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Baylor’sUniversity for Young People

(UYP)

Catalog of Programs &

Course Offerings2009

NOTICE: Students entering the 4th grade in Fall 2009 have the option of attending one or both

of the primary programs and/or taking courses on the Baylor campus. An automatic $20.00 registration fee will be assessed for each participant. This fee

covers the cost of the registration process. Each UYP participant will receive the official UYP t-shirt for 2009. Supplies listed under individual courses are to be provided by the students. If you do not wish to receive the UYP catalog any longer, please inform the CCLE

office by e-mailing [email protected] to be removed from mailing list. Include UYP student’s full name and parent(s) name.

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Interdisciplinary Elementary Programs (For students entering 1st – 4th grades)

NOTE: $20 registration fee will be automatically assessed per participant.

June 8-June 12(Monday-Friday)

Time Course Description Cost8:30AM-2:00PMHillcrest Professional Development School4225 Pine Avenue

Lead Teachers:Tracy CooperTammy JohnstonAmy McNamaraBianca Ochoa

Creative Problem Solving Camp: StructuresYou will use the creative problem solving process as you simulate the creation of a new city in a new environment, exploring the various structures that make a city work. Through this process, you will participate in expert groups ex-ploring topics such as engineering, economics, political science, communications, and natural environments. Activities will culminate in a final presentation. Parents are welcome to attend and visit the new city you helped create.Supplies: Daily sack lunch

$150.00

June 29-July 2(Monday-Thursday)

Time Course Description Cost8:30AM-2:00PMWoodwayElementary325 Estates Drive

Lead Teachers:Christe HancockTammy JohnstonGloria LewisSarah McCormickAmy McNamara

PerspectivesExplore the outdoor learning environment through various perspectives such as the arts, nutrition, botany, entomology, horticulture, tech-nology, and culinary sciences. Produce natural dyes, harvest fruits and vegetables, analyze pat-terns in the natural world, and identify multiple lo-cations using a GPS. Activities will culminate in a final product. Parents are welcome to attend the final showcase of your activities and products.Supplies: Daily sack lunch

$150.00

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SESSION IJune 8-19

Grades 4 and 5

NOTE: $20 registration fee will be automatically assessed per participant.Time Course Description Cost

9:45-11:15Draper Academic Building Room 211

It’s a Wonderful Life: Emilee Ashenfelter and Julie EmkeEver wondered if plants can grow without seeds? Ever pondered how mold grows? Want to learn more about how animals survive in the wild? “It’s a Wonderful Life!” gives you the chance to investigate these interesting topics as well as other topics of your choice. You play a role in designing what you want to learn in this exciting, interesting, and, at times, icky life science class.Supplies: steno flip notebooks, pencils,

$95

9:45-11:15Cashion Academic CenterRoom 300

“Cutting Edge” Crafts: Courtney BuckExplore your creative side by designing and creating cool paper crafts! Make your own personalized journal and pen, handmade cards for all occasions, origami, mini scrapbook, and other gifts and crafts! Learn the latest crafting techniques using “cutting edge” equipment and go home with an arm load of gifts, and creations of which you will be proud.Supplies: None

$95

9:45-11:15Hankamer School of BusinessRoom 102

The Way Things Work: Dr. Mary Nied PhillipsDo you like to build models using Legos and K’NEX? If you do, this course is for you and other young engineers. Learn about and build basic simple machines, motorized machines, and robots as well as photosynthesis, chromosomes and DNA models--- all in a fun-filled, hands-on way. Plans are made to visit the Mayborn Museum to see the Da Vinci exhibit. Supplies: None

$95

11:30-1:00Draper Academic BuildingRoom 215

Arts of Asia: Ingrid EricksonExplore Asian art forms including Chinese screen and scroll painting, Kamashibai (a form of Japanese storytelling using illustrated cards), fans, and kites. Create your own interpretations of these traditional art forms using your knowledge of the history and cultured context behind them, as well as your own artistic vision. We will focus on both art making and art history. The class will culminate in a performance to showcase what we have learned.Supplies: None – Bring your ideas!

$95


Entrepreneurs R Us: Paula MillerWould you like to have your own business some day? Learn how to design a business plan. Develop and identify your consumer market. Your final product will be a brochure advertisement created electronically to inform the public of your new business. Supplies: Imagination, if you have access to a digital camera you may bring it.

