Summer@SaMi Camp Curriculum

Elementary School Math Courses (Grades K-5)

Countacular (Grade K) Tadpoles (Grade 1)
● Course Description ● Course Description
○ Countacular classes focuses on developing basic math skills, ○ In Tadpoles classes, students learn the concepts of quantity,
such as counting, recognizing numbers, and understanding greater than and less than, along with mastering counting to
basic math concepts. 100, including by 2s, 5s, and 10s, and reading and writing up
● Prerequisite: None. to 10. They will learn not to confuse order with quantity.
● Topics They will also learn to recognize the basic geometric shapes
○ Monday: Learning Numbers 1-20 and understand greater and less than in terms of geometric
○ Tuesday: Learning Numbers 1-100. shapes, quantities, size and other comparisons.
○ Wednesday: Odd/Even Nums, Ordinal Nums, More or less. ● Prerequisite: Cuntacular.
○ Thursday: Patterns, Measurement, Money. ● Topics
○ Friday: Shapes, Graphing, Addition, Subtraction. ○ Monday: Counting 1-1000, Even/Odd, Patterns.
○ Tuesday: Addition.
○ Wednesday: Subtraction.
Whirlpool (Grade 2)
○ Thursday: Fractions, Measurement, Money
● Course Description
○ Friday: Time, Geometry, Data & Graphing.
○ Whirlpool classes develop an understanding of and fluency
with addition and subtraction under 1000 and algebraic
thinking in problem solving. They will learn measurements Cygnus (Grade 3)
of time, weight, temperature, and money. They will also ● Course Description
learn how to read tables and graphs to do data analysis and ○ Cygnus is designed to build on the foundation of math
probability. concepts and skills that students have acquired in earlier
● Prerequisite: Tadpoles. grades, while introducing new and more complex topics.
● Topics ● Prerequisite: Whirlpool.
○ Monday: Addition and Subtraction. ● Topics
○ Tuesday: Expressions and measurement ○ Monday: Shape.
○ Wednesday: Odds and Evens. ○ Tuesday: Counting.
○ Thursday: Addition/Subtraction Algorithms. ○ Wednesday: Perimeter and Area.
○ Friday: Problem Solving. ○ Thursday: Multiplication.
○ Friday: The Distributive Properties.

Andromeda (Grades 4) Triangulum (Grades 5)

● Course Description ● Course Description
○ Andromeda classes explain and demonstrate number theory ○ Triangulum classes extend understanding of decimals and
and systems by looking for a pattern. They use logic to solve fractions, as well as exploring numerical expressions,
problems. They expose students to basic geometry concepts volume, and developing Algebraic thinking.
including angles and triangles. ● Prerequisite: Andromeda.
● Prerequisite: Cygnus. ● Topics
● Topics ○ Monday: 3D Shapes.
○ Monday: Shapes. ○ Tuesday: Integers.
○ Tuesday: Multiplication. ○ Wednesday: Expressions and Equations.
○ Wednesday: Exponents. ○ Thursday: Statistics.
○ Thursday: Counting. ○ Friday: Factors and Multiples.
○ Friday: Division.
 Middle and High School Math Courses (Grades 6-12)

Pre-Algebra (Grades 6-8) Algebra I (Grades 6-12)

● Course Description ● Course Description
○ A five-day crash course to prepare students for pre- ○ In Algebra I, students will learn concepts in Algebra,
algebra. SaMi tutors will teach students about problem Numbers, and Geometry, and will begin an introduction
solving, logic, integers, and decimals. into statistics.
● Prerequisite: Triangulum. ● Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra.
● Topics ● Topics
○ Monday: Arithmetic Operations. ○ Monday: Arithmetic to Algebra.
○ Tuesday: Fractions. ○ Tuesday: Equations with One Variable.
○ Wednesday: Decimals. ○ Wednesday: Problems Solved with Equations.
○ Thursday: Expressions. ○ Thursday: Functions.
○ Friday: Equations. ○ Friday: Inequalities.

Algebra II (Grades 6-12) Geometry 1 (Grades 4-8)

