In an outdoor setting, we will explore the activity of running. Participants will experience a variety of running sessions (including intervals, fartlek and hill sprints), in addition to complimentary activities including: core training, yoga and mindfulness. Some interest and experience with running is necessary, but one does not need to be an advanced/competitive runner.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• structure an interval track session, a fartlek session and a hill sprints session

• complete an appropriate running warm-up and cool down

• understand the benefits of core training, yoga and mindfulness

• understand the key ingredients of running with good form

• understand how to build regular running into their everyday life

This activity would take place off campus at Basel Ruder Club. It would be supervised by qualified coach(es) and would have a maximum of 8 or 16 attendees per block.

Social distancing rules for Switzerland allow rowing in doubles and fours now and from 6th June in 8s.

Learning Outcomes:

Students would learn

• fundamentals of boat management on and off the water

• balance, rowing forwards and backwards, turning the boat, capsize drill.

If students develop an interest in the sport, then membership of the club could be an option this introduces them to.

The session will allow students to practice and refine their badminton skills and play recreational matches against others.

Students should bring own racket if possible, wear indoor non marking shoes and appropriate sports wear. Come changed and bring own water bottle.

Learning Outcomes:

Students to

• engage in physical activity of a social nature which they have not been able to do over the past 10 weeks.

• practice and refine their skills which will allow them to engage more successfully in this sport as an activity in and out of the classroom.

• practice their sportsmanship and fairplay.

This sessions will allow students to develop/improve their basic volleyball skills and technique: dig, set, spike, serve. They will also develop an understanding of positions on the court and rotation, as well as basic strategies. Each session will end with a volleyball game.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will

• develop an understanding of volleyball rules and basic game strategies

• develop/improve basic volleyball skills and techniques

• improve their skills in a game situation

This sessions will allow students to develop/improve their basic volleyball skills and technique: dig, set, spike, serve. They will also develop an understanding of positions on the court and rotation, as well as basic strategies. Each session will end with a volleyball game.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will

• develop an understanding of volleyball rules and basic game strategies

• develop/improve basic volleyball skills and techniques

• improve their skills in a game situation

Students will learn the basics of what mindful practice is and how skills they learn in this course can transfer into their school setting. Theoretical learning about the body and brain, along with practical, individualised skill building is aimed at helping students manage stress in a pro-active, healthy way.

Learning Outcomes:

• This course will provide mindfulness meditation activities that will support students as they navigate stressors around typical situations such as: lessons they may find overly challenging, managing multiple deadlines and/or feeling anxious/over-stimulated in the school setting.

• Students will leave the course with an understanding of how mindful practice impacts brain function and cognitive skills.

• Students should be able to integrate practices they learn across their school day, as well as use breathing strategies before class activities and for evening wind-down.

• Students will create a Mindful Memoir to record and reflect on experience/challenges as they build their own skills.

• Most of all, after taking this course, students should be able to adopt a fairly regular self-practice to support their own stress management.

The class will begin with a survey of each individuals current home & school organization. The instructor will provide practical & individual strategies for that will prepare the student for the next school year.

Learning Outcomes:

Student will be able to:

• create a conducive home learning area

• create an organized planning system

• create a study plan and activity plan

I will go through many of the scientific techniques and equipment students have used or been introduced to and students can investigate how they can be used and what sort of questions they could be used to answer.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to write a good planning report (criterion B) including research question, hypothesis with explanation, relevant variables and a safe method.

• Students will also be able to write a comprehensive evaluation (criterion C) which includes the required formats in data processing and presenting, data and method analysis and evaluation.

• These exercises cover the requirements for lab reports in grade 9 and 10 and will reinforce students confidence in the writing of these reports.

In this difficult time, many incredible institutions have opened their virtual doors for free for learning. We will be taking advantage of their generosity to learn about topics such as history, art, nature, space, and culture through virtual field trips. The students will be able to explore and learn about the world around them without leaving their home!

