Courses to engage and inspire

178 Courses

Writing For The Screen

Grades 7–9

Language Arts

Ever wondered what it takes to write the next big movie, TV show, or viral YouTube series? In today’s multimedia world, screenwriters need to think visually, like directors and producers, bringing...
Next Start Date: Sep 09, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Writing Workshop: Modern Fantasy

Grades 4–5

Language Arts

This course transports readers to magical worlds where animals speak, toys come to life, and eccentric characters perform seemingly impossible feats. Worlds turn upside down, and the familiar becomes...
Next Start Date: Jun 28, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Writing Your World

Grades 7–11

Language Arts

The best nonfiction is vivid, informative, and gripping. It can startle readers with new perspectives on society, reveal mysteries in medicine, bring life and character to history, and build suspense...
Modality

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Identification Level
Verbal - Advanced CTY-Level

Young Adult Readers: A Study of Sherlock

Grades 7–8

Language Arts

Journey to Victorian England, where mysterious figures and deceptive disguises abound on and around Baker Street. You'll join iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty assistant, Dr. Watson, as...
Modality

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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Young Adult Readers: Monsters, Magic, and Mayhem

Grades 7–8

Language Arts

This course will transport you to fantastical worlds where monsters and magic cause all sorts of mayhem. We'll follow teen protagonists' journeys through magical lands inspired by diverse, real-world...
Modality

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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Young Historians: Exploring Africa

Grades 3–4

History and Social Science

Explore the African continent, from pre-history through 1500 CE. In this course, we will discover how geography and climate shaped emerging societies, their cultures, and migrations. We will identify...
Next Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Young Readers Series: Amazing Animals

Grades 2–3

Language Arts

How and why do people bond with animals? How do human-companion animal relationships differ by culture? In this course, we'll read books that explore human relationships with domestic and domesticated...
Next Start Date: Sep 06, 2026 + 1 more dates
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Young Readers Series: Greek Myths Revisited

Grades 4–5

Language Arts

In this course, you will become familiar with traditional Greek myths and examine how modern authors draw upon Greek sources to create exciting new adventures. Along the way, you will learn critical...
Modality

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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Zoology

Grades 7–11

Science and Engineering

From microscopic investigation to the basics of veterinary medicine, this course explores the principles of comparative animal anatomy, physiology, and genetics. You will learn key concepts of zoology...
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Next Start Date: Jun 21, 2026 + 2 more dates
Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

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