Course Catalog
January 5-21, 2021
KEY LS This course is for Lower School students. MS This course is for Middle School students. HS This course is for High School students. This course will be conducted in Portuguese. Âť ONLINE This course will be offered online. Âť TENTATIVE This course is scheduled to be conducted in person and will run ONLY if it is safe to do so and campus is open.
HOW TO REGISTER 1) Before registering, please refer to this catalog, which provides course descriptions, class times, and language of instruction. Please ensure that the times of your selected courses do not conflict with one another. 2) Register at www.graded.br/plus from December 3-10, 2020.
GRADED+ JANUARY 5-21, 2021
A BRIEF HISTORY OF STREET AND URBAN ART - FROM 20TH-CENTURY AVANT-GARDE TO CONTEMPORARY GRAFFITI » ONLINE Lucius Provase
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
From provocative art of the early 20th-century to the art of Basquiat and Warhol; from Mexican muralists to graffiti art – the relationship between urban culture and art has been dynamic. In this course, we'll explore the relationship between the emergence of big cities and the changes in the visual arts scenario.
HS
ART JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD Julia Oliveira
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
» ONLINE
Students will take a trip around the world, exploring modern and contemporary art through the lens of nine artists from nine different countries.
COSMIC KIDS, YOGA, AND RELAXATION Andrea Ramires
» ONLINE
Students will participate in wonderful adventures with Jamie from Cosmic Kids Yoga. We will use a variety of short videos and activities in order to encourage relaxation, focusing one's attention, and having fun with yoga.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
LS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
LS
DRAWING AND WRITING ABOUT READING II » ONLINE Fernanda Oppenheimer
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Students will read stories and then draw pictures to represent what they've read. More advanced students will be encouraged to write to supplement their drawings.
Grade: 1
EXPLORING MANDALAS Kenia Curci
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
» ONLINE
What is a mandala, and what does it mean in Sanskrit? Students will learn about the history, symbolism, and application of mandalas as a meditation technique.
LS
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
MS HS
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FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ECONOMICS FOR KIDS » ONLINE Lara Baines
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
In this introduction to personal financial literacy, you will learn how to make real life choices that will help you manage your money.
Grades: 4, 5, 6
INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING - CONQUER YOUR FEARS WITH IMPROV TECHNIQUES! » ONLINE Claire Morris
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
This short course will provide students with a fun foundation on how to approach public speaking occasions. We will place an emphasis on voice, body language, and reading a target audience, as well as offer a brief introduction to structuring both impromptu and short prepared speeches using improvisational techniques. The goal is to provide an improved sense of self-confidence and effective communication tips while helping students learn to be respectful and supportive audience members.
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9
JAPANESE INK AND WATERCOLOR PAINTING » ONLINE Marla Starr Hall
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Learn to use watercolors to create flowers, trees, and landscapes by employing a Japanese style.
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
LS MS
MS HS
LS MS HS
LÁ VEM HISTÓRIA... Paula Berlinck
» ONLINE
Uma contação de histórias interativa, onde os alunos não só escutam, mas também participam, criando novas versões de forma divertida. Iremos praticar a leitura, a escrita e a oralidade, portanto o aluno precisa ser fluente em Língua Portuguesa.
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January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 1, 2
LS
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LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT: LISTENING, ORAL, AND WRITING SKILLS » ONLINE Vanessa Carvalho
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Ready to improve your English? In this course, students will learn new words to improve their vocabulary. Students will then apply this new content in their writing. Fun language games, picture cards, and a variety of materials and strategies will be used to keep the lessons dynamic and engaging while we cover speaking, reading, and writing.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! BECOME A SCREENWRITER Andrea Colsato
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
» ONLINE
LS
Students will dive deep into the art of screenwriting. They will learn how to build a storyline, synopsis, argument, and outline to develop an individualized or collaborative script to be shared at the end of the course.
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
NAMASTE AND NBA: FITNESS AND WELLNESS » ONLINE Michael Lomax
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Fitness activities, including yoga, basketball, and pilates, will be offered to enhance the well-being of each student.
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10
PLUFT, O FANTASMINHA: TEATRO BRASILEIRO DE PRIMEIRA QUALIDADE » ONLINE Marcello Bulgarelli
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
E se um fantasma tivesse medo de gente? E se uma menina fosse raptada pelo pirata Perna-de-pau? Você PRECISA conhecer esta peça de Maria Clara Machado!
Grades: 6, 7, 8
SUPER-DUPER SCRAPBOOKING Fernanda Rodrigues
» ONLINE
Scrapbooking is a fun way to preserve memories and exercise your creativity. Students will learn how to combine photographs, pieces of paper, stickers, and other items to form a stylized version of their favorite memories!
MS HS
MS HS
MS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 3, 4, 5
LS
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TAKE A RISK: SHINE IN PORTUGUESE! Ana Carvalho
» ONLINE
Calling Portuguese language learners! This course will motivate and help you develop speaking, interpersonal, and presentational skills in Portuguese.
THE POWER OF WORDS Bruna Malvezi
» ONLINE
In this course, you will work with a wide range of stories and engage in exciting conversations about them! Practice emergent reading skills to become a great reader! Join me on a thrilling journey into the world of books, and keep your oral language skills sharp while you do it!
