Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Crafts

Pottery 
Baking 
Henna tatoos

Robotics Program (planning phase)

Teacher's Training:
http://education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/lego/teacher-training/  As of 12/15, 2015, the list price for teacher training is, (i) $1,000 per teacher for face-to-face training, (ii) $500 per teacher for online training, (iii) $4,000 (+expenses) for up to 12 students on our site. For (iii), we will need our own robotics kits.

Recommendation: 
Request MCCGP to invest in teacher's training and robotics kits (the robotics program should pay back over 2--3 years). These resources can be used well beyond this Summer. Invite applications from the community and require them to commit to teach (honorary). The preferred applicants are those with engineering backgrounds.

Junior First Lego League:
(Ages 6--9)
http://education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/lego/competitions/
http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/flljr

Purchasing FAQ:
http://education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/faq/purchasing/


Classical Arabic

http://studioarabiya.com/
https://www.madinaharabic.net/

Studio Arabiya recently started group classes with senior instructors. These group classes include preparation for Cambridge exams.

Books:

Qasas al-Nabiyeen (4 Volume Set) قصص النبيّين


Curriculum Resources:

http://www.arabicforall.net/en/products

Volunteers:
People who can provide practice for spoken Arabic (preferably standard and not a dialect)

Competition Mathematics

Offer math courses through the Al-Khwarzimi Program (face-to-face and online). Also, negotiate group online courses with Art of Problem Solving and Star League (this company is owned by Professor Isa Hafalir's friend).


Physical Education (Karate / Tae-Kwon-Do, Soccer, Basketball)

Find instructors; negotiate days, hours, and pricing
Prepare soccer field, basketball court, Taekwondo dojang 
Buy equipment
Prepare paperwork (liability waivers etc.)