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178 Courses

Introduction to Engineering: Design Principles

Grades 7–8

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...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Introduction to Logic

Grades 7–11

History and Social Science

Society often values majority opinion and personal attacks over solid argumentation. This course explores logic, the science of reasoning, and will teach you how to evaluate arguments using informal...
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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

Introduction to Robotics

Grades 5–6

Robotics and Technology

In the field of robotics, computer science and engineering interface to create interdependent systems that can perform a variety of tasks, from manufacturing microchips to exploring Mars. In this...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences

Grades 7–8

Science and Engineering

This course is an introduction to human biology and the science of medicine, drawing upon basic biological and chemical concepts to explore the intricate anatomical and physiological mechanisms...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - Advanced CTY-Level

Introductory Competitive Math

Grades 3–5

Mathematics

In this course, you’ll be introduced to the exciting world of elementary math competitions in a supportive and engaging environment. Using problems modeled on the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary...
Next Start Date: Sep 10, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Inventions

Grades 3–4

Science and Engineering

Did you know the idea for the microwave all started with a candy bar? Inventor Percy Spencer was standing in front of a magnetron when he noticed his chocolate treat was melting in his pocket. When...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Inventions: Build Your Own Catapult

Grades 3–4

Science and Engineering

Did you know the idea for the microwave started with a candy bar? Inventor Percy Spencer was standing in front of a magnetron when he noticed his chocolate treat was melting in his pocket. When...
Next Start Date: Oct 14, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Inventions: Build Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine

Grades 3–4

Science and Engineering

During this Inventions mini course, we'll explore the principles of invention by focusing on Rube Goldberg machines, an intentionally intricate device that executes a simple task through a series of...
Next Start Date: Sep 08, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Inventions in Engineering

Grades 3–4

Science and Engineering

Calling all inventors! CTY’s Inventions in Engineering course introduces young students to the imaginations, habits, and characteristics of successful inventors, and the history and impact of their...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Investigations in Engineering

Grades 9–12

Science and Engineering

Engineering is an art that requires ingenuity, the ability to understand the components of a problem, facility in design, and the capacity to find creative solutions. This course introduces you to the...
Modality

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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level

Kitchen Chemistry

Grades 4–5

Science and Engineering

What is matter, why does it matter, and how does it change? Discover the role that chemistry plays in our everyday lives, particularly in the kitchen. In this six-week course, through hands-on...
Next Start Date: Oct 14, 2026
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level

Law and Justice: Race, Rights, and Reform

Grades 9–12

History and Social Science

Stories of discrimination capture headlines in America daily, reflecting how the promise of equal protection under the law is still unrealized for people of color. The United States is far from alone...
Modality

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Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level

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