Agriculture, Science & Natural Resources
Advanced Environmental Horticulture
Description: Be prepared to extend your knowledge of the horticulture industry, as well as plant production and sales through the student run floral store; contact with industry professionals, and area community colleges and universities. Participate in hands-on learning including field trips and projects that focus on the city of Bellevue. After completing this course, you will be prepared for further study in Environmental Science, Urban Forestry, Ecology, Green Environments, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture. Possibilities abound for entry-levels jobs and summer work.
Competencies:
Horticulture
Requirements:
11th or 12th grade
Lab Fee: $15
Credit Equivalency: CTE
Environmental Science (AP)
Description: Explore environmental issues while preparing for the Advanced Placement Environmental Science test. Concepts include ecosystem measurements, human populations, pollution, energy use, and forestry issues. 1 credit; Cross-credit: Science (1.0).
Competencies:
Students will learn the techniques needed to evaluate how different variables affect the world's environment.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
AP Test Fee: $87
Lab Fee - Mount Si: $20
Credit Equivalency: Science 1.0
Horticulture
Description: Gain hands-on experience in growing, nurturing and preparing plants commercially. Learn about plants, trees, shrubs and flowers of the Pacific Northwest. Commercial production techniques common to the horticulture and floriculture industries are emphasized.
Lab fee: $25; 1-2 credits; Cross-credit: Science (1.0 Mount Si)
Competencies:
Greenhouse management; Retail sales; Plant propagation; Nursery production; Floriculture; Leadership (FFA); Basic landscape design, installation & maintenance.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fee: $25
Credit Equivalency: Science 1.0 (Mount Si)
Art, Media, Communication & Design
Film & Video Production
Description: Join us in learning how to write, produce and direct short films and videos just like the pros, using our sophisticated state of the art studio and equipment. Skillfully use video, audio, and lighting equipment, as well as non-linear editing and design to enhance your production and skill level. Prerequisites: One year of Video Production or equivalent. 1-2 credits.
Competencies:
Camcorder shooting; Editing; Video productions; Special effects; Planning; Script writing; Directing; Producing; Studio productions.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fee: Mount Si - $10
Interior Design
Description: Learn and apply the basics of design to housing and home interiors. Topics include color, lighting, furniture arrangement & styles, kitchen & bath planning, floor coverage, fabrics, window treatments and space planning. The final project will be to complete designs for the interior of a home. This is a first semester class. Lab fee $15; 1 credit.
Competencies:
Overview of the housing styles and interior design; Application of the principles and elements of design; Reading blueprints; Planning strategies for kitchens and baths; Organization of household storage; Selection of materials, flooring, lighting, wall coverings, countertops, textiles, window treatments and accessories.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12. $15 lab fee.
Production Graphics and Graphic Design
Description: Gain job-entry-level skills in the ever-growing and changing field of graphic arts in this award winning program. Participate in the full service, student run, graphic arts business that includes graphic design, electronic pre-press, wide-format digital printing, offset printing, sign-making, laser engraving and screen printing. 2.0 credits; Cross-credit: Fine Art (1.0)
Competencies:
Layout/design; Electronic pre-press; Process photography; Film assembly/platemaking; Offset press operation; Bindery and finishing; Vinyl sign-making; Screen printing; Student leadership (VICA).
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Credit Equivalency: Fine Art 1.0
Radio/TV Broadcasting Technology
Description: At Mercer Island, run and operate a radio station. At Bellevue, experience the ins and out of radio operation and producing video for TV. Use a professional news studio to produce a daily news cast. Produce and perform studio television programming.
Competencies:
operation and management of the radio station; learn to use professional audio and video equipment
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Technical Theatre Performance & Production
Description: Explore the major areas of theater technology, production and performance. Behind-the-scenes stage experience and leadership skills will be gained through the production of 2-3 shows during the year. Set design and construction, lighting and sound, make-up and costumes will be emphasized. 1 credit;
Cross-credit: Fine Art (1.0)
Competencies:
Gain mastery of skills applicable in theater and communication-related fields; Develop an understanding of the technical, administrative and performance aspects of theater production; Gain group process skills including leadership, interpersonal communication, follow-through and completion of projects for public performances.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Credit Equivalency: Fine Art (1. 0)
Business, Marketing & Management
Event Planning, Hospitality and Tourism
Description: Through motivating classroom and practical experiences, learn administration and coordination, customer service, hospitality, marketing, and leadership as they relate to the business of planning and conducting business and social events. 2 credits.
