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2002 Mini-Courses

Introduction to Mini-Course Program..........................................................................................2 - 6ACT Review............................................................................................................................................7Automobile Maintenance.....................................................................................................................8Backstage at PHS.................................................................................................................................9Bowling.................................................................................................................................................10Careers in Image Enhancement.....................................................................................................11Colorado Camping............................................................................................................................ 12Comic Books/Graphic Novels..........................................................................................................13Container Gardening.........................................................................................................................14Cooking Fancy is a Piece of Cake.................................................................................................. 15Designing/Creating Your Own Candles........................................................................................ 16Electric Car.......................................................................................................................................... 17Examining Amana Heritage............................................................................................................. 18Expanding Your Boundaries............................................................................................................ 19Golf for the Amateur........................................................................................................................... 20Golf (All Day)........................................................................................................................................21Hiking for Physical Health & Mental Well-being........................................................................... 22Hockey Skills.......................................................................................................................................23Hoop’em with Coach “G”.................................................................................................................. 24Hunter Safety.......................................................................................................................................25Ice Skating........................................................................................................................................... 26Indoor Soccer......................................................................................................................................27MAC Attack........................................................................................................................................... 28Money $ Challenge............................................................................................................................ 29Out-and-About.....................................................................................................................................30Outdoor Recreation............................................................................................................................31Photo Album/Scrapbook................................................................................................................... 32Reading is Fun................................................................................................................................... 33Roller Skating......................................................................................................................................34Sailing Lake MacBride.......................................................................................................................35Shake Shop Touring..........................................................................................................................36Skate boarding/In line Skating.........................................................................................................37Smart Shopping..................................................................................................................................38Softball/Volleyball............................................................................................................................... 39Strategy Games..................................................................................................................................40Strike-n-Spike......................................................................................................................................41Table Games...................................................................................................................................... 42Thumbs up/Thumbs Down Movie Review.....................................................................................43Touring................................................................................................................................................. 44Tournament of Champions..............................................................................................................45Trout Fishing....................................................................................................................................... 46Ultimate Frisbee & Disc Golf............................................................................................................47Virtual Reality.......................................................................................................................................48Wonderful World of Color..................................................................................................................49Yearbook..............................................................................................................................................50

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To: Parents, Students, and Staff

Subject: Mini-Courses, 2002

From: Ken Steine, Principal

Date: March, 2002

The information displayed below has been used as a guide for proposing and developing mini-courses. Staff members have been encouraged to design new mini-courses which focus on career explorations and academic areas.

Mini-Course Criteria

• The course is not offered through the regular curriculum.

• The course must promote new learning.

• The course must reinforce the mission statement: Quality learning.

• The course must contain a culminating learning demonstration andgraduation goals identification.

• Direct instruction must precede course activity and demonstration.

• Course evaluations should be based on student outcomes.

• The program must be funded through non-general fund sources.

Staff Expectations

• All staff will design and/or teach one mini-course following the criteria displayed above.

• All staff will help to supervise one mini-course following the criteria statedabove.

• All staff will expect quality student participation and demonstrations.

Quality Student Participation Criteria

• Students will be expected to attend class every day.

• Students will demonstrate a positive attitude toward the staff and classmates.

• Students will be prepared with proper clothing/equipment for activeparticipation in the course.

• Students will be expected to demonstrate the new skills learned during thecourse.

Mini-courses will start on Friday, May 31 and continue through Wednesday June 5, during regular school hours. June 5 class will dismiss @ 11:20.

Prairie High School Mini-Course Program

F.I.N.E. Regional Winner*

Prairie High School has offered mini-courses at the conclusion of the school year for students for more than 24 years.

The goals and objectives of the mini-course program include:

1. providing students with an opportunity to participate in new and uniquelearning experiences.

2. building a bond between students and staff in a non-graded, non-academicenvironment

3. enhancing students’ self-esteem

4. providing experiences with a high-success rate.

5. allowing students to see that teachers are “real people” with talents andnormalities outside the classroom

6. allowing non-traditional students to “shine” and experience a “moment-in-the-sun.”

7. providing an environment where new student leaders emerge.

8. establishing rapport between new student groups.

9. allowing students an opportunity to demonstrate responsible behavioroutside the traditional classroom.

10. allowing students the opportunity to demonstrate graduation goals.(Goals listed on page 4)

All mini-courses are performance-based and require the learner to become an active participant emotionally, intellectually, and physically. In addition, graduation goals have been identified for each mini-course.

Each student will be given the opportunity to evaluate each course in which they participate so improvements can be made.

Students must successfully participate in the equivalent of six mini-courses during their freshman, sophomore, and junior years as a requirement for graduation from Prairie High School.

* First In the Nation in Education AwardDepartment of Education, Des Moines IA...............................................................1990

Prairie High School Graduation Goals

1. Demonstrates the ability to do problem solving, critical thinking, and creativethinking using application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills.

