Sciences & Mathematics Courses
Fundamentals of Biology
Instructors:
Kiyonna Kapoor
Section 1: Grades 5-8, Mon, Fri: 5PM-5:45PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
This course explores the basic unit of life all living things are made of, cells. We will explore the parts of a cell and their functions, how cells get energy for our bodies, and how they accumulate to create the complex system of the human body. In addition, we will be looking at the different kinds of cells in different organisms and identifying their similarities and differences.
Earth Science and Sustainability
Instructors:
Riddha Iyengar
Section 1: Grades 4-8, Sat, Sun: 2PM-2:40PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
Earth Science and Sustainability is learning multiple units from minerals, rocks, and plate tectonics to global warming, its causes and how we can make it better.Students will watch interactive videos, interactive hands on learning using gizmo, as well as a fun mini project! This course offers students a better understanding of the planet from inside-out, and makes them more aware of the planet they are living in.
Introduction to Economics
Instructors:
Anushka Kumar,
Krutin Devesh
Section 1: Grades 5-8, Mon, Wed: 8:30PM-9:15PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
How did the world suddenly become so interconnected? This beginner's economics course will attempt to teach students how to answer this and other timely questions for themselves, starting from the history of economic systems and to the state of current international economic policies. Students will be given an opportunity to discuss and work on projects with each other to analyze foundational concepts and develop arguments surrounding it.
Human Anatomy
Instructors:
Tanav Chachad,
Aashna Mangal,
Parth Dangore
Section 1: Grades 4-6,Tues,Thurs: 5PM-5:45PM EDT
Section 2: Grades 6-8, Thurs, Sun: 6PM-6:45PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to ignite interest in the biological field for students and will teach the students the basics of human anatomy for organs such as the heart, brain, skin, and many more interesting and important organs. With the knowledge that the students will gain from this course, they learn to see how the organs of the human body intricately work together to form a functioning human being.
Introduction to Human Body Systems
Instructors:
Meghana Devarapalli
Section 1: Grades 2-4, Wed, Fri: 6PM-6:45PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
The introduction to the human body systems class is designed for students to understand the basics of the body systems. In the course students will engage in various online activities such as games and demonstrations to have a fun learning experience while building understanding. We will start off with the basics in which students learn about how different parts of the body work together for a human to function and then go into each body system. By the end of this course students will be able to name at least 6 body systems, identify the parts of each system, and explain at least 2 functions of each.
Introduction to Logic
Instructors:
Ayan Khan
(FULL) Section 1: Grades 5-8, Tues, Thurs: 7PM-7:45PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to logic and logical thinking, covering both informal and formal patterns of reasoning. This course will cover the basics of logical thinking, general critical thinking, and informal fallacies. Students can expect to solve riddles and mysteries, analyze arguments, and engage in class discussion. By the end of the course students will gain an understanding of logic and explore its applications– in math, science, business, law, etc.
Medical Research: Pathogens
Instructors:
Harsha Kosuri
Section 1: Grades 5-8, Tues, Sat: 7PM-7:40PM EDT
Prerequisites: Basic biology knowledge is recommended
Have you ever been prescribed a course of antibiotics by your doctor to treat a bacterial infection? Did you wonder how they worked? Why do antibiotics not work on COVID-19? The main focus of the course will be for students to learn about bacteria, viruses and antibiotics. Students will be exposed to information from what a virus even is to how antibiotics work and will present a 5-8 minute presentation at the end of the course on research they did by themselves on a specific pathogen.
Introduction to Sports Analytics
Instructors:
Aidan Resnick
Section 1: Grades 6-8, Mon, Wed: 5PM-5:45PM EDT
Prerequisites: None
If you are passionate about sports and interested in the numerical studies conducted to analyze sports, this course is a perfect way to build a foundation in sports analytics. This course will provide insight into how teams prepare for games and how teams and analysts evaluate players, coaches, and many other people in the sports world, allowing students ultimately to view sports through a more analytical lens. We will study sports analytics through two broad themes: theoretical analysis and statistical analysis. Our theoretical studies will focus on the importance of context, the proper mindset of a sports analyst, and the eye test, among other ideas. Once we finish a comprehensive introduction to general theoretical ideas, we will move on to more specific statistical concepts, each of which will be taught through the lens of sports. Using historic sports data, we will study statistical concepts ranging from the importance of sample size to the applications of regression. Altogether, this class will combine the students' passion for sports with their passion for statistics, prompting students to work with each other to create a foundation in sports analytics upon which they will build using the theoretical and statistical concepts that they learned in this course.