Competencies:
Event Planning: Event Coordination, Event Operations, Event Administration. Tourism Coordination: Managing Vendor Contracts; Accomadating Guests; Laws; Ethics; Risk Management; Technology; Marketing.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Credit Equivalency: CTE credit and cross credit with Business English/Senior English
International Entrepreneurship
Description: Global Learning to Make a Difference
Create your own international corporation and establish international trading partnerships with countries like Ghana, Kenya, and China. In today’s world, and increasingly in tomorrow’s world, students need new skills in order to succeed in our global economy. Develop market research projects for international markets and analyze global economies while exploring current international entrepreneurial opportunities. Meet some of our region’s most successful entrepreneurs, engage in civic and service learning and participate in local job shadows and internships. Prerequisites: Completion of an entry level business course;
Lab fee: DECA $30; 2-3 credits; Cross-credit: Social Studies (1.0)
Competencies:
Students will:
- understand what identifies an entrepreneur
- know how to form a corporation
- understand international business including international trade, economic and cultural influences, and working with foreign nations
- develop their own corporation and understand public stocks
- know how to write a business plan and finance it
- develop financial analysis
- understand how to run a corporation and board of directors
- learn about social entrepreneurship, serving your local community, and serving the global community
- perform job shadows and internship
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12. Completion of an entry level business course.
Lab Fee: $30 for DECA
Credit Equivalency: Senior Social Studies 1.0
Sports & Entertainment Marketing/Management
Description: Develop a thorough understanding of the marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports and entertainment marketing and event management. Delve into the components of promotional plans, sponsorship proposals and the key elements needed in sports marketing plans. An internship at sports and entertainment events will be an integral part of this class. 2 credits.
Competencies:
Basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation; Sponsorship; Event marketing; Promotions; Sports marketing plans.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Students will be required to meet a minimum number of internship hours in order to receive credit for this class.
Engineering, Science &Technology
Architectural & Engineering Design
Description: Incorporating the latest state-of-the-art techniques and equipment used in industry, learn Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (CAD) - both beginning and advanced. Standard drafting practices are learned and applied to drawings and engineering projects including work in 3D. Gain exposure to the working environment of the engineering field while acquiring beginning drafting, modeling, and structural, civil engineering and architectural industrial design skills. Lab fee: $20; 1-2 credits.
Competencies:
Drafting techniques & sketching; Development of building plans;
Construction methods, building codes & energy requirements; Elements of design; Use of drafting tools & equipment; Model making; CAD (computer aided design); Career opportunities; Field trips, guest speakers and internships.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12. Beginning drawing or approved drafting class helpful.
Lab Fee - $15 to $20
Automotive Technology
Description: Discover the real world experience of an automotive career, including vehicle diagnosis and repair. Work with the latest test equipment, procedures and systems. Gain an understanding of tools and test equipment used in the auto industry, including electronic systems, steering and suspension, brakes and engine performance. Lab fee: $25; 2-3 credits.
Competencies:
Repair & maintenance of auto systems, including: brake, lubrication, electrical, engine, fuel, emission control, power trains, etc.; Automotive ignition and tune-up; Diagnostics and repair; Safety tool & test equipment use; Student leadership (Skills USA).
Requirements:
Grade 11-12.
Instructor interview and permission.
Mount Si: $10 lab fee; safety glasses & coveralls.
Composite Engineering & Manufacturing
Description: Do you want to design and build fun projects like snowboards, skateboards, guitars, consumer products, aerospace, auto, and marine fabrication and repair, sporting equipment, and more? Composite manufacturing and materials engineering have evolved into a diverse industry and can be found in marine, aerospace, automotive, sports equipment, construction, alternative energy, consumer products, and medicine creating an expanding wealth of opportunity for talented professionals. The Composites Engineering & Manufacturing program provides school preparatory instruction and practice for careers in composites and materials science engineering, manufacturing, and repair.
Competencies:
Engineering
Requirements:
11th or 12th grade
previous introduction course in woods, metals, welding, or manufacturing is recommended
Credit Equivalency: CTE
Construction Trades
Description: Learn residential construction skills through the fabrication of various structures. Participate in hands-on building/carpentry exercises in class and on site.
