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Lewis & Clark Community College· Summer 2007
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Mad Science & Cool Technology!
Dr. Dailey's Amazing World of Insects
Ages
9 to 12
Learn all about the amazing crawling, jumping, flying creatures that
share your backyard from noted biologist and Lewis and Clark professor
Patrick Dailey! Collect, label, pin and store insects for study and
display, and use a field guide for identification (included). Get a
close-up look at the amazing world of insects and how they interact
with plants, animals and other insects -- right in your own backyard.
Wear long pants to prevent scratches and poison ivy, and bring a lunch
and drink each day. Hey kids, "bug" your parents until they let you
take this class!
Wednesday-Friday, July 25-27, 9:00AM -
3:00PM
CECK 807-01 $139
Godfrey Campus, Science Building TBA
Dr. Patrick Dailey, instructor
Dr. Dailey's
Amazing World of Insects 
Ages
13 and up
tLearn about
the science of Entomology (the study of insects) from noted biologist
and Lewis and Clark professor Patrick Dailey. You'll spend time in the
field and in the lab as you learn how to collect, identify, label, pin
and store local insects for study and display. Collections prepared by
middle school students may be able to be used in high school biology
courses that require students to make collections for lab credit. Wear
long pants to prevent scratches and poison ivy, and bring a lunch and
drink each day.
CECK 808-01 $139
Godfrey Campus, Science Bldg TBA
Dr. Patrick Dailey, instructor
Stream Team
Ages
11 to 14
Want to splash around in a local stream? Then put on your
rubber boots and join the team! Led by River Watch Program Coordinator
Vera
Bojic, you will make connections between stream life, water quality and
the way
we live in our watersheds through classroom and field activities in
this
fun-filled, interactive class. We'll visit a stream site to determine
the
quality of the water and the type of critters living there. We'll also
take a
field trip to the
CECK-912-01 $59
Godfrey Campus, SCI
421
Vera
Bojic, instructor
H2O-O-Oh!
Ages 11 to 14
Dive into the fascinating world of freshwater at the
CECK-913-94 $39
Jessica
Pascoe, instructor
Computer Systems
Technology
Ages 12 and up
Everyone uses computers these days, but what is it that makes
them so amazing? If you want to know how computers work and about the
technology “inside the box,” then this hands-on workshop is for you.
Under the
guidance of computer network and system technology instructors Joe
Wilson and
Barry Peuterbaugh, kids entering seventh, eighth and ninth grades will
work
with various hardware components that make a personal computer work as
well as
install and configure an operating system and utilities. We’ll explore
the
tools and technology that allow computers to connect to each other as
well as
to the Internet. And the best part of all? You get to take home the
computer
that you learned about and configured yourself!
CECK-972-W1 $129
N.O. Nelson Campus, Edwardsville, N3
104
Joe
Wilson, instructor
Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 1:00PM - 3:30PM
CECK-972-01 $129
Godfrey Campus, TR
171
Barry
Peuterbaugh, instructor
In Focus -- Digital
Photography Workshop
Ages
10 and up
Experience the fascinating world of digital photography!
While this creative workshop focuses on the fast paced medium of
digital
imagery, you’ll start with the basics of taking great pictures –
equipment,
composition and lighting – then learn how to manipulate your photos in
the
“digital darkroom” with a computer and photo editing software. Print
and frame
your masterpieces or create your own digital album. Don’t forget to
bring your
camera!
Monday-Friday, June
11-15, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-820-00
$99
Godfrey Campus, Advanced Technology
Center, room TBA
Doug
Lindsey, instructor
This course will teach kids how to enjoy healthy lifestyles while
learning about Allied Health professions such as nurses, occupational
therapy
assistants, exercise scientists, and dental assistants and hygienists.