Grades: 4, 5, 6
LS MS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am Grade: K
LS
WHAT'S YOUR VECTOR, VICTOR? AN INTRODUCTION TO VECTOR OPERATIONS AND APPLICATIONS » ONLINE Tim Trotter
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Students will be introduced to a powerful mathematical tool called a vector that has wonderful applications, especially in physics. We will learn how to not only do math with them (add, subtract, multiply, and divide), but how to use them to solve real-world problems, frequently involving motion. This course is recommended for G10Ext Math students and above.
HS
1, 2, 3 - PHONICS AS EASY AS A, B, C! Julia Martinelli
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
» ONLINE
Students will study phonics and strengthen writing skills by engaging in drawing and labeling activities. Additionally, students will review the sounds of letters and focus on short and long vowel sounds.
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS Marcello Bulgarelli
» ONLINE
As a follow-up to the Non-Academy Award Winners course offered during the first session of Graded+, students will watch and analyze the movies that have won the Oscar for Best Picture. Students will watch at least nine movies and bring their perspectives to the discussion table. 4
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10:30 am
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades: K, 1
LS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
HS
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BRASILIDADE: FESTAS E MITOS POPULARES » ONLINE Paula Berlinck
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Conheça algumas celebrações brasileiras por meio de histórias, músicas, culinária e atividades artísticas. Para alunos avançados e fluentes em Língua Portuguesa.
Grades: K, 1
COME TELL YOUR STORY: LEARN TO CRAFT YOUR WRITING » ONLINE Marla Starr Hall
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Do you have a story to tell? Come and enjoy developing your craft and sharing your stories with friends!
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
CRAZY FOR MAD ART! Julia Oliveira
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
» ONLINE
Floating sharks in acrylic tanks? Cars contorted into nightmarish forms? A Hippopotamidae-inspired bathing tub? There is some seriously mad art out there -- and it is marvelous in our eyes. In this course, students will come face-to-face with some of the most thought-provoking creations ever to grace the annals of modern art history. A veritable feast for the imagination!
LS
LS MS HS
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
MS HS
DIGITAL HUMANITIES - A BRIEF INTRODUCTION » ONLINE Lucius Provase
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Digital Humanities is the intersection of computing and humanities disciplines including history and literature. In this course, we'll explore this promising scholarly area.
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
FALA AÍ! IMPROVE YOUR ORAL SKILLS IN PORTUGUESE! » ONLINE Ana Paula Cortez
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
This course is designed to help Portuguese language learners develop speaking and listening skills. We will place special emphasis on classroom discussions, listening comprehension activities, and fun games.
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
MS HS
MS HS
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IL ÉTAIT UNE FOIS: STORYTELLING IN FRENCH » ONLINE Stephen Cook
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Learn the basics of French through storytelling! Students will learn French through through a collaborative, story-creation process. Students will learn to read, write, listen, and SPEAK in French.
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
IMIGRAÇÃO E REFÚGIO EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA: MAIS UMA CRISE HUMANITÁRIA? » ONLINE Marcia Souza
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Neste curso, analisaremos os efeitos da pandemia sobre os principais fluxos migratórios internacionais. Identificaremos os novos desafios colocados ao mundo neste novo contexto histórico internacional. Antigos problemas, novos contextos: discursos sobre contenção de fronteiras, deportação de indocumentados e xenofobia.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
MATH ADVENTURES Lara Baines
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
» ONLINE
Instead of offering students a stereotypical Math course - rote memorization, recitation of multiplication tables... imagine a course in which students feel inspired to independently explore the unique ways in which mathematics surrounds them. Numbers make up everything around us, from shapes and patterns to the intricate compositions of snowflakes and flowers. Through fun learning activities and games, our eyes will be opened to the beauty of numbers – dynamic, transformational, and awe-inspiring!
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LS MS HS
HS
Grades: 3, 4, 5
LS
NARCISO EM FÉRIAS - CAETANO VELOSO E A DITADURA » ONLINE Breno Deffanti
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Nesse curso, discutiremos como as canções de Caetano Veloso revelam as tensões durante a Ditadura Militar no Brasil (1964-1985). Além disso, discutiremos o documentário "Narciso em Férias", que discute a prisão do cantor. (Curso feito com carinho especial para os que prestarão o vestibular da FGV).
Grades: 10, 11, 12
HS
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SAMBA, SOCCER, AND BRIGADEIROS: IMPROVE YOUR PORTUGUESE WHILE EXPLORING BRAZILIAN CULTURE » ONLINE Fernanda Magalhães
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
In this Portuguese as an Additional Language course, we will explore themes of Brazilian life and culture. The nine sessions will cover different topics, including music, movies, sports, food, and popular culture. Students will apply their understanding of Portuguese to reading materials by sharing opinions and making connections to their respective cultures.
