decisions are being made - and who is making them? Students examine the actions of world leaders and ordinary citizens in today's global society.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Independent Study Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Independent Study	3 - 12	Working with a mentor is one of the most valuable experiences a gifted student can have. Mentors are able to provide gifted children with the tools and direction they need to nurture their potential. One past GLL independent-study student worked with a biomechatronics director to produce a prosthetic hand for children with limited financial resources. Another GLL student composed original music, using mathematics. A third student acted as a research assistant for a doctoral candidate and another student’s project explained why taking out high-interest loans is not a good idea. Requirements: To apply, download the Proposal Form, complete it and submit it to gll@northwestern.edu or send it by fax to 847/491-3394.  Complete the online application for Independent Study listed under Honors Electives.  The Independent Study option will be listed alphabetically.  You will not be charged for an Honors Elective course.

Independent Study Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Independent Study	3 - 12	Working with a mentor is one of the most valuable experiences a gifted student can have. Mentors are able to provide gifted children with the tools and direction they need to nurture their potential. One past GLL independent-study student worked with a biomechatronics director to produce a prosthetic hand for children with limited financial resources. Another GLL student composed original music, using mathematics. A third student acted as a research assistant for a doctoral candidate and another student’s project explained why taking out high-interest loans is not a good idea. Requirements: To apply, download the Proposal Form, complete it and submit it to gll@northwestern.edu or send it by fax to 847/491-3394.  Complete the online application for Independent Study listed under Honors Electives.  The Independent Study option will be listed alphabetically.  You will not be charged for an Honors Elective course.

Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
It's a Puzzlement	3 - 5	Puzzles are mind-boggling fun, but they also prompt students to see problems in a new light, increasing mathematical aptitude. Participants are challenged with puzzles that call for inductive and deductive reasoning, as well as other forms of creative problem solving. Students’ critical thinking and computational skills are enhanced as they puzzle over puzzles. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Cryptography: Math & Codes	6 - 8	Once used largely in military operations, applications of modern cryptography include ATM cards, computer passwords and e-commerce. Students increase their level of mathematical understanding and reasoning as they encrypt and decrypt secret writing using cipher wheels, modular arithmetic, factorization and exponents. Note: A graphing calculator is required. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Geometry & Measurement	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Condensed: I & II	6 - 8	Fasten your seat belts! This class covers both Pre-Algebra I and Pre-Algebra II in one nine-week session. Twice the work is twice the fun in half the time. This course provides a solid foundation for Algebra Honors. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra I	6 - 8	This moderately paced Pre-Algebra course covers half of the topics covered in a traditional Pre-Algebra course. Topics include variables, expressions, integers, solving equations, multi-step equations, inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers and rational number equations. Note: This is the first half of Pre-Algebra and should be followed by Pre-Algebra II. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra I at CTD or instructor’s approval This course picks up where the Pre- Algebra I class ends, and continues with topics in rational numbers, equations, ratio, proportions, probability, percentages, linear functions and right triangle geometry. Completion of this two-course series ensures a solid foundation for Algebra Honors. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
The Geometry of Architecture	3 - 5	Discover sacred geometry, the golden ratio and other classic components of art and architecture. Participants create their own buildings by making scale drawings of designs and solving their own design challenges using principles of mathematics and architecture. Note: Some materials may need to be purchased for projects at home.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Geometry & Measurement	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Condensed: I & II	6 - 8	Fasten your seat belts! This class covers both Pre-Algebra I and Pre-Algebra II in one nine-week session. Twice the work is twice the fun in half the time. This course provides a solid foundation for Algebra Honors. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra I	6 - 8	This moderately paced Pre-Algebra course covers half of the topics covered in a traditional Pre-Algebra course. Topics include variables, expressions, integers, solving equations, multi-step equations, inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers and rational number equations. Note: This is the first half of Pre-Algebra and should be followed by Pre-Algebra II. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra I at CTD or instructor’s approval This course picks up where the Pre- Algebra I class ends, and continues with topics in rational numbers, equations, ratio, proportions, probability, percentages, linear functions and right triangle geometry. Completion of this two-course series ensures a solid foundation for Algebra Honors. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Brain Teasers	3 - 5	Push your math skills to new levels! Discover new ways to strategize. Extend your thinking to approach and solve a variety of math and logic problems 24/7. Math stumpers, tangrams, Sudoku and riddles are just a few of the puzzles participants strategize with as they advance their skills to higher and higher levels.