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Zombie Outbreak STEM Camp

Engaging and educational STEM camp for HCentral and HHigh students interested in science and math. Explore epidemiology, programming, anatomy, and more. Transportation, meals, and materials provided. Application required. Limited spots available.

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Zombie Outbreak STEM Camp

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  1. For Hcentral and HHigh students July 21-25, 2014

  2. Who? • Students entering 11th-12th grades in the 2014-2015 academic year • Students who identify as interested in science and/or math • Students who successfully complete and submit the application to a teacher or coordinator • Can accept up to 18 students

  3. 2013 Zombie Campers and Staff

  4. Where? • Camp takes place on the campus of Fontbonne University in Clayton • Buses transport students from and back to HCentral and HHigh • Students arrange their own transportation to and from HSD schools

  5. When? • July 21-25, 2014 • Camp meets 9am – 3pm daily • Buses will pick up 7:45-8:00 (ish?) and drop off around 4pm

  6. What? • Activities in STEM: • Epidemiology – transmission of disease • Computer Modeling – tracking an outbreak • Calculus (light, only algebra required) – how to beat the system • Ecology – vectors, predators and prey • Microbiology – growing bacteria • Chemistry/Physics – composition and movement of blood and bodily fluids • Technology – programming, GPS • Science Skills – observations, predictions, hypotheses • Anatomy – brain structure • Pathology – illness, scar tissue, wounds

  7. What else? • Composition Practice • Students keep a “zombie journal” • Zombie Tag (in gym) • Tour of Fontbonne Campus, cafeteria, dorms, etc • Emergency preparedness • See the CDC’s recommendations for a zombie outbreak (really!) • Culminating experience: • Student teams produce a public service infomercial about a zombie outbreak, using what they have learned

  8. How Much? • Absolutely, 100% free to HSD and to students and their families • Includes • Transportation to and from Fontbonne (from HSD schools) • Lunch, daily (choice from on-campus dining M-Th, pizza F) • Snack, daily • T-shirt (see slides 1 and 3 for example) • All materials and supplies

  9. How to Sign Up • Get the application from a teacher or coordinator • Submit the application and the required essay back to the teacher or coordinator • Wait for confirmation from Fontbonne – will be mailed to students’ home addresses in May-June • Spaces are limited (18) – some students may not be admitted

  10. Staff • Camp Director • Shannon Rapp, M.N.S., Senior Lecturer of Biology • Over 10 years experience with informal education programs and over 4 years as college instructor • Faculty: • Minh Truong, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics • Yvonne Cole, M.S., Senior Lecturer of Biology • Staff: • Current undergraduate students and recent graduates of the Biology program at Fontbonne

  11. See More: • Fox 2 story on 2013 camp: http://fox2now.com/2013/06/24/zombie-camp-at-fontbonne-university/ • 2013 Student Videos: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM4cfl0T9tA • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3RB-4pyQnE

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