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Campus Facilities, Continuing Education, Speaker Resource Guide, UW-Fond du Lac Foundation

July 26-30, 2004
For Students entering Grades 5-7

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PHOTOFANTASTIC WORKSHOP
Instructor: Tom Schmidt, University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac Continuing Education ad hoc Photography Instructor
This fun filled workshop is designed for the inquisitive young photographer. It is designed to heighten your visual awareness through the medium of photography. The basic workings of the 35mm camera will be explained and demonstrated. Field trips around the campus will allow you to photograph a variety of subjects including wildlife, landscapes, flowers and people. You will then learn to print your own black and white images in the darkroom. This is truly a hands-on experience that wraps up with a student art exhibit on Friday. You are expected to have a working 35mm Single Reflex Camera. Bring 2 rolls of Kodak black and white film (35mm - 24 exposure) on the first day of class.

MED SCHOOL FOR KIDS
Instructors: Dr. Derrick Colmenares, Dr. Barb Franck, Dr. Tom Fabricius, Dr. Gary Steele, and Dr. Dave Maruska.
So, you think you want to be a doctor? Here’s your chance to find out what it’s all about from five Fond du Lac Regional Clinic family docs. Put casts on, see real x-rays, look at your own blood cells under a microscope, and perform ‘virtual surgery’. You’ll stitch up lacerations, handle a real (pig’s) heart and lungs, practice walking with crutches, and listen to each other with real stethoscopes! Because of the “hands-on” nature of this class, enrollment will be limited to twelve, so sign up right away!

GEOMETRY & TRIGONOMETRY BROUGHT TO YOUR LEVEL
Instructor: Ken Loest, University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac ad hoc Math Instructor and Fond du Lac High School Math Instructor
Geometry and Trigonometry. No, they are not tall plants in a forest; however, they are two main branches of mathematics. We will use the latest in advanced calculators to get to the root of mathematics problems. Don’t be a sap! Come bark out your answers as we explore the wonderful challenges that only mathematics can provide. Leaf your troubles at home and get lost in the intrigue of the world of numbers. Motivation and skills in mathematics are pre-requisites.

GIZMOS & GADGETS
Instructor: Becky Palmer, Science Instructor, Campbellsport School District
You will have a blast investigating the hows and whys of motion, friction, gravity, energy, balance, and simple machines by constructing awesome working contraptions. Find out how parachutes, catapults, hovercraft, and whirligigs work. You’ll also get a chance to invent your own Rube Goldberg type contraption.

CHEMISTRY IS EVERYWHERE!
Instructor: Stephanie Ballard, Science Instructor, Campbellsport School District
Chemistry is literally everywhere! From the food we eat to the TV you watch at night, nothing would be possible without chemistry. In this hands-on class, you will learn about the nature of solids, liquids, and gases, and how you can control the reactions involving these states of matter. Then, you will use your knowledge to perform tests to find out what kinds of juice have the most vitamin C and which cereals and soda have the most sugar (your parents will love that!). Finally, you will investigate electricity and learn the chemistry and science behind what powers our world.

THE MYSTERIES OF DRAWING
Instructor: Alice Tzakais, University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac ad hoc Continuing Education Art Instructor and North Fond du Lac School District Art Instuctor
Unlock and learn the mysteries of drawing. Techniques and “tricks of the trade” will be taught in a way to help you draw better than you could possibly imagine. You will use pencil, pen, charcoal, and color to create your own personal masterpieces. Join us for some summer fun that could last a lifetime!

KNIT, FELT AND DYE IT!
Instructor: Donna Thomas, occupational therapist, 4-H leader, and member of several knitting guilds.
In this hands-on course you will learn the art and history of basic knitting to include casting on, the knitting stitch, in/decreases and casting off. You will also be dying yarn with non-caustic dye, and designing and completing a felting project. Designing a final knitting project with the hand dyed yarn will be encouraged. Bring to class: 4 oz. of wool yarn and two bars of soap (any kind). The remaining supplies, including your knitting needles, will be provided.

INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNTS
Instructor: Trish Draves, Special Education Teacher, North Fond du Lac School District
Do you like scavenger hunts? How about a scavenger hunt on the Internet? Are you creative and like to ‘draw’ pictures on the computer? This class is for you! You will be given a list of things you need to find on the Internet related to one topic. Once all of the items are found, you will need to collect them and use PAINT to “draw” the main idea of the hunt. A new and interesting hunt
every day!

CHECK(MATE) THIS OUT MAN(CALA)!
Instructor: Craig Ferch, School Psychologist-Green Lake, Markesan and Ripon School Districts
Welcome back(gammon) to College For Kids! Come on in and say (ot)hello to some old friends, and make some new ones, too. In this class, we’ll be learning and playing many strategy games that will keep your brain (nim)ble and challenge you to think, plan ahead, calculate risks and take chances. Each day you will have lots of time to play other students and even the instructor, but never (ab)alone. We will also have a few tournaments, both individual and ads teams. So come join the fun with other kids your (crib)age, and challenge your (master)mind!

STUDY TECHNOLOGY
Instructor: Barbara Abler, Fond du Lac School District Substitute Instructor and private tutor.
Do you want to be #1 in your class? Would you like to have the simple tools that would enable you to learn anything you set your mind to? Being utilized in private and public schools around the U.S., as well as in over 50 other countries, Applied Scholastics™ “Study Technology” teaches the 3 universal barriers to learning and the precise methods to overcome them. Discover the dramatic results. Improve your ability more in 5 days than what you ever dreamed possible! Learn how to master learning – for life.

ACTING COMES ALIVE
Instructor: Teresa Goebel, theatrical student at the American Musical and Drama Academy in New York City
Have you ever wished that you could be on stage? Do you love excitement and want to learn more about what it takes to be on Broadway? Join us for a week of learning about costuming, makeup, dancing and acting. Have fun listening to, singing to, and dancing to the most popular productions in New York. Dress comfortably and be ready to move.

MIX IT UP!
Instructor: Denise Retzleff, 4-H Youth Development Agent with University of Wisconsin Extension.
Be involved in interactive discussion and group activities to explore and discover your and other’s perceptions on race and ethnicity. Commonalities and uniquenesses of the races and ethnic groups represented in the session will be discovered. Increase your appreciation for differences among people, and as a group create a vision and outline action steps to accept and celebrate racial diversity. This is just like the Diversity Circle offered to students at the Fond du Lac High School; however, we’ve adapted it to fit your grade levels, so join us!

ALTERED BOOKS
Instructor: Maureen Mezera, Fond du Lac School District Art Instructor
Create art work in the altered book format, meaning using a discarded book, and trying various media inside the book to “change” or alter the original book. Writing/journaling will also be explored. Media used will be drawing, watercolor, collage, lettering, stamping, printmaking, and altered photos. Older books will be provided by the instructor. Take home a beautiful book full of personal creations.

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