SPARK - Science for Middle School
SPARK - Science for Middle School
Program Dates
One-Week Sessions
July 8 - 12, 2013
July 15 - 19, 2013
Two-Week Session
July 8 - 19, 2013
Eligibility
For middle school students currently in grades 6 through 8. The minimum age is 12.
Fees
SPARK One-Week Courses
Residential: $2,456
Commuter, w/lunch: $2,010
SPARK Two-Week Courses
Residential: $3,800
Commuter, w/lunch: $2,910
SPARK Two One-Week Courses
Residential: $4,412
Commuter, w/lunch: $3,520
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Currently accepting applications for Commuter Students only as of Thursday, May 9, 2013.
SPARK is a science program for curious middle school students who seek to spend one or two weeks on the Brown University campus, immerse themselves in exciting science subjects, and gain the foundations necessary for further scientific inquiry.
The SPARK Experience
The SPARK program is designed to inspire students with similar interests in the sciences. Students are immersed in a discipline of their choice, get a real taste of what it means to be a scientist, and learn how to explore and make discoveries. This process makes learning stimulating and meaningful – it is rewarding and most of all fun!
The academic experience is enriched further through collegiality and collaboration where students from diverse backgrounds work together in teams. Students learn from each other, are inspired by each other, and form lasting friendships. This creates an enjoyable, safe, and relaxed environment which in turn encourages each student to live up to his or her full potential. As a result students build self-confidence and grow as individuals. When students return home they are transformed and energized to take charge of their learning.
Science Goals
- Introduce students to complex scientific topics in a manner appropriate for academically talented middle school students;
- Promote a better understanding of science and its relevance to everyday life, including how research results are applied in the world around us;
- Provide students with an opportunity to participate in inquiry and experimentation through course and co-curricular activities; and
- Engage students in the process of thinking as scientists – where they develop scientific questions, experiment, analyze and interpret data, and come up with sound conclusions.
Personal Goals
- Inspire students in intellectual and experiential activities
- Provide opportunities for students to connect with other like-minded and motivated individuals
- Learn the art of teamwork by engaging in meaningful discussions and group projects
- Gain self-confidence while learning novel things in a safe, comfortable, and challenging environment
- Broaden students’ horizons by exposing them to novel situations thus preparing them for high school and beyond
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