Homeschool Enrichment - Frederick Community College

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Homeschool Enrichment Homeschool Enrichment classes provide supplemental instruction to complement at-home schooling efforts. With a strong reputation among local and regional homeschool communities, FCC is proud to offer Spring 2015 Homeschool Enrichment programs featuring:

Fine Arts

Science

EDP356 Fine Art for Homeschool Students: Printmaking (ages 13-16)

EDP315 The Time Travelling Universe of Doctor Who (age 8-12)

EDP316 Mad Science for Homeschool Students (ages 9-12)

Explore the fine art world of printmaking and learn the techniques for carving and etching drawings and then transferring images on to other mediums. Observe how the world of printmaking allows you to produce multiple original works of art and the difference between photographic reproductions and actual prints. 12 hrs., Fees: $109 4 digit #: 8125 F 2/20-3/27 10:30am-12:30pm FCC/F118 Instructor: Shaw

“Trust me, I’m the Doctor.” Become an honorary Time Lord in this class and you can say that and mean it! Learn how to take down a Weeping Angel and stop a Dalek invasion, but instead of using weapons, we arm ourselves with the skills the Doctor uses: negotiation, critical thinking, leadership, split-second decision making, and much more. Explore time-travel and scientific theories from the Doctor’s adventures, and compare and contrast them with our own real world theories. We’ll also explore history, preparing ourselves for future adventures in time. Oh, and how could we call ourselves madmen with blue boxes without a Sonic Screwdriver? And a 500-Year Journal? And a persona, companion, and story arc? We’ll make all those things. And who knows? Maybe we’ll steal our own TARDIS! 8 hrs., Fees: $69 4 digit #: 8130 F 4/10-5/1 1-3pm FCC/E104 Instructor: K. Cooney

Be a mad scientist! In this class, use your understanding of chemistry to stack liquids, make “elephant toothpaste” with the help of a catalyst and engage with principles like sedimentation and supersaturated solutions to grow crystals. Other projects include making a kaleidoscope to witness the effects of refracting light, experimenting with a technique of color separation called chromatography and concocting invisible ink to write secret messages. And more! 12 hrs., Fees: $109 4 digit #: 8133 F 3/13-4/24 (skip 4/3) 10am-12pm FCC/F141 Instructor: Foley

History & Literature EDP377 Going West: American History and Literature for Homeschool (ages 11-14) This unit focuses on the period of Western exploration and expansion. We will open the route west with Lewis and Clark and travel the Oregon Trail with pioneers. Participants should be prepared to read two middle grade historic fiction novels independently. Class will include book discussion and a mix of complementary activities. For required books, contact instructor at [email protected]. Additional materials will be provided. 10 hrs., Fees: $89 4 digit #: 8126 F 2/6-3/6 10am-12pm FCC/H204 Instructor: Barbee EDP241 Great Book Explorations (ages 8-12) What is so powerful it can change the world, inspire people and shape the future? Magic or Superpowers? Nope. How about classic books? You’ll explore the works of Dickens, Hugo, Austen, Lewis, Tolkien, Twain and Shakespeare and discover how magic, superpowers and classic books are quite similar! No droning allowed from dusty tomes in this class! These classics will be brought to life through acting, reading aloud, rapid fire games, contests and writing. Future authors (because that’s what you’ll become!) will leave the class with a personally customized binder filled with their own versions of the essential ingredients shared by all literature 15 hrs., Fees: $109 4 digit #: 8127 F 2/20-3/20 1-4pm FCC/E126C Instructor: K. Cooney EDP378 The Civil War and the Underground Railroad:

American History and Literature (ages 11-14) This unit focuses on the Civil War era. Participants should be prepared to read two middle grade historic fiction novels independently. Class will include book discussion and a mix of complementary activities. For required books, contact instructor at [email protected]. Additional materials will be provided. 10 hrs., Fees $89 4 digit #: 8128 F 3/20-4/24 (skip 4/3) 10am-12pm FCC/E106 Instructor: Barbee EDP231 The Myth and Magic of King Arthur

