2018-19 Expeditions Guide by Mariemont City School District

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Expeditions provide students with exciting, innovative learning opportunities most Fridays during the school year. Students will choose seven Expeditions, each meeting from 1-3 p.m. on four consecutive Fridays. All Expeditions are hands on, ungraded and focused on lighting a spark of student interest. All of the Expeditions offered during the 2018-2019 school year are listed in this guide. Each of the five Expeditions categories – The Wellness Warriors, The Futurists, The Creators, The Global Learners and The Young Professionals – focuses on a different area of learning.

Expeditions categories are:

THE WELLNESS WARRIORS Fitness • Health • Sports

THE FUTURISTS Technology • Logic • Strategy

THE CREATORS Music • Arts • Expression • Performance

THE GLOBAL LEARNERS Cultures • Traditions • World Language

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Career Possibilities • College • Production • Life Skills

THE WELLNESS WARRIORS Fitness • Health • Sports Archery Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shoot a bow and arrow? Does target archery sound like fun? Come get an introduction to the world of Olympic archery. Focus on accuracy, personal safety, range safety, etiquette and safe use of the equipment. Get some target practice and spark a new passion! Bowling Have you ever wanted to know how to bowl a strike every time or pick up that 7-10 split? Then this is the Expedition for you! Learn the proper techniques of bowling while having fun at the same time. We will be heading over to Madison Bowl to learn how to hook a bowling ball and where to stand when we need to pick up a spare. Each day we will be working on some drills to learn how to bowl and then be bowling some individual games and team Baker games. Camp “Fired” Cooking This outdoor Expedition will teach you how to prepare culinary delights using campfires built and maintained by you. Each week will have a theme where you will be challenged to test your culinary skills while cooking some of your favorite dishes as well as discovering new innovative ways of preparing common foods over the campfire. Yum! *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too? Have you ever wondered exactly where that food goes after you eat it? What happens to the proteins, carbohydrates and fats we consume? In this Expedition, we look at how our food choices affect our bodies and how our bodies use the food molecules we eat. We will make trips to four local restaurants to order, eat, and determine the roles of these food items in our diet. Challenge to be Fit Does a disability keep you from participating in sports? How do students compete mentally and physically in competition? Come out to Beacon Orthopedics and see how sports and fitness can be achieved no matter what the activity is. Wheelchair races, obstacle courses and fun activities to learn more about this side of fitness. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Experience the Oaks: Health Sciences Do you think being in the world of medicine and health might be a good fit for you? Come check out programs at the Oaks, such as health and surgery technologies, nursing and even dental assisting. Ask questions, participate, engage! *Also offered as a The Wellness Warriors Expedition

THE WELLNESS WARRIORS

Girl Strong This Expedition encourages young women to build lifelong healthy habits! This adventure will focus on nutrition, body-weight exercises, stretching and weight lifting. We will start each class with a quick cardio warm-up and stretching and then learn various body-weight exercises, as well as healthy weight-lifting routines. We will finish each week making a nutritional snack to enjoy together!

Guys 101: A Leadership Experience for MJHS Boys Calling all MJHS boys! This Expedition is for you. Each week, we will tackle challenges and activities that help us develop leadership, confidence and comradery. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Intro to Cardio/Strength Fitness Ready to get the heart pumping and those muscles working? In this Expedition, students will sample different types of cardio or strength programs, such as cardio circuit, body pump, tabata and spin core. No experience required, all levels welcome! Bring your water bottle!

Intro to Mind/Body Strength Looking for the total mind/body fitness routine? In this Expedition, you will sample different types of programs that improve flexibility and strength, such as stretching, Pilates and BARRE. No experience required, all levels welcome!

Intro to Racket Sports In this Expedition, you will be introduced to, learn about and play racket sports, such as tennis, platform tennis and squash. Any level of experience with any or all of the racket sports is welcome!

