Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

Book Title: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Author: Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
ISBN: 9780440406945

Book Title: Oh My Gods
Author: Alexandra Sheppard
ISBN: 978-1407188737

Book Title: Lost Hero
Author: Rick Riordan
ISBN: 142311339X

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours of independent work per week.

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
 

Book Title: D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Author: Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
ISBN: 9780440406945

Book Title: Oh My Gods
Author: Alexandra Sheppard
ISBN: 978-1407188737

Book Title: Lost Hero
Author: Rick Riordan
ISBN: 142311339X

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours of independent work per week.

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

Book Title: The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession
Author: Susan Orlean
ISBN: 978-0449003718

Time Commitment: 4-6 hours of independent work per week.

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
 

Book Title: The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession
Author: Susan Orlean
ISBN: 978-0449003718

Spring and Summer Sessions: 4-6 hours of independent work per week.

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

Book Title: The History Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained)
Author: DK
ISBN: 978-1465445100

Book Title: When on Earth?
Author: DK
ISBN: 978-1465429407

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week (1 hour of class time, 2-3 hours of independent work).

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
 

Book Title: The History Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained)
Author: DK
ISBN: 978-1465445100

Book Title: When on Earth?
Author: DK
ISBN: 978-1465429407

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week (1 hour of class time, 2-3 hours of independent work).

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

This class does not require the purchase of additional materials.

Time Commitment: 4-6 hours of independent work per week.

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

This class does not require the purchase of additional materials.

Time Commitment: 4-6 hours of independent work per week.

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

This class does not require the purchase of additional materials.

Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per week (1-hour of optional meeting, 3-5 hours of independent work).

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details. https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074 This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].

CTY Inventions Course Kit

Other Required Materials (not included in lab kit)

• Device for taking pictures and videos Materials self-chosen for design projects
• Baking and pantry ingredients self-chosen for design project
• Toilet paper tube
• Small piece of cardboard
• Rubber bands
• Scissors
• Glitter, small beads, and/or other self-chosen small objects
• 5 materials to test for conductivity from around your home
• 1-2 standard size pieces copy paper
• 1 standard paperclip (optional)
• 3 inches of Scotch tape (optional)
• Glue (optional)
• 3 staples (optional)

Time Commitment: 3-7 hours per week (up to 1 hour of class time, up to 1 hour of optional meetings, 3-5 hours of independent work).

Meeting Times: This course meets Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern time).  

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details: https://ctyhelp.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000543074. This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download. Most course lectures may be viewed on mobile devices, but some assignments and quizzes must be completed on a desktop or laptop computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to fill PDFs in this course. Download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader for free: https://get.adobe.com/reader/