Kids
will work side-by-side with Lewis and
Monday-Thursday, June 25-29, 8:30AM – 12:30PM
CECK-822-00
$129
Godfrey Campus,
Lewis
and Clark
Allied Health Staff
Ages 9 to 12
Join the
CECK-968-W1 $199
N.O. Nelson Campus, Edwardsville, N8
205
Presented
in partnership
with Mad Science
Snakes Frogs
& Polliwogs 2
Ages 6 to 8
Learn about toads, snakes, lizards and other crawly
things. Instructor Karla Pool will lead
a camp filled with games, art activities, nature walks, and cool
reptile
information. Enjoy visits with The
Children’s Museum’s ball python and tree frogs as well as other
animals. This
camp will be held at the Little League Building (across from the
Watershed).
For ages 6 to 8.
Monday-Thursday, July 9-12, 9:30AM - 11:30AM
CECK-951-W1 $59
Little League Bldg, Edwardsville
Karla
Pool, instructor
Presented in partnership with The
Children’s Museum
Blast Off!
This action-packed week will focus solely on rockets and the
physics of rocket flight. After learning the model rocket safety code,
campers
will build ten different types of rockets and participate in the
launching of
six different rockets during the week-long program. Children will be
divided
into three groups -- altitude trackers, launch preparation and
launchers -- for
all rocket launches, and will get the opportunity to try all three
roles. Kids
will also learn about NASA's rocket program, explore the concepts of
propulsion
and recovery systems, and learn about the galaxy.
Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
CECK-961-01
$199
Godfrey Campus, Fobes
3500
Presented
in
partnership with Mad Science
River Ranger Camp I
Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a week of
adventure, discovery and fun along the banks of the Mississippi River.
Retrace
the steps of music legends, riverboat captains, and early explorers as
you hike
along the river. Explore Ellis Island and discover the abundant
wildlife. Experience an outdoor classroom
full of
surprises at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary while building
outdoor
skills and making new friends.
Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-910-99 $39
Riverlands Environmental Learning Facility, West
Alton
Janet
Mifflin, instructor
Presented in partnership with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Great Rivers Museum
Ages
13 and up
Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-911-99 $39
Riverlands Environmental Learning Facility, West
Alton
Janet
Mifflin, instructor
Presented in partnership with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Great Rivers Museum
Down By the Creek
Bank
Ages 4
to
6
Crickets
and tadpoles, turtles and frogs - look what's hanging around the old
holler'
log! Come explore the animals and insects that hang around forests and
ponds.
We'll discover lots of facts without getting our feet wet! Frog Visors,
"Turtle Snappin" snacks, and even a Cricket Hopping Contest are just
a few of the fun activities you won't want to miss. You will cure your
"swamp fever" in this forest climate class!
Monday-Friday, July 9-14, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-543-00 $89
Godfrey Campus, Fobes 1520
Gloria
Darr, instructor
Internet
Boot
Camp
Ages 8 to 10
Impress your friends and family with a Web site that you
create yourself! You’ll research a topic of your choice, such as your
favorite
hobby, the latest fashions or your favorite sports team, then learn how
to
write copy, insert graphics and photos, and post your creation online.
Along
the way, you’ll learn about some great educational (and fun) Web sites,
how to
use powerful search tools on the Internet to find things quickly, and
where to
find great graphics and media resources that you can use legally. Note
to
parents: Kids will also learn Internet safety rules to help them have a
positive Internet experience and how to remain safe when communicating
online
while learning research, writing, teamwork and technology skills. This
class is
taught by an experienced technology educator with special training in
Internet
safety.
Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-722-00 $99
N.O. Nelson Campus, Edwardsville, N8
204
Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-722-00 $99
Godfrey Campus, room
TBA
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-722-00 $99
Macoupin County Community Education Center, Carlinville, MC
106
All About Me --
Digital Scrapbooking
Ages 7 to 10
Build a computer scrapbook to showcase your favorite things!
Using Powerpoint and other software, you'll will create a digital album
of you
life with pictures, stories and artwork. On the first day, bring 4-6 of
your
favorite photos to scan into your scrapbook. You'll write your own
story and
learn how to add sound and graphics. On the last day, family and
friends are
invited to a premier showing of the final computer masterpieces!
Monday-Thursday, July 9-12, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
CECK-723-00 $79
N.O. Nelson Campus, Edwardsville, N8
204
Monday-Thursday, July 23-27, 9:30
AM – 11:30 AM
CECK-723-00
$79
Godfrey Campus, room TBA
Stephanie
Palen, instructor
Web Page Design
Ages 12
and up
Create
your own web page using Microsoft FrontPage in this hands-on workshop.
