CTD finds an approach through each child and finds a way to intrigue and interest
them in the subject matter, no matter how different it is. CTD PARENT
Getting Down to Business (Grades 2-3)
What are the characteristics of a successful business? Explore how to design and run a business as you are introduced to the fundamentals of economics. Discover what skills a successful businessperson needs in today’s world. Design a prototype of an original product or service and “sell” it to peers. Join a simulation of the financial world where supply and demand, products, services, and taxes are all key components. Participate in a simulated business world where students develop and market their original product to their peers. During this course, students will:
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Define vocabulary such as supply, demand, investment, market, and profit
Compare different kinds of economies past and present, along with the implications for how we conduct business in our global world today.
Build a budget and business plan for an original idea
CTD PATHWAY: This course is for students interested in real-world math, making money, and the world of economics. It introduces students to key concepts around the history of money and fiscal responsibility and prepares them for future math and social sciences courses.
Storytelling with Scratch (Grades 2-3)
How can we tell a digital story? Create original storylines and narratives across genres and animate them in Scratch, a block-based programming language for kids. Design code, sketch animations and backgrounds, and develop characters to tell your story in a digital format. Explore how technology can enrich our storytelling experience and abilities as you determine what makes a good story. Blend advanced creative writing strategies with computational concepts and integrative problem-solving skills. During this course, students will:
Design and document original stories Utilize Scratch block programming to animate written stories
Design, script, and build a Scratch game or interactive story that incorporates a stage, multiple sprites, and sound. Use scientific thinking to ask and answer questions
Compare and contrast how storytelling elements such as voice or mood are represented in digital or traditional story formats
CTD PATHWAY: This course is for students with a passion for writing and story design. It prepares students for future work in both language arts and computer programming.
Puzzling Problems: Math & Logic (Grades 2-3)
How many solutions can you find for a single problem? Use puzzles and games to investigate topics including Fibonacci numbers, combinations, fractions, and ancient number systems. Gain an appreciation for numbers and numbering systems in everyday life while working with peers to find solutions to demanding problems. Explore connections among problems in measurement, probability, and geometry using critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. During this course, students will:
Employ problem-solving skills to solve problems of measurement, probability, geometry, logical reasoning, and patterns
Understand and apply mathematics knowledge to “real world” situations in daily life
Demonstrate mathematical reasoning of complex problems
CTD PATHWAY: This course is for students interested in real world math, problem solving, and competition math. It lays the foundation for future coursework in logic and algebraic concepts.
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