Graded+ Course Catalog - June-July 2021 by Graded School

Course Catalog

June - July 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. » ONLINE This course will be offered online. » ON-CAMPUS 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 June 1-9, 2021.

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

Session 1 DANCE FOR BEGINNERS » ON-CAMPUS Natalia Zanivan Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop, jazz, modern, freestyle, and folk dancing in this beginner's dance course.

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE... MATH! Lara Baines

» ON-CAMPUS

Math is all around us. We will explore food, nature, celebrations, sports, weather forecasts, and other topics in fun ways as we explore math in real life.

MANDALA MAKING MAGIC Kenia Curci

» ON-CAMPUS

Mandalas are geometric works of art that represent the universe in Hinduism and Buddhism. Every color, shape, and material has a symbolic significance. In this course, we will make our own mandalas, promoting creativity and relaxation.

MATHEMATICAL COMMUNICATION: HOW TO PRESENT MATHEMATICAL IDEAS IN A WRITTEN REPORT » ONLINE Myriam Doro Writing a mathematics paper is different from writing an essay. Students will learn how to convey mathematical ideas logically and coherently by linking ideas and explanations to graphs, tables, diagrams, and/or expressions. They will learn how to improve the quality of their mathematical writing and professionalize their paper.

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8

LS MS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 4, 5

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

MS HS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:00-10:30 am Grades: 10, 11, 12

RUN LIKE A CHEETAH, JUMP LIKE A HORSE, HOP LIKE A BUNNY » ON-CAMPUS Andrea Ramires

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am

Join us as we have fun with movement. We'll hop on the trampoline, do some gymnastics, roll around on big mats, race, play tag games, and much more.

Grades: K3, K4, K5

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

THE NATURAL WORLD Cibele Thomaz

» ONLINE

In a Montessori-inspired journey, children will explore nature through books, arts and crafts, observation, and other activities. Natural items must be obtained before each lesson.

CRAZY FOR MAD ART! Julia Oliveira

» ONLINE

Floating sharks in acrylic tanks? Cars contorted into nightmarish forms? A Hippopotamidae-inspired bathtub? There is some really insane art out there -- and it is marvelous in our eyes. Students in this course will come face-to-face with some of the most thoughtprovoking works ever to grace the annals of modern art history. A true feast for the imagination!

GYMNASTICS » ON-CAMPUS Natalia Zanivan Students will develop strength, agility, flexibility, and coordination through floor exercises, balance beam, trampoline, and vault.

INTRODUCTORY CALCULUS » ONLINE James Forster Calculus explains our universe, from the speed of orbiting planets to the spread of infection. This course will teach you all about the basic principles of calculus.

LET’S GET ARTSY! » ONLINE Patricia Purdie Let's Get Artsy is back! Learn from the masters by studying different techniques and styles. A new artist will be presented in each lesson. Students will have the opportunity to view famous works, learn about artists, and discuss what art means to them. They will create a weekly art piece inspired by the featured artist.

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K3, K4, K5, 1

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

MS HS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 5, 6

LS MS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm Grades: 11, 12

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 2, 3, 4

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

OLD-FASHIONED FUN: JUMP ROPE, HOPSCOTCH, TAG, AND MORE! » ON-CAMPUS Andrea Ramires

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Have you ever imagined going to school just to play fun games? Well, now is that time! We will jump rope, play hopscotch, tag games, and enjoy other fun activities.

SAMBA, FUTEBOL E BRIGADEIROS - EXPLORE BRAZILIAN CULTURE AND PRACTICE PORTUGUESE! [IN PORTUGUESE] » ONLINE Fernanda Magalhães

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Neste curso intermediário de Português como Língua Adicional, exploraremos a vida e a cultura brasileira. Música, filmes, esportes, comida, cultura popular e redes sociais estão entre os assuntos que abordaremos. Venham conversar e praticar o seu português conosco!

SPELLING BEES » ONLINE Bruna Malvezi 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.