Competencies:
Residential framing techniques; Material estimation & cost analysis;
Blueprint reading & task-related math skills; Finish work, including woodwork, drywall, painting, forms, roofing and siding; Safe use of tools/equipment.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12. Previous shop experience recommended.
Credit Equivalency: Fine Art (1.0 - Mount Si)
DigiPen Advanced Video Game Programming
Description: 2nd year continuation of DigiPen Video Game Programming
Competencies:
Computer Science and Programming
Requirements:
Must have successfully completed DigiPen Video Game Programming.
Credit Equivalency: 3 Occ Ed High school credits
Cross credit: Math Analysis.
DigiPen Robotics and Future Technologies
Description: Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of the key technologies that robots use? Or have you wondered how integrated technologies have enhanced our lives with everything from touch tablets to GPS to microwave ovens? Or perhaps you have the next great idea for a “must have” mobile device? Join this course to learn how these new technologies can be designed, integrated, and produced into real products. The program has a strong emphasis on electronics, embedded computer systems, and programming, making this an ideal track for those considering a career in computer engineering. 3 credits.
Competencies:
Design Methodologies – Problem definition, ergonomics, design parameters and limitations, design presentation; Design Projects – Conceptualization, creative flexibility, materials and scale, 3D objects, fit and finish, ergonomic requirements, advanced design; Industry Math – Engineering formulas (algebra), fractions and ratios, basic geometry; Precision Measurement – Metric/English system, digital/vernier scales, gauges and rulers, calipers and micrometers; Blueprinting – Layout and title block, 3 view and isometric view, scale and dimensions; Computer Aided Design (CAD) – Coordinate systems, 2D wire frame, 3D wire frame, Solids, project design; Basic Electronics – Simple DC circuits, circuit design, electronics design project; Basic Programming – micro controller programming, program design, program project; Rapid Prototyping – 3D printer, complex prototype with composite materials.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fee: $25.
Sustainable Engineering & Design
Description: Are you interested in the environment, engineering and creating solutions to solve complex real-world problems? Understand the roles and responsibilities of designers and the process of developing sustainable solutions that balance our human footprint (energy, buildings, water, food, and consumer products) with the natural earth system. Learn the basics of material selection, manufacturing processes and techniques, production systems, clean technology, and green design. Work alongside industry partners to apply the concepts of whole system design, life cycle analysis and the triple-bottom line to develop a project that may be showcased at the annual WSU Imagine Tomorrow competition. 1-2 credits.
Competencies:
•Systems Theory and Sustainability
•Impact of Human Activities on Sustainability
•Sustainable Transportation Technology and Systems
•Sustainable Power Generation Technology and Systems
•Sustainable Resource, Materials, and Waste Management
•Sustainable Agricultural Systems
•Sustainable Ecosystem Management
•Sustainable Design and Construction
•Sustainable Operations
•Healthy Homes and Communities
•Sustainability in the Work Place
•Sustainable Business & Marketing Practices
•Your Role in Building Sustainable Communities
•Career Paths in Sustainability – Postsecondary Options
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Credit Equivalency: 3rd Year Math 1.0; CADR (Lab Science, Math)
Welding Technology, Design and Fabrication
Description: Design, layout and fabricate projects using processes and procedures from the metal-working industry. Individual and group projects are modeled after industrial welding operations and are held in a large, well-equipped classroom laboratory. Gain experience with oxy/acetylene welding and cutting; wire-feed welding; tungsten inert gas welding; and plasma metal cutting. Metal sculpting and individual projects are important elements of this course. Lab fee: $20 (Mount Si); 1-2 credits; Cross-credit: Fine Art (1.0 Mount Si)
Competencies:
Welding techniques and terminology (arc, mig, tig, gas cutting and
welding); Project design and fabrication; Tools and equipment.
Requirements:
Grades 10-12. Beginning metals or related course recommended.
Lab fee - Mount Si: $20.
Credit Equivalency: Fine Arts (1.0 - Mount Si)
Health & Human Services
American Sign Language
Description: Through ASL you this visual/gestural language and the community that uses it. Explore the vocabulary, grammar, and culturally-appropriate uses of ASL through natural, everyday conversational situations. You will become comfortable using your hands to talk and “listening” with your eyes. 1 credit; Cross-credit: World Languages (1.0)
Competencies:
Introduction to ASL Interpretation; Introduction to deaf culture; Exchanging personal information;
Communicating about surroundings, family and activities; Communicating directions; Making request; Signaling, telecommunication and captioning devices; Code of ethics.
