Class and Teacher(s)	Course Description
Biomes:  Rainforest Ms. Winkler	In this class, we will be investigating the rainforest. Students will use research to create a classroom model of the rainforest including plants and animals.  We will study the impact humans are having on the rainforest and what we can do to help save the rainforest.  Course offered:  Period  3
Astronomy and Space Mrs. Binuyo	Here's your chance to be truly spacey!  Stars, planets, moons, constellations, asteroids, meteors, nebulae...If you know all about them or are just curious, come join the Space class.  We'll travel extraterrestrially and be real space cadets! Course offered:  Period 1, 2, 3
Jr. First Lego League Ms. Ziolkowski	17 students were selected from the pool of applicants to participate in Jr. FLL, the FIRST Lego League robotics competition.  FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” In this class, students will use engineering skills to build, design, test, and revise/improve structures and mechanisms.  Engineering, programming, teamwork, and problem solving are the major components of this challenge based class as students complete Jr. First Lego League projects using WeDo technology.  LEGO Education WeDo provides a hands-on learning experience that actively engages children’s creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.  This year's challenge is "Super Seniors".  In order to create a project for this year's expo in March, students will come up with ways to make the lives of our senior citizens safer, more engaging, and more enjoyable. Class filled (1st Period)
Code Breakers Ms. Ziolkowski	Codes have been used throughout history whenever people wanted to keep messages private. In American history, George Washington sent coded messages to his agents, and members of the Continental Congress also encoded their documents.  Today, computers use various codes to operate and communicate.  This class will explore codes and ciphers from throughout history and introduce students to modern applications of codes in computer programming.  We will be making codes and breaking codes.  If you're up to the challenge of this math class, join Ms. Z. for Code Breakers. Course offered:  Period 3
Mathematics and Literature Connection: Go Figure! Mrs. Williams	We all know that books have plots, characters, and settings, but did you know that there are math problems to be solved in books?  This class will provide the opportunity to read some children's books, but also we will follow up each week with a “hands-on” math activity relating to that story!  A variety of manipulatives and activities will challenge the best reader and/or the best mathematician!  Join us as we pull math from some of your favorite books and make it come alive!   Course offered:  Period 4
Spanish Mrs. Buchert	Travel with us, south of the border, to the beautiful land of Mexico.    You will locate the country of Mexico on a map and become familiar with the geography and history of our neighbors to the south.  We will sample the cuisine and create festive projects to further explore this very rich culture. A strong emphasis will be placed on learning the language as we play games, sing songs, and participate in written and spoken lessons and casual conversation. Course offered:  Period 3
Great Literature:  Dr. Seuss Ms. Skelly	“A person’s a person, no matter how small!” “You’re off to great places so be on your way!” Dr. Seuss is one of the world’s most popular authors. He was more than a writer of children’s books, he was a creator of language and characters which we all know & love! Come to Dr. Seuss class and learn about the important messages of his stories and all about his life. If you enjoy Dr. Seuss, reading, and writing this is the class for you! Course offered:  Period 1, 2, 4
Great Literature: Poetry Mrs. Healy	Come climb the “Poet Tree”.  In this class, we will prepare and perform from all “branches” of poetry.  Whether you are an observer of nature like Robert Frost, a lover of hip-hop rhyme like Will Smith, or a goofy wordsmith like Shel Silverstein, you will get to the “roots” of your poetic nature!  If you like to rhyme, you are just in time…. Don’t “leaf” this class off your schedule! Course offered:  Period 1, 2, 3
Music and Motion Ms. Schneider	Students will learn the mechanics of creating music from sound waves and pitch to patterns and fractions.  The class will investigate and use the symbols used in music and dance.  Students will discover different forms of movement to express themselves through dance.  We will discover many different instruments from around the world and create our very own instrument. Course offered:  Period 4
World Geography:  Africa Ms.Eckelkamp	Jambo!  In this class, we will learn about the geography of one of the largest continents on earth.  Through a virtual safari we will travel region by region around an amazingly diverse land. We study the people, culture, animals, and history of Africa. Course offered:  Period 1, 2, 4
Visual Arts Production:  Sculpture II Mr. Beck	This class is open to everyone, even those that have just taken the fall semester Sculpture I class.  Experienced students (those that took the first course) will work with a little more freedom and choice.  Students new to sculpture will work in a variety of mediums like wire, clay, paper, and even soap!  Students will create additive, subtractive, and relief sculptures in many different themes.  We will critique artwork and examine the work of professional artists to see what we can learn from the masters.  This is a great hands-on class for any budding Michelangelo! Course offered:  Period 4
Pre-Engineering Ms.Ziolkowski	Get ready to use your engineering skills to build, design, test, and revise/improve structures and mechanisms.  Engineering, programming, teamwork, and problem solving are the major components of this challenge based class as students create and adapt models using WeDo technology.  LEGO Education WeDo provides a hands-on learning experience that actively engages children’s creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.   This class is an exciting opportunity for young children to cultivate their interests in science and technology!  Course offered:  Period 2