AERODYNAMICS
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AROUND THE WORLD
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ART
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ART OF
MATHEMATICS
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Flying is fun. Apply your scientific, mathematical and
problem-solving skills to the fascinating field of airplane design and
rocketry. Learn about aerodynamics as you build gliders, planes and
rockets. A field trip to an airport will enrich what you learn.
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Travel the world by experiencing the
culture, the art, and the foods of various regions. In this class,
students will cook and eat foreign foods, compile cook books, create
exotic art projects, and participate in favorite activities from diverse
countries. Slovakian strudel, anyone? |
Art
instruction that integrates a variety of artistic techniques and media
will provide students with an opportunity to expand their artistic
abilities. Students will experiment with a wide spectrum of
artistic media including charcoal, pastel, watercolors, and acrylics.
Highlighting the week will be a visit to an art museum where the world
of creativity from process to product parallels the limitless realm of
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Experience math as you've never seen it.
Translate, rotate, and reflect your way through shapes, algebraic
equations and patterns. In this class you will discover some of the
mathematical secrets of M. C. Escher. Create drawings of the impossible,
optical illustrations, and tessellations. Explore the art of
mathematics!
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BIOLOGY
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CAMERAS, COMPUTERS & CREATIVE WRITING
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CHEMISTRY
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DRAMA
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Learn about
creepy, crawly creatures and the habitats in which they live. Using microscopes and the scientific method,
students will complete experiments and field studies to discover the
unseen world. Field trips and speakers will enrich the class. |
"A picture
is worth a thousand words." Students will learn to use a digital
camera, scanner, and word processing to create a book of fiction,
poetry, newspaper articles, and pictures.
Highlights of the week will include a field trip to the newspaper
publishing plant and a visit from a published author.
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Students will gain a practical
knowledge of everyday chemistry which will allow them to make sound
and logical decisions concerning the use of chemicals in their
environment. Students will conduct experiments and take several
field trips to broaden their understanding. |
Students will
be part of a team that will present a musical play for production. This
will be a collaborative process and all participants will get to act, sing
and dance on stage.
Anyone wishing to enroll in Drama MUST
AUDITION.
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INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
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LEGO COMPUTER DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY
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LIVING
HISTORY
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THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
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Learn to take and print digital
photographs. In this class, you will compile a portfolio of unique
images as you learn to alter and transform them on a computer. If you
use a digital camera, bring it to class. If not, a camera will be
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Students will
take a hands-on approach to learning about the six simple machines.
Three different Lego Dacta kits will be used to build projects designed
to teach these concepts. Projects will utilize gears, pulleys, electric
motors and pneumatic pumps. Students will then get the opportunity to do
structured drawings on computers using computer assisted drawing and
design software (CADD). A field trip to see robotics in industry will
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Join
in the exploration of historical events from the pre-colonial period
through the Civil War. A trip to an old graveyard, "hands-on"
experiences from the Revolutionary War, reenactments of Civil War
battles, and crafts of the era will be included in this class. A trip to
the Danville Fine Arts Museum will add "flavor" to learning
more about the years 1607-1865. |
Get to know your
environment as you investigate and learn to identify local rocks,
plants, trees and insects. Examine the heavens using telescopes.
Students will need to dress everyday for challenging outdoor activities.
Shoes appropriate for a rough terrain are a must. |
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WEB PAGE
DESIGN
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Learn to use Front
Page Express to design web pages. Students will incorporate
graphics, digital photography and text to create sites that reflect
their personalities and document their governor's school experience. |
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Note About Drama
Classes:
At the drama audition,
students must be prepared to sing a song of their choice, read lines
that will be supplied by the instructors and follow directions given to
them.
Auditions will be held at the Chatham Middle Auditorium in Chatham,
Virginia on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
(Please arrive a few minutes early - will conclude by 12:30
p.m.)
Students who enroll in drama must attend BOTH WEEKS of Governor's
School.
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