Requirements:
Grade:11-12
Credit Equivalency: World language (1.0)
Criminal Justice
Description: Explore the fascinating and complex American criminal justice system. Criminal Justice addresses the social and economic aspects of crime, corrections, the legal system and other critical issues. Advanced course content includes public administration/policy, personnel, funding and intergovernmental relations. At Mount Si, students will take the prerequisite class, American Law, first semester, and Criminal Justice second semester. 1-2 credits; Cross-credit: Social Studies (1.0 Skyline)
Competencies:
State and federal court systems; Corrections and law enforcement; Municipal, state and federal laws; Forensics; Career exploration; Guest speakers.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12; Adv: Grade 12 and completion of first year of Criminal Justice.
Skyline: purchase your crime scene kit and supplies.
Credit Equivalency: Social Studies (1.0 - Skyline)
Culinary Arts
Description: Explore careers in a variety of food related industries. Learn French cooking techniques, culinary terminology, knife skills, aesthetics of food presentation, baking and pastry techniques, and explore a wide variety of foods and cuisines. In addition, have the opportunity to practice safety and sanitation procedures, restaurant management, customer relations, build team and leadership skills and catering and table service. There are also industry related field trips to observe professionals and explore career possibilities. At Newport a 150-hour externship is required. Lab fees: $30 - $90; 2-3 credits.
Competencies:
Professional food preparation & production; Basic math functions; Reading; Safety & sanitation procedures; Restaurant management & bookkeeping; Industry visitations & career exploration; Customer relations. ProStart certification training available at some sites.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fees - Newport: $40 plus uniform ($20); Bothell: $90 for uniform; Lake Wa: $30 plus uniform
Mount Si: $25 plus $15 for uniform
Dental Careers
Description: Explore many dental career possibilities. In a new, state of the art dental learning lab, learn about instruments; dental materials; four-handed dentistry; preventative, restorative and specialty procedures; patient charting; sterilization; Radiography; General and oral anatomy; microbiology; terminology; First Aid/CPR; and Infection control. Participate in Field trips, clinical observations, guest speakers, community service and leadership activities. Lab fee: $50; 3 credits.
Brochure: http://wanic.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Dental-Careers.pdf
Competencies:
Patient care skills; CPR/first aid; Basic oral anatomy & terminology; Disease pathology; Infection control; Sterilization techniques; Dental charting and exam procedures; Radiography; Chair side procedures; Impressions and study models; Safety standards and regulations; Career exploration, job shadowing, community service activities.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fee: $50
Fire and EMS
Description: Building future firefighters and EMTs. Learn the skills necessary to become a firefighter, but also to be an integral part of a community emergency response team in your own neighborhood. Taught by fire-fighting professionals, you are introduced to all aspects of this challenging field: Firefighter training; fire prevention, inspection and investigation; alarm systems; dispatching, CERT, and emergency medical services. You will have the opportunity to travel to various fire stations in the area and experience all this profession has to offer. Lab fee: $25; 3 credits; Cross-credit: Health (.5)
Competencies:
Overview of fire service; Field CPR and first aid training; Fire chemistry and hydraulics; Fire safety; Drills; Inspection & Emergency Procedures; Fire-fighting equipment and vehicles.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Lab fee $25
Credit Equivalency: Health (.5), Fitness (.5)
Health Science Careers (Nursing Assistant)
Description: Touch a life. Explore the challenging, exciting career possibilities in Health Care - one of the fastest growing industries today. You may earn the nursing assistant certified certificate by completing this nursing assistant training program that meets Federal and State of Washington standards which includes clinical hours at a healthcare facility. Coursework also includes guest speakers and field trips to care facilities, hospitals and specialty sites. Gain First Aid training and find out what it takes to work in the medical field. Learn about a variety of health care topics, procedures and careers and patient care, and in the spring, participate in internships at care facilities. Lab fee: $50 (WaNIC); 2-3 credits; Cross-credit: Health (NSD, WaNIC - .5)
Competencies:
Patient care skills; CPR/first aid; Basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology; Disease pathology; Infection control; Developmental changes; Preventative and restorative care; Career exploration; Job shadowing/internships.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fee: $50 (WaNIC)
Credit Equivalency: Health .5 (WaNIC, Woodinville)
Medical Careers
Description: Learn the language of doctors, nurses, and health care professionals in a new state-of-the-art facility. Skills you will learn: Vital signs; Nutrition; Treatment room procedures; vision/hearing screening; CPR/First-Aid; Infection control; Patient positioning/draping; Instrument identification and use. Gain skills in office practices including reception, patient records, medical transcription and legal aspects of medicine. Participate in Field trips, clinical observations, guest speakers, community service and leadership activities. Lab fee: $50; 3 credits; Cross-credit: Health (.5)
Competencies:
Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology; Disease pathology; Medical law and ethics; Laboratory techniques; Pharmacology and medication administration; Accounting, coding and insurance processing; Patient relations; Career exploration.