2. Applies scientific skills and problem solving methods to explain and solveissues relating to the real world.

3. Understands the interrelationships between the living and non-living partsof their environment in order to become active caretakers of their world.

4. Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationship of various societies and cultures.

5. Uses his/her knowledge of the past to explain the present and anticipate the future.

6. Applies knowledge of geography to his/her understanding of the world.

7. Understands the nature of economics as it applies to everyday living.

8. Demonstrates the rights and responsibilities of a member of a democratic society.

9. Demonstrates how his/her environment is affected by technology in everyday life.

10. Accesses and uses technology as a tool for learning.

11. Develops an awareness of, and is exposed to the fine arts.

12. Reads with comprehension.

13. Listens with comprehension.

14. Reads, analyzes, and evaluates a variety of media.

15. Speaks articulately and effectively.

16. Writes clearly and effectively.

17. Contributes/participates in community/school activity.

18. Accesses and uses information as a tool for learning.

19. Implements a plan for physical and mental health.

20. Evaluates his/her own goals.

21. Interacts with and works cooperatively with others.

22. Demonstrates an understanding of socially appropriate conduct through his/her actions.

23. Demonstrates understanding of practical living skills.

24. Develops a plan for post high school training, education, or employment.

25. Effectively applies mathematical principles, operations, and multiplestrategies to solve a range of problems.

Mini-Course Information

Prairie High School will offer a mini-course opportunity to juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. Regular classes will not be scheduled on those days. Each student will be required to participate in an all-day mini-course or two half-day mini-courses selected from those described in this brochure. Each course will meet daily.

The mini course day will be divided into the following periods.

First........................... 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Second...................11:30 - 12:15 (Lunch Break)Third........................12:15 - 3:15 p.m.

This brochure lists and describes all of the courses that will be offered this year. Be sure to read the Learner Outcomes and Proposed Class Activities very carefully before registering.

You will note that some of the courses require a student fee. These fees should be taken into consideration in your planning.

Once the student schedule has been approved, students will not be able to make schedule changes. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to enroll in different courses than they took in the past.

Please note those courses which require permission from an instructor prior to registration.

Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations that are outlined in the Prairie High School Student Handbook are the regulations that will also govern mini-courses. Students are asked to consult with teachers or administrative personnel if they have questions.

Registration

Registration for all mini-courses will be announced and will be done in your A/A group. At that time, each student will be asked to designate priority choices for several courses they might be interested in. From these choices a schedule will be developed and students will be scheduled into specific mini-courses. The scheduling committee reserves the right to make arbitrary decisions where necessary.

Grading

The grading system for mini-courses will be Pass/Fail. In addition to academic credits required for graduation, each student will need six (6) mini-course credits for graduation. The philosophy for all mini-courses will be for people to get out and experience new and different activities.

Attendance

Attendance for all mini-courses is required and will be taken by all staff. The only reason for excused absences should be for illness and for medical appointments. The school reserves the right to ask for documentation of absences. All anticipated absences must be arranged for in advance through the high school office and receive administrative approval. Student absences must be reported with a phone call from parents, just as is done in the regular school year. A student will not pass nor receive credit for a mini-course with an unexcused absence.

Transportation

Transportation will be provided for those mini-courses which are planning to leave campus. All busses will run on the same schedule for mini-courses. Students cannot drive their cars to mini-courses if a bus is provided. Individual transportation will be used by staff and students only with prior administrative approval.

Lunch

School lunches will be provided on campus from 11:30 to 12:15 daily. Students may also leave campus for lunch.

Students leaving campus for lunch will be expected back prior to 12:15for afternoon mini-courses. Failure to do so may result in an unexcused absence for the day.

Fees

Most classes require a fee from students who participate. The fee is for materials that have to be purchased, equipment that has to be rented, off-campus facilities that have to be rented, incidental expenses, and transportation costs.

Fees must be paid in the high school store before students can participate in mini-courses unless otherwise indicated in individual course descriptions. An announcement will be made when fees are due and payable. Instructors will ask students to provide proof of payment in the meetings that take place on the Mini-Course Planning Day.

Mini-Course

ACT Review.........................................................................................................Half Day (AM or PM)

Graduation Goals Addressed in This Mini-Course

• Demonstrates the ability to do problem solving. Critical thinkingand creative thinking using application, analysis, synthesis, andevaluation skills.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. increase knowledge of the content of the ACT test.

2. learn techniques for eliminating incorrect answers.

3. feel more confident about taking the ACT test.

Proposed Class Activities

1. Students will work with English, math, and science teachersto review techniques for taking the different parts of the ACT test.

Prerequisites

None

Required Student Fees

None

Mini Course

Automobile Maintenance ............................................................................................Half Day (AM)


• Listens with comprehension.

