Scratch is a computer programming language developed at MIT for kids. Students get to be creative, and be problem solvers, while reinforcing math and literacy skills...and it's fun to boot!
Visit the Birchland Park Scratch Studio to see some of the great computer programming projects that students have created this year in GT class.
Scratch is a computer programming language developed at MIT for kids. Students get to be creative, and be problem solvers, while reinforcing math and literacy skills...and it's fun to boot!
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I want to tell you about Splash, a great opportunity for kids in grades 7-12. Every year I have a few students who attend this program and they all have enjoyed it. It not only offers a chance for enrichment, it also gives them a taste of college life. From music theory to Hungarian history to aircraft analysis, Splash participants are introduced to a huge variety of topics in over 400 classes taught by undergraduates and other members of the MIT community. Want to take a class on Egyptian mythology? Origami? Chemical sensors? All are possible. Website: Splash at MIT What: A weekend in which you can take multiple classes on a huge variety of subjects. When: The weekend before Thanksgiving, November 17th and 18th, 2012. Registration: October 18th - October 31st. (Classes fill up quickly so register early.) Who: Students in grades 7-12 Cost: $40 (no matter how many classes you take); food, t-shirts, and photos cost extra. Where: On the MIT main campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Transportation: Parents drive their kids. The drive is usually just under 2 hours. May 25, 2012 update I registered at Alcumus so that I could try out the website. The problems there are tricky. You answer math questions one at a time. When you input your answer, the program will tell you if you are right or wrong. If your answer was incorrect, you may try again or give up. If you give up, or if you submit a second incorrect answer, the program will explain how to solve the problem. I think that this would be a good website for kids who enjoy challenging math. It also keeps track of your success and progress throughout the site. November 16, 2011 I just found out about a website called Alcumus. I haven't tried it out yet, but it comes highly recommended from a good source. The site says, "Alcumus offers students a customized learning experience, adjusting to student performance to deliver appropriate problems and lessons. Alcumus is specifically designed to provide high-performing students with a challenging curriculum appropriate to their abilities" There are other math resources for kids who enjoy math on my student math page.If you find a resource that looks promising, please let me know. Maybe I'll post it to my site. |
Ms. Suzanne Barricelli Collins
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