Requirements:
Grade 11 or 12.
Lab Fee: $50
Credit Equivalency: Health .5
Sports Medicine
Description: Learn anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, First Aid/CPR, nutrition, injury prevention, taping and wrapping and rehabilitation competencies through classroom instruction, lab participation and field internships. 2-3 credits; Cross-credit: Science (Issaquah 1.0)
Competencies:
Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology; First aid; CPR; Nutrition; Injury prevention; Taping & wrapping; Care, recognition & rehabilitation of common injuries; Field trips; Guest speakers.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Credit Equivalency: Science (1.0 - Issaquah)
Teaching Academy
Description: Find out if teaching is for you by spending approximately 90 hours actually working in a classroom of your choice. Along the way gain a better understanding of: how you learn, how schools are run/funded, diversity in the classroom, special needs students, how to become a teacher in Washington and the history of education in the United States. The class is fun, interactive and can be a life changer! Prerequisite: Minimum of 2.5 GPA and instructor approval; 1-2 credits.
Competencies:
Teamwork; Leadership; Communication; Time management; Curriculum planning; Observation and teaching techniques.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12. Min of 2.5 GP and Instructor approval. Own transportation for internship site.
Information Technology
Animation Foundations and Production
Description: Learn the tools and skills necessary to create digitally animated objects utilizing Adobe Flash and After Effects, Maya 3D animation and modeling and Adobe Premier Elements stop motion.
Lab Fee $10; 2 credits; Cross-credit: Fine Art (1.0)
Competencies:
Students will work on projects with specific industry-based applications.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Mount Si: $10 lab fee
Credit Equivalency: Fine Art (1.0)
CISCO Networking Academy
Description: Discover how to design, build, manage and troubleshoot corporate enterprise networks. Learn mitigation of security threats, wireless networks, and advanced troubleshooting skills with a major emphasis on hands-on learning. Each day half the class time is spent working in a state-of-the-art networking lab. Be prepared to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam at the completion of the course. 20 college credits are available for this course. Prerequisite: Completion of Computer Technology or instructor permission; 3 credits.
Competencies:
In a lab setting that closely corresponds to the working world, students get their hands on the building blocks of today's global information networks, learning as they design and bring to life local and wide-area networks.
Requirements:
Grade 11, 12
CISCO Networking Advanced (2nd year)
Description: Prepares students for advanced certification in this field.
Competencies:
Install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot CISCO IOS routers and ASA firewalls.
Requirements:
prior completion of CISCO Networking
Computer Game Design
Description: Do you have a high interest in applying artistic, creative and academic capabilities to game crafting? Based upon industry skill standards, you will learn the theory, planning, art, production and design of computer games. 2 credits.
Competencies:
Drawing; Design; Storyboarding; Modeling; Texturing; Lighting; Animation; Special Effects; Production; Programming languages; Redering technologies; 3D software.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
Completion of Algebra 1 or Intergrated 1.
Computer Science/Java Programming (AP)
Description: Learn to program in the Java language, with emphasis on good programming style, documentation and efficient algorithm building. This class is for those students who plan to pursue a career in computer science and/or computer programming. 1-2 credits.
Competencies:
Develop good programming habits; Learn how to develop algorithms; Learn the syntax and structure of Java; Pass the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12
AP test fee approximately $87.00.
Computer Science/Java Programming (IB)
Description: Learn to program in the Java language, with emphasis on good programming style, documentation and efficient algorithm building. This class is for those students who plan to pursue a career in computer science and/or computer programming. 1-2 credits.
