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178 Courses

Persuasion and Propaganda

Grades 7–11

Language Arts

Comic book heroes punching dictators in the face and aircrafts papering the ground with pamphlets, these types of propaganda are easy to recognize, but what about contemporary ones, like bot-generated...
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Identification Level
Verbal - Advanced CTY-Level

Philosophy

Grades 7–11

History and Social Science

Do we have free will, or do our brains automatically respond to stimuli? What, if anything, distinguishes right from wrong? Philosophers relentlessly pursue fundamental questions of life, and their...
Modality

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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Planning for Life on Mars

Grades 4–5

Science and Engineering

For decades, scientists have looked to Mars as an untapped resource, one that possibly holds clues to the origins of the solar system as well as the potential for future colonization. Numerous...
Next Start Date: Sep 09, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level

Principles of Engineering Design

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

Humanity's unending quest to find the most efficient and cost-effective means to make life better has created engineering marvels,from the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Probability and Game Theory

Grades 7–11

Mathematics

The study of probability and game theory allows students to apply math to real-world situations. In this course, you'll learn to use some of the major tools of game theory, a branch of mathematics...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - Advanced CTY-Level

Problem-Solving Strategies: Visualizing Solutions

Grades 4–5

Mathematics

Good problem-solving strategies can help us deal with a wide range of problems we encounter in all facets of our lives. In this course, we'll explore diagrams and physical representations and...
Next Start Date: Oct 15, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Roving Robots: Engineering for Space Missions on Mars

Grades 5–6

Robotics and Technology

Sojourner, Spirit, and Opportunity—robots sent by NASA to explore Mars—all outlasted their missions but were ultimately bested by the planet’s harsh conditions. Sojourner lost its base station, Spirit...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Science and Artful Experiments

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

In this interdisciplinary class, we’ll explore the fascinating connections between science and art through hands-on experimentation and creative expression. We’ll study the physics of light and color...
Next Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level

Shaping our World: Architecture

Grades 3–4

Language Arts

What if you could design something that changes how people live, play, or work? Architects do just that! In this course, we will explore the world of architecture through history, science, math, and...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - Emerging
or Verbal - Emerging

Skillshop Challenge: Advanced Competitive Math

Grades 7–11

Mathematics

This Skillshop Challenge is for students who have some experience in competitive math and want to deepen their understanding and prepare for competitions. We will focus on building a strong foundation...
Next Start Date: Oct 15, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Skillshop Challenge: Chess

Grades 4–10

Mathematics

In CTY’s Skillshop Challenge: Chess, you’ll join a community of regular players who share your passion for the game while sharpening your tactics, strategies, and confidence. Each week, you’ll explore...
Next Start Date: Sep 09, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Skillshop Challenge: Intermediate Competitive Math

Grades 4–6

Mathematics

This Skillshop Challenge is for students who have some foundation in competitive math to deepen their understanding and prepare for competitions. Students and their classmates will tackle challenging...
Next Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

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