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Financial Literacy	6 - 8	Responsible planning and assessing the consequence of individual fiscal behavior has never been so important. Participants consider stocks, bonds, real estate, mutual funds and foreign investment options. They are introduced to concepts that allow them to objectively consider these options and make informed, effective decisions. Students assemble portfolios and track their progress.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Geometry & Measurement	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking	4 - 6	Linked to the national core standards, this Pre-Algebra Preparation course provides a rigorous foundation in elementary mathematics. Through exploration, practice and application, students develop skills to deepen their understanding of mathematical ideas and apply them to real world settings. Notes: • Students may participate in any or all of these courses, beginning in any session. • Completion of all three (Pre-Algebra Preparation: Numbers & Algebraic Thinking, Pre-Algebra Preparation:Geometry & Measurement, Pre-Algebra Preparation: Data, Probability & Statistics) prepares students for Pre-Algebra. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra Condensed: I & II	6 - 8	Fasten your seat belts! This class covers both Pre-Algebra I and Pre-Algebra II in one nine-week session. Twice the work is twice the fun in half the time. This course provides a solid foundation for Algebra Honors. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra I	6 - 8	This moderately paced Pre-Algebra course covers half of the topics covered in a traditional Pre-Algebra course. Topics include variables, expressions, integers, solving equations, multi-step equations, inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers and rational number equations. Note: This is the first half of Pre-Algebra and should be followed by Pre-Algebra II. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Pre-Algebra II	6 - 8	Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra I at CTD or instructor’s approval This course picks up where the Pre- Algebra I class ends, and continues with topics in rational numbers, equations, ratio, proportions, probability, percentages, linear functions and right triangle geometry. Completion of this two-course series ensures a solid foundation for Algebra Honors. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Science Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Science Fair: Beyond the Scientific Method	3 - 5	Unleash your inner scientist! Engage in weekly, hands-on lab activities! Learn how to control experiments to minimize errors and include thoughtful error analysis. After a series of structured investigations, you’ll move quickly onto labs based on your own inquiry with your instructor as your guide. Throughout the course document and share your work with your peers, wrapping up with a “virtual science fair”! Note: All investigations use materials easily found at your local grocery or hardware store. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
The Sky is Falling	3 - 5	Explore the environmental phenomena that rock our world. Earthquakes, typhoons, droughts and tsunamis are among the natural disasters explored in this class. Discover the scientific reasons for these physical phenomena and how humans monitor and track their occurrences. Future meteorologists and geologists are invited to come and learn about these awesome natural events. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Astronomy	6 - 8	Students investigate the formation and development of the universe by exploring a variety of celestial objects. Students take part in online labs and hands-on experiments to learn about topics ranging from the development of telescopes to gravitational differences. Projects can be as varied as the planets themselves. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Science Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Conceptual Chemistry	6 - 8	While studying the fundamentals of chemistry, students also consider related societal issues. By understanding atoms, molecules, the properties and structure of matter and chemical and energy changes, participants develop the foundation needed for an appreciation of current challenges and issues we face such as malnutrition, substance abuse, genetic engineering, the environment and energy supplies. The application of the principles of chemistry to today’s global concerns fuels the exploration of this subject. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Theoretical Physics	6 - 8	“The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.” — Einstein. This non-mathematical approach to the applications of physics theory in real-life settings helps students comprehend the world around them and prepares them for later investigations in this discipline.  Studying the physical principles underlying classical mechanics enables middle school physicists to go on to understand the equations and formulas of high school physics. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Topics in Biology	6 - 8	Students look at biology from an evolutionary perspective and are introduced to a range of important biological concepts by performing problem- and project-based experiments. Topics include biochemistry, microbiology, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. Consideration of the ethical issues faced by modern scientists leads to lively dialogue. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Science Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Germs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly	3 - 5	Germs - bacteria, viruses, fungi - are everywhere! They can make us ill but they can also help us. Learn about the different classes of germs, their structures, growth and reproductive systems. Experiment to discover what types of germs are in your environment and what you can do to prevent illness. Note: Some materials may need to be purchased for experiments at home.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Science Fair: Beyond the Scientific Method	3 - 5	Unleash your inner scientist! Engage in weekly, hands-on lab activities! Learn how to control experiments to minimize errors and include thoughtful error analysis. After a series of structured investigations, you’ll move quickly onto labs based on your own inquiry with your instructor as your guide. Throughout the course document and share your work with your peers, wrapping up with a “virtual science fair”! Note: All investigations use materials easily found at your local grocery or hardware store. