Game Changers
How can you harness the power of play? The experience of playing games is universal across ages, spaces, and time. Games can consist of complicated pieces, books, and tables or could be as simple as using your own hands to do the playing. The advancement of technology has allowed video games to come into play…
Read MoreRocket Science
Throughout history, humans have been experimenting with pushing our own boundaries. Although the discovery of explosive propulsion gave us a physical boost, the momentum for exploring new frontiers was already in full effect. Over the next term, you will explore the history of rocketry and propulsion, build mathematical models to demonstrate the behavior of bodies…
Read MorePoetic Justice
How can you become a poet of social change? If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live. —U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Poetic Justice asks you to explore the relationship between art and politics, uncover the history of…
Read MoreStage Chemistry, Goodman Theatre’s STEM-based Education Initiative
How does learning the production process of theater change your perception and experience of the world? How does the narrative power of story come to life in theater? How can you replicate a multi-million dollar theater in your backyard, school, or anywhere else that you choose? In this course, you will look at the theater…
Read MoreFive Faces of Genius
How do you live a more creative life? How do you understand and access your genius? How do you find your place in the world, and love it? How do you make the world better as you manifest your creative genius? This course explores the beauty and challenges of life through the examination of personal…
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