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Imhotep Academy

"Knowledge is like a garden; if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested."
African Proverb

Exploring Our World
The theme for Fall 2008 Imhotep Academy Alternative Energy: "Going Green II" Middle school students will discover how mathematics, science and technology impact our lives through green energy applications. Registration fee is $125 before September 1, and $150 after this date. An orientation session for students and parents will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 6:30 pm.

Teachers interested in becoming involved as Imhotep instructors should submit resume and philosophy on education to Dr. Joyce Hilliard-Clark

Goals
Imhotep Academy introduces under-represented students (African-Americans Hispanic, Native Americans, Women) sixth through eighth grades to science, mathematics and technology at NC State University. The program introduces students to the rigorous and exciting worlds of: chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, physics and statistics through laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips.

Objectives
The mission of Imhotep Academy is to increase student awareness and enthusiasm for learning mathematics and science using hands-on learning activities and educational technologies in mathematics and sciences. Therefore, the program is designed to guide middle school students toward high school college preparatory courses in science and mathematics using the NC Standard Course of Study as a framework.
  • STRENGTHEN academic abilities and prepare students for matriculation in the university.
  • EXPOSE students to and promote enthusiasm for mathematics, science and technology.
  • PROVIDE multicultural experiences and academic enrichment activities.
  • TEACH about contributions of scientists and inventors of under-represented groups.
  • BUILD self-confidence and self-esteem.

History
Imhotep, known to the Greeks as Aesculapius, lived about 2980 BC during the reign of the architectural lover, the Pharaoh of Djoser. At the Pharaoh's request Imhotep designed and built the first step pyramid of Egypt at Sakhara. In addition to being the foremost architect of the known world during his time, Imhotep was also a physician, engineer, mathematician, poet, philosopher, prime minister, historian, fablist and artist. The Academy began in October 1992 at the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, spearheaded by Dr. Wandra P. Hill and Mr. Robert G. Savage. The vision continues to expand with the leadership of the present coordinator Dr. Joyce Hilliard-Clark Ph.D.

Structure
There are approximately 36 students per 7-10 week semester with an average student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1. Classes meet on Saturday mornings in the Fall and Spring (8:45am-1pm) and a full week during the summer (7:45 am-12:15 pm). Students participate in: Chemistry, Computer and Physics laboratories including

Mathematics and Statistics Classes
Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Communications, Test-Taking Skills, and Research Projects
Educational field trips and cultural awareness experiences
World Wide Web / Internet Exploration

Summer Academy
Imhotep Acadmy is developing an exciting summer program around using mathematics, science and technology in high tech careers:

  • Come build skills and confidence in thinking, problem solving and research.
  • Come discover the importance of science, mathematics and technology and the connection to career choices.
  • Come learn chemistry, physics, mathematics, computers and graphing calculators to solve problems.
  • Come develop a positive attitude for college preperation and career awareness.

The Summer Academy is for 6th and 7th graders. 8th grade students may participate ONLY if they have attended previous Imhotep Academies.

Algebra Summer Program
Algebra is a powerful tool for making sense of the world, solving problems, modeling everyday numerical scenarios and can be learned by all students and their parents too:

  • Come build skills and confidence in algebraic thinking and number reasoning.
  • Come discover the importance of mathematics and the connection to career choices.
  • Come learn games, use math matnipulatives, computers and calculators to solve problems.
  • Come develop a positive attitude for mathematics.

Objectives:

  • Use variables and inequalities
  • Analyze real world data using histograms
  • Simplify an expression using order of operations
  • Find the absolute value of a number
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
  • Solve problems involving negative numbers
  • Write variable expressions
  • Apply variable expression in problem solving

The Algebra program is for students who have completed the 6th grade and have not yet had Algebra in school.

Pre-Registration Form

FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
MAILING
ADDRESS
COUNTY
PRESENT SCHOOL
EMAIL
AGE
GENDER
GRADE
FAVORITE SUBJECTS
COUNSELOR'S NAME
PARENT/GUARDIAN
WORK PHONE
HOME PHONE
PROGRAM
Check all that apply.
Enrollment limited to 36 per program.

Fall 2008 Imhotep Academy:
Saturdays, September 27-November 1, 2008, 8:45 AM – 1 PM
Registration $125 before September 1, 2008 and $150 after.
Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Spring 2008 Imhotep Academy:
Saturdays, January 24- February 28, 2009, 8:45 AM – 1 PM
Registration $125 before December 20, 2008 and $150 after.
Mandatory Orientation: TBA

Send checks payable to NC State University to
Imhotep Academy
NCSU Box 8211
Raleigh, NC 27695

NOTE: Placement in Imhotep Academy is not guaranteed until fees are paid in full. Fees non-refundable. We reserve the right to make revisions as necessary.
 
     

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