THE WELLNESS WARRIORS

Intro to Sports Medicine: Thinking about a future in sports medicine? Come learn more about what it takes to keep athletes safe, healthy and performing at their best. In this Expedition, you will also get hands-on training and practice the tasks athletic trainers and sports medicine staff do on a regular basis for their athletes. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Lifetime Activities and Games Explore several physical activities you can participate in for the rest of your life! Hike one of the Cincinnati Nature Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful trails, dive into the pool for H2O fitness and fun, bowl a few games with friends and get your game on with some traditional team sports, such as basketball and volleyball, as well as learn new international sports including Tchoukball. Run Towards Fitness Run Toward Fitness is designed to accommodate the fitness level of each participant and work to help each participant progress towards a higher fitness level. This Expedition is designed for students at any fitness level who want to improve general fitness. Choosing the right shoe for you, nutrition, and mental and physical wellness are the focuses of this Expedition, with a 2-mile run in Mariemontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South 80 Trail as a culminating event. Taekwondo Are you interested in learning Martial Arts? Come learn Taekwondo from different perspectives: the basics, the forms, board breaking, self-defense and an intro to the sport of sparring. Come get moving and practicing Taekwondo! Yoga and Mindfulness Fun, Fitness & Discovery! Come experience yoga and mindfulness like you never have before! Get out of your school and travel to different locations within your community to practice yoga and deeper mindfulness techniques for relaxation and personal growth. Create personal affirmations, journals and purpose boards. Empower yourself to best connect with friends, family, community and, most importantly, yourself!

THE WELLNESS WARRIORS

THE FUTURISTS Technology • Logic • Strategy Amazing Race and Survivor Challenge Students will use GPS devices to create and complete challenges. Students with or without geocaching experience are welcome. Be ready to test your navigational abilities! *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Breakout - Can you solve the puzzle? Using logic and collaboration, you will be challenged with opening a locked box to find a prize. Then, you will solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to escape a room.

Build an Awesome Business the Eureka! Ranch Way Have you always wondered what it would be like to start your own business? How do you develop an idea? How do you know if the idea will succeed? How do you pitch your idea (like on Shark Tank!)? Come to the Eureka! Ranch, where big ideas are born, and learn how to create, communicate and commercialize big ideas. This Expedition is a hands-on experience where you’ll invent ideas, estimate how much your ideas are worth and practice pitching your ideas to the Eureka! Ranch staff! *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Design Challenge Do you enjoy design and competition? If so, this Expedition is for you! Each week, you will work in a group to complete a design challenge with a set of provided materials. However, time is ticking... you will have less than two hours to complete each design challenge. When finished, you will compete against other groups to determine the ultimate Challenge Champion! Come explore this fast-paced, competitive class where creativity meets innovation. *Also offered as a The Creators Expedition Electronic Garage Band Interested in creating your own garage band – electronic style? Learn more about composing music by using computer programming to create your very own garage band and songs! No experience required.

*Also offered as a The Creators and a The Young Professionals Expedition

Eureka! Ranch - Calling all Inventors! Let’s Prototype Building a prototype lets you test an idea. The faster you can build a prototype, the faster you can learn what works and what doesn’t and then make your idea better. Plus, it’s a ton of fun to see your ideas and inventions come to life! Come to the Eureka! Ranch, where big ideas are born, and get great at building and testing prototypes. You’ll love tasting, I mean testing, your friends’ ideas.

THE FUTURISTS

Experience the Oaks: Architecture and Construction Do you think planning, designing and building are for you? Then you should come see what students at the Oaks do to prepare for a career in these fields. Learn about heavy equipment operations, HVAC, construction, electricity and more! *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Experience the Oaks: Transportation and Mechanics Do you like cars? Trucks? Putting them back together, making them better and keeping them running? Then you need to check out what students at the Oaks do to prepare for a career in the automotive industry. Learn about all things related to automotive technology including collision, mechanics and industrial diesel mechanics. Come check it out! *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

First Move Chess Chess can raise your IQ, exercise both sides of your brain, and improve your creativity and memory. Want to learn how to play or practice your competition? Join us! Learn to play chess and learn classic strategies by playing against students at your own level. Have fun, be smart, play chess!

Google IT Are you interested in becoming an MJHS Google Guru? Be the Google expert in all of your classes! Through viewing and making tutorials, you will experience the process of earning your MJHS Google Certification and becoming a master of Google Apps.

How to Win at Everything, Game Night Style Is winning important to you? Destroy the competition on game night! Learn the basic strategies to dominate when playing a variety of classic games. From Hangman to Risk to Connect 4, no one you play will be safe from defeat!

