Summer Learning Descriptions

Machines that Change Our World
Detailed Calendar

Objectives
Students will use basic design concepts in a construction technologies activity.
Students will participate in activity based leaning activity to explore construction technologies.
Students will use basic design concepts in a transportation technologies activity.
Students will participate in activity based leaning activity to explore transportation technologies.
Students will participate in activity based leaning activity that will increase reading, writing and comprehension skills.
Use mathematics in practical applications.

Description of the class for parents
Using the local technological and engineering resources, students will visit Hill Air Force Base Museum, Space Dynamics Lab, Mitek, and first dam to learn about machines and engineering works that have changed our world. They will then have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through projects such as bridge building, rocket design, and construction of machines/robots. Children will use their current grade level mathematics and technology skills while applying and studying current engineering products. At the conclusions of the class, children will have many projects that were made in class as well as a Power Point portfolio of their projects and activities throughout the class.

Locations and activities of where you will go
Hill Air Force Base Museum
Ropes Course
Space Dynamics Lab
Mitek
River walk / First Dam
Historical Farm

Projects to be completed during duration of class
Bridge construction and testing.
Rocket design and construction.
Airplane construction and flight.
Build wooden Gumball Machine
Power Point
Video

Requirements of the class
Complete all projects.
Power Point portfolio.
Read Jake Drake Know-It-All
Comprehend the real life applications of technologies studied.

Literature book
Jake Drake Know-It-All
by Andrew Clements

Extreme Backcountry
Detailed Calendar

Objectives
Language Arts:
-Students comprehend and critically evaluate text as they read for different purposes.
-Students use technology to facilitate writing.
-Students, teachers, and parents use speaking and listening to explore, clarify, and understand ideas in different settings.
Mathematics:
-The students will apply mathematical concepts and skills to solve problems they encounter in daily living.
-The students will show understanding and application of mathematical concepts and justification of solutions to
problems by communicating in oral, pictorial, and/or written form.
Technology:
-Use content-specific tools, software and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.
-Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum.
-Design, develop, publish and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom.
Science:
-Students will create, use, and understand the applications of classification schemes.

Description of the class for parents
Students will spend four days and three nights of the two weeks backpacking in the backcountry. Students will hike over 25 miles. Students will use natural resources of the surrounding area to learn survival skills, calculate and track locations using mathematical skills, identify and create flower guides for community use, and integrate reading and writing into challenging and stimulating activities. Through the culmination of all the students’ experiences, the students will use appropriate research skills, written mechanics, and technology skills, to create and produce electronic multimedia or webquest presentations using video, digital images and audio. Children will experience the use of current technologies such as global positioning systems, PowerPoint, hand held computers, and probes in practical applications in solving problems.

Locations and activities of where you will go
Activities-Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, Fishing, Survival Skills
Locations-High Creek, Mt. Naomi, Tony Grove, Logan Canyon, White Pine Lake

Requirements of your class
Flower Guide Writing Reading Art 90% attendance

Literature book
Wolf Stalker by Gloria Skurzynski and Alane Ferguson

Student Examples:
Journal writing examples	Ready to Go
	The Hike
	High Creek
PowerPoint Example	The Hike2
Movie Maker Examples	The Wolves
	The Hike

Pre/Post Test

Test designed especially for "Extreme Backcountry "
To take the test click HERE.

Golf and Extreme Sports
Detailed Calendar

Objectives

Description of the class for parents
The students will use math, science, and technology to learn the health and fitness benefits of participating in lifetime sports. They will participate in activities such as hiking, golfing, canoeing, tennis and swimming and will use the Global Positioning System to explore the environment as well. Sports based literature will help students make real-life connections and applications. They will also analyze their personal fitness levels by using pedometers, heart-rate monitors, treadmills, etc.

Locations and activities of where you will go

Requirements of the class
1. Evaluate your own personal fitness
2. Read novel to help improve reading fluency and comprehension
3. Keep and write in a journal
4. Create a brochure about ways to stay physically active in Cache Valley
5. Participate in various physically active activities
6. Learn to use GPS
7. Learn basics about golf, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, and orienteering.

Literature book
How Angel Peterson Got his Name
By: Gary Paulsen

This is Your Life
Detailed Calendar

Objectives
• Students will gain a better understanding of skills they will need to develop in order to achieve their desired quality of life.
• Students will increase their reading comprehension and fluency through activity based learning activities.
• Students will write and perform a play based on their readings and class experiences.
• Students will explore various careers and how to turn their hobbies into their career.
• Students will create, analyze and evaluate works of art of various mediums.
• Students will experience how choices lead to consequences, both good and bad.

Description of the class for parents
Student’s daily choices join to create their future. This class will help them evaluate their own decisions and the long-term effect of their daily actions. Opening doors through experiences and involvement will be the major emphasis of this course. Students will be able to see and experience first hand a variety of career options and how to prepare for their own future choice.

Activities to help students experience the book will include: • Making birthday cakes • Participating in a play. • Making play posters • Visiting the jail. • Visiting the Humane Society, • Having a police officer visit with them. • Hand building pottery and glazing it. • Planting a Terrarium Activities to increase Reading Fluency • Reading the book • Reading the play over and over and memorizing their parts. • Reading aloud • Reading to others • Reading on their own	Requirements of your class * We will be putting on a play that the students write. Reading it over and over will help them understand the text.
		Literature book We will be reading the book, “Cage” by Peg Kehret
	Activities that will increase Student Writing • There will be a daily writing assignment • The students will interview someone and write it up. • They will create a birthday invitation • They will write a play together. • They will revise the play. • They will make up a wanted poster
Pre/Post Test Test designed especially for "This is Your Life" To take the test click HERE.