Page 10 - De Anza Summer Academy 2025 Catalog

June 30-July 25
GRADES 6-8
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These four-week classes will be taught in person on the De Anza College campus.
SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY FUNDAMENTALS**
Entering Grades 6-8 – This course is designed to preview some of the main topics addressed in basic chemistry, including dimensional analysis, the periodic table, stoichiometry and gas laws. Students will be challenged to solve problems and answer complex questions through pairs and group work. This is not a lab class, but students will complete activities and projects such as building their own periodic table and creating molecule models to promote understanding and retention.
PHYSICS LAB**
Entering Grades 6-8 – 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.
**Meets Next Generation Science standards
SPACE SCIENCE LAB: STARS, PLANETS AND BEYOND**
Entering Grades 6-8 – Dive into the wonders of astronomy in this exciting middle school class, hosted
in De Anza’s state-of-the-art Planetarium. Students
will uncover the mysteries of our solar system, the life cycles of stars, and the secrets of galaxies and black holes. Hands-on activities in the computer lab will bring astronomical concepts to life through simulations and data analysis. Perfect for curious minds, this class is a fun and inspiring way to ignite a passion for the universe. No experience needed – just bring your curiosity!
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Register at deanza.edu/academy
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