Intro to Coding Love computers? Want to learn more about writing code â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the language of computers? Then this expedition is for you! Come learn how to write code and learn more about computer programing. No technology experience required! *Also offered as a The Global Learners Expedition

THE FUTURISTS

THE CREATORS Music • Arts • Expression • Performance Ancient Roman Mosaics Integrate your interests in Latin, history and art in this Expedition, resulting in fabulous tile mosaics. Learn about the rich traditions behind ancient mosaics and choose a historical event to depict. Work individually or in a small group to create original tile mosaics. *Also offered as a The Global Learners Expedition

Art Scavengers Does art imitate life? Our quest starts with a scavenger hunt at the Cincinnati Art Museum! Choose visual art pieces that inspire you to create your own artwork. Become familiar with the artist who created the piece(s) and the time period that inspired them. Find your inspiration!

Be the Art Critic Calling all artsy MJHS students! Learn how to “read” works of art and prove your interpretations with intelligent and persuasive writing. We will travel offsite to local museums and galleries to practice these skills first hand. Explore culture and enter a state-wide art criticism writing competition.

Ceramics 101 Travel offsite to learn to throw a clay pot or bowl on a wheel (this is harder than it looks!). Create bowls and pots and glaze them back at MJHS. Organize a sale or auction of bowls, with proceeds going to a charitable cause (Tender Mercies or The Freestore Food Bank).

Cinema Literature Do you love to read books? Do you love to watch movies? In Cinema Literature, we will read a popular/current book that has been made into a movie and then watch the movie on the big screen! We will also have a book club type discussion about the book and movie. *Also offered as a the Global Learners Expedition

Colorguard Spinning This Expedition teaches the basics of spinning a flag as the visual element of marching band of winterguard. Learn the dance elements, body movement and proper flag technique associated with spinning and perform various routines.

THE CREATORS

Crafty Warriors Channel your inner creativity to become a Crafty Warrior! We will explore and create string art, learn to canvas paint and design, construct and send greeting cards. During this Expedition, you will let your imagination lead you to create a masterpiece.

Crayola Calligraphy Brush lettering is a beautiful craft that is a hot trend! In this Expedition, we will learn how to get started with brush lettering techniques using everyday Crayola markers and other art making mediums. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Design Challenge Do you enjoy design and competition? If so, this Expedition is for you! Each week, you will work in a group to complete a design challenge with a set of provided materials. However, time is ticking... you will have less than two hours to complete each design challenge. When finished, you will compete against other groups to determine the ultimate Challenge Champion! Come explore this fast-paced, competitive class where creativity meets innovation. *Also offered as a The Futurists Expedition Electronic Garage Band Interested in creating your own garage band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; electronic style? Learn more about composing music by using computer programming to create your very own garage band and songs! No experience required.

*Also offered as a The Futurists and a The Young Professionals Expedition

From Page to Stage Do you like to act? Develop your theatre skills and talents on stage and off. This Expedition will give you training in acting, improvisation, costume, movement and voice. During the first couple of weeks we will read scripts, choose a script, try out for roles and practice. The Expedition will culminate with a final performance showcasing our collaboration. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition.

Intro to Guitar Are you interested in learning the basics of guitar playing? Want to explore the guitar and learn to take off in any genre? Sign up for this Expedition and start strumming!

Intro to Woodworking Come and learn basic woodworking techniques along with safety methods in the workshop! You will learn how to create projects using the mini lathe, such as pens, pencils, bottle stoppers, magnifying glasses, gavels and mini bats. Make something with your own two hands! *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

THE CREATORS

Men’s Chorus This Expedition will prepare you to take your voice outside of the school walls! A series of mini concerts will prepare us to wow our audiences! *Required for all students taking Men’s Chorus as an elective class.

Music Improv Class America’s musical contribution to the worls is jazz! Learn to communicate in the same language as legends like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and more. Must be able to plan an instrument, but all instruments are welcome.

Rock Band Have an interest in learning to play traditional rock band instruments (guitar, bass, piano, drums, maybe even sing)? This is the place for you! No experience necessary, although skill on these instruments is definitely welcome. Modeled off the very popular Rock Band Master Class at Mariemont High School. Sew Easy Workshop Future fashion designers! Learn to sew from a fashion design professional! Basic sewing machine techniques will be covered, as well as some hand sewing. Every student will finish the class with a completed project and improved sewing skills. No experience necessary. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

THE CREATORS

STOMP Love making noise? Want to stomp, smash, crash and thrash your way to the beat? Come join STOMP and we will use everyday items as instruments as we make music. We will end with a performance showing off our skills!

