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178 Courses
The Way to Win: An Introduction to Game Theory
Grades 6–8
Mathematics
Mathematicians have studied games for over a century. How do they analyze them? In this course, we'll learn combinatorial game theory pertaining to games of perfect information, such as Go and chess...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
The Writer’s Toolkit: Grammar, Style, and Expression
Grades 7–11
Language Arts
Do you have great ideas but struggle to express them in writing? Are weak grammar skills holding you back? In this course, we'll explore the advanced mechanics of English grammar and learn how to...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
The Writer’s Workshop: Crafting, Revising, and Publishing
Grades 7–11
Language Arts
Bring the best writing you created in your CTY writing course to this advanced workshop and, as part of a writing community, continue to develop your work for publication. Through intensive workshops...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
The Young Historians - Continents: Europe and the Americas
Grades 3–5
History and Social Science
Explore the history, culture, traditions, and beliefs of world civilizations across Europe, North America, and South America. This course emphasizes commonalities and differences among civilizations...
Modality
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level
Through the Microscope
Grades 3–4
Science and Engineering
Today's 3D microscopes that can capture the nerve connections in a brain are a far cry from the magnifying lenses ground by hand in the 13th century. Yet both share a place in scientists' fascination...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Unlocking Secrets: The Science of Cryptography
Grades 7–11
Mathematics
Explore the world of cryptography, the science of secret-keeping. From passing notes in class to keeping online banking transactions secure, the desire for confidential communication has remained...
Modality
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Utopias and Dystopias
Grades 7–11
Language Arts
From Plato's Republic to Yevgeny Zamyatin's We , utopian and dystopian literature often examines the fine line between a perfect and an oppressive society. This course explores how utopian and...
Modality
No sections are open for enrollment at this time.
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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
Whodunit?: Mystery and Suspense in Literature and Film
Grades 7–11
Language Arts
This writing class explores the techniques great writers and filmmakers use to convey mystery and suspense in popular culture. You and your classmates will learn and discuss how elements like sound...
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
Writing Analysis and Persuasion – Workshop
Grades 7–11
Language Arts
Want to strengthen your ability to persuade an audience? In this course, you’ll read critical and literary texts that will sharpen your ability to think and write critically about yourself and the...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
Writing and Imagination
Grades 5–6
Language Arts
Imaginative writing is a powerful tool,one that allows us to create worlds, spark emotions, and inspire new ways of thinking. As writers, our words can make someone laugh, shift their perspective, or...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
Writing and Imagination
Grades 5–6
Language Arts
Writing is an act of imagination built from the raw materials of life and language. In this course, you'll learn to approach writing as a craft and discover processes and techniques that writers in...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
Writing for an Audience – Workshop
Grades 6–7
Language Arts
In this course, you will use the drafting and revision skills you learned in The Process of Writing to practice clearly communicating your ideas to an audience. You will reflect on your relationship...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
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