2015跨洋寒假兴趣班报名了！
各位家长与同学，在2014年寒暑假班的基础上，瑞藤教育的美国教师们经过再次的精心设计，即日起正式推出2015年寒假英语兴趣班，共计9种课程、二十个小班。所有课程均为8次90分钟的课，共计12小时。每个小班一至两名学生以保证每个学生能获得老师足够的重视和互动时间。开课的美国认证教师都是瑞藤目前广受欢迎的教师们。他们的教育热情、对孩子的耐心和经验都会带领学生们进入一个令人难忘的英语世界。
如果您已经是瑞藤学生，您可进入课程预定区立即报名；如果您还不是我们的客户，您可以先注册后再选购，我们的客服人员会在您指定的时间和您联系以帮助您选定课程！
报名截止日期：2015年1月15日
所有瑞藤5年级以上，英语程度中等或以上，有基本英语会话能力均可报名。另有儿童阅读班供1年级以上儿童参加。
以下是课程简介，详细资料请参看瑞藤网站-〉瑞藤课程-〉其他：
1、科学：Planets and the Solar System 行星和太阳系
（主讲教师：Nancy Fisher）
Come and take a tour of the Solar System. This course will describe each of the planets in our Solar System, explaining what is unique about each one. Special attention will be given to our sun and moon, as well as the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. We will learn about strange objects called comets and asteroids, and about mysterious places like the Asteroid Belt, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud.
快来参加太阳系之旅。本课程将介绍在我们太阳系中的各个行星，解释它们的独特的一面。将重点讲解太阳和月亮，还有木星和土星的卫星。我们将学习彗星和小行星奇怪物体，以及一些神秘的地方，如小行星带，柯伊伯带和奥尔特云。
2、科学：Nancy的科学实验工场
（主讲教师：Nancy Fisher）
Each class will include hands-on work where you will practice the scientific method. Together we will perform chemistry, biology, earth science, and physics experiments and learn how to measure and analyze data. You will learn how to design an experiment and present a science fair project, all while having fun! See yourself in a video! So, get your lab coat and let’s get started!
每一节课我们都将通过动手作业来验证相应的科学方法。 我们会演示包含化学，生物学，地球科学和物理实验在内的所有范畴，并且学习如何测量并分析数据.你将学会如何设计并展现一个科学实验计划，这些都将充满乐趣！你还能在视频中看到自己哦！那么, 穿上你的实验白大褂让我们一起开始吧！
3、科学： The Ocean and its Animals 海洋和海洋生物
（主讲教师：Kristina Heit）
The ocean is full of creatures unlike anything we have seen on Earth’s surface! In this course we will learn about the ocean, its habitats and the animals that live there. From tiny plankton to giant predators, we will see how marine animals eat and grow. How babies are born and grow, and how ocean animals interact will also be a focus of this course.
海洋中充满生灵，它完全不同于我们所看到的地球表面！本课程将介绍海洋以及生活在那里的动物。从微小的浮游生物到巨型食肉动物，我们将看到海洋动物如何捕食和如何成长，如何出生和成长，以及海洋动物如何互动也将是我们重点介绍的一部分。
4、科学：Kelly 的科学实验工场
（主讲教师：Kelly Hered）
How would you like to learn more about SCIENCE through watching, learning, and doing. We will start with easy science experiments and then move on to experiments with a bit more difficulty level. Overall, each session we will learn about the SCIENTIFIC METHOD while observing different experiment(s) to learn science basics. Students will keep a science lab notebook and learn about creating, testing, recording, and analyzing a scientific guess (or hypothesis) that they will make at the beginning of each of our experiment(s).
你喜欢通过观察，学习和研究的方式来感知科学吗？本课程将会从简单的小实验开始，逐渐加大实验的难度系数。每一节课我们都将一边学习科学方法一边通过观察各种实验来理解科学原理。同学们都要人手一本科学实验笔记本，从每一次实验一开始，需要你们学着创立，测试，记录并分析你们的猜想或假设。
5、Kristina 的儿童读书会
（主讲教师：Kristina Heit）
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be a spy, or a code breaker? Perhaps, you like to solve mysteries or are good at finding clues. If you are, you probably enjoy hearing about adventures and mysteries. During this class, we will become familiar with young detectives, spies and adventurers that go on missions, adventures and solve crimes. Do you think you will be able to solve the secrets and crimes before they do?
