Map Masters
Where are we going? How do we get there? Are we lost? How much farther? Is this the right way? If you are interested in maps then this is the class for you! We will explore types of maps, how to read and make maps and incorporate math and social studies skills all at the same time. Join us for a journey that can take you anywhere you want to go! "Write On!" Do you love expressing yourself through writing? If so, this is the class for you! Over the next few weeks, we will be learning about various forms of CREATIVE writing including short stories and poetry by reading examples, writing our own, talking with published writers, playing writing games, and even sharing some of our own creations! Come join us as we sharpen our saws through expressive writing fun! The Studio Imagine building your own small studio in your backyard and decking it out it to suit your style. Would it be an awesome art studio where you could paint and wouldn't be bothered by brothers, sisters, or parents? How about a recording studio where you could lay down beats with your friends? Would you have a miniature basketball court with a big screen TV, or would you open your own cupcake shop? Maybe you would add a loft, skylights, and a hot tub. “The Studio” extensions class, you will build and design miniature studios from the ground up—framing them in the same way a builder would a house. You will use and apply math skills in the areas of measurement, ratios, proportions, and scale to interpret blueprints before you can construct the studio successfully. It will take logic, visual-spatial art ability, and creativity for sure to complete this project! So, if you're into engineering, design, 3D art, economics, creativity, and lots of fun, sign up for “The Studio” today! |
Robotics Mindstrorm
Does the thought of starting with a ton of Lego pieces and then designing/building a robot to program for it to follow commands sound interesting to you? If so, then this extensions class is for you! You and your teammates will Begin with the End in Mind by creating and programming a robot using the Lego Mindstorm NXT 2.0 kits. Throughout this class you will synergize with members of the NJE Robotics Team to strategically engineer a robot based on a task that you want it to perform. You will then use the NXT 2.0 software to program the robot based on movements needed to complete your task. It is important to seek first to understand while in this class…Come join us for the fun! Jag News Do you have a nose for news? If so, this Extension is for you! In this class, we will create a Digital Newspaper for North Jackson that will be published on our school’s website! Along the way, you will learn how to interview and report findings about current events in our school and community. You will also learn how to take photographs for our paper. Critical to this class will be learning how to do a layout of a newspaper. Guest speakers will be brought in to the classroom to provide us with a real-world perspective of a career in journalism! In addition, we will utilize many facets of technology, including Google Docs and Microsoft Templates. Students will also be provided access to an IPAD to take photographs for our paper. Come join us for an interesting class! Fitness For You! Are you physically and mentally fit? Do you want to learn why fitness is important? If so, then this is the Extension class for you! In this class we will engage in physical activities, while learning about health and nutrition. Fitness is free and Fitness is for YOU! |