The Art of Glass Experience science and art together while learning to work with glass as a sculpture medium. Visit Neusole Glassworks to observe and work with experts in the field. Try your hand using glass as a way to express your creativity.

Women’s Chorus This Expedition will prepare you to take your voice outside of the school walls! A series of mini concerts will prepare us to wow our audiences! *Required for all students taking Women’s Chorus as an elective class.

World of Dance Samba, Mambo, Salsa, Merengue! Learn to dance the dances of the world! We will be exploring a different dance style from a different part of the world each week. *Also offered as a The Global Learners Expedition

THE CREATORS

THE GLOBAL LEARNERS Cultures • Traditions • World Language Ancient Roman Mosaics Integrate your interests in Latin, history and art in this Expedition, resulting in fabulous tile mosaics. Learn about the rich traditions behind ancient mosaics and choose a historical event to depict. Work individually or in a small group to create original tile mosaics. *Also offered as a The Creators Expedition

Beginning American Sign Language Come join this Expedition for a beginner’s introduction to American Sign Language! Learn the basics of communication, important words and phrases, and how to best communicate using sign language. Then, put your learning into action to communicate in a brand new way! No experience needed. *Also offered as a The Young Professionals Expedition

Curious about Cincinnati Cuisine Why types of food do you think about when you consider Cincinnati cuisine? Foodies from all over the world come to Cincinnati to sample dishes specific to our region. How are these dishes made and what makes them unique? We will explore the history and recipes (when available) of some of Cincinnati’s best known cuisine – join us and become a Cincinnati foodie!

THE GLOBAL LEARNERS

Fun with French Bonjour! Come and join us for an exploration of French language and culture! Learn some common and useful French expressions. Expand your knowledge of French food (yum!), art, literature and history. Experience how France and French culture influences our world today!

Intro to Coding Love computers? Want to learn more about writing code – the language of computers? Then this expedition is for you! Come learn how to write code and learn more about computer programing. No technology experience required!

*Also offered as a The Futurists Expedition

Model United Nations Participate in debate, negotiations, and compromise. Students will have a chance to change the outcome of an event or solve a future or ongoing issue. Sample topics are: the 1960 Election Kennedy vs. Nixon, a World Without Caesar, and the Space Race. Myths, Romans and Pop Culture Is it Correct? Harry Potter, Katniss, Percy, Bastille, Pandora Jewelry, Nike – what do they all have in common? Explore ways the Romans and mythology are used by companies, musicians, writers and others in the world today. Are the references correct or are people misrepresenting the culture and stories of the past? You be the critic and you decide….and figure out how could you make it better! Star Wars – In our Galaxy Today Are you interested in the world of Star Wars? Do Hans Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey and Kylo Ren remind you of other heroic characters? So you understand the wisdom of Yoda as he speaks over his students and others? Join us to explore how Star Wars, in its galaxy far, far away, has connections to our galaxy today and is cutting edge in so many ways for the future.

World of Dance Samba, Mambo, Salsa, Merengue! Learn to dance the dances of the world! We will be exploring a different dance style from a different part of the world each week.

*Also offered as a The Creators Expedition

THE GLOBAL LEARNERS

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Career Possibilities • College • Production • Life Skills All About Animals Do you love all things cute and cuddly? Or maybe scaly and slimy? Whether you are thinking about being a zoologist or you just love to check out the animals, this Expedition is exactly right for you! We will go behind the scenes to explore what it takes to care for the animals in a zoo and an aquarium and maybe even get a few surprise visits from some fabulous critters!