• Evaluates his/her own goals.

• Interacts with and works cooperatively with others.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. work as team.

2. elevate car on a hoist.

3. select motor oil and oil filter.

4. change motor oil.

5. protect car interior and exterior.


1. Class covering changing oil, elevating automobiles and protectinginteriors and exteriors.

2. In the laboratory, the participants will work on cars that they bring in, withthe instructors approval, over the areas covered in class.

Prerequisites

1. Have access to an automobile for labs. Must be approved by the instructor.

2. Have and wear safety glasses during lab.

3. Students are responsible for purchasing all consumable materials used.


$10.00

Limitations

10 students

Mini Course

Backstage at PHS......................................................................................................... Half Day (AM)


• Develops an awareness of and is exposed to the fine arts.

• Contributes/participates in community/school activity.


Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. appreciate all of the work that goes on behind the stage to prepare ashow for the audience.

2. be able to help locate costumes, and props for use in future shows.

3. work cooperatively with a team.


1. Sort and organize costumes and accessories.

2. Sort and organize small props.

3. Miscellaneous tasks to keep the stage, backstage, and theater housein good condition.

Prerequisites

1. Previous work in theater activities.

2. Approval by the instructor.


$5.00 - $10.00 for field trip transportation & fees.

Mini-Course

Bowling................................................................................................................ Half Day (AM or PM)


• Demonstrates the ability to do problem solving, critical thinking, andcreative thinking using application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluationskills.



• Demonstrates an understanding of socially appropriate conduct throughhis/her actions.

• Effectively applies mathematical principles, operations, and multiplestrategies to solve a range of problems.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. be able to select an appropriate bowling ball.

2. choose an acceptable, comfortable approach.

3. be able to correctly keep their own score.

4. demonstrate appropriate bowling behavior and etiquette.


Each participant will:

1. demonstrate ability to correctly grip and deliver the ball, using eithera 4- or 5-step approach.

2. understand and use appropriate bowling vocabulary terms.

3. be required to keep own score. Score sheets will be randomly checked.

4. will demonstrate proper etiquette and behavior to complete the courseand receive credit.

5. bowl 3 games per day.

6. accurately complete packet on how to keep score.

Prerequisites

None

Required Student FeesA.M. - $20.00 P.M. - $16.00

Mini-Course

Careers in Image Enhancement................................................................................Half Day (PM)





• Demonstrates understanding of practical living skills.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. learn about various careers in cosmetology and related fields of image enhancement.

2. learn about training and education required.

3. learn and practice techniques to enhance personal appearance.

4. increase consumer knowledge of products/services.


1. Students will experience various sessions presented bylocal cosmetologists in the areas of training, careers, personalappearance, and product/service knowledge.

2. Students will practice skills presented in these areas.

3. Students may tour the Capri College and other local facilities related to image enhancement.

PrerequisitesNone


$2.00 for transportation; plus optional expenses for purchase ofservices/products at Capri (if offered).

Limitations

Some physical activity may be involved with sessions related to fitness instruction (if offered)

Mini-Course

Colorado......................................................................................................................................All Day


• Reads, analyzes, and evaluates a variety of media.

• Speaks articulately and effectively.


• Develops a plan for post high school training, education, or employment.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Work cooperatively in groups to set up camp sites and cook meals outdoors.

2. Learn about the National Park system in the U.S.

3. Demonstrate improved awareness of the geography of Colorado.


1.Hiking

2.Camping

3.Fishing

4.White water rafting

5.Train ride through the mountains

Prerequisites

Juniors will have first priority and if room permits, sophomores and freshmen can sign up.


$400.00 approximate

Limitations

Participants must be able to hike, camp, cooperate, and tolerate others.Mini course will be limited to 17 students.

Mini-Course

Comic Books & Graphic Novels................................................................................Half Day (PM)


• Develops an awareness of and is exposed to the fine arts.

• Reads with comprehension.

• Reads, analyzes and evaluates a variety of media.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Learn about the history of comics in America

2. Develop an appreciation of graphic novels as literature.

3. Be exposed to the variety of comics and graphic novel genres.


1. Explore the history and development of the comic book art form in the United States.

2. Discuss the evolution of the comic book industry and its relationship to American culture.

3. Examine and enjoy comic books and graphic novels.

4. Guest speakers will participate in the course, including representatives from Daydreams Comics in Iowa City.

Prerequisites

None


None

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Container Gardening........................................................................................Half Day (AM or PM)




• Understands the interrelationships between living and non-living parts of their environment in order to become active caretakers of the world.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Evaluate environmental conditions to create container flower garden.

2. Evaluate environmental conditions and other factors to create an edible containergarden.

3. Learn common names of variety of flowering and vegetable plants.


1. Create a potted arrangement of flowering annuals.

2. Create either a patio herb or salsa garden.

Prerequisites

None


$20.00 covers the cost of all materials for two complete containers (includes plants, soil and containers)

Mini-Course

Cooking Fancy is a Piece of Cake............................................................................ Half Day (AM)





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. work as a team.

