Kids' University

Ages 8-9
Ages 10-11
Ages 12 -13

In collaboration with ITCEP, Kids' University offers the following enrichment programs in mathematics and its engineering and technology applications to students ages 8-13 in 2008. For information on how to register for these programs, please go to http://www.recsports.umn.edu/youth/register.html.

Kids' University programs are part of the University Summer Youth Camps offered as a component of the Department of Recreational Sports' Youth & Community Programs. The University Summer Youth Camps also include Minnesota Sports Schools, Gopher Adventures
and Discovering "U" programs.

If you have questions about the program, please call 612-625-2242 or email
DRSYouth@umn.edu.

Ages 8-9

Math in Motion (June 23-27)
This program is designed to motivate mathematically promising students to visualize the related principles of space, shape, and motion in a challenging, interactive exploration of geometry and measurement. You will be introduced to appropriate terminology, and discover the details of volume, area and perimeter, and physics of motion while constructing models and engaging in kinesthetic activities.

ages 10-11

Gear It Up (July 21-25)
Explore aspects of the theories of motion, force, and speed while constructing real-world gear ratio models and examining the patterns they create. Learn about the relationships between fractions and factoring through a variety of hands-on activities, using visualization and modeling to discover the principles that make the world go ‘round.

Numeric Patterns (June 23-27)
Mathematically promising students will investigate the framework of numerical systems including place value, number sense, and fraction concepts. This investigation, which uses visualization and modeling, is an exciting and interesting way to discover the language of mathematics. Learn about the creation and uses of early number systems and algebraic patterns while investigating the concept of encoding.

Orienteering (June 16-20)
Investigate how early explorers combined math and star gazing to figure where on earth they were. Learn how explorers established true geographic north without a compass. Consider the basis for a compass and the ideas behind mapmaking, navigation and orienteering as you are introduced to spherical geometry.

ages 12-13

For information on how to register for these programs, please go to http://www.recsports.umn.edu/youth/register.html.