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178 Courses

The Mathematics of Money

Grades 7–11

Mathematics

Why are round-trip fares from Orlando to Kansas City higher than those from Kansas City to Orlando? How do interest-rate adjustments affect the real estate market? How does one calculate the price-to...
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Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 8 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Mathematics of Money: Exploring Economics

Grades 7–8

Mathematics

Why are round-trip fares from Orlando to Kansas City higher than those from Kansas City to Orlando? How do interest-rate adjustments affect the real estate market? How does one calculate the price-to...
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Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Mystery of Memory

Grades 7–11

History and Social Science

Why are some things easier to remember than others? Why do people have vastly different memories of the same event? Why do most people remember Darth Vader saying, "Luke, I am your father," when what...
Next Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level

The Physics of Engineering

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

Can a concrete boat float? How do you build the strongest bridge with the lightest materials? Physics, the science of matter and its motion, provides answers to questions like these. In this course...
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Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 13 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Physics of Sports

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

How does a pitcher get a baseball to curve mid-pitch? Why does an ice skater spin faster when she pulls in her arms? How can Tony Hawk land a 900, a skateboard trick involving the completion of two...
Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Physics of Sports

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

Ever wondered how a baseball curves mid-pitch or why an ice skater spins faster by pulling in their arms? Curious about how LeBron James makes those incredible slam dunks and precise three-pointers...
Next Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Power of Speech and Debate

Grades 4–5

Language Arts

In this course, you’ll develop your communication and persuasion skills and discover your oratorical superpowers. Conquer any fears you may have about public speaking by starting with superhero-themed...
Next Start Date: Jul 15, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

The Process of Writing: Individually-Paced Format

Grades 5–6

Language Arts

This course explores the craft of writing, including techniques like brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision that effective writers use across multiple genres. You will write a family...
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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

The Process of Writing – Workshop

Grades 4–5

Language Arts

This course explores the craft of writing, including techniques like brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision that effective writers use across multiple genres. You will write a family...
Next Start Date: Sep 07, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

The Science of Neurological Disorders

Grades 9–12

Science and Engineering

Nearly one in six people globally has a neurological disorder. Despite how common they are and how effective treatment can be, neurological disorders are often misunderstood and marginalized. In this...
Next Start Date: Jul 14, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level

The Science of Rides: Amusement Park Physics

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

Have you ever wondered why you slide into your friend when you’re on the Tilt-A-Whirl, or why you don’t fly out of a roller coaster even when you’re traveling upside down? In this course, we’ll...
Next Start Date: Jul 15, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

The Sensory Brain

Grades 5–6

Science and Engineering

How can cats see in the dark? How can snakes smell with their tongues? How do optical illusions trick the brain? You'll answer these questions while exploring the anatomy and physiology of the nervous...
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Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

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