THE GREATEST ARTISTS OF ALL TIME » ONLINE Lara Baines In this course, we will learn all about famous artists and attempt to recreate their finest paintings while exploring our own artistic abilities. Choose an artist whose work you admire, and we will study their work!

Grades: 1, 2

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

MS HS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 1, 2

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 4, 5

CHECKMATE! CHESS TACTICS AND STRATEGY » ONLINE James Forster

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm

Chess is a classic game of skill and mental dexterity. This course will teach you all of the techniques and methods needed to become a master!

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

ESCOLA? SÓ SE FOR DE SAMBA! [IN PORTUGUESE] » ON-CAMPUS Marcello Bulgarelli

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm

Muito se comenta sobre o carnaval brasileiro, mas pouco se conhece do papel fundamental das escolas de samba na manutenção, transmissão e construção da herança cultural brasileira. Neste curso, vamos ler e analisar algumas letras de samba de enredo e discutir sobre a mensagem que cada letra traz. Espera-se que os alunos ouçam os sambas de enredo antes dos encontros.

IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL » ONLINE Kenia Curci

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm

Let's learn about world cultures. Explore music, food, art, festivals, and customs from all corners of the globe. We will discover that we are more similar than we realized!

MATH MEETS ART » ON-CAMPUS Lara Baines Discover how art and math are interwoven! Art can be found in math and vice versa. Real-life activities such as origami, mandala making, and tangrams teach children creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. We will also study the mathematics behind several famous paintings.

COSMIC KIDS, YOGA, AND RELAXATION » ON-CAMPUS Andrea Ramires Students will go on exciting journeys with Jamie from Cosmic Kids Yoga. We will use a variety of short videos and activities to inspire relaxation, attention concentration, and having fun with yoga.

FUN WITH STEM » ON-CAMPUS Jennifer Kagohara/Pietra Cipolla We will learn about the natural world and put our existing skills to the test by conducting scientific experiments and participating in fun competitions and challenges.

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

MS HS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 4, 5

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K5, 1

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

PORTUGUESE (FOR FOREIGNERS) THROUGH MUSIC » ON-CAMPUS William Cardoso

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am

Listening to and playing Brazilian songs will help you learn Portuguese. In this fun course, we will listen to, play, and sing songs in Portuguese that will help you learn the language.

LGBTQ+ IN FILM » ON-CAMPUS Marcello Bulgarelli Which films help us gain a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ+ community? We will watch some of them and discuss whether the portrayal is accurate and what we would change if we had the chance to rewrite the script.

ZERO-WASTE WORKSHOP » ON-CAMPUS Kenia Curci Is your lamp broken? What became of your old mobile phone? Do your bedroom drapes need to be replaced? Do your socks have holes in them? What do you do with your used plastic shampoo bottle? Is there enough food left over for the next meal? Let's brainstorm answers to these questions together and figure out how to achieve zero-waste!

DOWN AND DIRTY HANDS-ON MATH » ON-CAMPUS Kenia Mendes The main goal of this course is to understand why math is so important and the role it plays in our daily lives. We will look for math in nature, food, interactive games, and much more!

Grades: K3, K4, K5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00-10:30 am Grades: 10, 11, 12

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

MS HS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 1, 2

FUN MAKING TOYS WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS » ON-CAMPUS Andrea Ramires

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Learn how to make toys and games out of recycled materials! Walking on cans, bowling with plastic bottles and sock balls, and playing volleyball with plastic bags are some of the ways in which we can help the environment while having fun!

Grades: 1, 2, 3

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

FUN WITH MATH » ON-CAMPUS Lara Baines From kindergarten to high school, math can be explored through hands-on games. You can use blocks, cards, charades, dominoes, or dice. Let's have fun with math!

HOW TO WRITE A SCIENTIFIC PAPER » ON-CAMPUS William Cardoso In this course, we will identify some common mistakes and learn how to avoid them when writing a successful and powerful scientific paper.

Grades: 4, 5

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

LS MS HS

LIFE BEFORE TIKTOK, INSTAGRAM, SNAPCHAT, AND FACEBOOK » ON-CAMPUS Kenia Curci

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm

How did we live without social media? What exactly have we gained as a result of this advanced technology? What have we given up? In this course, we will read about and discuss benefits and drawbacks of engaging in social media and how to strike a balance.

