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Ever wanted to create your own computer games or animations? This class teaches basic programming concepts using MIT’s visual programming language Scratch. Scratch is an online platform built for kids that uses “blocks” of code that can be snapped together to create working programs. If you’ve never programmed before and are interested in getting started, this is the place for you!

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Nora Bulovic

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Algebra is an important part of our everyday lives and is essential to succeed in high school. In this class students will get to know about the concepts of algebra and will learn about real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, and problem-solving and more.

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Aru Bagga

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EST)

Monday - Friday

Date: Dec 28 2020 - Jan 1 2021

Where would humans live if Earth was no longer suitable for life? In this course, students will have to find an alternative “home” by understanding what life is and its requirements. The purpose of this interdisciplinary project is to raise awareness amongst children about the importance of Earth’s resources while learning different fields (biology, physics and chemistry) in a funny way: letting creativity flow!

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Blanca Gilabert López and Laia Xiao

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

In this class, students will learn the basics of how to take a good photograph. Everyday, students will learn a new element of composition, and be given an assignment to complete before the next class. Students' work will be shared and discussed during the next class as an opportunity for the students to learn what works and what doesn't. Students will need access to a digital camera or a device with a camera (cell phone is sufficient)

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Rachel Camp

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

The Wonders of the Universe: Looking to the stars in this time of confinement

This course will cover a variety of interesting phenomena that shape the universe into what we see today. Topics will include dark matter and dark energy, stellar classes, exoplanets, and cosmology. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Vighnesh Nagpal

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

What do ISEF winners, global innovators, and Nobel Prize recipients all have in common? A passion for exploration of the world around them and a desire and skillset to understand it more. In this course, we'll explore the world around us from home! We will conduct simple but insightful experiments, while also learning the steps of the scientific method and research skills. The course will emphasize students' interests and all students will pick a small area they are interested in researching/conducting experiments in. The culmination of the class will be short presentations by all the students on their projects.

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Shruthi Ravichandran

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Interested in learning about how cancer research is done? In this class, Shruthi and I will be diving into the basics of molecular research and techniques that are common around the lab. In the second half of the class, we will be explaining how these techniques specifically apply to cancer research. If you like science and want to work in a lab in a few years, you should definitely take this class!

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by John Lin and Shruthi Ravichandran

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

If you are preparing for your 7th grade biology class or simply interested in learning about the human body, then this class is for you! We'll be covering the ins and outs of what your body is made of, what it takes to function, and how we interact with our environment as complex and ever-changing organisms. Our journey begins at the molecular level, builds up to the anatomy of a cell, expands on the systems occurring in your body, and ends with how certain overlooked aspects of your life make massive changes to how you live and think about the world around you. Let's learn about the human body together!

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Youngseo Yi

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Where did math originate from and how did it get to where it is today? In this course we will learn all about the development of mathematics through the ages. Starting from as early as the first civilizations to modern theories. We will explore the Millennium Problems who each have a prize of $1 million for solving them, and we will do lots of fun coloring activities. This class is open to all age groups from 8 - 18 and will be very interactive. The class will culminate in a fun and simple project based on the topics learned in the class.

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Nikhil Suresh

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

In this course, we explore a range of economic concepts from how individuals behave in markets to the broad-reaching effects of Congress and the Federal Reserve. Armed with a basic understanding of economics, we will examine many real-world examples of economic forces in action, especially the impacts of this ongoing pandemic and how we have responded so far. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Bryant Xia

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Want a behind the scenes look of what it takes to be a journalist? This is a course for anyone interested in understanding the mechanics of journalism. Learn about topics including the inverted pyramid, interview strategies, and the life of a story.

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Christina Li

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Want to learn calligraphy, but don't know where to start? Confused why your calligraphy doesn't seem to look as aesthetic as the ones on social media? Looking for a new relaxing and artistic skill to learn over summer? This class is for you! Calligraphy is a unique skill that is both eye-catching and relaxing. In this class, we will be covering faux calligraphy, which will cover the basics to calligraphy, including stroke work, letters, and transitions. Note: students will only need a paper and a pencil; so no need for fancy brush pens for this class!

Recommended Ages: Grades 3+

Taught by Esha Sidhu

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST

Every Sunday, Nov 8- Dec 13 

(Skipping Nov 29)

The Honors Earth Science classes at Lexington High School can be a pretty difficult class to get through. Myself included, many students during their ninth grade had difficulty in this class. In a span of five days, I will cover some of the major subjects from the Honors Earth Science curriculum in preparation for this class, providing a short but insightful view into the world of Earth Science.

