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"All About Africa Club", Laetitia Igiraneza Sinyigenga Oct 2020

"All About Africa Club", Laetitia Igiraneza Sinyigenga

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This afterschool club introduces students in fourth and fifth grade to Africa. By using hand-on activities and PowerPoint Presentations, students will develop a better understanding of the map of Africa as well as cultural awareness.


"Science Through The Galaxy Club", Kenessa Copeland, Beth Cannon Oct 2020

"Science Through The Galaxy Club", Kenessa Copeland, Beth Cannon

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This club is meant for middle schoolers who want to learn about science while also having a creative outlet. Learn about different areas of science throughout land, ocean, and space. Exciting activities and experiments will be explored each week. For those that like to be creative, we will also enact stories and skits related to the area of science we are covering.


Relax And Recharge Club, Katherine Osmundson, Alec Miller Oct 2020

Relax And Recharge Club, Katherine Osmundson, Alec Miller

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

An afterschool club that focuses on providing calming and stress relieving activities that also help them build healthy coping mechanisms to stress at a young age.


Relax And Recharge Club, Alec Miller, Katherine Osmundson Oct 2020

Relax And Recharge Club, Alec Miller, Katherine Osmundson

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

The Relax and Recharge after school club was intended to help students wind down and recover from the stresses of the school day. We led a variety of crafts, exercises, and activities for this purpose. We also intended to provide the students with tools to take back into the school and home for stress management. Our goal was for the students to learn how to be more present, self-aware, and able to manage stress in a healthy way.


A Moment Of Science Club, Alexis Gravagna, Dawson Eccles Oct 2020

A Moment Of Science Club, Alexis Gravagna, Dawson Eccles

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

A Moment of Science Club allows the youth to learn about science concepts through engaging in interesting science experiments.


Medieval Times Club, Luci Anderson Oct 2020

Medieval Times Club, Luci Anderson

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

The Medieval Times club digs into European history that is often passed over in the classroom. We will talk about knights, dragons, chivalry, castles, and peasants. Popular myths like King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table and Beowulf - a story that partially inspired the Lord of the Rings - will be discussed. We will also examine some of the larger themes of the Middle Ages, including the Holy Wars, the Roman Empire, the Church, and pagans.


"The Wonderful World Of Dr. Seuss Club", Meagan Heimbrecht, Charlie Croteau, Kylee Sodomka Apr 2020

"The Wonderful World Of Dr. Seuss Club", Meagan Heimbrecht, Charlie Croteau, Kylee Sodomka

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Exploring the world through Dr. Seuss! A club geared for young elementary schoolers in hopes of promoting reading and curiosity! From Oobleck to puppets to writing their own book, this club is simple yet takes a student on a new adventure every week!


Pen Pal Club: Handwriting And Fine Motor Development, Madelyn Beck, Nicole Borcyk Apr 2020

Pen Pal Club: Handwriting And Fine Motor Development, Madelyn Beck, Nicole Borcyk

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This "Pen Pal Club" targets K-2 students. The lesson plans provided aim to develop handwriting, letter formation, and fine motor skills to create confident and competent young writers who can excel in the classroom.


French Club, Brett Foster, Madisen Bell Apr 2020

French Club, Brett Foster, Madisen Bell

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Afterschool club that introduces French Language and Culture to young elementary students. Through hands-on activities and discussions, students will learn the basics of French Language and complete a French Journal full of everything they learned that semester to take home.


Got Science? Club, Nora Husein, Randa Ismail Apr 2020

Got Science? Club, Nora Husein, Randa Ismail

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Got Science? Club allows students to learn about the science that can be found in our daily lives using everyday items such as food and school supplies. Students will learn about these sciences through hands-on experiments, allowing them to truly experience the science around them.


Music And Movement Club, Emma Fuller, Madison Sides Apr 2020

Music And Movement Club, Emma Fuller, Madison Sides

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

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Escape The Classroom Club, Abbey Haymond, Jasmine Ranjbari-Sisan Apr 2020

Escape The Classroom Club, Abbey Haymond, Jasmine Ranjbari-Sisan

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This after school club encourages students to work together to solve puzzles and find clues. By using critical thinking skills and creativity, they will escape the classroom as a team.


Environmental Activism, Ellen Dexter, Lydia Dexter Apr 2020

Environmental Activism, Ellen Dexter, Lydia Dexter

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

An after school book club that follows Greta Thunberg's book of speeches No One is Too Small to Make a Difference , as well as uses hands-on activities to teach the importance of environmental activism.


Periodic Table Club, Makayla Gill, Kailynn Jensen Apr 2020

Periodic Table Club, Makayla Gill, Kailynn Jensen

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This club is dedicated to teaching the generation of future scientists the periodic table. This is designed to be a unique take on a STEM club that uses the periodic table as a backbone for a solid foundation in chemistry.


Cats And Cows Yoga Club, Kate Gaulke Apr 2020

Cats And Cows Yoga Club, Kate Gaulke

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Numerous studies have shown that yoga can be very beneficial for kids. Cats and Cows Yoga Club will help children learn the postures of yoga, but also teach them the importance of mindfulness. I include lessons that preach kindness and gratefulness which compliments the practice of yoga very well. Ultimately, children will become aware of how it feels when they deep breathe and the difference it makes in your mood when you focus on mindfulness in your body, mind, and spirit.


Journey Through Science Club, Jacob Sorensen, Riha Karney Jan 2020

Journey Through Science Club, Jacob Sorensen, Riha Karney

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

A science-based after school club that navigates the wonders of science while tying into fun activities for young students to enjoy, all while expanding their scientific knowledge and understanding in the process.