Grades 6-8 Sample Courses


Courses for students in Grades 6-8 are offered in-person and online.


We’re excited to offer you a glimpse of CTD’s many Summer Courses. You can search all courses by visiting CTD’s online Explore Courses tool.


Describe the relationship between different body systems Identify and explain the functions of the organs in the different systems


Research an illness or disease and the applicable advances in medicine that may cure it


CTD PATHWAY: This course is for students with an interest in biology and the human body. It is great preparation for future study in the biological sciences or medical sciences.


Pre-Algebra I, II and Condensed (Grades 6-8)


This course covers the first half of the topics covered in a traditional Pre- Algebra course. Areas of study include variables, expressions, integers, solving equations and inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, rational numbers, ratio and proportions, and percentages. Share ideas while looking for alternative ways to solve problems more efficiently, or with more complexity, depending on the focus. Students have the option of taking a moderately-paced version by enrolling separately in Pre-Algebra I and Pre-Algebra II, each nine weeks long, or by taking the more rigorously paced Pre-Algebra Condensed, which covers material from Pre-Algebra I and II in nine weeks. During this course, students will:


Introduction to the United Nations (Grades 5-7)


Why might some states want to form alliances? What is the United Nations? How has the United Nations shaped world politics in the past? What role will the United Nations play in the future? This course introduces the evolution, actions, and impact of the United Nations in the greater international order. Students will pair this knowledge and analysis as they learn the foundations of Model United Nations. Simulations of the United Nations procedures will predict the behavior, or possible behavior, of individual states within the international organization. During this course, students will:


Learn the history of and examine key events that have led to changes of the United Nations


Analyze how different actors and factors shape international relations


Assess the role the UN has played in preventing, deterring, or attempting to halt the spread of conflict


CTD PATHWAY: This course is for students who want to view the world through the eyes of another nation. It is an excellent opportunity to build research and presentation skills, and provides a comprehensive introduction to the Model UN, which can lead to further studies in history, political science, and debate.


Anatomy & Physiology (Grades 6-8)


How are structure and function connected? Look at biology from the perspective of animal body systems while being introduced to a range of biological concepts. While the focus is on human body systems, students will also learn about the body systems of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Learn the correct vocabulary for body organs and organ systems, participate in learning activities, and perform hands- on and virtual labs—including real and virtual dissections. During this course, students will:


Apply pre-algebra concepts to real-world situations


Create equations and expressions to model real world situations and find solutions to problems


Understand how angle relationships determine angle measure, and applications of formulas such as slope-intercept form


CTD PATHWAY: This course is for advanced math students who want to accelerate their level of math skills. Successful completion provides a solid foundation for Algebra I Honors.


Open Source Science (Grades 6-8)


Science doesn’t stop at the laboratory’s edge. Discover how researchers, science advocates, and everyday citizens turn research into practical application through political advocacy; participate in open-source research projects; distinguish between science and pseudo-science; and practice science writing outside the standard lab report format. Conversations with officials from Northwestern University and the City of Evanston will supplement this wide-ranging investigation of the most pressing scientific issues. During this course, students will:


Learn and understand the methods scientists use to create open source data from everyday citizens and apply them to original research


Learn and apply the scientific writing process, write about science in an engaging, exciting way, and present their findings to a live audience


Analyze, synthesize, and create graphics that strengthen the presentation of scientific research


CTD PATHWAY: This course is perfect for students who see themselves as scientists in the making. Students interested in studying biology, physics, or chemistry, or working in engineering, design, or even computer science will benefit from this course, and be ready to apply concepts to next level courses.


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