(ages 13-16) The Arthurian legend is deeply ingrained in western culture. It continues to inspire, to challenge, to inform our modern conceptions of chivalry, romance, and tragedy. Delve into the source material and compare Mallory, Lord Tennyson, Geoffrey of Monmouth, T.H. White, and Marion Zimmer Bradley. While this class will focus on scholarly and historical debates, we will never lose sight of the thrilling heart of the legend – the heart-pounding story! 12 hrs., Fees: $105 4 digit #: 8129 F 2/27-4/24 (skip 4/3) 1-2:30pm FCC/E126B Instructor: Thackston

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Language EDP185 Introduction to Chinese for Homeschool Students (ages 7-9) This introductory class teaches the beginnings of the Chinese language (Mandarin). It starts with the building blocks of all languages, conversational phrases: Hello, My name is….., How are you? How old are you? Songs, props and other visual aids are employed to stimulate a multi-sensory experience. As the class progresses, students are introduced to “pinyin,” the phonetic method of teaching and learning Chinese through the use of the English alphabet. Finally, students are also introduced to Chinese characters, which is the aesthetic and artistic universe of the Chinese written language. 16 hrs., Fees: $149 4 digit #: 8131 F 2/27-4/24 (skip 4/3) 1-3pm FCC/E106 Instructor: Hong

STEM KOC234 LEGOs®–We Do Robotics (ages 6-9) LEGOs® + Robots + Computers = Education, the LEGO® Way! In this program for younger LEGO® builders, you will build LEGO® models featuring working motors and sensors, learn simple programming techniques to make models perform simple tasks and explore a series of cross-curricular, theme based activities, all while developing skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, language and literacy. Translation? Fun! LEGO® soccer players kick the ball, cranes lift creatures, motorized bridges open up, all created and programmed by you! Simply said, by using drag and drop software, you will learn how to program robots made from LEGOs®. 15 hrs., Fees: $129 4 digit #: 8132 F 3/20-4/24 (skip 4/3) 9am–12pm FCC/E126A Instructor: R. Cooney

Technology KOC526 Advanced Video Game Design (ages 9-14) Using game engines that the pros use, students will create games in a 3D space that utilize physics and even dynamic weather simulations. Create fully realized worlds to explore and storylines to go along with them. Students will utilize all of their skills in writing, math, and art to create games. A pre-requisite for this class is KOC 509 Video Game Design. 15 hrs., Fees: $139 4 digit #: 8134 F 2/6-3/6 9am–12pm FCC/E107 Instructor: R. Cooney EDP317 Leonardo da Vinci: The Inventor (ages 8-12) Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest painters of all time. But he was also an inventor. His scientific designs for inventions ranged from armored cars to aerial craft to robots, and those were all things that weren’t truly built until hundreds of years later. In this class we will not only learn about Da Vinci, but also re-create some of his most famous inventions. From tanks to robots, this class has it all. 10 hrs., Fees: $89 4 digit #: 8135 F 2/6-3/6 1-3pm FCC/E124A Instructor: R. Cooney KOC523 Advanced Computer Animation with LEGOs®: Lightsabers, Spaceships and Flying (ages 9-14) If you’ve tried stop motion animation with LEGOs® or clay, you know how magical the process is. This class is for students interested in pursuing advanced stop-motion animation techniques to a higher degree using LEGOs® and action figures. Learn and practice more complex processes, such as making a lightsaber glow or editing a spaceship so that it looks like it’s flying. Crop your own photographs to use as background and to increase the illusion of motion. Each student will create a short video, individually or as part of team. This is a fast-paced class. Students should be familiar with the basics of stopmotion (there will be a review at the start of class). Students should bring a flash drive the last day of class. 15 hrs., Fees: $139 4 digit #: 8136 F 3/20-4/24 (skip 4/3) 1-4pm FCC/E107 Instructor: R. Cooney

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