Sciences Acrossthe Spectrum
Span physics, chemistry, biology and earth science, and learn to ask scientific questions.
- Time of day
- Morning
- Length
- 3 weeks · 15 hours a week
- Sessions
- June / July / August
- English
- Advanced (CEFR C1)
- Open to
- Ages 15–18
What youwill study.
How do we begin to understand the world around us? How are we able to explain phenomena that at one time seemed magical? This survey course introduces fundamental concepts across scientific disciplines in a seminar-style participatory classroom, including key concepts from physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences. Students will engage in group discussions, examine case studies, and participate in experiments (where practical) to develop a broad understanding of scientific inquiry and problem-solving. Emphasizing cross-disciplinary connection and the scientific method, students will come away with awareness of hypothesis formulation, experimentation, data analysis, and drawing conclusions.
This course introduces concepts through lectures, texts, and participation tasks that lead toward successful completion of a final course project involving small-scale research.
A good fit if:
- You plan to pursue post-secondary education and/or have strong interest in any of the sciences
- You want to practice language and develop academic skills for success in university courses
- You enjoy a challenging study environment
Afternoon,which one?
You take one course in the morning and one in the afternoon. Choose a pairing to see your first week on the home page.
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