MS HS

WOMEN IN FILM » ON-CAMPUS Marcello Bulgarelli

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm

This course explores the contributions of women in film. Just this year, nominees for best director included two women. We will watch movies produced and/or directed by women, as well as films about women's rights. You must have access to Netflix and Amazon Prime to watch the selected films.

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE... MATH! » ON-CAMPUS Lara Baines Math is all around us. We will explore food, nature, celebrations, sports, weather forecasts, and other topics in fun ways, as we investigate math in real life.

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

MS HS

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 4, 5

GRADED+ SESSION 1: JUNE 22 - JULY 9, 2021

SPRINT THROUGH MATH PROBLEMS » ON-CAMPUS Sandra Mendonça In this course, students will learn how to quickly solve one-, two-, and three-digit addition and subtraction problems by mastering different mental techniques.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! » ON-CAMPUS Andrea Ramires We'll play different ball games and practice super fun sports skills. Experience dodgeball, kickball, T-ball, 2X2 basketball, sitting volleyball, floorball, and more!

THE ABCS OF READING AND WRITING » ONLINE Bruna Malvezi This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to practice literacy skills such as word interpretation, handwriting, grammar, and conventions through reading, discussion, and writing. Classes will be divided into sections to make them more interesting, dynamic, and enjoyable for students.

WORLD ART » ONLINE Patricia Purdie Learn about famous artists from around the world! In each class, students will be introduced to an artist, shown some of their most popular works, and given the opportunity to participate in an art activity inspired by the artist. We will investigate art from Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and North and South America.

IENGINEERING » ON-CAMPUS Jennifer Kagohara/Pietra Cipolla In this iEngineering class, we will tackle hands-on and interactive building challenges to get a sense of how things work. Through play and creative activities, students will become stronger problem solvers.

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 1, 2

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 3, 4, 5

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 1, 2

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 2, 3, 4

June 22 - July 9, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

GRADED+ SESSION 2: JULY 12 - JULY 30, 2021

Session 2 IENGINEERING » ON-CAMPUS Jennifer Kagohara/Pietra Cipolla In this iEngineering class, we will tackle hands-on and interactive building challenges to get a sense of how things work. Through play and creative activities, students will become stronger problem solvers.

MANDALA MAKING MAGIC » ON-CAMPUS Kenia Curci Mandalas are geometric works of art that represent the universe in Hinduism and Buddhism. Every color, shape, and material has a symbolic significance. In this course, we will make our own mandalas, promoting creativity and relaxation.

SAMBA SOCCER SKILLS » ON-CAMPUS Ricardo Paraventi In Brazil, soccer is all about ginga and samba! In this course, students will learn soccer skills while developing friendships and teamwork. Participants will be divided into three age groups: Team #1 (ages 7-8), Team #2 (ages 9-10), and Team #3 (ages 11-12).

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

MS HS

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 am Grades: 5, 6

LS MS

SING, SING A SONG: EXPLORING VOCABULARY THROUGH MUSIC » ONLINE Cibele Thomaz

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am

Children will explore thematic vocabulary with songs, nursery rhymes, and stories that will stick with them. In each lesson, children will listen to a song/story, having the opportunity to relate it to their own experiences. Movement, arts, and crafts are other fun elements of this course.

Grades: K3, K4, K5

GRADED+ SESSION 2: JULY 12 - JULY 30, 2021

CRAZY FOR MAD ART! » ONLINE Julia Oliveira Floating sharks in acrylic tanks? Cars contorted into nightmarish forms? A Hippopotamidae-inspired bath tub? There is some really insane art out there -- and it is marvelous in our eyes. Students in this course will come face-to-face with some of the most thoughtprovoking works ever to grace the annals of modern art history. A true feast for the imagination!

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 6, 7, 8 9, 10, 11, 12

MS HS

CRITTERS AND CREATURES! LEARNING ABOUT ANIMALS » ONLINE Cibele Thomaz

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

By solving riddles, reading books, drawing, and labeling, children will explore animal groups and deepen their knowledge about one creature per session.

