This course will delve into the mysteries of asteroids, and answer such questions as: Was there really a giant asteroid in the time of the dinosaurs, could a giant asteroid come to earth today, what are asteroids made of, etc…Students will create a bunker to live underground in a pretend scenario and survive an asteroid impact. Through hands on activities and art projects, students will explore the mysteries of asteroids.
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Course Number: WKSP-90110
Credit: 0.00 unit(s)
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7/8/2019 - 7/12/2019
$200
In-class
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CLASS TYPE:
In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction
INSTRUCTOR:
Coons-Peterson, Lois, BA Communication - Northern Illinois University
BA English/Speech/Theater Education M.Ed Education, Curriculum & Instruction - University of Maryland
Has taught 6-8th grade math, English&Spanish at Montgomery Co. Public Schools. Taught 9-12 English, social studies, & biology at Escondido Charter H.S. Home/Hospital teacher at San Dieguito Union High School District. Is currently teaching 6-8th grade STEAM, Math & English at Notre Dame Academy.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
No refunds after: 6/1/2019.
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NOTE:
This is a middle school level workshop.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/8/2019 | Mon | 12:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 307, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/9/2019 | Tue | 12:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 307, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/10/2019 | Wed | 12:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 307, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/11/2019 | Thu | 12:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 307, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/12/2019 | Fri | 12:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 307, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.