STEM
Summer School
Science
Technology Engineering Math
At
Reek Elementary School
W4094 South Lakeshore Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
262-248-4120
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
K-2 CLASSES
Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire!
Grade Level: K-2
Instructor – Kyle Heiselmann
Children will become members of Fancy Nancy’s club, “Explorers Extraordinaire,” by exploring
the great outdoors. They will explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, leaves, birds,
and insects. We will read Fancy Nancy books, learn new vocabulary words, and keep an
exploration journal. Using iPads, we will take pictures of our outdoor explorations and research
our findings. Explorers will paint bird houses with pine cone bird feeders so they can continue
bird watching at home.
Presentation Power
Grade Level: K-2
Instructor – Katie Steadman
Students will be given opportunities to do research and create presentations using the iPad. One
presentation will be a story recording with students’ own voices. Students will create a
presentation about themselves and their family. We will also spend time outside using the natural
elements in the presentations.
Building a House out of Nature's Gifts
Grade Level: K-2
Instructor – Lynn Miller
In this class students will gain an awareness and appreciation for natural things. Mother Nature
provides an endless supply of materials that can be recycled into something beautiful. Students
will design their homes and then decorate them from found objects that we will gather on nature
walks. Each student will be encouraged to be creative and will have a feeling of accomplishment
when they see what they have built. They will be encouraged to always see the beauty and
potential of the natural wonders of the world.
Incredible Insects
Grade Level: K-2
Instructor – Jennifer Pearce
Examine shining dragon fly wings. Learn why bees hum. Research what makes insects similar
to one another. Locate and observes insects in their native habitat. Create an insect habitat from
recycled objects. Insects really are incredible!
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3-5 CLASSES
Book and Cook
Grade Level: 3-5
Instructor – Nancy Castelein
Have fun reading chapters from different classics such as
Charlie and The
Chocolate Factory, Little House in the Big Woods, and The Wind in the Willows. Then, cook up
a storm from these fun and exciting stories. Be prepared to try your hand at Toad in the Hole and
fruit fizzes!
Science All Around Us
Grade Level: 3-5
Instructor – Nancy Castelein
Investigate the properties of
everyday things such as ketchup
packets, pennies, and glue.
Using the scientific method to
question and experiment, explore and discover many secrets of the scientific world.
LEGOS Can Do Work
Grade Level 3-5
Instructor – Hank Peters
Learn how LEGOS can be assembled into simple machines. Yes, they
can actually do work and be useful! This course will challenge students
to use their creativity to design simple machines out of LEGOS. We
will also do research about machines and find them in work
environments.
Build a Rube Goldberg LikeDevice
Grade Level: 3-5
Instructor – Carie Ruhl
Rube Goldberg was an engineer, artist, sculptor, author and inventor. He is best known for his
drawings of wacky contraptions. In this class we will learn about simple machines and the
transfer of energy. Students will use their imagination and creativity to design, build, and test a
“Rube Goldberg-Like Device.”
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Yoga, Dance and the Human Body
Grade Level: 3-5
Instructor – Samantha Polek
Students will learn basic anatomy through
yoga practice and jazz
dance. The class includes instruction covering the skeletal and muscular system as well as yoga
and jazz workouts combining stretching, balancing, and mental relaxation.
Incredible Insects
Grade Level: 3-5
Instructor – Jennifer Pearce
Examine shining dragon fly wings. Learn why bees hum. Research what makes insects similar
to one another. Locate and observes insects in their native habitat. Insects really are incredible!
6-8 CLASSES
The Hour of Code
Grade Level – 6-8
Instructor – Kyle Getz
Students will work with a program called 'Hour of Code' which is designed to teach students how
to write/create computer programs, learn internet and computer coding, and even build/create
their own games. It's an opportunity to really have students look at technology in a new way.
Create Your Own Web Site
Grade Level 6-8
Instructor – Kyle Getz
Students will create their own web sites. This is excellent
preparation for the future as well as a way to highlight the
special events in their lives.
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Logic Puzzles and Games
Grade Level 6-8
Instructor – Mike Palmer
Students will work with logic puzzles and games, teaching critical thinking skills and
strategies. We will work on ways to develop and effectively apply critical thinking skills not
only in academics, but in the situations we face each day as well as decisions we will make in the
future. In this class, critical thinking and problem solving will become alive through the use of
interactive games, puzzles, and activities. Students will also be taught how to solve the Rubik's
Cube, and each student will go home with one at the end of the class.
Mission to the Moon
Grade Level 6-8
Instructor – Hank Peters
Students will design a paper/pencil Lunar Lander or a Lunar
Miner/Rover. We will discuss elements of design and space
exploration. The group will work together to create a robot - a
programmable and controlled machine capable of performing tasks generally done by humans.
Mythbusters Science
Grade Level 6-8
Instructor – Ashley Miu
This is not your average science class. Come join us as we test out some
experiments, similar to the popular television show, and work to prove
or disprove the myth behind the science. Students will be engaged in
hands-on science activities and even have a chance to create their own
“Mythbusters” show on the last day.
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Schedule
Use the grade level students will be in fall.
Classes for Grades K-2, 8:30-10:00
Class Name
Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire
Presentation Power
Building a House Out of Nature’s Gifts
Incredible Insects
Instructor
Kyle Heiselmann
Katie Steadman
Lynn Miller
Jennifer Pearce
Classes for Grades K-2, 10:00-11:30
Class Name
Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire
Presentation Power
Building a House Out of Nature’s Gifts
Instructor
Kyle Heiselmann
Katie Steadman
Lynn Miller
Classes for Grades 3-5, 8:30-10:00
Class Name
Book and Cook
LEGOS Can Do Work
Build a Rube Goldberg-like Device
Instructor
Nancy Castelein
Hank Peters
Carie Ruhl
Classes for Grades 3-5, 10:00-11:30
Class Name
Science All Around Us
Yoga and the Human Body
Incredible Insects
Instructor
Nancy Castelein
Samantha Polek
Jennifer Pearce
Classes for Grades 6-8, 8:30-10:00
Class Name
The Hour of Code
Logic Puzzles and Games
Mythbusters Science
Instructor
Kyle Getz
Mike Palmer
Ashley Miu
Classes for Grades 6-8, 10:00-11:30
Class Name
Create Your Own Website
Logic Puzzles and Games
Mythbusters Science
Mission to the Moon
Instructor
Kyle Getz
Mike Palmer
Ashley Miu
Hank Peters
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Registration Form
for
Reek STEM Summer School, August 11-16, 2014
Fill out one form for each student. Submit to Reek School with payment.
Feel free to stop by or mail registration form and payment to Reek School, W4094 S. Lakeshore
Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Call Samantha Polek if you have questions, 262-248-4120
The cost of $30 per class for Reek School students and $40.00 per class for non-Reek School
students is the cost of the class for the entire week.
Student Name ______________________________ Grade in fall _____________
Address ___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone and Email ______________________________________
Time
8:30-10:00
Name of Class You Wish
10:00-11:30
Cost
$30.00 for Reek
School Student
$40.00 for
non-Reek
School Student
$30.00 for Reek
School Student
$40.00 for
non-Reek
School Student
Enclosed is $_______ for the class(es). Make checks out to Reek School.
I give my consent for my child to participate in Reek’s STEM Summer School. In the case of a
medical emergency, I delegate STEM Summer School staff to authorize medical treatment as
needed, including transportation to a hospital, and I agree to be responsible for this cost.
Please list any health issues ______________________________________
Parent Signature ________________________________
Name of Emergency Contact in case parent cannot be reached ____________________
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