Aasritha Duriseti recently noticed her grandmother’s difficulty opening a bottle cap. Fortunately, she found a solution in her eighth-grade engineering class at Carson Middle School in Herndon, Virginia, whose assignment was to adapt existing products to make daily life easier for people with challenges.
Aasritha’s creativity kicked in as she researched existing bottle-opening devices. She used a piece of wood shaped like a cellphone and put three holes on it, each in different sizes and lined with a layer of dried, sticky hot glue, which provided firm grips (防滑力) for common bottle caps. With a simple twisting (拧) motion, her grandmother could open bottles without assistance.
“Students in the class used more than their math, physics and tool skills. They also learned to look at problems from another’s point of view,” said Teacher Mark Bolt, “Engineers need to put themselves in their product users’ shoes to build effective solutions.”
Other students in the class also showed sensitivity as they watched friends and family struggle with daily tasks.
Michael Kuwashima noticed how dyslexia—a reading disorder that the brain tends to confuse the order of numbers, letters and other images-made it difficult for a friend to follow along on pages full of text. Therefore, Michael created a small adjustable window-blind-style device. “My friend could isolate (分离) small sections of text while reading,” he said.
Arjan Garg focused on a different problem. Sometimes putting on clothes can be hard for people with a limited range of motion. Arjan created a “dressing stick” using four wood sticks of different sizes to fit different clothing.
The students tried different versions of their products along the way to make the best one to show the class.
Rather than requiring step-by-step directions for creating their projects, Bolt preferred to leave students’ creative paths open. “If we want to do better, we have to have a chance to fail,” he said.
【小题1】Why did Aasritha create a new bottle-opening device?| A．She hoped to get a higher score. |
| B．She was interested in engineering. |
| C．She had difficulty opening bottle caps. |
| D．She wanted to help her grandmother. |
| A．Working with others. |
| B．Conducting field experiments. |
| C．Understanding others’ feelings. |
| D．Communicating with product users. |
| A．With the aid of a guidebook. |
| B．Through trial and error. |
| C．With the help of classmates. |
| D．Under the detailed instruction. |
| A．An inspiring class. |
| B．An excellent teacher. |
| C．Some scientific methods. |
| D．Some talented students. |
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups （HKFYG） partners with 2 world-class universities, The University of Hong Kong （HKU） and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology （HKUST） to offer you the best international summer schools in town! This year the Summer School for Effective Leadership （SSEL） is divided into the HKU Chapter—An Overture to Global Leadership, and HKUST Chapter—The Art of Public Speaking. Please find out more from the introduction below:
HKU Chapter—An Overture to Global Leadership
An Overture to Global Leadership, now in its seventh year, is cooperation between the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the University of Hong Kong with the aims:
1. To nurture youth leaders with solid fundamental knowledge and intensive leadership skills;
2. To strengthen their critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities;
3. To reinforce their willingness to serve the community;
4. To further develop global perspective and promote intercultural awareness amongst participants.
Date
Between 18 July 2014 （Friday） and 26 July 2014 （Saturday）.
Full attendance is mandatory for the 9-day-8-night programme. Shared-room accommodation in the University dormitory is required.
Application Deadline
Non-residents of Hong Kong: 6:00 p.m., Friday, 16 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）
Non-residents of Hong Kong may need to apply for a student visa, please visit the website: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hku/overview.html for further details.
For application, please visit: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hku/application.php
HKUST Chapter—The Art of Public Speaking
The Art of Public Speaking is a new collaboration between the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with the aims:
1. To enhance the leadership skills and public speaking skills of participants;
2. To allow youth leaders and speakers to learn from one another, and encourage cultural exchanges;
3. To demonstrate how public speaking skills can be used by leaders to communicate to the public;
4. To allow outstanding student leaders to serve and understand the local community.
Date
Between 14 July 2014 （Monday） and 19 July 2014 （Saturday）
Full attendance is mandatory for the 6-day-5-night programme. Shared-room accommodation in the University dormitory is required.
Application Deadline
Non-residents of Hong Kong: 6:00p.m., Friday, 9 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time）.
Non-residents of Hong Kong may need to apply for a student visa, please visit the website: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hkust/overview.html for further details.