你是否曾好奇间谍或密码破解员是什么样的呢？假如你喜爱破解谜团或擅于搜寻线索，那么你也许会很乐于听到冒险事件和悬疑事件.在本课程里，我们会认识一些年轻的侦探，间谍和探险家们，我们会和他们一起执行任务，冒险并侦破案件。你能先他们一步解开所有疑团并侦破案件吗？
6、Sandra 的读书会
（主讲教师：Sandra Richards）
“如果... ,会怎样?” 你是否曾想过如果一群年轻人被困在一座岛上，在不受大人世界规则的强制下，他们当下或未来的理想社会生活将会是何种景象呢？抓住这次机会让我们一起来参观这些虚拟社会吧，他们的世界是更自由还是比我们当下的社会更拘束呢？这些都将由你来判断。
这次的读书会将为你揭露新社会是如何崛起的，这些年轻人的性格特质会被如何塑造，在决定着他们是否能生存下去的选择面前，他们又将何去何从呢？你准备好来探索这些勇敢的新世界了吗？
书单(学员可从中挑选一本上课）:
The Giver, 作者：Lois Lowry
Divergent, 作者：Veronica Roth
Lord of the Flies, 作者：William Golding
“What if…..?” Have you ever tried to imagine what life would be like in a future ideal society, or even now, if a group of youngsters were marooned on an island, away from the usual rules imposed by adults? Take the chance and visit these imaginary communities and judge for yourself whether there would be fewer restrictions, or even more than in our present world.
Our book club list reveals how new societies arise, the qualities of character that shape them, and the choices that determine whether or not they will survive. Are you ready to explore these brave new worlds?
7、英国 的地方和故事
（主讲教师：Sandra Richards）
了解英国为人熟知的和鲜为人知的历史遗迹的背后故事，参观伦敦塔、哈德良长城、阿尔弗雷德吹石、烈士纪念馆，波狄西亚女王纪念碑和Lock Ness湖，仅举几例。重温英国一些最令人兴奋的事件和过去的传说。我们的游程将比你想要的更多！
Learn the stories behind some of Britain’s best-known and little known historical sites. Visit the Tower of London, Hadrian’s Wall, King Alfred’s Blowing Stone, the Martyr’s Memorial, Queen Boadicea’s Monument, and Lock Ness, to name just a few. Relive some of Britain’s most exciting events and legends of the past. Our tour will leave you wanting more!
8、Holly 的读书会
（主讲教师：Holly Cole）
为什么总有一些人能成功克服他们有限的生活环境，摇身变成领袖，英雄甚至是诺贝尔奖赢家呢？究竟是什么样的性格特征帮助了这些人，甚至是国家打败其他对手最终取得成功的呢？ 这些人又是怎样克服逆境并脱颖而出的呢？
本课程将带你走进真人真事，让你切实的领略他们是如何战胜困难并取得辉煌成就的.你将和他们一起共度难关，学习坚强的含义。让我们一起聆听他们的声音，学习他们的行动力，一起见证个人的力量是如何改变世界的。通过坚持不懈的努力和永不磨灭的希望………..失败不是一种选择!
书单（学员从中选取1本上课):
I Am Malala 作者：Malala Yousafzai
A Long Walk to Water 作者：Salva Dut
Unbroken 作者：Laura Hillenbrand (The Young Adult Adaptation)
Why are certain people able to rise above their own limited circumstances in life and become leaders, heroes, and even Noble Prize winners. What character traits help some people, or even whole societies, succeed where others fail? How do certain people find the strength to overcome extreme adversity and not only survive in challenging situations and environments, but excel?
This book club presents the opportunity to get to know real people that rose above the limited circumstances they were born into and develop amazing lives full of accomplishment. You will experience their hardships and gain an understanding of what it means to be a resilient person. Come and hear their voices, learn about their actions, and see why the power of one person is enough to inspire change in the world. Through perseverance and everlasting hope………..failure is just not an option!
8、书与电影
（主讲教师：Robin Garrison）
你想上一堂既能学到知识又愉快的课吗？选这节课就对了。本课名为对比与反差. 由你来选择一个故事和一部根据故事改编的电影，在读完书和看完电影后，需要你分别写出书本和电影的异同点。这不难，但需要一定的专注力。你可以吗？
You want a class that is educational and enjoyable? This is the one. It is called compare and contrast. You pick the story and the movie and after reading the book and watching the movie you write the differences and the same between each one. It’s not hard, but a lot of paying attention.