$90

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SESSION IJune 8-19

Grades 4 and 5

Time Course Description Cost11:30-1:00Hankamer School of BusinessRoom 102

The Way Things Work: Dr. Mary Nied PhillipsDo you like to build models using Legos and K’NEX? If you do, this course is for you and other young engineers. Learn about and build basic simple machines, motorized machines, and robots as well as photosynthesis, chromosomes and DNA models--- all in a fun-filled, hands-on way. Plans are made to visit the Mayborn Museum to see the DaVinci exhibit. Supplies: None

$95


UYP Gazette: JoAnne BeatyExtra! Extra! Read all about it! We are hiring journalists for the second edition of the UYP Gazette. If you are interested in writing your own article, conducting interviews, and being part of the second edition of our newspaper then this is the class for you! Qualifications include: a curious mind, an enjoyment of writing and a love for UYP! No experience necessary! Sign up today!Supplies: Spiral notebook or flip pad

$95


Puzzles, Games and Other Mind Stretching Activities: Dr. Mary Nied PhillipsOUTWIT! OUTTHINK! OUTPLAY! Challenge yourself and compete against others using a wide variety of different games and puzzles that will improve your strategy skills.Supplies: None

$85


It’s a Wonderful Life: Emilee Ashenfelter and Julie EmkeEver wondered if plants can grow without seeds? Ever pondered how mold grows? Want to learn more about how animals survive in the wild? “It’s a Wonderful Life!” gives you the chance to investigate these interesting topics as well as other topics of your choice. You play a role in designing what you want to learn in this exciting, interesting, and, at times, icky life science class.Supplies: steno flip notebooks, pencils,

$95


Mathletes-Algebra Edition: Lindsey StevensIs there a way to make algebra fun? Yes! This course will teach you how to solve algebraic equations with ease. We will start simple using a hands-on approach to solving equations. By the end of this course, you will be an algebra wiz!Supplies: spiral notebook, pen/pencil

$95

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SESSION IJune 8-19

Grades 6, 7, and 8

Time Course Description Cost9:45-11:15Moody Basement Computer Lab G32

Your Virtual Neighborhood: Creating Your Digital Self: Greg RyanImagine and create your digital self! This class will introduce you to online virtual worlds and to learning online. While not a videogame, you will be introduced to an online three-dimensional world where you can create a digital self. You will learn to create buildings, clothes, digital sculptures, and vehicles for your digital selves, all in a collaborative environment. Parents: The online environment does not allow adults to participate (except for teachers who have passed a background check), so it is a safe environment for students. The course will stress how to remain both safe and secure in online environments. Supplies: email address

$95

9:45-11:15Marrs McLean Gym Room 116

Leisure Time and FUN Activities: Crystal BrewsterCome join the fun playing and learning new indoor and outdoor activities. We will learn lots of neat outdoor skills and have fun playing games…something new every day. No sitting around here – we will be active the entire time!Supplies: None

$85

9:45-11:15Mary Gibbs Jones Family & Consumer Sciences BuildingRoom 111

Cooking with Cathy: Cathy KincheloeCome learn beginning cooking in the kitchen labs of Baylor. Each day is a new type of food such as quick breads, veggies, appetizers, cakes and all it takes to put a full meal together. Of course, someone has to taste all the wonderful food you have prepared!Supplies: Apron if you have one

$95


The UYP School of Robotics in Engineering: Jason DraperWork with designing, experimenting with and adjusting instructions to bring to life robotic models just like the famous engineers, Bill Nye, Neil Armstrong and Leonardo Da Vinci. You will experiment with science and engineering as well as mathematics and technology, all in real-life activities and situations. Come join us as we launch into a world of challenges and creativity.Supplies: Spiral Notebook, pen, pencil

$95

11:30-1:00Moody BasementComputer LabG32

The DVD Academy: Dikran BullajianAre you tired of looking at your digital pictures on your camera? Would you like to watch your home videos on your television instead of your computer? In this course, you’ll learn how to transform your digital pictures and videos into a Hollywood production. This course goes beyond the slideshow and movie-making skills. You will create a personalized DVD to take and play at home.Supplies: Blank recordable DVD, flash drive or DVD for media storage, spiral notebook, pen/pencils