HS
SIMON SAYS, “LET’S CODE!” Jennifer Kagohara
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
» ONLINE
This course is an introduction to the computer science world for those students who have not had any previous experience with coding. Through an online platform and level-based challenges, we'll explore basic commands, loops, and simple game creation.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades: 3, 4, 5
LS
SYNAPSES AND CIRCUITS: NEUROSCIENCE AND LEARNING » ONLINE Adriana Silveira
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
The course aims to provide general knowledge about the basis for learning in the brain, focusing on how social interaction and emotions are crucial for the development of cognitive abilities.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
TAKE A RISK: SHINE IN ENGLISH! Ana Carvalho
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
» ONLINE
Calling English language learners! This course will motivate and help you develop speaking, interpersonal, and presentational skills in English.
THE POWER OF WORDS Bruna Malvezi
» ONLINE
In this course, you will work with a wide range of stories and engage in exciting conversations about them! Practice emergent reading skills to become a great reader! Join me on a thrilling journey into the world of books, and keep your oral language skills sharp while you do it!
MS
Grades: 4, 5, 6
LS MS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 1, 2
LS
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UNDER THE SEA Julia Camargo
» ONLINE
The ocean provides economic, social, and aesthetic services to humankind. Knowing and understanding the ocean’s influence on us and our impact on the ocean is crucial to living a sustainable, eco-friendly life. As we enter the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development established by the United Nations, this course will enable us to understand the ocean’s relevance for human well-being and its influence in our daily lives.
21ST-CENTURY STREET ART Veronica Tucci
» ONLINE
A history of street art from graffiti origins to blockbuster exhibitions. Students will explore different kinds of street art, including mosaics, stencils, and murals to understand the social contexts that gave rise to this art. Sessions will also include online discussions/Q&As with street artists.
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January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 9, 10
HS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
MS HS
A HISTÓRIA E A CANÇÃO BRASILEIRA NA DÉCADA DE 1930-1940: A RELAÇÃO ENTRE A PRODUÇÃO MUSICAL E A IDEOLOGIA VARGUISTA » ONLINE Valdemar Klassen
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
Estudo da relação entre a produção musical brasileira (cancioneiro e erudita) e a ideologia implementada no Brasil por Getúlio Vargas na década de 1930-1940.
HS
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD » ONLINE Lucius Provase
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
Climate change is, by far, the biggest threat to the future of humanity. Understanding how it will possibly affect our society and lifestyle is essential. To face this threat, we only have two options: mitigation and adaptation. In this course, students will gain an understanding as to how both actions can be performed in their own lives.
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades: 10, 11, 12
MS HS
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INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS Jennifer Kagohara
» TENTATIVE
When we say robotics, what is the image that comes to your mind? Something very complicated and difficult? It should not be! In this course, students will learn about robotics and how it is present in our daily lives. We will become engineers and explore the design process, building and coding in order to solve problems using technology.
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 4, 5
LS
LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE - SHARE AND CARE BEYOND GRADED'S BOUNDARIES » ONLINE Rosana Ramos
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
High School students will be inspired to share their knowledge, skills, and concern for the well-being of others through this tutoring initiative. This course will encourage participants to reflect on intercultural sensitivity and the transformative role of a tutor. Opportunities to tutor both within and outside of the Graded community will be provided. Course speakers include: Rosana Ramos, Adriana Silveira, Marcello Bulgarelli, and Tiago Gorgatti (special guest).
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
READY, SET, DANCE! Andrea Ramires
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
» ONLINE
Let's get fit through dance routines! Featuring: Kids Bop, Tabata workouts with lots of fun music, Tik Tok tutorials, and Just Dance videos. Dancing improves body awareness, coordination, endurance, and provides lots of fun.
SPELLING BEES Bruna Malvezi
» ONLINE
In this course, students will explore words and how to spell them through games, reading, writing, drawing, and movement activities. They will expand their knowledge about spelling rules while having fun and interacting with other students. This class will provide them with a stronger language foundation to support their daily literacy activities.
HS
Grades: 3, 4, 5
LS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 1, 2
LS
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STEP UP AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE Kenia Curci
» ONLINE
Interested in becoming a tutor? Students will apply their unique strengths and collaborate with their peers to establish a common goal, set priorities, and delegate tasks.
SUPER-DUPER SCRAPBOOKING Fernanda Rodrigues
» ONLINE
Scrapbooking is a fun way to preserve memories and exercise your creativity. Students will learn how to combine photographs, pieces of paper, stickers, and other items to form a stylized version of their favorite memories!
THE WHIPPERSNAPPER SNIPPERSNAPPER CLUB Julia Oliveira
» ONLINE
From indoor treasure hunts to whimsical dance-offs, word games to charades, Miss Ju created the Whippersnapper Snippersnapper Club (can you say that five times, really fast?) for students to enjoy themselves as they gain vocabulary. If you’re curious... whippersnapper and snippersnapper, as used here in good humor, mean the same thing: youngster!
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January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
MS HS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: K, 1, 2
LS
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
LS
WORKIN’ UP A SWEAT: FULLBODY FITNESS » ONLINE Karli Lomax
January 5-21, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm
If you are looking for a way to get or stay fit over the break, join me! These full-body workouts will incorporate a fun mix of cardio, strength training, pilates, and yoga moves. All fitness levels are welcome, as we will provide modifications for all exercises!
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
HS