2. experience new foods.

3. learn new cooking terms.

4. learn to cook with basic ingredients.

5. learn to follow written instructions.


1. Bake or cook one new item per day.

2. Share the cooking with classmates.

3. Watch and practice the art of bread making (kolaches)

4. Clean-up.

Prerequisites

None


$15.00

Limitations

30 students

Mini-Course

Designing & Creating Candles & Soap.....................................................................Half Day (AM)


• Reading and following directions (recipe form)

• Applying principles of chemistry to make consumer products

• Understanding how daily use products are created

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Work with others to design and make creative and usable products

2. Learn how to make products that are used in everyday life


Having Fun....

1. Making soap with personalized fragrances, colors, shapes and sizes

2. Creating lotions with savory flavors and various shades

3. Designing candles using different molds, dyes and scents

Prerequisites

None


$20 Covers cost of products and containers needed to create the products

Limitations

15 students maximum

Mini-Course

Electric Car Preparation..............................................................................................Half Day (PM)


Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

• Evaluates his/hers own goals

• Accesses and uses information as a tool for learning.



• Demonstrates the ability to do problem solving, critical thinking, and creative thinking usingapplication and analysis synthesis and evaluation skills.


1. Charge batteries2. Test batteries3. Make final changed in gearing4. Make final structural change on the body of the electric cars5. Acquire all necessary materials for race day6. Prepare electric car’s batteries for upcoming competitions7. Prepare the electric cars for upcoming competitions8. Make structural changes on electric cars

Prerequisites

Must have been enrolled in the Design Engineering class second semesterof the 2000/01 school year.


None

Limitations

Limited to Design Engineering students

Mini-Course

Examining Amana Heritage........................................................................................ Half Day (AM)



• Demonstrates appropriate conduct through his/her actions.

• Demonstrates interrelationships of various societies and culture.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1.observe manufacturing processes.

2.develop an understanding of the history & culture of Amana Society.


1. Learn about the origin of the Amana Colonies, burial customs, communal kitchens, anthe role of the religion in everyday life.

2. Tour Museum of Amana History, Amana Furniture and Clock Shop, Stone Heath BakeryCommunal Kitchen and Coppersmith, Middle Amana Cemetery, Broom and Basket Shop, Schantz Furniture, Woolen Mills, and visit Upper South Amana Overlook.

3. Eat at a family style breakfast at an Amana restaurant.

Prerequisites

None


$19 covers transportation, tour guide fees, and family-style breakfast at the Ox yoke Inn. Bringing money to purchase bakery items when we stop at bakeries on two different

mornings is optional.

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Expanding Your Boundaries...................................................................................................All Day


• Contributes/participates in community/school actively.



• Demonstrates an understanding of socially appropriate conduct through his/her actions.

• Demonstrates the ability to do problem solving, critical thinking, and creative thinking usingapplication, analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationship of various societies and cultures.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:1. Share gifts, talents, and skills with others in need.

2. Relate verbally with other cultures.

3. Grow in community with each other and those in the surrounding community.

4. Execute solutions to proposed problems.


1. Serve low-income/at-risk families in the community.

2. Plant trees, pour concrete, make repairs.

3. Serve in soup-kitchen.

4. Develop life-long friendships.

5. Volunteer skills and resources to various community projects and centers.

Prerequisites

1. Must apply through Mrs. Hunt or Mrs. Bush (application and references needed).2. This experience will stretch and challenge each individual. Students must be willing to

leave their comfort zones, take risks, and be open to new cultures.3. Previous service-project experience preferred, but not required.

Required Student Fees$50 (food, donations as desired).

LimitationsUp to 22 students.

Mini-Course

Golf for the Amateur......................................................................................... Half Day (AM or PM)





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. be familiar with golf rules and etiquette and demonstrate them at all times.

2. be familiar with and practice safety at all times.

3. keep score accurately.


1. Review etiquette and safety rules.

2. Work on address and swing.

3. Practice hitting shags to increase distance.

4. Play 9 holes of golf each day in assigned groups.

5. Keep accurate score, daily.

Prerequisites

1. Have had experience on the practice range prior to the mini-course.

2. Students must provide their own appropriate golf equipment (bag, clubs, balls, tees).If you need to, you may rent clubs at the course for $2 to $3 daily.


Estimated costs: $20 for AM golfers/$15 for PM golfers - payable at the school store.Bus Fee $3 payable at the school store.Bucket of Balls: $4 on the first day, only, payable at the course.Golf Club Rental: $2 per day, payable at the course.

