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. This course shows students laws that specifically affect them and the concepts and processes involved in legal systems. Older students will analyze laws that deal with their rights as minors and future young adults and write laws that respond to the future needs of society, technology and the environment. Skills relating to the elements, media and principles of design will be communicated through problem-solving and other experiences. Older students will develop an awareness of design principles, including balance, emphasis, repetition, variety and movement.