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Biotechnology

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

The Human Genome Project has sequenced all of the approximately 20,000 genes in human DNA. How did scientists gather this information? Can it help cure congenital diseases or cancer? What ethical...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Catching the Criminal: Fingerprints

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

Evidence can place suspects at a crime scene, identify missing persons, and exonerate the innocent. In this three-week mini course, we’ll focus on a particular type of evidence—fingerprints. We’ll...
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Next Start Date: Jan 28, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Chemistry in Society

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

From artificial sweeteners in diet soft drinks to batteries in electric cars, chemistry is integral to our everyday lives. This course investigates chemistry as a means to solving real-world problems...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Chess Club

Grades 4–12

Mathematics

Welcome to the club! In CTY’s Chess Club, students who enjoy playing the game come together to practice their chess tactics and strategies in a community setting. Through forum discussion and the...
Next Start Date: Jan 26, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Cloudy with a Chance of Discovery

Grades 2–3

Science and Engineering

Books often ask you to dream up imaginary worlds, but in the case of Judi and Ronald Barrett’s classic children’s book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, there are important science concepts behind...
Next Start Date: Feb 01, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Cloudy with a Chance of Science

Grades 2–3

Science and Engineering

Would a boat made of bread and peanut butter actually float? Could one tree be recycled into sweaters and bicycle seat covers? Could a pancake as big as a city block flatten a school? Children's books...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Code and Compose: Create Digital Music and Animation

Grades 3–4

Robotics and Technology

In this course, we will blend creativity and technology through hands-on experiences using the Makey Makey kit and Scratch programming language. We'll design interactive controllers from everyday...
Next Start Date: Jan 28, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Coding and Creating With Arduino®

Grades 7–11

Robotics and Technology

What do punch-activated flamethrowers, automatic pet feeders, and mind-controlled drones have in common? They’re all real devices built and programmed using Arduino® microprocessors. This open-source...
Next Start Date: Jan 27, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Cognitive Psychology

Grades 7–11

History and Social Science

While you read this sentence, your eyes alone are transmitting approximately 10 million pieces of data per second to your brain. Nevertheless, your attention remains focused on these words, you...
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Identification Level
Verbal - Advanced CTY-Level

Crafting Fiction

Grades 8–12

Language Arts

Learn to master the core elements of fiction writing, such as plot, theme, dialogue, and character development by reading and analyzing short works of fiction and writing your own. Assignments are...
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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Crafting Poetry

Grades 8–12

Language Arts

An introduction to poetry and poetic concepts, this course covers musical aspects of poetry, the patterns and conventions of sound, and the effects they have on readers. Imagery in poems is also...
Next Start Date: Jan 26, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

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