Christopher Paolini's BRISNGR: Pre-release Book P~A~R~T~Y! (limited to 150 people)
Friday 4:00pm - Federal Room: 60 minute ongoing activities
This is going to be great fun for any of Paolini's Eragon and Eldest fans!
Model Rocketry - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 40 students.
Friday 1:30pm - Cotillion Room: 90 minute activity (counted as two workshops)
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will conduct a hands-on model rocketry workshop where students will be given instruction on designing, building and launching non-solid fuel model rockets. We will not launch rockets at the Expo. A presentation will also be given by a CAP pilot on opportunities to fly in CAP aircraft, both propeller driven and gliders, and how to earn a pilots license while participating in the CAP Cadet Program.
Destination Imagination - Instant Challenge!
Saturday 2:30pm - Colonial Room: 30 minute activity for the Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 60 students
Find out about a unique creative problem solving program that gives kids (k-12) a chance to brainstorm, design, and present original solutions to an open ended challenge. This workshop will give kids a chance to learn about the program, learn some brainstorming techniques and experience some hands on challenges that is guaranteed to make you think…while having FUN. Remember- there are NO WRONG answers here- only a chance to work in a group and be as creative as you can. Teams of kids might be asked to build a structure to hold weight made out of only marshmallows and toothpicks OR design a way to keep a catapulted egg from breaking! Start thinking and have FUN.
Game Builders 101 - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 10:30am - Seminar Room: 45 minute interactive presentation
Digital Brix will introduce a web-based technology gamebrix.com which allows anyone to collaborate, build, share, and play games online. Gamebrix.com provides online tools for creating industry standard Flash Graphic, Animations and Casual games. No software downloads, no installations and programing knowledge is required. Use this new medium which is easy to use, encourage students in middle and high school to transition from passive consumers of Video games to creative game builders. In the process of building cool casual educational games, students will understand the need to pursue, art, math, business and computer science and the significance of college education.
Simple Steps to Do Something - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Saturday 10:30am - Seminar Room: 45 minute interactive presentation and activity
Have you ever wanted to make a difference but didn't know where to start? This workshop is all about developing, designing, organizing, and expanding your own community action project. We will provide simple steps to turn your "change the world" dreams into step-by-step action plans.
Who wants to MAKE A MOVIE? - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 2:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute presentation
Creative Teens – This is for YOU! (Parent educators welcome)
YOU could work with Hollywood Celebrities and professional equipment to make a festival-quality short film. Make friends, score prizes, build skills, have your movie viewed by millions and win a Hollywood premiere. Dreaming Tree's mission is to transform teen lives through creativity. Our programs engage teens in an authentic film making experience that reflects the real-life and the quality of the film industry. Regardless of background or experience, we inspire and enable teens to succeed in the arts or any field. Come learn how to participate in one of our programs, and be with us as we ANNOUNCE our newest opportunity coming this October. Hint: Our newest program is working with cameras and rocking out with celebrities!
VISUAL VISIONARY'S – Story boarding Workshop - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 40 students
Saturday 2:00pm - Directors Room: 30 minute activity
Ever wonder how an image goes from your head to the silver screen? The answer is story boarding. Whether you're planning shots for a film or coming up with a killer graphic novel chapter, story boarding is storytelling with pictures and sequence. Come to this Dreaming Tree Films event for some tips to create your own boards and vision!
Mock Election 2008
Friday 4:00pm - Ivy Room: 30 minute presentation for Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 25 students
The National Student/Parent Mock Election makes students and parents aware of the power of their ballot by actively involving them in a full-fledged campaign and national election. Come learn how you can participate this year!
Exploring the World of MIME - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up./ limited to 60 students.
Friday 10:30am - Colonial Room: 45 minute interactive lesson
Professional Mime Laurie Anslono will introduce students to the fascinating and fun world of creative movement - MIME! Students will learn basic techniques, e.g., hand gestures (have you ever felt "boxed in"?) And walking (the famous "moon walk"!) Before leaving students will be treated to a brief performance by the New Hope Mime Troupe.
Shakespeare's Othello - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up./ limited to 30 students
Saturday 11:30am - Directors Room: 30 minute interactive workshop
Take a trip through Venice as students explore the world of William Shakespeare's revenge tragedy Othello. Students will perform scenes from the play, re-interpret the text into a modern vocabulary, and demonstrate how relevant the writings of Shakespeare are in today's society.
Patriot Sacrifices of Valor Remembered
Hidden Treasures and World Powers - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 25 students
Friday 10:30am - Ivy Room: 30 minute presentation
Imagine exploring your basement and finding a chest full of historical treasures! That's just what happened to Mr. Brooks! Come and see what Mr. Brooks found that inspired him to write about the Spanish American War in his book "Patriot Sacrifice." You will see a presentation of his artifacts and participate in a discussion about how the Spanish American War elevated the United States to a world power.
Nuclear Energy and the Environment - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Saturday 2:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute presentation
The production of electrical energy can have severe consequences on the environment. Come learn how electricity is produced at the Seabrook nuclear plant and how the environment is protected.
Space Academy - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 3:00pm - Seminar Room: 45 minute presentation
Trainees who want to be Astronauts must learn to think like astronauts and our Space Academy Programs are designed to do just that! Attend this presentation to learn about the three fields of specialized week-long study programs to choose from: AVIATION, SPACE, and ROBOTICS tracks. Space Academy is an increased intensity program of astronaut and mission training and academics. Simulated missions to a space station and crew rotation highlight a week long program.
Stock Market Game - Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Friday 11:30am - Seminar Room: 30 minute presentation
Come learn how The Stock Market Game™ (SMG) gives your students the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in an on-line portfolio! They think they're playing a game. You know they're learning economic and financial concepts they'll use for the rest of their lives.
TeenPact Mock Legislature -Teen-venture restricted to ages 13 and up/limited to 72, adults attending must also register
Saturday 11:30am - Seminar Room: 30 minute interactive lesson
Do you want to better understand the political process? Then come and experience TeenPact Mock Legislature. Through the fast paced, fun filled session, you will learn how to use Robert's Rules of Order. You will be able to debate bills and decide whether to pass them or to vote them down. This workshop will give you a taste for how wills are debated in the Massachusetts Legislature. Please come prepared to learn and to have fun!
