Page 8 - De Anza College Summer Academy Catalog 2023

June 20-July 28
GRADES 5-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These classes will be taught at Cupertino Middle School and Hyde Middle School.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Entering Grades 5-8 – Students will learn the skills
and techniques required for effective public speaking, including communication skills, eye contact, voice projection, body contact and listening, as well as self- evaluation techniques. Students will practice presenting various types of speeches in front of an audience. Development of self-confidence and poise will be an integral part of this class.
PHYSICS LAB**
Entering Grades 7-9 – Students will learn key physics
principles by following kit assembly instructions to build their own projects, and by working in teams to modify projects and compete in design challenges. The class will explore the interaction of forces, motion and energy by building bridges, speakers, windmills and solar circuits using simple, everyday materials.
SPEECH AND DEBATE
DEBATE AND CRITICAL THINKING
Entering Grades 6-9 – This course will challenge students to present ideas in a clear, logical and engaging style. This course refines public-speaking skills and introduces two high school debate formats: Lincoln- Douglas and Public Forum. Students will debate current events, hold an in-class tournament and learn how to be great speakers and debaters.
**Meets Next Generation Science standards
Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu
SPORTS AND GAMES
BASKETBALL
Entering Grades 5-9 – Students will improve their basketball skills and develop their appreciation of this exciting, fast-paced sport. Through a variety of drills and games, students will learn and practice the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting. Teamwork, self- confidence and sportsmanship will be stressed on a daily basis. Accommodations will be made for all skill levels. This is a co-ed class that is held indoors.
• Required materials: Students must wear rubber- soled athletic shoes.
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