Limitations

1. We will play at Airport National Golf Course daily.

2. No motorized golf cars during the mini-course.

3. Each student MUST have his/her own golf equipment: golf bag, clubs, balls, tees.

Mini-Course

Golf ..............................................................................................................................................All Day


• Implements a plan for physical and mental health (life-long health skills).





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. learn basic golf techniques and mechanics.

2. learn proper etiquette of the sport of golf.

3. learn and understand proper scoring and terminology.

4. demonstrate proper decision-making in club usage and hittingsituations.

5. demonstrate proper problem-solving in club usage and hitting situations.


1. Visit area golf courses in an effort to improve golf skills,strategies, and understandings.

2. Putting contest.

3. Driving contest.

4. Lowest score contest.

5. Most Improved Golfer determination.

Prerequisites1. Must have previous golf experience (5-10 rounds of 9 holes). Students who are true

beginning Golfers should enroll for “Half -Day Golf” mini-course rather than thisAll-Day Golf mini-course.

2. Positive attitude towards new/different learning opportunities.3. Low frustration level.4. Each student MUST provide their OWN appropriate equipment (bag, clubs, balls, tees)

Required Student FeesEstimation per day = $12 for green fees, plus lunch each day, and a one-time bus fee of $5 for the entire mini-course)

Mini-Course

Hiking for Physical Health & Mental Well-being.....................................................Half Day (PM)


• Implements a plan for physical and mental health.


Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Hiking at least one mile each day.

2. Discuss the guidelines of leaving no trace hiking.

3. Explore the interrelationships between the living and non-living parts of the environment in order to appreciate the world we live in.


1. Hiking through various local parks and nature trails.

Prerequisites

None


None

LIMITATIONS:

Must be able to provide adequate clothing for outdoor activities and walk at least 2 miles.

Mini-Course

Hockey Skills..................................................................................................................Half Day (AM)


• Implements a plan for physical & mental health.

• Listen with comprehension.

• Interacts with & works with others.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Learn proper skating techniques.

2. Learn rules of hockey.

3. Understand various positions.

4. Demonstrate basic hockey skills (pack handling, passing, shooting, etc.)

5. Learn hockey history.


1. Various hockey drills.

2. Scrimmage.

3. Video of Games.

4. Possibly of “report” on a hockey great.

Prerequisites

1. None required; preferably some basic skating (ice or in-line) experience.

2. Equipment/skates will be needed.


To be determined.

Limitations

Mini-Course

Hoop’em with Coach “G”.............................................................................................Half Day (AM)


• Implements a plan for physical & mental Health.


• Demonstrates an understanding of socially acceptable behavior.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Participates in a new and unique learning experience.2. Builds a bond between peers and teachers.3. Increase their self esteem.4. See Mr. G as a real person normal!5. Participates everyday6. Display positive attitude toward school and staff.


1. Passing knockout2. Dribble knockout3. Shooting knockout4. 3 point competitions5. Hot Shots6. Free Thrower of the Week!!

Prerequisites

1. Desire to play the game of basketball 2. Sneakers to play in.


None

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Hunter Safety..................................................................................................................Half Day (AM)


• Understands the interrelationships between the living and non-living partsof their environment in order to become active caretakers of their world.

• Demonstrates the rights and responsibilities of a member of a democraticsociety.


Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. be knowledgeable about game laws, conservation, game management,survival, guns, and ammunition.

2. be able to demonstrate proper and safe handling of a shotgun, rifle, or bow.

3. demonstrate the behaviors of a courteous and ethical hunter.

4. upon successful completion of this course, qualify for a “Certificateof Completion” which is a required prerequisite for minors to obtaina hunting license in the state of Iowa.


1. Lecture-film-discussion-demonstration.

2. This class will be conducted in cooperation with the Department ofNatural Resources certified hunter safety education instructors.

3. Field trip to observe and identify quality habitat.

Prerequisites1. Participant willingness to spend home-study time to study hunter

safety manual and complete open-book quizzes will be required.

Required Student FeesNone

Limitations35 students maximum

Mini-Course

Ice Skating...................................................................................................................... Half Day (PM)







Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Demonstrate proper skating techniques and safety.

2. Demonstrate proper skating behavior and courtesy.


1. General skating sessions.

Prerequisites

Students must be ready to spend the afternoon skating.


Per day = admission plus skates $6 admission no skates $5

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Indoor Soccer.................................................................................................................Half Day (PM)


• Interacts and works cooperatively with others.

• Demonstrates appropriate conduct through his/her actions.


Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Become familiar with skills and rules of play.

2. Involved with indoor soccer.

3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship.

4. Demonstrate their ability to contribute as a team member.


1. Students will be placed on teams and short games will be played at Sport Zone.

Prerequisites

None, except bring your own shin guards (or borrow some prior to course).


$20

Limitations

30 students maximum25 students minimum

Mini-Course

MAC Attack..................................................................................................................... Half Day (PM)





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Explore various fitness programs.

