Older children will engage in neurophysiological study of the brain and its relationship to the psychological power of the mind. Participants learn specifics of starting a business. Skills in developing a business plan, public relations, planning, decision-making, budgeting and money management will be discussed. This class encourages students to use the problem-solving process to create their own inventions. Older students will explore methods of marketing inventions through the use of creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Students explore the history of money and how to make, save and use it wisely.
They will learn about the stock and futures exchanges, mutual funds and international trade. The focus of this course will be to prepare students for the future. Older students will explore environmental, societal and technological changes. For younger students, the course will develop awareness and understanding of the future consequences of today's decisions. Skills relating to the elements, media and principles of design will be communicated through problem-solving and other experiences.