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Biomimetics	6 - 8	From thistle plants to a Mercedes-Benz concept car, biomimetics takes bioengineering to a new level. Students examine the formation, make-up and function of substances, materials, structures and processes to develop solutions to case study challenges. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Science Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Conceptual Chemistry	6 - 8	While studying the fundamentals of chemistry, students also consider related societal issues. By understanding atoms, molecules, the properties and structure of matter and chemical and energy changes, participants develop the foundation needed for an appreciation of current challenges and issues we face such as malnutrition, substance abuse, genetic engineering, the environment and energy supplies. The application of the principles of chemistry to today’s global concerns fuels the exploration of this subject. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Theoretical Physics	6 - 8	“The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.” — Einstein. This non-mathematical approach to the applications of physics theory in real-life settings helps students comprehend the world around them and prepares them for later investigations in this discipline.  Studying the physical principles underlying classical mechanics enables middle school physicists to go on to understand the equations and formulas of high school physics. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Topics in Biology	6 - 8	Students look at biology from an evolutionary perspective and are introduced to a range of important biological concepts by performing problem- and project-based experiments. Topics include biochemistry, microbiology, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. Consideration of the ethical issues faced by modern scientists leads to lively dialogue. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Science Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Detective Science	3 - 5	Future forensic scientists explore the types of evidence that perpetrators leave behind, enabling forensic scientists to solve cases. Discover the technological advances that often make fingerprints, lip prints, hair and fiber vital clues in a criminal investigation. Read case histories as you investigate. Note: Some materials may need to be purchased for experiments at home.  Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Science Fair: Beyond the Scientific Method	3 - 5	Unleash your inner scientist! Engage in weekly, hands-on lab activities! Learn how to control experiments to minimize errors and include thoughtful error analysis. After a series of structured investigations, you’ll move quickly onto labs based on your own inquiry with your instructor as your guide. Throughout the course document and share your work with your peers, wrapping up with a “virtual science fair”! Note: All investigations use materials easily found at your local grocery or hardware store. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Oceans of Change	6 - 8	Massive jellyfish swarms, shifting ocean temperatures and the loss of sea ice are only a few of the recent changes to world's oceans and seas. Students hypothesize solutions to questions that impact sea life and its survival. Discussion, field research and experiments engage participants in this investigation. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Science Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Core Essentials

Course Title	Grades	Description
Conceptual Chemistry	6 - 8	While studying the fundamentals of chemistry, students also consider related societal issues. By understanding atoms, molecules, the properties and structure of matter and chemical and energy changes, participants develop the foundation needed for an appreciation of current challenges and issues we face such as malnutrition, substance abuse, genetic engineering, the environment and energy supplies. The application of the principles of chemistry to today’s global concerns fuels the exploration of this subject. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Theoretical Physics	6 - 8	“The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.” — Einstein. This non-mathematical approach to the applications of physics theory in real-life settings helps students comprehend the world around them and prepares them for later investigations in this discipline.  Studying the physical principles underlying classical mechanics enables middle school physicists to go on to understand the equations and formulas of high school physics. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Topics in Biology	6 - 8	Students look at biology from an evolutionary perspective and are introduced to a range of important biological concepts by performing problem- and project-based experiments. Topics include biochemistry, microbiology, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. Consideration of the ethical issues faced by modern scientists leads to lively dialogue. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Technology Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Alice	3 - 5	If you are looking for an exciting and accessible introduction to object-oriented computer programming, Alice is it! This 3-D programming environment uses drag and drop graphic tiles to create animation to tell a story or create an interactive game or a video to share on the web. