Science Choice
Click here to register THE SPACE RACE, ROCKET SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY of the 20th CENTURY “The Earth is the cradle of the mind, but one cannot eternally live inside a cradle.” These words were spoken by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the Soviet rocket scientist. In this class, students will learn the history of rocket science, starting from Tsiolkovsky and ending with Apollo 11 and the Cold War. We will discuss the early adventure clubs, the early missiles, the space race, and more. It’s rocket science – but it isn’t hard! No previous knowledge is required, although some basic algebra wouldn’t...
Read MoreMinecraft Club and class
MINECRAFT CLASS and CLUB Join a world of building fun with your classmates and peers on an online server dedicated for The ROC! Students will enhance their math and research skills, history, geography, and science knowledge as they learn about different types of economies, architecture, trading and more. Topics could range from concepts such as the Silk Road from Ancient China, Catacombs of the 5th Century, or tasks to determine mathematical formulas to aim a bow, to experiments to anticipate orbiting a black whole and much more as they master Minecraft skills for navigating hidden sector...
Read MoreMusic Fundamentals & ROC Band
MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR EVERYONE & ROC BAND The ROC Band allows students of all instrument skill levels to play in an ensemble, and Music Fundamentals for Everyone is a general music class where all levels, beginner – advanced students cover theory, music reading, rhythm, harmony during their sessions. In solo sessions, students can choose from a wide variety of instruments to focus on for their weekly 20 – 60 minute lessons. In addition to getting the opportunity to explore many different instruments (piano, drums, guitar, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, ukelele, and...
Read MoreSpelling Skill Builders
SPELLING SKILL BUILDERS Spelling is more than just memorizing lists of words. One of the most effective ways for students to understand and spell vocabulary is to experience multiple, meaningful exposure to words. Students begin with an assessment that is used to measure their developmental stage. Based on students’ assessments, individualized word lists will be created, and students will work them in a variety of ways including games and spelling bees! Specific skills addressed will be spelling rules and generalizations, sight words, consonant blends, soft c and g, syllabication and...
Read MoreKnitting for ALL AGES
KNITTING for ALL AGES Learn the mathematics and aesthetics of knitting! Feel the joy of creating something from your heart with your own hands. There are so many benefits in learning to knit – the math and the science behind the brain benefits of practicing knitting compares to studying piano, which has been shown to improve mathematical thinking. Through the continental style using a Waldorf-inspired method, students will learn knots as they are being made, each step of the way, to gain deep understanding that sets up for less troubleshooting as the project gets underway. ...
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