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to work collaboratively in small groups and partnerships to explore the surface of Mars and explore masterpieces of art up close

• Students will be able to share their daily learning using their creativity and a variety of digital applications.

• Students will be able to explain the history and mystery that is Easter Island.

This course explores a variety of topics including: acute and chronic responses to exercise, energy systems, sports psychology and nutrition. Students will learn both theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance their own sport performance as well as give them an insight into the field of Sports Science. Special guest speakers will be brought in to share their experiences at the top level of their sport.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will:

• understand the acute and chronic body responses to exercises

• understand the impact that mental state has on sporting performance

• understand the importance of fuelling before, during and after exercise

• develop an understanding of the role of energy systems in sporting performance

Sew little projects such as table mats, face masks, small and large bags using a sewing machine. Students should have access to a sewing machine and basic sewing tools at home. Click here to see examples!

Learning Outcomes:

• Be able to understand and follow sewing instructions

• Understand how to use a sewing machine and sewing tools

• Practice basic sewing skills to build on for future projects

We will begin with a short introduction on these vibrant art styles of the late 19th and early 20th century. The students will learn to experiment with a variety of acrylic painting techniques and apply their skills while painting on a small canvas.

Before the students embark on their final project, the students will choose one of the offered art styles and create a design inspired by original photos..

Note: The students will be expected to take or gather at least 5 photos of landscapes and people before the first lesson.

Learning Outcomes:

• The students will be able to explain the differences and similarities between impressionism and expressionism.

• The students will be able to demonstrate newly acquired acrylic painting skills related to each style.

• The students will be able to create an original art work in their preferred style.

Students will learn how to use natural ingredients to make natural skincare products. There's so many chemicals in our beauty products these days that we need to think about how we can avoid these as well as care for our environment with less plastic waste.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• make their own homemade natural deodorant.

• make their own make up remover.

• make their own lip balm.

• make their own candles

• make their own face masks.

Students will watch thought-provoking mini films (both documentaries & animations), take notes and participate in discussions, facilitated by the instructor.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• take appropriate notes as they are watching the film

• consider the viewpoint of the film maker and fellow students

• participate in a respectful discussion

Get to know Basel-Land's coolest single trails and forest roads by mountain bike! Plan out routes (and navigate around them), using the latest outdoor Apps for your tours. Learning how to fix a broken tire, chain or breaks and, best of all, enjoy some off-screen time in nature!

Learning Outcomes:

• Build up fitness on the bike

• Practise technical skills

• Learn how to do small repairs on their bikes

• Explore and navigate around the local paths by mountain bike

• Learn how to plan out a route by bike

Together we will create dishes that do not require an oven! You will need to be safe using a knife and cooking in a pan and you will need to pre-buy ingredients. All of the recipes will be vegetarian, and some are vegan.

Allergies: Many (but not all) of the recipes include almonds and walnuts. If you are allergic to these you can swap them for other types of nut (e.g. hazelnut) but if you have a nut allergy to all nuts this course will not be suitable for you.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will have a better understanding of food groups and healthy eating.

• Students will learn basic cooking skills - measuring, mixing, cutting, .

• Students will learn new cooking vocabulary.

• Students will learn about the importance of good hygiene when preparing food.

Students will learn how to make healthy and nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Cooking from scratch is fun and healthy and it allows you to control what you put into your body! Students will need access to a kitchen, cooking utensils and ingredients.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• plan a week's menu

• create a shopping list from their menus

• cook healthy and nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches and dinners

• cook a three course meal for their family at the end of the course.

This will be a basic French cooking class. Students will need the basic skills of being able to measure ingredients and use a knife. We will cook 5 classic French recipes that are not overly complicated and do not require a lot of ingredients.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

• follow a recipe

• prepare ingredients

• cook a variety of basic recipes

• learn the importance of good hygiene in cooking

• demonstrate the ability to clean up after cooking.