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Scratching Technology I	3 - 5	Students create their own digital stories, animations, games, music and art with Scratch, a programming language designed to help young people produce rich interactive media. As students explore the design process, they learn important mathematical concepts. Creations are displayed on the Scratch website (with parental permission) and students become a part of a global community of Scratch programmers. Note: • Scratching Technology II is available as an Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Computer Gaming Academy	4 - 6	How often have you played a computer game believing that you could have created a better one? Here is your chance! Computer Gaming Academy I provides students with the skills needed to become the next great game designers as they develop their own characters, rules and strategies for their own original game. Notes: • Free downloadable software may be required. • Students must have access to a Windows operating system. • Computer Gaming Academy II is available as an Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Web Design	4 - 6	Which elements of a web page prompt you to dig deeper into a site? Do you ever look at a site and wish you could re-design it to make it easier to navigate? Using a hands-on, project-based approach, students use HTML and web-authoring software to learn about web design standards and how to evaluate web pages critically. Students apply what they learn by creating their own page/s using graphics, images and multimedia. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Python I: Introduction to Computer Programming	6 - 8	Students learn to write programs using a dynamic, object-oriented, open-source language. It opens the door to future computer courses. Note: This program runs on Windows platforms. Students may use MacOS orLinux. Examples done in Windows. Note: Python II: An Introduction to Computer Programming is available as Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities) Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Technology Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Alice	3 - 5	If you are looking for an exciting and accessible introduction to object-oriented computer programming, Alice is it! This 3-D programming environment uses drag and drop graphic tiles to create animation to tell a story or create an interactive game or a video to share on the web. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Scratching Technology I	3 - 5	Students create their own digital stories, animations, games, music and art with Scratch, a programming language designed to help young people produce rich interactive media. As students explore the design process, they learn important mathematical concepts. Creations are displayed on the Scratch website (with parental permission) and students become a part of a global community of Scratch programmers. Note: • Scratching Technology II is available as an Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Computer Gaming Academy	4 - 6	How often have you played a computer game believing that you could have created a better one? Here is your chance! Computer Gaming Academy I provides students with the skills needed to become the next great game designers as they develop their own characters, rules and strategies for their own original game. Notes: • Free downloadable software may be required. • Students must have access to a Windows operating system. • Computer Gaming Academy II is available as an Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Web Design	4 - 6	Which elements of a web page prompt you to dig deeper into a site? Do you ever look at a site and wish you could re-design it to make it easier to navigate? Using a hands-on, project-based approach, students use HTML and web-authoring software to learn about web design standards and how to evaluate web pages critically. Students apply what they learn by creating their own page/s using graphics, images and multimedia. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Python I: Introduction to Computer Programming	6 - 8	Students learn to write programs using a dynamic, object-oriented, open-source language. It opens the door to future computer courses. Note: This program runs on Windows platforms. Students may use MacOS orLinux. Examples done in Windows. Note: Python II: An Introduction to Computer Programming is available as Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities) Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

Technology Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Alice	3 - 5	If you are looking for an exciting and accessible introduction to object-oriented computer programming, Alice is it! This 3-D programming environment uses drag and drop graphic tiles to create animation to tell a story or create an interactive game or a video to share on the web. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Scratching Technology I	3 - 5	Students create their own digital stories, animations, games, music and art with Scratch, a programming language designed to help young people produce rich interactive media. As students explore the design process, they learn important mathematical concepts. Creations are displayed on the Scratch website (with parental permission) and students become a part of a global community of Scratch programmers. Note: • Scratching Technology II is available as an Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Computer Gaming Academy	4 - 6	How often have you played a computer game believing that you could have created a better one? Here is your chance! Computer Gaming Academy I provides students with the skills needed to become the next great game designers as they develop their own characters, rules and strategies for their own original game. Notes: • Free downloadable software may be required. • Students must have access to a Windows operating system. • Computer Gaming Academy II is available as an Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities). Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Web Design	4 - 6	Which elements of a web page prompt you to dig deeper into a site? Do you ever look at a site and wish you could re-design it to make it easier to navigate? Using a hands-on, project-based approach, students use HTML and web-authoring software to learn about web design standards and how to evaluate web pages critically. Students apply what they learn by creating their own page/s using graphics, images and multimedia. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Python I: Introduction to Computer Programming	6 - 8	Students learn to write programs using a dynamic, object-oriented, open-source language. It opens the door to future computer courses. Note: This program runs on Windows platforms. Students may use MacOS orLinux. Examples done in Windows. Note: Python II: An Introduction to Computer Programming is available as Independent Study (see Unique Opportunities) Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR math OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