Recommended Ages: Grades 6+

Taught by Henry Kim / Hanna Jiang

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Argumentation skills are valuable, regardless of the context. In this class students will become familiar with the fundamentals of debate. Learn about strategies during cross-examination, impact calculus, and conducting research to formulate your arguments. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Chrstina Li

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Did you know that the medicines delivered to your doorstep can take more than 10 years to develop? Why does it take this long? In this course, you'll gain a basic understanding of the different stages of drug discovery from target validation to lead optimization and clinical trails. In addition to course material, we'll be running simulations during class such as protein binding visualizations which will show you what it's like to be a drug hunter. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Mukundh Murthy

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Summer didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to be. No camps, no swimming, and limited friend time. But it’s not too late to turn it around! Come join me as we sit back, relax, and just enjoy a good book! This class is for kids who want to continue to have reading time in a small-group, low stress, friendly environment.  Each of the five days that we meet will start with guided reading of a picture book, like Corduroy and Stephanie’s Ponytail, or a few stories from the book “3-Minute Stories.” Along the way we will talk about predictions, characters, setting, and much more! So come and hitch a ride on this amazing adventure through books! 

Recommended ages: K to 1st Grade

Taught by Meera Krishnan / Sophie Read

Time: To be Determined

Coming Soon

Think you're up for a challenge? Well let’s find out! Each week we will dive into a short chapter book like the I Survived series, and the Who Was books! In each class we will read a few chapters from the book and then have a conversation about what we just read. Who were the characters? How would you describe them? Where is the book taking place? If you don't have the book at home, no worries! It’s a read aloud book club so you’ll be able to hear everything on your end! And if you do have the book? Even better! We can take turns or follow along as we read the book together!

Recommended ages: 2-3rd Grade

Taught by Meera Krishnan / Sophie Read

Time: To be Determined

Coming Soon

If you've ever listened to a song, have you ever thought, was it being played live by multiple people, or was it all just one person? While there are many different methods to make music, digital music is one of the ways that you can have different instruments come together all from your own laptop! In this course, students will gain an introduction to a DAW (digital audio workstation) software known as Ableton Live(the same software the pros use), a program where one can make music that has multiple instruments. By the end of the course, the students will learn how to digitally compose their own original music with a free trial version of Ableton Live Suite in a way that is simple, intuitive and fun. No prior experience is required, but having a computer with at least 8 GB of free space is recommended so that Ableton can run smoothly. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 6+

Taught by Ricky Kundu

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

We use fractions and decimals in our everyday lives, from cooking to running races to playing music. In this class students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals. They will learn how to convert decimals to fractions and visa versa. The concepts of common multiples and simplification of fractions will also be introduced in this class.

Recommended Ages: Grades 3+

Taught by Ananya Singh

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Counting is a fundamental tool in real life. In this class, you will learn how to apply counting into real life scenarios, and you will learn about permutations, combinations, committee forming, and much more.

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Stephanie Wan and Katerina Lung

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

In this class, students will learn some basic math concepts in preaglebra, such as  order of operations, exponents, prime/composite numbers, and more. Students will have a lesson on the topic, be shown some example problems, and be given some time to work on some problems themselves. Near the end of class, students may volunteer to present how they solved some of the problems. Three homework problems will be given each class.

Recommended Ages: Grades 3+

Taught by Derek Gao

Time: 7:30 - 8:45 PM (EST)

Every Monday, Nov 2 - Dec 7

(Skipping Nov 23)

This course is for beginners who want to learn Chess. The course will start off with the basic fundamentals of Chess, and gradually go to more advanced strategies. This will be a fun and interactive class with room for plenty of questions. The pace will be adjusted appropriately for the class participants.

Recommended Ages: Grades 3+

Taught by Ronak Wakhlu 

Collaboration with IAL

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Monday - Friday

Date: Dec 28 2020 - Jan 1 2021

This intro to Geometry class will include the basic concepts of geometry, like area, perimeter, lines, angles, etc. This course will help students connect what they learn to the spaces around them in the real world. It will also help expand the way students think and will help them come up with new problem solving strategies.