Work
with text and hyperlinks; add pictures, animations, clip art and files;
make a
photo gallery, add shared borders and navigation bars to pages; insert
page
banners; apply and customize graphical themes and more.
Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-661-00 $99
N.O. Nelson Campus, Edwardsville, N3
108
Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
CECK-661-00
$99
Godfrey Campus, room TBA
Stephanie
Palen, instructor
Ages 12 and up
HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the standard set of codes used on
the Internet to design and view Web pages. Knowing the language of HTML
will help you understand how web site development applications work.
It's easy to learn, even if you don't know much about computers! In
this workshop, you'll learn the basic rules of HTML so you can begin
developing a web page from scratch -- formatting text, adding images
and links, and creating lists and tables -- or troubleshoot pages you
create with other software. Instructor Stephanie Palen is an
experienced Web designer and technology teacher.
Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-662-W1 $99
N.O. Nelson Campus, Edwardsville, N3
108
Stephanie
Palen, instructor
Ages 4
to
6
Hey kids--come take a trip back in time to the land of the dinosaurs!
You will learn dinosaur facts through stories, music and movement, art,
and many more hands-on activities including a Dinosaur Dig and Fossil
Printing. You won't want to miss this expedition!
Monday-Friday, Juuly 23-27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-545-01 $89
Godfrey Campus, Fobes
1520
Gloria
Darr,
instructor
Ages 4
to
6
Old
MacDonald had nothing over on this fun class! So
come along--there are plenty of chores waiting for you
as we
experience life on the farm. We're
making butter, shearing the sheep, slopping the pigs, feeding the
chickens, and
milking the cows...well, sort of. Kids will develop skills in fine
motor,
language, cognitive learning, social interaction, and much more with
hands-on
activities.
Monday-Friday, June
18-22, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
CECK-544-01 $89
Godfrey Campus, Fobes
1520
Gloria
Darr,
instructor
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Vera Bojic
...earned
a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As the RiverWatch program
coordinator for The National Great Rivers Research and Education
Center, she works with people of all ages to help educate them about
and engage them in protecting Illinois' water resources.
Gloria
Darr
...earned a masters
degree in elementary education and has been an education consultant for
25
years. Gloria loves telling stories and has an extensive collection of
children’s books. She writes songs for preschoolers and has directed
many
children’s musicals and plays.
Dr.
Patrick Dailey
...has been collecting bugs ever since he was 9 years old, and now he
collects and photographs insects. He has taught at Lewis and Clark for
20 years and has been recognized with two LCCC Faculty Foundation
Teaching Excellence awards.
Doug Lindsey
...is
a Learning Assistance Specialist for Lewis and Clark Community College
and teaches digital photography classes for college students the
Computer Graphics department.
Amy Macias
...earned
her Masters degree from SIU Edwardsville in Instructional Technology
and has been teaching in the Edwardsville School District for 10
years.
...is
a park ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a graduate of
SIUE at Carbondale. She is an outdoor enthusiast and environmental
educator, and spends her free time traveling, camping, bicycling and
hiking in national parks and outdoor areas.
Stephanie
Palen
...received
her business degree from
...is
the Environmental Educator for The National Great Rivers Research and
Education Center. She has a B.S. degree in Biology and Environmental
Science and was formerly the Ecology and Environment Gallery Leader at
the St. Louis Science Center.
...earned
his B.S. from SIU at Carbondale in Electronics and has been an Adjunct
Instructor in the Computer Network and System Technology department at
Lewis and Clark for many years.
Karla Pool
...has
a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, a Masters in Elementary Education,
and has taught in the Edwardsville school district for
7 years.
Joe Wilson
...holds
B.A. degrees in both Psychology and Chemistry, a minor in the
Biological Sciences, as well as an M.S. degree and Ph.D. work in
Chemistry. He has worked for the Food and Drug Administration in
St. Louis, MO in addition to teaching Chemistry and Computer Networking
courses for many years.