World Languages Courses - GLL: 2011 Fall Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Introduction to Chinese I	4 - 6	Mandarin Chinese speakers outnumber speakers of all other languages in the world. While learning the language, students are introduced to the people, cultures and traditions of those who speak it. Students learn basic radicals and characters as they begin to acquire simple Chinese vocabulary. Participation in games, quizzes, projects and interactive sessions allows students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Chinese II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Chinese I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Chinese III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Chinese II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin I	4 - 6	“Latin … helps create curious, intellectually rigorous kids with a rich interior world, people who have the tools to see our world as it really is because they have encountered…another that is so like, and so very unlike, our own.” — Charlotte Higgins, author of Latin Love Lessons. Through a variety of engaging exercises and games, students are introduced to Latin vocabulary and grammar. Participants are challenged to complete translations while exploring ancient mythology and society. As students study Latin, they become better at deducing the meanings of English words, enhancing their vocabulary in both Latin and English. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Latin I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Latin II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Urdu I	4 - 6	Urdu is one of the most widely spoken and recognized languages in the world (common to both India and Pakistan). Students are introduced to the language, unique history and cultures of Urdu speakers as they trek from the bazaars in Karachi to the snow-capped Himalayas. Familiarity with Arabic-Persian script, diction and the grammatical rules of this conglomerate language provides students with a foundation for learning about all Asiatic and Middle Eastern languages and culture. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Urdu II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Urdu I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Urdu I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Urdu III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Urdu II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Urdu II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

World Languages Courses - GLL: 2012 Winter Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Introduction to Chinese I	4 - 6	Mandarin Chinese speakers outnumber speakers of all other languages in the world. While learning the language, students are introduced to the people, cultures and traditions of those who speak it. Students learn basic radicals and characters as they begin to acquire simple Chinese vocabulary. Participation in games, quizzes, projects and interactive sessions allows students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Chinese II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Chinese I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Chinese III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Chinese II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin I	4 - 6	“Latin … helps create curious, intellectually rigorous kids with a rich interior world, people who have the tools to see our world as it really is because they have encountered…another that is so like, and so very unlike, our own.” — Charlotte Higgins, author of Latin Love Lessons. Through a variety of engaging exercises and games, students are introduced to Latin vocabulary and grammar. Participants are challenged to complete translations while exploring ancient mythology and society. As students study Latin, they become better at deducing the meanings of English words, enhancing their vocabulary in both Latin and English. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Latin I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Latin II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio

World Languages Courses - GLL: 2012 Spring Enrichment

Course Title	Grades	Description
Introduction to Chinese I	4 - 6	Mandarin Chinese speakers outnumber speakers of all other languages in the world. While learning the language, students are introduced to the people, cultures and traditions of those who speak it. Students learn basic radicals and characters as they begin to acquire simple Chinese vocabulary. Participation in games, quizzes, projects and interactive sessions allows students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Chinese II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Chinese I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Chinese III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Chinese II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Chinese II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin I	4 - 6	“Latin … helps create curious, intellectually rigorous kids with a rich interior world, people who have the tools to see our world as it really is because they have encountered…another that is so like, and so very unlike, our own.” — Charlotte Higgins, author of Latin Love Lessons. Through a variety of engaging exercises and games, students are introduced to Latin vocabulary and grammar. Participants are challenged to complete translations while exploring ancient mythology and society. As students study Latin, they become better at deducing the meanings of English words, enhancing their vocabulary in both Latin and English. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin II	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin I at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Latin I course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio
Introduction to Latin III	4 - 6	Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin II at CTD or instructor’s approval This is a continuation of the Introduction to Latin II course. Requirements: Grade level 95th percentile and above on a nationally normed test in reading OR participation in NUMATS OR Admission Portfolio