Recommended Ages: Grades 2+

Taught by Ajay Raina

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

What defines the different traits we see in ourselves when we look at ourselves or others? And how do different species have different? This class will introduce students to genetics and how they shape the way different species have evolved and why every being is different from the other and we will learn and discuss about the different effects genetics has on evolution and natural selection. This class will be a fun way to learn about the history of various species and students will get a chance to apply the skills they learned to realistic problems.

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Mimansa Bhargava

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

The Building Blocks of the World - An Introduction to chemistry

Past the naked eye, beyond the microscope lies an entire universe of small atoms, all having different properties from one another. In this class, we will explore what makes each element, how they are unique, and begin to look at how they interact with each other. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+ 

Taught by Maanas Gupta

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Whether it be performing complex calculations or building an game, Computer Science is an important skill for any student to learn in this digital age. With the onset of smartphones and social media, several companies hire those with experience in the tech industry. This course provides an overview of basic computing concepts, applicable to any job, with a focus on Java.

Recommended Ages: Grades 7+

Taught by Praveen Mogan

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

In this course, we will learn the basics of trigonometry, the branch of mathematics which deals with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles. Trigonometry is essential in many advanced mathematical fields, and a basic understanding can be very beneficial to any aspiring mathematician.

Prerequisite: have a basic understanding of functions as well as geometry of triangles and circles (not required but encourage)

Recommended Ages: Grades 7+

Taught by Mor Evron

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

This class will take you on a time-traveling journey to learn about events that shaped the world we live in. We will visit all seven continents (yes, Australia and Antartica are included) and how events that happened in each region shaped how the regional cultures. After learning this class, you will be able to have a framework of world history that will help with your future endeavor in the field of history; you will also understand things that exist in our contemporary world better, or at least you will learn how little you understand them.

Recommended Ages: Grades 6+

Taught by Yujia Gao

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Geobiology and the History of Life: How we got from single cells to humans

This course focuses on how life started on a molten earth and prevailed. We will be taken throughout the ages of mass extinctions and recovery of life on earth to see how changes in climate and organisms brought us into the modern day. 

Recommended Ages: Grades 5+

Taught by Evren Arif

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

How is music made? What do the best compositions of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart have in common? Starting off with introductory lessons on reading and understanding sheet music, this class will explore how chords, cadences, melodies, and rhythms come together to create the beautiful blend of sound called music. In addition, this course will introduce you to some free online tools for musical composition so that you can apply what you learned in this class to your own creative ideas.

Recommended ages: Grades 6+

Taught by Kevin Alexander

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Learning How To Speak (for real this time)

My class empowers young students to use their voices to express their opinions. Specifically, through voice drills, speaking games, and live performance feedback, it prepares them to articulately engage in classroom discussions and give off-the-cuff impromptu's with no sweat. Moreover, through claim and argument preparation, it also enhances students' ability to think critically and evaluate other perspectives on issues.

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Rehan Rupawalla

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Arduino is a hardware that is used in many devices in our world. Some Arduino-based devices include glasses that help the blind see, and rovers that can autonomously put out fires. In this class, we will learn the basics of Arduinos and circuits, and build cool devices like thermometers and night lights!

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Sidharth Anantha

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Microbiology is a branch of science that deals with microorganisms, and studies fields such as virology, bacteriology, parasitology, and others. In this course, we will learn the foundational principles of microbiology, as well as advanced concepts regarding bacterial and viral infection. At the end of the course, we will learn about how microbiological studies led to CRISPR—a new gene editing tool used to protect us against numerous genetic diseases.  

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Jay Iyer

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

Have you ever wondered how you're able to move, make decisions, and function properly? In this course, we will explore this question by learning about the nervous system, which essentially serves as the control center for your body, eating up about 20% of your energy! We will also learn about the different divisions of the nervous system and how a 3-5 pound organ controls your world. Then, we will look into different imaging techniques used to view the brain and the pathology of various nervous system disorders.

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Ritvik Pulya

Time: To be Determined

Date: To be Determined

This course is an introduction to Python. Python has been used to create many applications we use today, like Reddit, Spotify, Youtube, and more. This course goes over how to use Python, and will make projects and games at the end using Tkinter like Rock Paper Scissors, Tic Tac Toe, and more.

Recommended Ages: Grades 4+

Taught by Vikram Anantha

Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)

Every Sunday, Dec 6 2020 - Jan 17 2021