$95

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SESSION IJune 8-19

Grades 6, 7, and 8

Time Course Description Cost11:30-1:00Cashion Academic CenterRoom 300

“Cutting Edge” Crafts: Courtney BuckExplore your creative side by designing and creating cool paper crafts! Make your own personalized journal and pen, handmade cards for all occasions, origami, mini scrapbook, and other gifts and crafts! Learn the latest crafting techniques using “cutting edge” equipment and go home with an arm load of gifts, and creations of which you will be proud.Supplies: None

$95


The DVD Academy: Dikran BullajianAre you tired of looking at your digital pictures on your camera? Would you like to watch your home videos on your television instead of your computer? In this course, you’ll learn how to transform your digital pictures and videos into a Hollywood production. This course goes beyond the slideshow and movie-making skills. You will create a personalized DVD to take and play at home.Supplies: flash drive or DVD for media storage, spiral notebook, pen/pencils

$90


Print Studio: Ingrid EricksonCreate your own printmaking portfolio. Learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as a collograph, glue prints and monoprints as well as how to label, sign, and prepare your work for exhibition. You will draw upon the history of printmaking to find inspiration for your own original artworks.Supplies: None- Bring your ideas!

$95


The Power of Poetry: Rachel JenkinsWhat is poetry? Who decides which poems are powerful and which ones are rubbish? From sonnets to song lyrics, YOU will explore various forms of poetry, YOU will define poetry, YOU will evaluate the effectiveness of other poets, and YOU will submit your own poems for publication in Creative Kids Magazine!Supplies: Notebook, pen/pencil

$90


Eat This!: Tricia FertschDo you love to eat? Have fun exploring and learning about healthy food choices and good eating habits. Discover tips and suggestions on how to replace “junk food” with yummy and smart alternatives. And what does a class about food really need? Food, of course!!! Compare local restaurant menus, create your own menus, and sample delicious foods from important food groups.Supplies: None

$95

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SESSION IJune 8-19

Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Time Course Description Cost9:45-11:15Draper Academic BuildingRoom 215

Personal Printmaking Portfolios:Ingrid EricksonCreate a printmaking portfolio and several editions of your own work about a subject that is important to you. In this studio workshop you will learn a variety of traditional and modern printmaking. This course will culminate in an exhibition of your work.Supplies: None-Bring your ideas!

$95

9:45-11:15Carroll Science HallRoom 101

The UYP Book Club: Dr. Mona Choucair Join Dr. Choucair to explore and dissect various young adult lit themes. Examine film clips and participate in lively discussions which highlight the novel’s themes and characters. We will do some creative projects as a result of our experience.Supplies: pen/pencil, notebook

$95

9:45-11:15Baylor Science Building Room A116

Ants, Plants, & Coelacanths: Experimenting like a Scientist: Kristen GaddieHow does a scientist think? Participate in activities to learn how scientists do their work. Then design and complete an experiment, record and interpret results, and create a poster to show your findings. Poster presentations will be held on the last day.Supplies: spiral notebook, pen/pencil

$95

11:30-1:00Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center: Room 128

Comedy Improv!: Dan BuckCome and try your hand at comedy improv games like those seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway. You will be trained in the techniques and principles used by the professionals. As a result of this class, you will gain confidence, develop vital team-building skills, and become familiar with narrative structure and character development. The course will culminate in a Comedy Improv Show for your friends and family members!Supplies: Paper, pen, and humility

$85

1:15-2:45Moody Basement Computer LabG32


$95

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SESSION IJune 8-19

Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Time Course Description Cost1:15-2:45Mary Gibbs Jones Family & Consumer Sciences BuildingRoom 111


$95


Exploring Films: Dan BuckDo you love watching and talking about movies? Sign up for this class to take a journey through a collection of great American films! SEE comedy, drama, suspense and TALK about cinematography, directing, and screenwriting! After this course, you’ll know more about movies than most of your friends and maybe your parents.Supplies: Paper, pen, and humility

$85

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SESSION IIJune 22-July 2Grades 4 and 5


Fables, Fairy Tales and Tall Tales, Oh Yes!: Tricia FertschFables, fairy tales, and tall tales, oh yes! These are favorites around the world. You will be delighted and entertained with some of literature’s best loved stories. The humor, warmth, and morals will be enhanced as you create story murals, posters and short skits. Come join the fun. “No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.”Supplies: Pencils