2. Tour the Midwest Athletic Club.

3. Participate in three different fitness activities.


1. Go to Midwest Athletic Club.

2. Students will rotate between a kick boxing class, weight training & cardiovascular workout.

Prerequisites

None


$15 covers cost of transportation and 3 days at the Midwest Athletic Club.

Limitations

30 participants

Mini-Course

Money Challenge............................................................................................... Half Day (AM or PM)


• Demonstrates critical thinking.

• Understands the nature of economics and investing.

• Uses technology as a research and learning tool.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Increase knowledge of financial investments.

2. Learn investment strategies.

3. Comprehend the workings of the stock market.


1. Discuss and research different financial investments.

2. Use the internet to examine stocks

3. Participate in an investment challenge game on the inter net.

Prerequisites

None


None

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Out-and-About................................................................................................................Half Day (PM)


• Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationship of varioussocieties and cultures.

• Uses his/her knowledge of the past to explain the present and anticipatethe future.

• Applies knowledge of geography to his/her understanding of the world.





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

• explore tourist attractions and cultural opportunities within a shortradius of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.


• Students will take half-day excursions to fine arts/historic sites of interest within our area. i.e. Hoover Library, Kalona, CR Museum of Art, Amana, Science Station, etc.

Prerequisites

None


Admission charges at specific sites ranging from $3.00-10.00 per day.Students will have to provide lunch one day.

$5.00 - $10.00 bus fee per student depending on how many students are in the course.

Mini-Course

Outdoor Recreation..................................................................................................................All Day





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Be introduced to various recreational areas in Eastern Iowa.

2. Establish rapport between new student groups.

3. Discover new outdoor activities.


1. Frisbee Golf2. Roller blading3. Campfire cooking4. Hiking5. Fossil exploration6. Cave exploration

Prerequisites

1. Motivation to be an active participant.2. Proper equipment and clothing.


$15 per student

Limitations:

30 students

Mini-Course

Photo Album/Scrapbook..................................................................................Half Day (AM or PM)


• Writes clearly and effectively.



Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. organize memorabilia.

2. artistically display artifacts into scrapbook/memory book.

3. write short captions.

4. write journaling entries.


1. Construct memory/scrapbooks.

2. Decorate pages using variety of techniques.

3. Assemble memorabilia.

4. Journaling.

5. Using computer to produce artwork and captions.

Prerequisites

None


None. Students will bring their own materials/supplies.

Limitations

Space for 20.

Mini-Course

Reading is Fun (So Little Time, So Much To Read)................................................Half Day (PM)



• Reads, analyzes written media

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Enjoy reading.

2. Interact with others who enjoy reading.


1. Quiet reading.

2. Sharing a summary or book talk.

3. Have a read and feed at least one day.

Prerequisites

1. Bring a book to read.


None

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Roller Skating.................................................................................................................Half Day (PM)



• Contributes/participates in a school activity.



Learner Outcomes

Participants will:1. learn the basics of roller skating.

2. further develop already learned skills.

3. demonstrate roller skating skills.

4. use this activity as a good form of exercise.

5. have fun.


1. Basic instruction by rink personnel.

2. Games for beginners.

3. Activities for intermediates.

4. General skating sessions for all.

5. Competitions for advanced skaters.

6. Individualized instruction.

Prerequisites

Motivation to be an active participant.


$14.00 (with or without skate rental) - this includes transportation.

LimitationsMust have 50 students

Mini-Course

Sailing Lake MacBride................................................................................................. Half Day (PM)


• Understands the interrelationships between living and non-living parts oftheir environment in order to become active caretakers of their world.




Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Identify and use different kinds of sailing crafts.2. Become familiar with equipment associated with sailing.3. Become familiar with techniques used in launching and controlling a

sailing craft.4. Participate in the actual sailing of a craft.5. Become proficient in the control of a sailing craft.6. Possibly earn a pilot’s license to enable the student to sail certain craft alone.7. Gain a summer user’s certificate for use of sailing craft at MacBride

for the summer.


1. Students meet in groups to be introduced to different types ofsailing craft and the equipment and techniques used to sail each.

2. Students accompany instructor on craft.3. Students practice sailing techniques.4. Students demonstrate proficiency in sailing prescribed craft.5. Student receives pilot’s license and pass to use craft for summer.6. Student receives summer membership in sailing club.

Prerequisites

Be ready to spend the afternoon sailing and observing others sail.

Required Student FeesApproximately $45.00 - includes transportation and membership toUniversity Of Iowa Sailing Club for the summer of 2001.

Limitations

Maximum of 16 upperclassmen.

Mini-Course

Shake Shop Touring..................................................................................................................All Day





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Plan activities interesting for all.