● Course Description ● Course Description
○ Algebra II will allow students to learn topics such as ○ Geometry 1 is an introductory geometry class. It focuses
Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, and Probability. on developing students’ understanding of basic geometric
● Prerequisite: Algebra I. concepts and their ability to apply them in problem-
● Topics solving situations.
○ Monday: Functions. ● Prerequisite: Triangulum.
○ Tuesday: Radicals. ● Topics
○ Wednesday: Complex Numbers. ○ Monday: Angles and Lines.
○ Thursday: Quadratics. ○ Tuesday: Triangles.
○ Friday: Systems of Equations. ○ Wednesday: Quadrilaterals.
○ Thursday: Polygons.
○ Friday: Pythagoras’ Theorem.
Geometry 2 (Grades 6-12)
● Course Description Pre-Calculus (Grades 8-12)
○ Geometry 2 is an advanced geometry class. It delves ● Course Description
deeper into advanced geometry concepts, exploring ○ Pre-Calculus provides students with a strong foundation
complex theorems and applications. Enhance your in mathematical concepts and skills that they can build on
problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning in calculus and other advanced math courses. It also
through challenging and interactive lessons. prepares them for college-level math courses and other
● Prerequisite: Geometry 1. STEM fields.
● Topics ● Prerequisite: Algebra II.
○ Monday: Degrees and Radians. ● Topics
○ Tuesday: Right Triangles ○ Monday: Systems of Equations.
○ Wednesday: Trigonometry Functions. ○ Tuesday: Quadratic Equations.
○ Thursday: The Laws of Sines and Cosines. ○ Wednesday: Factorization of Polynomials.
○ Friday: Solving Algebraic Equations by Trig Functions. ○ Thursday: Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric
Functions.
○ Friday: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series.

Calculus (Grades 9-12)

● Course Description
○ This Calculus crash course focuses on the key topics you really need to know for Calculus. It will help you become more pragmatic in
your approach to study this subject.
● Prerequisite: Algebra II.
● Topics
○ Monday: Derivatives of Polynomials, The Chain Rule, Product Rule, and Quotient Rule, Derivatives of Trig Functions.
○ Tuesday: Derivatives of Exponentials, Derivatives of Logarithms, Second Derivatives.
○ Wednesday: Extreme Values, Limits and L’Hȏpital’s Rule, Integrals of Polynomials.
○ Thursday: Integrals of Trig Functions, Integrals of Exponentials and Logarithms.
○ Friday: Integration by Polynomial Substitution, Integration by Trigonometric Substitution, Integration by Parts.
 Math Competition Courses (Grades 6-8)
Mathcounts (Grades 6-8) AMC 8 (Grades 6-8)
● Course Description ● Course Description
○ This course practices the Mathcounts competition. ○ This course practices the American Mathematics
● Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or an equivalence. Competitions 8 (AMC 8) by the Mathematical
● Topics Association of American (MAA).
○ Monday: Spring Round. ● Prerequisite: Pre-algebra or an equivalence.
○ Tuesday: Target Round. ● Topics
○ Wednesday: Team Round. ○ Monday: AMC 8 test practice and explanation.
○ Thursday: Countdown Round. ○ Tuesday: AMC 8 test practice and explanation.
○ Friday: Mock Mathcounts Competitions. ○ Wednesday: AMC 8 test practice and explanation.
○ Thursday: AMC 8 test practice and explanation.
○ Friday: AMC 8 test practice and explanation.

Mathcounts and AMC 8 are specifically focused on preparing students for the middle school Mathcounts or AMC 8 competition. These classes will
introduce students to the format, strategies, and problem-solving techniques commonly encountered in Mathcounts or AMC 8. It serves as an ideal
course for students who are interested in participating in the Mathcounts or AMC competition and wish to develop their skills in these specific
competitions.

Science Competition Courses (Grades 6-8)

Science Bowl (Grades 6-8)
● Course Description
○ This is an engaging and comprehensive course
designed to prepare students for the exciting
middle school Science Bowl competitions. We
will cover a broad range of scientific
disciplines, including biology, chemistry,
physics, earth science, and mathematics.
Through interactive lessons and team activities,
students will develop a deep understanding of
key concepts and enhance their problem-
solving skills, teamwork, and scientific
knowledge.
● Prerequisite: Elementary science and math courses.
● Topics
○ Monday: Biology Basics and Life Sciences
○ Tuesday: Chemistry Fundamentals
○ Wednesday: Physics Principles
○ Thursday: Earth and Space Sciences
○ Friday: Mathematics in Science
 Computer Science Courses (Grades 3-12)
Kid Coders (Grades 3-5) Java (Grades 6-12)
● Course Description ● Course Description
○ Kid Coders introduces 3rd-5th graders to the exciting world of ○ Java is a cross-platform, high-level language. Students will
programming using Scratch. Through interactive lessons and learn Java fundamentals. Throughout this course, we will
creative projects, students will learn the basics of coding, instill the basics of programming concepts that are generic and
developing problem-solving skills and computational thinking apply well to a range of object-oriented programming
in a fun and engaging environment. languages.
● Prerequisite: None. ● Prerequisite
● Topics ○ Students are expected to have 30+ wpm (word per minute)
○ Monday: Introduction to Scratch and Basic Coding Concepts typing speed. They can test their typing speed at
○ Tuesday: Creating Animations and Stories https://www.typingtest.com/.
○ Wednesday: Interactive Games ○ Students need to use their own computers.
○ Thursday: Sound and Music in Scratch ● Topics
○ Friday: Variables and Data Handling o Monday: Your First Java Program.
o Tuesday: Data Types and Variables.
Python for Data Analysis (Grades 9-12) o Wednesday: Objects and Classes.
● Course Description o Thursday: Decision-Making and Loop.
○ This is an advanced Python course designed for students who o Friday: File and Exception Handling.
are interested in data analysis. This course will cover the
powerful data manipulation capabilities of the Pandas library Python (Grades 6-12)
and the efficient numerical operations provided by NumPy. ● Course Description
Through hands-on projects and practical exercises, students ○ This course introduces the fundamentals of programming
will learn how to handle, analyze, and visualize data
using Python. Through hands-on projects and interactive
effectively.
● Prerequisite lessons, students will learn the basics of Python syntax,
○ Python for Beginners or an equivalence. problem-solving techniques, and computational thinking,
○ Students need to use their own computers. setting a strong foundation for future programming endeavors.
● Topics ● Prerequisite
o Monday: Introduction to NumPy ○ Students are expected to have 30+ wpm (word per minute)
o Tuesday: Pandas Series and DataFrames typing speed. They can test their typing speed at
o Wednesday: Data Cleaning and Preparation
https://www.typingtest.com/.
o Thursday: Data Analysis and Aggregation
o Friday: Data Visualization with Matplotlib ○ Students need to use their own computers.
● Topics
○ Monday: Basic Syntax.
○ Tuesday: Control Structures.
○ Wednesday: Functions and Modules.
○ Thursday: Lists and Dictionaries.
○ Friday: File Handling.