$90

9:45-11:15Hankamer School of Business Room 102

Let’s Go to the Movies!: Gail OlmsteadHow would you like to watch movies as your job…and get paid too! You could be a movie critic. In this course we will analyze movies, and write, present, and review just like the professionals. Your review might even get published. We will also play games and have a battle between teams of movie trivia. Come, watch, listen, and learn.Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Paper

$90


CSI: Baylor: Tracy CooperYou will learn the steps to solving mysteries using problem solving and forensic science. There will be opportunities to solve real mysteries using the skills that have been taught in the class. Join us and create your own mystery!Supplies: spiral notebook

$95

9:45-11:15Marrs McLean GymRoom 116

Leisure Time and FUN Activities: Crystal BrewsterCome join the fun playing and learning new indoor and outdoor activities. We will learn lots of neat outdoor skills and have fun playing games…something new every day. No sitting around here – we will be active the entire time!Supplies: None

$85


Bead It: The Art of Accessorizing: Amanda ChanceyLearn the tips and tricks of the pros to create your own high-quality, professional jewelry. At the end of the course, you come away with the skills to create your own necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. You will complete several projects including a final necklace/earrings project of your own design that you will be proud to wear or give away as gift.Supplies: None

$95

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SESSION IIJune 22-July 2Grades 4 and 5



$90


CSI: Baylor: Tracy CooperYou will learn the steps to solving mysteries using problem solving and forensic science. There will be opportunities to solve real mysteries using the skills that have been taught in the class. Join us and create your own mystery!Supplies: spiral notebook

$95


UYP Gazette: Tracy BakerExtra! Extra! Read all about it! We are hiring journalists for the second edition of the UYP Gazette. If you are interested in writing your own article, conducting interviews, and being part of the second edition of our newspaper then this is the class for you! Qualifications include: a curious mind, an enjoyment of writing and a love for UYP! No experience necessary! Sign up today!Supplies: Spiral notebook or flip pad

$95


Green Art: Ingrid EricksonEnvironmentally-conscious art is an important and growing field. In this class you will use recycled materials to solve a variety of sculptural and mixed media challenges. The course will culminate in an exhibit of your work.Supplies: None – bring your ideas!

$95


A Stitch in Time: Gail OlmsteadReady, Set, Sew! Come have fun learning the art of creative needlework. After mastering the basic stitches you will personalize and decorate your own embroidery design. Also discover the very beautiful needlework called smocking. You will be amazed at your new talent! With the knowledge acquired in this course, you’ll be able to customize and embellish your clothes, purses, just about anything. Leave the class with your own sewing kit and…endless possibilities! Supplies: None

$95

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SESSION IIJune 22-July 2

Grades 6, 7, and 8


Artist’s Books: Paper and Book Arts: Ingrid EricksonLearn a variety of cover and binding techniques to create your own artist’s books. Use your own handmade and altered papers in your designs. We will examine and create paste-paper book covers, star books, Japanese stab binding, accordion, and pop-up books among othersSupplies: None – Bring your ideas!

$95

9:45-11:15Sid Richardson Science BuildingRoom 321

Go Deutsch! An introduction to German Language and Culture: Andrea BruderLearn German and about German culture, from a real German! Try some yummy German food; learn German games, songs, and about German schools. Take a virtual trip to Germany, and meet some Germans through a live video conference!Supplies: spiral notebook and pencil

$90



$85

9:45-11:15Carroll Science HallRoom 101

The UYP Book Club: Dr. Mona Choucair Join Dr. Choucair to explore and dissect various young adult lit themes. Examine film clips and participate in lively discussions which highlight the novel’s themes and characters. We will do some creative projects as a result of our experience.Supplies: pen/pencil, spiral notebook

$95

11:30-1:00Sid Richardson Science BuildingRoom 321

The Cryptoclub: Top Secret! Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Messages: Andrea BruderBecome a secret message master, and send and decode your own secret messages! Learn methods of encoding and decoding messages, and see how easy or hard it is to break a code. Explore the top secret world of cryptology and its applications!Supplies: Notebook, pencils

