Course Summary This practical high school course builds essential art and technology career skills focused on digital photography and graphic design, fully aligned with state standards to ensure college readiness. Students master collaboration, multimedia proficiency, critical thinking, and motivation through engaging creative projects. The curriculum seamlessly integrates technical camera mechanics with rigorous cultural studies, examining diverse artists and historical perspectives to … [Read more...] about Photography and Intro. to Graphic Design
Grade 12
Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Community By Franklin Cummings Tech
Course Description: The cybersecurity module teaches students essential skills to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world, from creating strong passwords and spotting scams to understanding how cyberattacks actually work. Students will gain practical, real-world knowledge taught by a college cybersecurity student, making the content relatable and immediately applicable to their daily online activities. Beyond personal safety, this course builds critical thinking, problem-solving … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Community By Franklin Cummings Tech
A 3-Day Shift in the ER by Harvard MEDscience
Course Description This innovative class immerses students in simulated medical emergencies, bringing classroom learning into the real world through hands-on experiences. Students learn to think like scientists as they are charged with diagnosing a patient. They are motivated to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in teams. With a combination of clinical cases and unique classroom teaching methods, students join a challenging yet supportive environment … [Read more...] about A 3-Day Shift in the ER by Harvard MEDscience
BioTech Forward: Explore, Experiment, Excel by Digital Ready
Course Description In this six-week mini-course, students gain hands-on experience with modern molecular biology techniques using miniPCR kits. Through a series of structured 60-minute lab periods, learners practice essential skills such as pipetting, setting up PCR reactions, running DNA amplification, and analyzing results on a gel. The course emphasizes real experimental workflow, data interpretation, and scientific thinking, culminating in simple PCR experiments where … [Read more...] about BioTech Forward: Explore, Experiment, Excel by Digital Ready
Life on You: Microbes, Medicine & Mind by Emmanuel College
Course Description Did you know that about half the cells in your body aren’t human? It’s true, your body is home to trillions of tiny organisms that work together to keep you alive and well! In this course, you’ll explore the amazing world of the human microbiome, the hidden community of microbes that help digest your food, fight off illness, and even affect how you feel. Through fun, hands-on activities and engaging discussions, you’ll discover how these microscopic partners connect to … [Read more...] about Life on You: Microbes, Medicine & Mind by Emmanuel College
Next Level Start-up by NFTE
Course Description Turn your big ideas into real-world ventures. Next-Level Startup empowers students to ethically and responsibly use open-source AI tools to brainstorm, test, and refine business concepts while mastering the essentials of business planning and digital literacy. Whether self-paced or guided through weekly virtual sessions, students participate in peer feedback, guided checkpoints, and real-world reflection to build confidence and clarity. This course helps students develop an … [Read more...] about Next Level Start-up by NFTE