BioDetectives and Writing Space

BioDetectives: Ready for a mysterious crash course in Biology where we explore the wonders of life, from tiny viruses to the majestic Blue whale? Investigate biological phenomena and uncover mysteries that had scientists stumped for years! Discover the importance of ecology and how it connects to YOU and our planet! 

Uncover the secrets of diseases: what causes them, how scientists fight them, and even peek inside the tools they use. Explore genetics and proteins through cool websites like RCSB PDB and Pigeonetics. This camp is your chance to dive in and discover biology in a low-stress, high-fun environment. No textbooks, no tests, just exciting discoveries waiting for you! 

Writing Space: World Building through the Study of Architecture: What if a place, rather than a person, was the main character? In this writing class, we'll explore how spaces shape experiences and meaning. Through fiction, non-fiction, and visual analysis, we'll examine how living and non-living things connect to places and why spaces are never neutral.

Our field trips around the Bay Area will inspire world-building, and we'll use photography and sensory observation to "study" spaces. Alongside reading and analyzing texts on architecture and space, we'll refine our "show, not tell" skills. By the end, we'll create a collective magazine showcasing our work.