$90

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SESSION IIJune 22–June 2

Grades 6, 7, and 8

Time Course Description Cost11:30-1:00Moody Basement Computer Lab G32

The UYP School of Robotics in Engineering: Jason DraperWork with designing, experimenting with and adjusting instructions to bring to life robotic models just like the famous engineers, Bill Nye, Neil Armstrong and Leonardo Da Vinci. You will experiment with science and engineering as well as mathematics and technology, all in real-life activities and situations. Come join us as we launch into a world of challenges and creativity.Supplies: Spiral Notebook, pen, pencil

$95

11:30-1:00Castellaw Communications CenterRoom 210

Digital Divas: Dr. Mia MoodyGirls, get hands on experience in the digital world, including digital and video photography, web design, and social networking! We’ll launch an online teen magazine, create a slideshow, personal homepage, and blog. Supplies: None

$90


Bead It: The Art of Accessorizing: Amanda ChanceyLearn the tips and tricks of the pros to create your own high-quality, professional jewelry. At the end of the course, you come away with the skills to create your own necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. You will complete several projects including a final necklace/earrings project of your own design that you will be proud to wear or give away as gift.Supplies: None

$95



$90

1:15-2:45Mary Gibbs Jones Family & Consumer Sciences BuildingRoom 111


$95

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Grades 6, 7, and 8

Time Course Description Cost1:15-2:45Moody Basement Computer LabG32


$95

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SESSION IIJune 22-July 2

Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Time Course Description Cost9:45-11:15Mary Gibbs Jones Family & Consumer Sciences BuildingRoom 111


$95

9:45-11:15Moody Basement Computer LabG32

Your Virtual Neighborhood: Creating Your Digital Self: Greg RyanImagine and create your digital self! This class will introduce students to online virtual worlds and to learning online. While not a videogame, you will be introduced to an online three-dimensional world where you can create a digital self. You will learn to create buildings, clothes, digital sculptures, and vehicles for your digital selves, all in a collaborative environment. Parents: The online environment does not allow adults to participate (except for teachers who have passed a background check), so it is a safe environment for students. The course will stress how to remain both safe and secure in online environments. Supplies: email address

$95

9:45-11:15Baylor Science BuildingRoom A116

Ants, Plants, & Coelacanths: Experimenting like a Scientist: Kristen GaddieHow does a scientist think? Participate in activities to learn how scientists do their work. Then design and complete an experiment, record and interpret results, and create a poster to show your findings. Poster presentations will be held on the last day.Supplies: spiral notebook, pen/pencil

$95


The Drama of Puppetry: Ingrid EricksonLearn the complex art of puppet theatre and the craft of puppet design, students will study the rich and varied global traditions in puppet theatre form Indonesia, China, Thailand, India, Turkey, Greece, England, and France. Learn to construct puppets and masks based on traditional forms using your own creative process, create your own characters, and construct a stage and props. This class will culminate in a performance.Supplies: None – bring your ideas!

$95

11:30-1:00Hankamer School of Business Room 102

Let’s Go to the Movies!: Gail OlmsteadHow would you like to watch movies as your job…and get paid too! You could be a movie critic. In this course we will analyze movies, and write, present, and review just like the professionals. Your review might even get published. We will also play games and have a battle between teams of movie trivia. Come, watch, listen, and learn.Supplies: Pen/Pencil, Paper

$90

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Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12


The Power of Poetry: Rachel JenkinsWhat is poetry? Who decides which poems are powerful and which ones are rubbish? From sonnets to song lyrics, YOU will explore various forms of poetry, YOU will define poetry, YOU will evaluate the effectiveness of other poets, and YOU will submit your own poems for publication in Creative Kids Magazine!Supplies: Notebook, pen/pencil

$90


Interdependence: AI: Bianca OchoaRobots are close to where computers were in the early 1980’s – still rare, but poised for a breakout. – Bill Gates, 2006 Are we ready for cars talking to each other, robots playing Beethoven, the Beatles and Jay-Z, or real transformers? Just as we could not ignore the advancement of the computer, humankind can no longer ignore artificial intelligence (AI). Join in a brainstorming, critical thinking course using the Creative Problem Solving Process to discover the interdependence of robots and humans. Come discuss and argue what it means to you.Supplies: Lots of creative and critical brainpower.

$90



$85

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