Science Behind Fantasy Literature
Materials Fee: $11
Supplies List: Notebook, pen/pencil, Crayons or other coloring utensils, Book list (Audio options as well) will be provided for parent to purchase.
Join me on a magical journey where biology meets fantasy! Students will be able to recognize the magic around them by bridging the gap between ecological principles and fantasy worlds. We’ll read captivating descriptions of ecological landscapes from well-known books, including Wings of Fire and Harry Potter. We will also be reading The Hobbit to connect the concepts highlighted in it to course material via socratic seminars and group discussions. Through hands-on activities and group projects, students will learn about the different ecosystems and climates of our world, adaptations of fauna and flora, human-environment relationships, and so much more! At the end of the course, students will be able to create their own plausible fantasy maps and lush, unique worlds to present to their peers. Please note there is a $10 fee the first semester for the fairy garden terrarium ornament supplies and parents will need to get books on book list (these books can be Audio Books to make the significant reading demand a bit lower for younger middle school students).
Book List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYVlyLwkwyC8wFeAfHfsJKGloUYrsmiTVJjRDHQlOao/edit?usp=sharing
Homework Rating: 2-3
08/21/2024, 08/28/2024, 09/04/2024, 09/11/2024, 09/18/2024, 09/25/2024, 10/02/2024, 10/09/2024, 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/06/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024, 12/04/2024, 12/11/2024, 12/18/2024, 01/08/2025, 01/15/2025, 01/22/2025, 01/29/2025, 02/05/2025, 02/12/2025, 02/19/2025, 02/26/2025, 03/05/2025, 03/12/2025, 03/26/2025, 04/02/2025, 04/09/2025, 04/16/2025, 04/23/2025, 04/30/2025, 05/07/2025, 05/14/2025
Participants must be entering grades 6 to 8.
Minimum: 5
Maximum: 15
Registration starts on 04/19/2024 and ends on 05/14/2025.
Room: Music room
Please contact Bailiwicks Enrichment Campus if you have any questions.