2. Work as a team.

3. Develop an awareness and appreciation of historical places in Iowa.

4. Learn how to and keep score for bowling.


1. Tour Hoover Museum

2. Tour rapture center at MacBride

3. Study fish and pondlife in Linn Co.

4. Adventureland trip.

5. Bowling.

Prerequisites

1. Work in Shake Shop

2. Have adequate attendance, work habits and appropriate behaviors.

3. Permission from the teacher.


Shake Shop earnings will offset most if not all expenses except for spending money

Limitations

Instructor permission and parent permission to attend

Mini-Course

Skate boarding/In-line Skating/Hackey Sack......................................................... Half Day (PM)



• Demonstrates a understanding of socially appropriate conduct through his/her actions.


• Contributes/ participates in community/school activity.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Learn the safety factors involved in SAFE skating.

2. Have fun and meet new friends who share a love for skate boarding.

3. Travel to the CR Skate Park and enjoy a CR public facility.


1. Instruction will be given on the basics of safe skate boarding.

2. Students will be able to practice/demonstrate safe skating.

3. Students will practice for a “Last day performance” called “Skating in Style” which will be video taped.

Prerequisites

1. Will need to provide own skateboard/skates and appropriate safety gear.

2. Will need to have a cooperative and positive attitude.


$2.00

Limitations

Rain plans will include attending an IMAX movie.

Mini-Course

Smart Shopping.............................................................................................................Half Day (PM)


• Works cooperatively with others.


• Applies knowledge of everyday living skills.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Understands the nature of economics as it applies to everyday living.

2. Demonstrates understanding of practical living skills.

3. Demonstrates an understanding of socially appropriate conductthrough his/her actions.

4. Interacts & works cooperatively with others.


1. Students will tour area shopping malls.

2. Comparative shop. Students will then be asked to compareprice, quality, and brand names.

Prerequisites

None


$5.00 for transportation.

Limitations

None

Mini-Course

Softball/Volleyball..........................................................................................................Half Day (AM)





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. learn and demonstrate skills needed for softball while participating in drills.

2. understand the similarities and differences of three different softball games(Fast pitch, slo-pitch, and modified).

3. demonstrate their ability to compete as a team member.

4. demonstrate their ability to compete while displaying good sportsmanship.


1. Proper warm-up techniques including jogging, stretching, and throwing.

2. A demonstration of the rules of softball with the differences of the three different games emphasized.

3. Drills to improve the athletes ability to compete.

4. Daily games - at least one each day and at least one of each type.

Prerequisites

1. All students must supply their own softball/baseball glove.

2. Shoes or spikes must be worn. No sandals, flip flops, etc.


None

LimitationsStudents should be prepared to participate the entire time--this is nota spectator course

Mini-Course

Strategy Games.............................................................................................................Half Day (AM)


• Applies problem solving and critical/creative thinking to reach a goal.


Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principle of strategy.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the rules & strategy for 2-3 different strategy games.

3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship and social skills.

4. Produce notes on an analysis of the game participated in, with the goal of improving performance.


1. Involvement in 1-2 group strategy game: Risk, Diplomacy, Rail Baron, etc.

2. Involvement in 1-2 single opponent games: chess, backgammon, Pente, Go, etc.

3. Required short journals summarizing the play of each game involved in, analyzing why it turned out as it did, and what would have improved the outcome.

Prerequisites

1.Strong interest in strategy games.

2.Ability to stay with a task for long periods of time.


None

Limitations

20 Students

Mini-Course

Strike & Spike ............................................................................................................................All Day


• Demonstrates an understanding of socially appropriate conduct through his/her action.



Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Work as a team.

2. Compete in tournament play.

3. Develop strategies for success and growth as an individual and team.

4. Experience two different physical/leisure activities.


1. In the a.m. students will compete as teams in the bowling arena.

2. In the p.m. students will compete as teams on the sand volleyball court.

3. Wins and Losses will be calculated in a tournament manner so that at the end of the 4th day. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place prizes will be awarded.

Prerequisites

None


$25.00 covers three games of bowling, volleyball each day and party on last day.

Limitations

40 students. Students need to bring a sack lunch or money for lunch every day, but the last.

Mini-Course

Table Games...................................................................................................................Half Day (PM)




• Demonstrates an understanding of socially appropriate conduct throughhis/her action.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. learn the basics of family table games like Monopoly, Bingo, Checkers,Chess, Carob.

2. further develop already learned skills.

3. use this activity as a form of socially appropriate conduct.

4. have fun.


1. Bring family games to play.

2. Organize a tournament for interested participants.

3. Enjoy as many games as possible each day.

Prerequisites

Motivation to participate and have fun.


None

Mini-Course

Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down Movie Review............................................................. Half Day (P.M.)



• Reads, analyzes and evaluates a variety of media.

• Writes clearly and effectively.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Be able to express and defend their opinions about movies.

