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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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Modality
In Person
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...
Modality
In Person
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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Modality
In Person
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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Modality
In Person
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...
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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...
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Modality
In Person
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...
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...
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
In Person
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...
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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