Amazing Race and Survivor Challenge Students will use GPS devices to create and complete challenges. Students with or without geocaching experience are welcome. Be ready to test your navigational abilities! *Also offered as a The Futurists Expedition

Camp “Fired” Cooking This outdoor Expedition will teach you how to prepare culinary delights using campfires built and maintained by you. Each week will have a theme where you will be challenged to test your culinary skills while cooking some of your favorite dishes as well as discovering new innovative ways of preparing common foods over the campfire. Yum! *Also Available as a The Wellness Warriors Expedition

Challenge to be Fit Does a disability keep you from participating in sports? How do students compete mentally and physically in competition? Come out to Beacon Orthopedics and see how sports and fitness can be achieved no matter what the activity is. Wheelchair races, obstacle courses and fun activities to learn more about this side of fitness. *Also offered as a The Wellness Warriors Expedition

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

College Exploration This is an opportunity for you to explore local colleges and post high school opportunities that colleges can offer, giving you a glimpse into college life. Tour a campus, learn about financial aid and see what college and post-secondary options can offer you!

Don’t MOCK it Until You TRI-AL it Innocent or guilty? Conviction or acquittal? Come experience what life in the courtroom is really like – not just what we see on TV or in the movies. From procedures to people in the legal system, be prepared to take part in a MJHS Bar Association Mock Trial.

Electronic Garage Band Interested in creating your own garage band – electronic style? Learn more about composing music by using computer programming to create your very own garage band and songs! No experience required.

*Also offered as a The Futurists and a The Creators Expedition

Elementary School Outreach Want to visit our elementary schools and help your former teachers in their classrooms? During this Expedition, we will volunteer at Mariemont Elementary and Terrace Park Elementary. Students will participate by reading with students, displaying work on bulletin boards, helping students with their work, and leading activities.

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Hands on at the Farm Come and get your hands dirty on a real working farm! We will be helping a local farm by volunteering on four Fridays. While having a great time outdoors, we also will be learning, getting messy, having fun and helping the community.

Innovative Blogging and Digital Design Have you ever wanted your OWN unique online writing space? Then this is the Expedition for you! You will set up your own creative writing blog, work on unique writing pieces each week, and add content such as videos and images to enhance the overall blog. You will be able to use your personal blog during this Expedition session and beyond.

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Intro to Sports Medicine Thinking about a future in sports medicine? Come learn more about what it takes to keep athletes safe, healthy and performing at their best. In this Expedition, you will also get hands-on training and practice the tasks athletic trainers and sports medicine staff do on a regular basis for their athletes. *Also offered as a The Wellness Warriors Expedition

Landscaping Have you ever wondered what it was like to design a landscape or garden? Then this is for you! Learn about the different types of plants and flowers. Next, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll design and plan a garden area at one of the Mariemont City School District schools. Come help us grow!

Sew Easy Workshop Future fashion designers! Learn to sew from a fashion design professional! Basic sewing machine techniques will be covered, as well as some hand sewing. Every student will finish the class with a completed project and improved sewing skills. No experience necessary. *Also offered as a The Creators Expedition

Theatre Works Do you dream of a career in the theatre? Are you interested in stage drama and everything that occurs behind the scenes to make a performance possible? Do you enjoy seeing live theatre and hearing from real actors and theatre professionals? Then join us! Students will travel to Playhouse in the Park, tour the performance area and get an insiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at the entire theatre experience. No experience necessary! *Also offered as a The Creators Expedition Pastry Decorating Welcome to the world of decorating! You will be decorating cookies, cupcakes and even cakes in this Expedition. Learn different techniques and styles used by professionals that you can experiment with in your own kitchen. We will even take a trip to get a closer look on how this industry operates in a larger scale.

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

MY PREFERRED EXPEDITIONS FOR 2018-19 Student Name: 2018-19 Grade (circle one):

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8th Grade

You are encouraged to select the Expeditions that sound most interesting to you! Below is a worksheet for you to use as you think through which Expeditions you want to choose. Please read over the options and complete the form below with your parents/guardians.

Reminders for selecting Expeditions: • Expeditions are designed to give students learning experiences in many different areas. It is encouraged that students select Expeditions from several (if not all) categories. • Expeditions will be offered based on student interest. Selecting an Expedition does not guarantee that it will be offered or fit in your Expedition schedule. • Make your own choices! Many Expeditions will be offered a few times throughout the year – so making the same choice as a friend doesn’t mean you’ll be in their Expedition. Pick for you! • Please rank your choices. The Expedition that you are most interested in should be ranked as number 1. • If you are a chorus student, you will automatically be assigned to ‘Women’s Chorus’ or ‘Men’s Chorus’ for one Expedition. Please list your top 12 choices here. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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