For application, please visit: http://l21.hkfyg.org.hk/ssel/hkust/application.php
【小题1】The Art of Public Speaking is organized by ________.
| A．HKFYG & HKU | B．HKFYG & HKUST | C．HKU & HKUST | D．HKUST & SSEL |
| A．Strengthening critical thinking. |
| B．Promoting intercultural awareness. |
| C．Improving public speaking. |
| D．Developing problem solving ability. |
| A．worthwhile | B．normal | C．acceptable | D．necessary |
| A．he has to apply for a student visa |
| B．he has to board on campus for six days |
| C．he will be given the opportunity to get close to local community |
| D．he shall submit the application before 6:00 p.m., 9 May 2014 （Hong Kong Time） |
Nashville Sail Camp offers sailing instructions in week-long periods. It is a learn-to-sail camp for all levels of experience from beginner to the advanced. Along with sailing, your child will learn valuable problem solving and creative thinking techniques.
Week-long Day Camp at Old Hickory Lake:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 7-17
$350/week
Cancellation policy (取消政策)
Cancellations should be told three days ahead of time. Otherwise, the fee is not given back to you. Cancellation requests must be in writing to info@leadershipacademyllc.com.
Teaching staff
All groups are coached by US Sailing professional instructors and assisted by camp guiders and junior guiders.
Level A
Our youngest and smallest campers will take the helm for the first time, learning the basics of sailing safety and practicing in pairs on board.
Level B
Beginning sailors aged 9 and up as well as Level A graduates will in crease their skill level at the helm (掌舵) of a sailboat. Campers will learn basic boating safety, control, capsize recovery (如何正船), teamwork and single-handed sailing. Emphasis (重点) will be placed on single-handed sailing.
Level C
Sailors aged 12 and up learn to sail on sporty lasers, which are used in Olympic sailing. Starting off in pairs to increase confidence and get practice with a friend on board, campers are encouraged to sail the boat single-handedly. Campers will spend two hours and a half in the morning and afternoon each on the water throughout the week practicing learnt skills.
Level D
The oldest and most advanced campers will set sail on the Vanguard 15, learning teamwork. Vanguard campers will take part in sailboat races and other activities with the Laser sailboat.
CGA Class III Lifejacket;
Lunch and water bottle;
Athletic swimwear, hat and water shoes;
SPF 30 sunscreen.
【小题1】If you want to cancel the camp, you ________ .| A．could cancel at any time | B．should tell the organizer in advance |
| C．would be given back all fees | D．have to tell the organizer in person |
| A．Sunny, a 5-year-old girl, who enjoys swimming. |
| B．Mark, a 7-year-old boy, interested in sailing. |
| C．Annie, a 23-year-old graduate, who likes to sail for enjoyment. |
| D．Michael, a 12-year-old student, who wants to learn some knowledge about sailing. |
| A．will ask campers for additional fees |
| B．will teach campers to start a new route |
| C．aims at the oldest and most advanced campers |
| D．will focus on teaching how to sail single-handedly |
| A．build a lasting friendship |
| B．solve practical sailing problems |
| C．have a chance to take part in the Olympic |
| D．spend most of their time on the water |
| A．How to join the camp | B．When to cancel suitably |
| C．What to bring every day | D．Why to improve swimming skills |
Virtual Winter Math Contest Preparation Club registrations are now open!
Winter Contest Preparation Club(January 10—February 3,2023,Online)
Math Enrichment Courses (February 7——March 3,2023,Online)
Course Streams
•Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategies. Instructions focus on the fundamentals of problem solving in fun ways, and improving skills in assessing how to solve a problem by recognizing its type.
•Programming Courses focus on exploring the relationship between math and programming. Building on math knowledge, solving math puzzles, and learning programming concepts, students program together to solve challenges and projects.
•Enrichment Courses are designed for students who are comfortable in math concepts at their grade level and are looking for greater challenges and new ways to stimulate their interest in math.
Program Fees and Financial Support
•Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $225
•Online Grades 9-12 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $240+tax
If you are unable to pay for the full program because you have been financially affected, please apply for a scholarship. Further information and an application form can be found here.
Refund Policy
There is a $50 administrative fee for cancellation requests. Cancellations made 48hours before the first class will receive a full refund minus the administrative fee. Requests for refunds after the deadline will not be processed.
Registration
To register for any class, you must create an account on our registration system by clicking the button below.
【小题1】What is the focus of Contest Courses?| A．Designing projects. |
| B．Tackling problems. |
| C．Improving math levels. |
| D．Grasping programming concepts. |
| A．A student who is short of money. |
| B．A student who has rich math knowledge. |
| C．A student who is well prepared for the contest. |
| D．A student who has an account on the registration system. |
| A．$175. | B．$190. | C．$225. | D．$240. |
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