GYMNASTICS » ON-CAMPUS Natalia Zanivan

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Students will develop strength, agility, flexibility, and coordination through floor exercises, balance beam, trampoline, and vault.

INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS » ON-CAMPUS Jennifer Kagohara/Pietra Cipolla What is the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word robotics? Something extremely complex and difficult? That should not be the case! In this course, students will learn about robotics in their daily lives. In order to solve problems with technology, we will become engineers and investigate the design process, construction, and coding.

Grades: K3, K4, K5, 1

Grades: 5, 6

LS MS

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 3, 4, 5

NARCISO EM FÉRIAS: DITADURA, MPB E VESTIBULAR [IN PORTUGUESE] » ONLINE Breno Deffanti

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Nesse curso, discutiremos como a Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) retratou ou confrontou a Ditadura Militar Brasiliera (1964-85). Discutiremos as músicas de Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Geraldo Vandré e muitos outros. Além disso, discutiremos também como o vestibular aborda essas questões.

Grades: 10, 11, 12

GRADED+ SESSION 2: JULY 12 - JULY 30, 2021

DANCE - INTERMEDIATE » ON-CAMPUS Natalia Zanivan Students will learn, rehearse, and perform different pieces. Each class will include a warm-up and cool-down. Music will be selected by students and their teacher.

IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL » ON-CAMPUS Kenia Curci Let's learn about world cultures. Explore music, food, art, festivals, and customs from all corners of the globe. We will discover that we are more similar than we realized!

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 1, 2

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 4, 5

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10

MS HS

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Mondays/Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

MS HS

E SE AS NOSSAS FOTOS VIRASSEM HISTÓRIAS? [IN PORTUGUESE] » ONLINE Andrea Colsato

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00-10:30 am

Aprenda a organizar as suas fotos para criar histórias em que o personagem principal pode ser você! Escreva narrativas para seus livros ou para seus roteiros cinematográficos.

MS HS

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

GRADED+ SESSION 2: JULY 12 - JULY 30, 2021

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am Grades: K5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

PORTUGUESE (FOR FOREIGNERS) THROUGH MUSIC » ON-CAMPUS William Cardoso

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am

Listening to and playing Brazilian songs will help you learn Portuguese. In this fun course, we will listen to, play, and sing songs in Portuguese that will help you learn the language.

FUN WITH MATH » ON-CAMPUS Lara Baines From kindergarten to high school, math can be explored through hands-on games. You can use blocks, cards, charades, dominoes, or dice. Let's have fun with math!

HOW TO WRITE A SCIENTIFIC PAPER » ON-CAMPUS William Cardoso In this course, we will identify some common mistakes and learn how to avoid them when writing a successful and powerful scientific paper.

Grades: K3, K4, K5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am Grades: 3, 4

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 4, 5

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

LS MS HS

LIFE BEFORE TIKTOK, INSTAGRAM, SNAPCHAT, AND FACEBOOK » ON-CAMPUS Kenia Curci

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm

MS HS

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

GRADED+ SESSION 2: JULY 12 - JULY 30, 2021

VOCÊ TEM MEDO DE GRAMÁTICA? ESTUDE PARA O VESTIBULAR! [IN PORTUGUESE] » ONLINE Andrea Colsato

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Este curso abordará a gramática do português para alunos que pretendem fazer o vestibular. Discutiremos os assuntos mais populares e recorrentes nas provas, faremos exercícios práticos e aprenderemos técnicas para realização de testes.

MS HS

SAMBA SOCCER SKILLS » ON-CAMPUS Ricardo Paraventi

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am

In Brazil, soccer is all about ginga and samba! In this course, students will learn soccer skills while developing friendships and teamwork. Participants will be divided into three age groups: Team #1 (ages 7-8), Team #2 (ages 9-10), and Team #3 (ages 11-12).

Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Grades: 3, 4

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 4, 5

July 12 - July 30, 2021 Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm Grades: 1, 2