Come and take a tour of the Solar System. This course will describe each of the planets in our Solar System, explaining what is unique about each one. Special attention will be given to our sun and moon, as well as the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. We will learn about strange objects called comets and asteroids, and about mysterious places like the Asteroid Belt, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud.
Learn how a cloud can grow into a tremendous storm. Investigate about the power of lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes! Do lab experiments that show how the forces of nature create our weather. Find out how to be a weather forecaster, and more…. Become a weather whiz!
3、科学: The Ocean and its Animals 海洋和海洋生物
(主讲教师:Kristina Heit)
The ocean is full of creatures unlike anything we have seen on Earth’s surface! In this course we will learn about the ocean, its habitats and the animals that live there. From tiny plankton to giant predators, we will see how marine animals eat and grow. How babies are born and grow, and how ocean animals interact will also be a focus of this course.
In these segments students will learn about different forms of energy. They will learn how people utilize the wind, sun and water to produce energy for everyday needs. Students will gain an understanding of solar panels, generators, nuclear energy plants and turbines.
5、社会学:US Landmarks 美国的地标
(主讲教师:Amy Gamble)
Take a trip around the United States in this course as you learn about the historical and geographical importance of popular United States landmarks. Explore the Grand Canyon, travel over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, learn the history behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City, flyover Niagara Falls on the border of Canada and many more of the United States famous landmarks. Each class will look at a region of the United States and the famous landmarks that can be found in each.
This exciting class will take a look at the major holidays celebrated each year in the United States. Students will learn about each holiday, traditions, and customs that are celebrated. The holidays that will be studied will be the following: New Year’s Day, Martin L. King's Day, Valentine’s Day, President's Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving , and Christmas.
7、英语语言:Read Like a Rockstar 像摇滚明星般阅读
(主讲教师:Natalie Jones)
Did you notice the simile in the course title? This class will help you develop a keen eye for figurative language, as well as an appreciation for story details, poetry,and vocabulary. We will read excerpts by famous English writers and discuss strategies for comprehending what you read. Become a bookworm today!
Escape to a world of blood, sweat, tears, love, and most of all--adventure! For our summer Book Study we will be reading The Hunger Games. This course will be a fascinating ride as we discuss elements of the book such as dystopian societies, the media, and what happens when people are pushed to their limits. What are you waiting for? Grab your copy today!
9、英语语言:Writing Workshop 写作工场
(主讲教师:Bill Lindner / Jennifer Myers)
Introduce the following English writing topics: Writing Process, Writing Sentences, Writing Paragraphs, Formal and Informal Language, Summarizing Objective and Subjective Language, Essay, Reports, Academic Writing, Creative Writing. We will also stress specific “Best Practices”, which apply to all English writing tasks. These include being concise, focused, organized,and accurate.
Our writing program includes specific instruction in writing, reviews of examples, and written assignments that give students the opportunity to practice and master specific skills. Teacher assign written homework each week, and then review the assignments with the students during the sessions. He identifies strengths and weaknesses in their writing and give them detailed feedback on their progress.
Film techniques used to tell a story differ from those used in literature. These techniques influence our undestanding of characters, mood, plot, and theme. In this course students will apply concepts of theme, characterization, motifs, mood, and plot to film as well as literature. Students will identify elements used in film to create special effects, such as angles, shots, sound, lighting, and transitions and examine how they influence the audience's perception and understanding of both the film and the original literary piece. Students will not only become critical viewers, but they will also become creative writers and pruduce their own short film. Films such as "Edward Scissorhands" (Tim Burton), "Crooklyn" (Spike Lee), and "Psycho" (Alfred Hitchcok) in addition to several others are analyzed and discussed from a critical perspective and used as a basis for students' original short films.
恭喜Alice Liang被评为2014年4月份瑞藤“Student of the Month",以下是推荐老师Nancy的推荐词:“Alice Liang is a third grade student in Shanghai and studies fourth grade science and fifth grade Social Studies with Ivy Education. Alice is one of the first students to enroll with Ivy Education. She began studying with us in September of 2013. This amazing student has never missed a class, and she always brings a pleasant cheerfulness to class that makes every moment special.
Alice has strong academic curiosity and a high reading level in both Chinese and English. These abilities assure her future success in school, but Alice is not just a bookworm! She enjoys participating in school activities and is an active competitor in a variety of disciplines. Last month she was honored as one of the top five finalists in the Shanghai English Speaking Contest, and will participate in the next level of competition in Beijing in July. Additionally, in early May of this year, Alice also took the top prize in the Shanghai Youth Figure Skating Competition.
Because you shine in so many ways, Alice, you are the Student of the Month! Well done!”. 作者: 瑞藤教育 时间: 2014-5-19 12:24 标题: Alice4月最佳学员奖
恭喜瑞藤学员Suky 获得 瑞藤教育2013/2014学年的年度 ”Student of Excellence" 奖项,自2013年8月份以来,Suky在繁重的学校课程之外,积极努力的抽出时间学习瑞藤课程,迄今为止已完成150课时。期间,Suky 以其优良的成绩和完美的面试被英国名校达尔文母校 Shrewsbury School录取并获得奖学金。瑞藤再次祝贺Suky同学,并祝愿她在未来的英国留学生活顺利完满! Kyle老师的话:“ Suky is an amazing person. Besides being an absolute genius she is extremely talented. She studies the flute and sounds amazing while playing. Her sense of humor is her strongest point. She can laugh at anything and tells the funniest stories. She is going to England next year to attend an advanced school. One day in the not so distant future Suky will be a well known dress designer. Art and design is her passion and it shows when she talks to you about her dreams. Alexander McQueen is her dress designer idol. Suky will one day be held in the same breath when it comes to designing dresses as Mr. McQueen. We have been fortunate to have Suky in our program and can't wait to see what her bright future holds.”. 作者: 瑞藤教育 时间: 2014-8-20 16:22