Beyond AI (Grades 9-12)

● Course Description
● Students will learn what AI and Machine Learning are, the benefits and risks of AI and Machine Learning to the world and to themselves, and
how to solve real world problems by AI and Machine Learning.
● Prerequisite
○ No AI or computer science experience necessary. Students are expected to have 30+ wpm (word per minute) typing speed. They can test their
typing speed at https://www.typingtest.com/.
○ This course will be taught by a college professor specialized in AI. Students need to use their own computers.
○ Students need to have a Google account in order to use the Google Colab platform.
● Topics
o Monday: Python Crash Course.
o Tuesday: AI Foundation Techniques.
o Wednesday: Reinforcement Learning.
o Thursday: A Real-World Project (part 1).
o Friday: A Real-World Project (part 2).
 Science Courses (Grades 6-8)

Introduction to Biology (Grades 6-8) Introduction to Chemistry (Grades 6-8)

● Course Description ● Course Description
○ Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of biology. ○ Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of chemistry.
● Prerequisite: None. ● Prerequisite: None.
● Topics ● Topics
○ Monday: Macromolecules and cell structure/function. ○ Monday: Matter, energy, and measurement.
■ Macromolecules. ■ Solids, liquids, and gases; density; state changes.
■ Organelles. ■ Significant figures.
■ Photosynthesis/cellular respiration. ■ Solutions and mixtures; solubility.
○ Tuesday: Genetics. ○ Tuesday: Atoms and the periodic table.
■ DNA/RNA. ■ Structure of an atom (protons, electrons, neutrons), its history,
■ Mitosis and meiosis. and drawing atoms.
■ Mendelian genetics. ■ History of the periodic table.
○ Wednesday: Animals. ■ Structure of the periodic table (mass numbers, atomic masses,
■ Body systems (nervous, endocrine, digestive, etc.). groups, etc.)
■ Bones and muscles. ○ Wednesday: Molecular bonding.
○ Thursday: Plants. ■ Types of bonds.
■ Parts of a plant. ■ Naming molecules.
■ Transportation in plants. ■ Ions and isotopes.
■ Plant reproduction ■ Lewis dot structure.
○ Friday: Diversity of Life. ○ Thursday: Chemical reactions and stoichiometry.
■ Theory of evolution. ■ Types of reactions.
■ Diversity of life (taxonomies). ■ Balancing chemical reactions.
■ Ecosystems. ■ Molar mass.
○ Friday: thermochemistry.
■ First law of thermodynamics
■ Enthalpy.
■ Calorimetry.

Introduction to Physics (Grades 6-8)

● Course Description
○ Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of physics.
● Prerequisite: None.
● Topics
○ Monday: Kinematics.
■ 1D kinematics.
■ Vectors.
■ 2D kinematics.
○ Tuesday: Dynamics.
■ Intro to forces, types of forces (contact vs non-contact), and examples of forces (gravity, friction, spring, drag, etc.)
■ Systems; Newton’s three laws and examples of each.
■ Using free body diagrams to apply Newton’s second law.
○ Wednesday: Circular motion and gravitation.
■ Uniform circular motion (including centripetal acceleration and centripetal force).
■ Newtonian gravity.
■ Circular orbits.
○ Thursday: Work and energy.
■ Work and power.
■ Kinetic vs potential energy (and types of potential energy).
■ Conservation of energy, energy diagrams.
○ Friday: Momentum.
■ Momentum and impulse.
■ Conservation of momentum.
■ Collisions (elastic and inelastic) and explosions.