Programming For Beginners

In this course students will learn the basics of the Python programming language. We will introduce key programming concepts via the creation of some simple games. In the last session we will brainstorm future project ideas and point to helpful resources.

with Daniel Lowengrub

Sorry! Registration for this class has closed. However, please see the following link for the information that was covered during the course: https://www.daniellowengrub.com/blog/2020/02/08/python-for-beginners

Dr. DJs Unexpected Histories

Have you ever been bored by History? Perhaps you were watching a long documentary and started to doze off. Perhaps a relative gave you a book that spent 20 pages telling you something you learned in class last year. Perhaps you even daydreamed during a social studies class. Well, Dr. DJ wants to help you rediscover how exciting history can be by asking you unexpected questions that you may not think are historical. Did we fight World War II over trees? Can we write histories of the future? Who thought it was a good idea to blow up a whale? Dr DJ will ask you these questions and as he answers them you will realize History is more than dates, people, wars, and falling asleep. History is an exciting way to study the past and learn about the present. So, feel free to sign up and hear some of Dr. DJ’s Unexpected Histories!

with Derrick Angermeier

If registration for your class has closed, please email youthremotelearning@gmail.com to sign up for the class! We’re excited to have you.

What is Poverty? Engaging Poverty as a Good Citizen

What is poverty? The United States has one definition, but this 4-part course seeks to untangle the many different ways poverty can be defined and applied. We will define poverty in the United States, go over relative and absolute measures of poverty, and explore alternative ways to defining poverty. We will look directly at American social policy to understand how current poverty measurements impact social program development and implementation and the individuals who may or may not receive related services and aid. Then, we will look at how alternative measures may impact our social policies. Each week will incorporate ways (social distance-friendly) in which young people (grades 6-12) can think about their roles in society to impact policy, individuals, their communities, and their own futures.

with Leah Gose

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HTML & CSS: An Introduction to Web Development

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of website design and development – using HTML and CSS to create web pages. Students will learn a basic understanding of the foundations of websites that make up the internet. This course can be the start of a unique opportunity for students to expand their knowledge of technology through coding.

with Madelaine Coelho

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Knot Knot!

A course on making knotted friendship bracelets, focused on the basics: how to make the knots, how to start/finish a bracelet, how to make stripe and Chevron patterns. Students can observe if they don’t have the materials (several ft of string in at least 2 colors) but it would be better if they can follow along.

with Robin Williams

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