2. Be exposed to a wide range and style of movie.


1. Watch and critique various styles of movies.

2. Defend student opinions of movies.

3. Develop possible sequels to various movies.

Prerequisites

None


None

Limitations

Number of seats in a classroom

Mini-Course

Touring......................................................................................................................................... All Day


• Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationship of various societiesand cultures.


• Develops an awareness of, and is exposed to the fine arts.


• Reads, analyzes, and evaluates a variety of media.




Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. increase their awareness of social activities and events that exist in the Midwest.

2. observe various scenic and interesting places in the Midwest.

3. observe and study evidence of happenings that took place in ourcountry’s past.

4. be introduced to various recreational areas in the Midwest.


1. St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Game2. St. Louis Zoo3. Science Center4. Union Station5. The Arch6. Six Flags

Prerequisites

1. Students wishing to participate in this mini-course must have theapproval of Mr. Bennett/Mr. Jelinek, tour directors, before registering.


Approximately $175.00, payable in advance (to cover transportation, lodging,and admissions). Cost of meals will be the responsibility of the participants.

Mini-Course

Tournament of Champions............................................................................. Half Day (AM or PM)


• Contributes/participates in community/school activities.



Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1.develop leadership skills.

2.improve teamwork.

3.demonstrate good sportsmanship.


1.Students will compete in a variety of sports and activities.

2.Designed to determine an overall champion.

3.Students will be given an opportunity to test their athletic skillsagainst other high school athletes.

Prerequisites

None


None

Limitations

No whining.

Mini-Course

Trout Fishing............................................................................................................................... All Day


• Understands the interrelationships between the living and non-living partsof their environment in order to become active caretakers of their world.



Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1.increase their knowledge of Iowa’s delicate wildlife.

2.Identify the techniques used in catching Iowa’s trout.

3.locate trout streams in the state.

4.understand fishing laws as they apply to trout.

5.work cooperatively with the public in using Iowa’s trout streams.


1.Students will be transported to different trout streams in Iowa eachday for fishing.

Prerequisites

1.Students are responsible for meeting licensing and trout stamp requirements prior to the mini-course. Questions concerning thisrequirement should be directed to Mr. Hawkins or Mr. Bubon. SeeMini-Course Manual.


$12.00

Mini-Course

Ultimate Frisbee & Disc Golf.................................................................................................. All Day



• Implements a plan for physical & mental health.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1.understand the history of the two sports.

2.become familiar with the rules of disc golf and ultimate frisbee.

3.develop skills of throwing and catching a frisbee.

4.participate in two types of highly aerobic games of frisbee.


1.Lecture/discussion on the dynamics of the flight of a frisbee.

2.Individual skill development of frisbee techniques.

3.Participation in disc golf & ultimate frisbee.

4.Optional tournament on the final full length day.

Prerequisites

None


Disc sales will be available on first day of prices between $7 - $12.

Limitations

Maximum 33 students.

Mini-Course

Virtual Reality Strategy Games......................................................................Half Day (AM or PM)


• Access and uses technology for a tool of learning.

• Demonstrates the ability to do problem solving, critical thinking, and creative thinking usingapplication, analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Increase their ability to problem solve.

2. Apply strategy and tactical plans.

3. Have fun competing with his/her classmates.


1. Participate in a virtual online strategy game.

2. Compete against classmates in a tournament format.

Prerequisites

1. Basic working knowledge of computer operating systems.

2. Word processing skills.


Cost of Gaming CD - to be determined.

Limitations:

20 students per session.

Mini-Course

Wonderful World of Color................................................................................Half Day (AM or PM)





Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. create a tie-dyed shirt.

2. explore enjoyable and colorful chemistry/physics activities.

3. acquire a greater appreciation for the role color plays in everyday life.


1. Read about different dying techniques.

2. Experiment with different fabric wrapping techniques.

3. Mix colors to make new shades.

4. Experiment with different color application techniques.

5. Make a final tie-dyed T-shirt.

Prerequisites

None


$15.00 for t-shirt, dyes, and chemicals.

Limitations

15 participants per session. Must be able to move outside easily, have use of both hands, aboth eyes. Persons with severe allergies should not take this course.

Mini-Course

Yearbook......................................................................................................................................All Day


• Accesses and uses technology as a tool for learning.



• Demonstrates the rights and responsibilities of a member of a democratic society.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will:

1. Work as a team.

2. Take, develop and print photos to be used in the yearbook.

3. Design and layout yearbook pages.

4. Finish production of the yearbook.

5. Meet the last publisher’s deadline so the yearbook will be delivered on time in the fall.


1. Take photos of mini course activities.

2. Develop and print photos.

3. Continue work on previous yearbook page designs.

4. Design and lay out remaining yearbook pages.

5. Edit yearbook copy for accuracy.

Prerequisites

Must be a member of the yearbook staff OR have taken a photography class during the school yea

Required Student FeesNone

LimitationsNone

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