Competencies:
Develop good programming habits; Learn how to develop algorithms; Learn the syntax and structure of Java.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
DigiPen Animation Academy (AP Studio Art)
Description: Open the door to the creative world of fine art and animation production. Study professional production animation – from traditional art theory and skills development to composition and storytelling in 2D and 3D animation. You will be prepared for further study at the post-secondary level and with baseline skills to succeed in the world of cinema or video games as an artist/illustrator/animator.
3 credits. Cross-credit: Fine Art (1.0)
Competencies:
Understand the principles and elements of art and design and know-how to incorporate them into your body of artwork; Be a competent observer, being able to able to draw using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques; Understand how to draw from memory; Know and be able to apply the principles of animation to traditional and 3D animation projects; Have an understanding of what it takes to be a professional animator or concept artist.
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12.
Lab Fee: $25
AP Test Fee: $87
Credit Equivalency: Fine Art 1.0
DigiPen Video Game Programming (AP)
Description: Become a “maker of technology”, not just a user of technology. Learn how today's digital games and interactive experiences are created. You will make a series of four games using DigiPen’s ProjectFUN Editor while learning the basics of programming in C/C++, integrate mathematics, design theory and 3D modeling techniques, immersing yourself in the game production process, and exploring pathways into video game careers. 3 credits; Cross-credit: Algebra II (1.0); CADR designation.
Competencies:
Taught using C++, students will cover a spectrum of basic and introductory material from the following topics:
Programming Methodology
Operating Systems
Data Structures
Algorithms
Object-Orientation
Software Engineering
Computer Organization and Architecture
Requirements:
Grades 11, 12. Completion of Algebra 1; Entrance Exam.
Lab Fee: $25
Credit Equivalency: Algebra 2 - 1.0 Credit
CADR
Summer
Culinary Creations
Description: “Culinary Creations” is a three week program that will introduce students to the culinary arts. Students will gain skill and practical culinary training that will focus upon basic techniques, cooking principles, terminology and food handling practices. Students will leave with the ability to practice effectively in an entry-level position in the foodservice industry. Students may discover a love for food with intent of continuing on to a vocational culinary school. Most importantly, the students will develop the 5 taste sensations and lifelong appreciation of food.
Competencies:
N/A
Requirements:
current 9th through 11th grade students
Credit Equivalency: .5 oc ed credit
DigiPen Traditional Game Design
Description: Did you know that video games employ many of the same gameplay ideas and techniques as non-digital games? Or that video game designers often test their ideas using tools as simple as a pen, paper, and dice? Traditional Game Design introduces you to the game design process by letting you create your own non-digital games that combine themes, mechanics, gameplay, and most importantly, fun. Along the way, you will learn about the academic subjects, including statistics, probability, and English composition, that help game designers create unique and engaging experiences. You will leave this workshop with the tools to build your own board, card, and dice games from the ground up, as well as the necessary skills to pitch your game idea to an audience.
Competencies:
N/A
Requirements:
current 9th grade through 11th grade students
Credit Equivalency: .5 oc ed credit
Dynamic DNA
Description: How do mutant genes cause cancer? How do cells respond to the environment? Examine different topics and tools related to biological systems and genetic research, and study how DNA can help us learn about evolution. Design and carry out your own, hands-on laboratory experiments including microbiology, DNA purification and DNA sequencing. You will also visit Institute for Systems Biology and Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center!
Competencies:
Genetics and DNA
Requirements:
current 9th through 11th grade students
Credit Equivalency: .5 oc ed credit
Health Careers Camp
Description: Do you like to help others? Are you interested in healthcare careers? Explore one week each of Nursing, Medical Assisting and Dental Careers. This interactive class will give you an inside look at these high-demand field.
Competencies:
N/A
Requirements:
Current 9th through 11th grade students
Credit Equivalency: .5 oc ed credit
Rock Your Ride - Mobile Electronics
Description: Custom car stereo & speaker box construction!
Here’s your chance to learn how to properly wire, fit, install and build custom car stereos and sub-woofer enclosures. Class will include instruction on basic automotive electrical theory, circuit diagram and design, wiring and circuit protection, enclosure design and construction.
Competencies:
Students can take Mobile Electronics Certified Prof exam to earn an industry certification.
Requirements:
N/A
Credit Equivalency: 0.5 oc ed credit
