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Winter Term 2019

Language Immersion in Barcelona

Language Immersion in Barcelona

Imagine “living the language” while exploring Barcelona, Madrid and Toledo. From strolling through Las Ramblas, to visiting the Olympic Stadium from 1992, to preparing a Spanish meal and sharing it with a family, to exploring the beautifully impressive Sagrada Familia cathedral, to studying famous Spanish artists while even learning some dance moves; this trip offers it all! Each day will have a theme- like art, history, or food-
that connects the day’s lesson to hands-on activities and conversations with locals. Daily Spanish lessons tailored to individual student learning levels will prepare students to immerse themselves in language while
expanding their fluency, confidence and passion for Spanish. Parents are welcome to join in this learning experience!

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1 Spanish Credit
Instructors: Kim Speicher

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Snow Sports

Snow Sports

Snow Sports is a winter term class that is for the student who needs and wants to be outside everyday. We spend every afternoon on the slopes of Crystal Mountain enjoying the beautiful Northern Michigan winter. This is a great class for those that are experienced skiers and riders as well as those beginners who have the desire to learn. We will head to Crystal Mountain every day right after lunch. This will also be your afternoon activity. We will also be studying about the ski industry, general strength and conditioning and skiing and snowboarding techniques. Students are required to have their own equipment in good working order and wearing a helmet is required. There will be a cost (to be determined based on this season’s prices) that covers your Crystal Mountain season ski pass, transportation to and from the hill and supplemental food costs.

½ elective credit

Instructors: Bruce Hood and Laura Hood

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Book Club

Book Club

Welcome to Book Club! In this class, we will explore a variety of novels and writings about various themes. You will help create the syllabus with your opinions and input on interesting novels. You can expect to do a lot of enjoyable reading and also engage in thought-provoking discussions about literature with your classmates. You will give book talks to your peers and also listen to
recommendations from your classmates. Your grade will come from a combination of participation, journal responses, book talks, book reviews, and daily work. I hope you will join me in Book Club!

1/2 English Credit
Instructor: Barbara Zyren

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Winter Ecology

Winter Ecology

This class will cover a wide range of skills and knowledge. The main goal of the class is to learn as much about the physical science of cold and snow along with the adaptations of plants and animals to living in the highly variable environment of Northwest Michigan. We will also discuss and practice cold weather survival methods and we will be learning and practicing different modes of transportation including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

1/2 Science Credit
Instructor: Cal Meyers

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Math Support

Math Support

Math Support will provide the opportunity to redo or reinforce skills in any of our math courses offered during the academic semesters. Students choosing to enroll in Math Support will co-create an individualized plan including goals to be accomplished during Winter Term. Students in the Calculus class who would like to take the AP exams at the end of the school year are also welcome to enroll in this class.

1/2 Math Credit
Instructor: Jay Meyers

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A Personal Look at World War II

A Personal Look at World War II

We’ve all heard of Pearl Harbor, Normandy, and Adolf Hitler. But have you ever wanted to take a more in-depth look at the event that changed not only the course of world history forever but the lives of normal people? This class will explore how World War II affected everyday people through films like Ken Burns’ The War, shows like The Band of Brothers, novels set during World War II, and diaries and interviews with people who lived through it. Of course, we will study historical events, but we will always look at them through a more personal lens.

1/2 Credit in either History or English
Instructors: Elizabeth Blondia and Bruce Hood

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Song Writing

Song Writing

This is the class for musicians, poets, and those who always dreamed of writing songs. We will begin by learning the basic skills on the guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, fiddle, drums, etc. We will also be working with our voices and the practice of writing lyrics. Next, we will take all of these skills, work together in small groups, and put them into the wonderful art of songwriting. Prior experience on an instrument would be wonderful, but not required. I am looking for those with a creative spirit, willingness to try new things, those open to playing any style of music and an interest in working with others. We will end our term with an opportunity to share our songs with the Leelanau community in our Celebration of Winter Term.

1/2 Arts credit
Instructor: Laura Hood

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Visual Storytelling

Visual Storytelling

This class will be a survey of storytelling through a variety of media and techniques. The class will also investigate the history of visual storytelling and explore structures and methods for organizing and framing stories. Topics will include but are not limited to: page layout and narrative, graphic novels, cartooning, sequential art, video editing, time-lapse video, animation, and scrapbooking. Students will have the opportunity to craft individual projects to suit their interests and inspirations while exploring a variety of approaches to storytelling.

1/2 Arts Credit
Instructor: Kaz McCue

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Food Is Love

Food Is Love

Do you love food? Do you love working with and learning about food? Do you love EATING food? Then this is the class for you. Food is Love will not only teach you some basics of cooking, but it will also help you to appreciate what it takes to create healthy and tasty dishes. We will work quite a bit with our very own chefs in the Leelanau kitchen, researching and creating menus, baking delicious desserts, and learning the culinary basics. In addition, we will go on field trips to local favorites like Oryana, The Cheese Lady, Stonehouse Bakery, Grocer’s Daughter Chocolates, and Fustini Oil and Vinegar. Watching The Chef’s Table and reading a variety of food blogs and articles will round out this exciting course. Food is Love will open your eyes and your taste buds to the wonderful world of food.

1/2 Elective Credit

Instructors: Joe and Elizabeth Blondia

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Needles and Thread

Needles and Thread

Register for the Needles and Thread course to exercise your creativity during Winter Term 2019. Expect to improve your sewing and knitting skills while working on your own personal projects for
yourself or someone you love. We will be utilizing videos, instructional demonstrations, and field trips to strengthen your hands-on knitting and sewing skills. Come join me, it will be fun! There will be a materials fee of $75.

1/2 Elective Credit
Instructor: Barbara Zyren

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Let’s Talk About Pop Culture

Let’s Talk About Pop Culture

Popular culture is defined as “contemporary lifestyle and items that are well known and generally accepted” and “cultural patterns that are widespread within a population.” Sounds boring, right?
Wrong! In this course, we will explore and experience the dance, music, literature, art, movies, and fashion of the last 50 years of the 20th century in America, leading right up to the new millennium when you all were born. Issues like celebrity, kitsch, fads, and icons will also be explored as well as the practices and beliefs of each time period. At the same time, we will discover how the historical events contributed to and were influenced themselves by popular culture. We will learn about the people who developed pop culture as well as the consumers who devoured it. Expect to dress up, get down, and get psyched! It will be totally gnarly!

1/2 Credit In Either English or History
Instructors: Elizabeth Blondia and Kaz McCue

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