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The following are outlines of the content of the Cluster Programs:
The History of Spam
If you use e-mail (and who doesn't) you'll know the word SPAM. Ever wondered where the word SPAM came from? Students will explore the wonderful world of SPAM
Decipher This
Students take a brief look at the history of codes, their use and their implications.
Use of the Internet is expanding beyond anyone's expectations. As corporations, government offices, and ordinary citizens begin to rely on the information highway to conduct business, they are realizing how important it is to protect their communications.
MUVE- Creating a Story in a Multi-user Environment
Explore Virtual Environments and then author an adventure story using a virtual world. This Cluster activity explores MOOs and MUDs as places to learn. It is IT based but needs creative storytelling.
Seeing is Believing
Using an interactive PowerPoint presentation students look at the physical function of the eye and how the brain constructs vision according to certain rules. Optical illusions show how these rules do not always apply. What are the purposes of sight and how do we use it? They then address the question of what makes us visually literate in this increasingly visual society. Groups then internet research the Appollo moon landing and present their cases based on the visual information.
Speak Well of course you can!!!
The aims of this course:
How to help students prepare for their speaking assignment with confidence knowing exactly what they have to do to achieve the best mark.
How to teach students the skills of speaking in impromptu situations enhancing their ability to participate in the classroom.
Students will receive a booklet to take away which will be a valuable resource for the future.
Music Mayhem: Making Sense of Improvisation
Improvisation is the art of performing music spontaneously with an instrument or voice. This cluster will stimulate the creative energy of the participants by focusing on beat, rhythm and melody in producing their own improvised music. Students participating in this cluster should have at least one year experience learning an instrument or voice and bring their instrument to the cluster.
Exploring financial literacy
Learn about saving and spending and making money on the stock market. Before long your parents will be asking you for a loan.
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