Upper School students will participate in two of these four courses. They will take each course for 1.5 hours each day. We will ask for each student's preferences on the Student Profile Form once schools have selected their students.
All Middle School students will participate in the same two courses offered.
All Courses and evening activities will be held in the English language. Fluency is recommended to have a positive and meaningful experience.
Prior to the Symposium, each course teacher will provide assignments so that all students come to the Symposium with shared knowledge. These assignments will be added by March of 2023.
Description:
Students will explore the possibility of achieving net zero. This means that the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere equals or is balanced by the amount being removed. This course will examine "producers" and "consumers" of greenhouse gases and will compare/contrast a variety of energy sources, both traditional and alternative, paying close attention to environmental and economic impact. This will lead into a discussion and study of global responsibility. Students will be encouraged to rethink energy consumption and develop creative solutions to a very real, very relevant global issue. Students will have the opportunity to design and create net zero spaces as well as plan and construct a model of a net zero community.
Upon completion of this course, students will have:
Come to understand the concept of net zero.
Examined "producers" and "consumers" as related to greenhouse gasses.
Worked collaboratively to gather data and determine most efficient methods of achieving net zero.
Used creativity and ingenuity to build a model of a net zero community
Prior to arriving at the Symposium, please read this article on Anthropogenic Global Warming
Using google slides or another collaborative presentation program, make a presentation including the following information:
SLIDE 1:Introduce yourself. Who are you? Where are you from? Why are you interested in participating in the STEM Symposium? What experiences do you hope to have, or what do you wish to glean from the STEM symposium? Feel free to include additional personal information
SLIDE 2: Present climate initiatives from your country. Use this slide to create a one-pager where you answer the question, who are climate leaders, and what policies or initiatives are in place in your country? Feel free to add additional information here as well.
SLIDE 3: The Future: If you were to step into the role of Leader of Climate initiatives, what types of initiatives/policies would you propose?
Description:
Students will learn to use the 3-D design app, SketchUp for Schools, on laptops by completing a series of projects that assists in fulfilling the wish of a child in the Make-A-Wish program. This course will feature exploration into the design process to understand needs of a child in need in order to create designs that helps fulfill their wish. Finally, students will create a fly-through video to use while presenting their design.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use the 3D design app, SketchUp for Schools, on laptops to complete a series of projects.
Brainstorm and write ideas on an idea board that help fulfill the wish of a child in the Make-A-Wish program.
Sketch a plan on an idea board for a structure that helps to fulfill the wish of a child in the Make-A-Wish program.
Create the 3-D design that connects to Make-A-Wish recipients' wishes.
Create a fly-through video to use while presenting their design.
Students are asked to watch these videos before the symposium:
1 Getting Started with SketchUp for Schools (26 mins)
2 Tutorial: Intro to SketchUp for Schools by STEM Fuse (16:30 mins)
3 Mrs. McNulty’s Intro to Google Drawings video (15 mins): Intro to Google Drawings
Description:
This course will focus on the ethical issues of conducting research on or working with marginalized/stigmatized populations, using theoretical frameworks and case studies. This includes investigations of ethical choices made by multinational, national and local policymakers, clinicians and researchers, and their impact on individuals, families and communities.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the purpose of philosophy and ethics in human discourse.
Describe various aspects of contemporary global health ethics and be able to show the strengths and weaknesses of differing ethical perspectives
Intelligently discuss, through the use of case studies, moral problems that arise in global health care.
Be conversant about ethical issues and dilemmas raised by modern biomedical technology and practice on the global health scene.
Describe the ethical and legal issues surrounding dilemmas faced by global health providers.
Be aware of the difficulties involved in studying the economics of health care.
Describe the many religious and cultural perspectives that influence decisions in clinical ethics.
Prior to arriving at the symposium, students should browse the World Health Organization's "Global Health Ethics" page.
Description:
This class will introduce students to looking at works of art through a mathematical lens. Students will use math strategies to design and build a 3-D scale model of paintings from various continents using a variety of materials. They will collaborate in small groups to build the model while keeping a descriptive log of their mathematical process. Groups will take a photograph of their completed model from the best viewer perspective to serve as a comparison to the original painting.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
View and analyze art through a mathematical lens.
Work collaboratively using various materials to create a 3D model that accurately represents a 2D painting.
Clearly explain the math concepts used to create the 3D model.
Prior to arriving at the Symposium, please add to this Padlet. Instructions for browsing international art galleries and then posting two paintings that interest you are written on the Padlet.
Description:
Students will explore the roots and realities of the problem of homelessness in different cultures, learn about creative long-term solutions to house people, and use perspective-taking and design skills to create community plans to house people experiencing homelessness in a specific community. Students will learn about environmental and architectural resources when building communities and work in teams to propose solutions rooted in dignity for all people and care for the environment.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
Understand root causes of homelessness internationally and some of the real solutions that help to lift people out of poverty.
See the environment as a resource to be protected when planning a housing community.
Description:
Students will be introduced to the field of Chemistry by examining the four types of reactions (composition, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement). Students will do extensive experimentation and will gain extensive knowledge of Chemistry equipment and safety in the lab.
Upon completion of this course, students will have:
Learned about the four types of reactions through classroom lectures.
Had experience with performing extensive experimentation.
Gained extensive knowledge of Chemistry equipment and safety in the lab.