Page 7 - De Anza College Summer Academy Catalog 2023

These classes will be taught at Cupertino Middle School and Hyde Middle School.
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA 2: FOUNDATIONS FOR FUNCTIONS*
Entering Grades 7-9 (Recommended prerequisites: Students should have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, and be enrolled in Algebra 2 for the 2023-24 school year ) – This course emphasizes critical thinking, understanding of real-world applications and the use
of advanced problem-solving techniques. Students will gain an understanding of functions through a graphical approach to contextualizing relations, including linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponentials and polynomial rational expressions. Students also will learn how to define every relation as a transformation and translation of a parent function.
• Required materials: Students should bring a pencil, eraser, small ruler, graph paper and TI-84 calculator (or equivalent) daily.
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL GEOMETRY AND SPATIAL SENSE*
Entering Grades 7-9 (Recommended prerequisite: Students should be enrolled in Geometry for the 2023-
24 school year) – This course will introduce students to Euclidean geometry and assist them in understanding two- and three-dimensional space. Students will develop important basic geometry skills and explore various proofs through logical deduction. The course will include hands-on explorations of geometric transformations, similar and congruent polygons, area and volume of solids, 2D and 3D polygons and polyhedra as well as the Pythagorean theorem.
*Meets Common Core standards
MODERN LANGUAGES
SPANISH: BEGINNING
Entering Grades 5-8 – Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammar, including practical phrases, in a setting that integrates listening, speaking and reading skills. The class will also explore the culture and customs of Spanish-speaking countries.
SCIENCE
**Meets Next Generation Science Standards CHEMISTRY FUNDAMENTALS**
Entering Grades 7-9 – This course is designed to preview some of the main topics addressed in high school chemistry, including dimensional analysis, the periodic table, stoichiometry and gas laws. Students will be challenged to solve problems and answer complex questions through pairs and group work. This is not
a lab class, but students will complete activities and projects such as building their own periodic table and creating molecule models to promote understanding and retention.
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June 20-July 28
GRADES 5-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS