Academic Course Descriptions

Children's Technology Workshop
Junior LEGO Engineering (I)

An  exciting and creative LEGO Engineering experience designed for Grade 1 to Grade 2 Students. In this ECA, students will explore and learn about basic Engineering concepts through hands-on Hi-Tech LEGO creations.  Learning about the functions of Levers, Gears, Pulleys, Wheels and Axles, etc. See to the everyday Transportation and application of Science concepts to real-life situation. Construction of Carnival Swings, Gator Jack, Crane, Conveyor Belt, Tractors, Drills‚ and many more!  A fun way for students to make sense of the environment, experience how things are put together and how the world works. Also excellent training on students' focus and attention levels vulnerable to this age group.

At Childrens Technology Workshop, our programs strive to nurture Left and Right Brain Thinkers. The LEFT Hemisphere process information while analyzing and building and the RIGHT side put information together and meeting purposes in modifying creations. We empower young minds to construct, put information together; and be creative with tools and technology when bringing their projects to life. Ignite student's imagination to create inventions and learn about machines and devices to solve problems; as well as apply mathematical and scientific principals for design and practical purposes.  We pique the child's interest & stimulate their curiosity to Explore, Create and Invent ‚ enhancing intellectual, conceptualization & problem solving skills.

Childrens Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997.  We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Childrens Technology Workshop's Members Rate at our Workshop.  Explore the fun of our seasonal Camp‚ and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk

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An intermediate fun mechanical LEGO Engineering experience aimed towards Grade 3 to Grade 6 Students.   In this ECA, we combine 2 of our most exciting programs into one fulfilled Term.  First, students will learn about Engineering concepts, how simple/compound machines and transformation work through Hi- Tech LEGO creations. Construction of Bicycle, Dragster and many more!  Next, students will explore into the wonderful world of Robotics. They will learn to build and write computer commands to program their Robots to follow their every command, play human sports and activities.  Great head-start in Applied Science, Computer Programming, Engineering and Design Technology. A fascinating milestone for future Scientists!

At Children's Technology Workshop, our programs strive to nurture left and right brain thinkers. The LEFT Hemisphere process information while analyzing and building and the RIGHT side put information together and meeting purposes transforming Robotic models, designing video games and creating Animations. We empower young minds to be creative with tools and technology when bringing their projects to life. Ignite student's imagination to create inventions and learn about machines and devices to solve problems; as well as apply mathematical and scientific principals for design and practical purposes.  We pique the child's interest & stimulate their curiosity to Explore, Create and Invent, enhancing intellectual, conceptualization & problem solving skills.

Children's Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997. We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Childrens Technology Workshops Members Rate at our Workshop.  Explore the fun of our seasonal Camp‚ and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

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Childrens Technology Workshop

Fun LEGO Adventures

This ECA consists of fun building and creation activities ideal for Prep students as they start to model the world around. Students will be introduced to Early Simple Machines and its relevance to daily lives. Explore and learn how Pulleys, Gears, Wheels and Axles work; as well as the concepts of Direction, Balancing and Stability. LEGO Construction of Mixer, Motorcycle, Fan, Car, Sea-Saw, Crane and many more. Building and creation processes integral to the development of fine motor skills and thinking abilities at early childhood.

At Children's Technology Workshop, our programs strive to nurture Left and Right Brain Thinkers. The LEFT Hemisphere process information while analyzing and building and the RIGHT side put information together and meeting purposes in modifying creations. We empower young minds to construct, put information together; and be creative with tools and technology when bringing their projects to life. Ignite student's imagination to create inventions and learn about machines and devices to solve problems; as well as apply mathematical and scientific principals for design and practical purposes.  We pique the child's interest & stimulate their curiosity to Explore, Create and Invent, enhancing intellectual, conceptualization & problem solving skills.

Children's Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997.  We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Children's Technology Workshop's Members Rate at our Workshop.  Explore our fun seasonal Camp and other exciting Programs on Engineering, Robotics and more.  For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

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Junior LEGO Engineering (II)

Students will move on to the second level of our LEGO Engineering Program.  Here Grade 1 to 3* students will build more complex Hi-Tech mechanical LEGO models and learn about new Engineering concepts including Friction, Stability, Motion and Movements and how they work in application to everyday lives. LEGO Construction of Inchworms, Horse Carriage, Trebuchets and many more!  A fun filled session of exciting and innovative LEGO creations and Engineering. Great for all young science enthusiasts and a wonderful head-start in their Academic Science topics!

(*Grade 3 students are recommended to join at this level if they have not previously attended any Children's Technology Workshop Program/s).

At Children's Technology Workshop, our programs strive to nurture Left and Right Brain Thinkers. The LEFT Hemisphere process information while analyzing and building and the RIGHT side put information together and meeting purposes in modifying creations. We empower young minds to construct, put information together; and be creative with tools and technology when bringing their projects to life. Ignite student's imagination to create inventions and learn about machines and devices to solve problems; as well as apply mathematical and scientific principals for design and practical purposes.  We pique the child's interest & stimulate their curiosity to Explore, Create and Invent, enhancing intellectual, conceptualization & problem solving skills.

Children's Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997.  We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Children's Technology Workshop's Members Rate at our Workshop.  Explore the fun of our seasonal Camp and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

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LEGO Energy/ GameMaker Design Program (NEW!)

A combination of two of our most popular and interesting programs for Grade 3* (Experienced Builders) to 6 students. The first part of the session, students will delve into the fascinating world of Energy, where they will explore various scientific and mechanical Hi-Tech LEGO experiments on topics like Solar, Wind, and Water Energy.  Learning about the different types of Energy and their transmission processes. In the second half of the Term, students will experience a whole new dimension as we travel into the world of computer programming with Children’s Technology Workshop EXCLUSIVE VIDEO GAMEMAKER DESIGN.  Students will learn about no violence policy and proper perspectives in video games. Create/develop their own storyboard and bring characters to life in their own unique Video Game which can be brought home for family enjoyment.  Also an educational gateway to address students’ curiosity in Video Game once they reveal the design and creation at the ‘backstage’. Great planning, thinking and design work while having fun!!

Space is Limited to 12 students.

(* Grade 3 Students who are experienced LEGO builders &/or have previously attended Children’s Technology Workshop Program/s).

At Children’s Technology Workshop, our programs strive to nurture left and right brain thinkers. The LEFT Hemisphere process information while analyzing and building and the RIGHT side put information together and meeting purposes transforming Robotic models, designing video games and creating Animations… We empower young minds to be creative with tools and technology when bringing their projects to life. Ignite student’s imagination to create inventions and learn about machines and devices to solve problems; as well as apply mathematical and scientific principals for design and practical purposes.  We pique the child’s interest & stimulate their curiosity to Explore, Create and Invent – enhancing intellectual, conceptualization & problem solving skills.

Children’s Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997. We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Children’s Technology Workshop’s Members Rate at our Workshop.  Explore the fun of our seasonal iCamp™ and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

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Financial Literacy
Adventures at Money ParkTM (6-8 years old)
Through a role play, games and hands-on activities, the children learn about the different forms of money, how to give change back, what spending means and how to spend wisely, what parents spend their money on, how to get money, what saving means and how to make a simple budget.

Topics include;

Where Does this Money Come From, How Much Have We Got?, Let's Go Shopping, The Wise Shopper, Time to Get a Job, What Banks Do with Money?, Let's Make More, Money!, Why Should We Save? Let's Plan Our Next Adventure, Let's Follow Our Money Map

We teach through play roles and stories because children usually remember better by “living” an experience than by learning abstract concepts. Children choose between different options and make decisions with money, like in real life. If they make a mistake, a financially unwise decision, it is of no real consequence but they will surely remember it. After each game, where they are guided but have to decide, we have a wrap-up session to analyse what they have done, why, compare with each other and if they could have acted differently. Theory is introduced by giving the adequate vocabulary (for instance, keeping money for later is saving) and explaining through graphs or more examples the basic mechanism of money. Little characters like the Credit Cat™ and Spencer the Smart Spender™ also contribute to make the course lively and fun. Each training package combines these 3 learning steps. Written material given at the end suggests further activities to do with your child to practice and reinforce his/her newly acquired skills.

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Financial Literacy
A Trip to the Money MoonTM (9-11 years old)
Does your child keep asking for a bigger allowance? The children learn how to be a smart spender, how a credit card works, what interest is about, to calculate a financial situation, how to get money, how to save and how to anticipate and write a budget.

Topics Include;

Where Does this Money Come From?, The Plastic Power, Time to Pack, The Smart Spenders, Let's Drive the Money Rocket, Welcome to the Money Moon, Time to Refill our Money Tank, Preparing for Tomorrow, Maps and Chests and Back To Earth

We teach through play roles and stories because children usually remember better by “living” an experience than by learning abstract concepts. Children choose between different options and make decisions with money, like in real life. If they make a mistake, a financially unwise decision, it is of no real consequence but they will surely remember it. After each game, where they are guided but have to decide, we have a wrap-up session to analyse what they have done, why, compare with each other and if they could have acted differently. Theory is introduced by giving the adequate vocabulary (for instance, keeping money for later is saving) and explaining through graphs or more examples the basic mechanism of money. Little characters like the Credit Cat™ and Spencer the Smart Spender™ also contribute to make the course lively and fun. Each training package combines these 3 learning steps. Written material given at the end suggests further activities to do with your child to practice and reinforce his/her newly acquired skills.

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Financial Literacy
Budgeting my HolidayTM (9-11 years old)
Through a role play, games and interactive activities, the children do not only learn about the money basics (banks, bills, credit cards, interest rates) but also how to plan a holiday, how to shop wisely, how to keep track of money, how to get money, how to save and why, how to anticipate and write a budget .

Topics Include;

Planning my Trip, Getting Money, Travelling, Help!! and Home Sweet Home

We teach through play roles and stories because children usually remember better by “living” an experience than by learning abstract concepts. Children choose between different options and make decisions with money, like in real life. If they make a mistake, a financially unwise decision, it is of no real consequence but they will surely remember it. After each game, where they are guided but have to decide, we have a wrap-up session to analyse what they have done, why, compare with each other and if they could have acted differently. Theory is introduced by giving the adequate vocabulary (for instance, keeping money for later is saving) and explaining through graphs or more examples the basic mechanism of money. Little characters like the Credit Cat™ and Spencer the Smart Spender™ also contribute to make the course lively and fun. Each training package combines these 3 learning steps. Written material given at the end suggests further activities to do with your child to practice and reinforce his/her newly acquired skills.

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Brain Games Workshop (5 - 12 years) from IQ Club

The Brain Games Workshop is an effective way for the potential development of your child in both academic and extra-curricular activities. During the workshop your child will play special games that exercise and develop both sides of the brain - the left side is for observation, thinking, logic and reasoning and the right side is for memory, problem solving and creativity.
The games are played in a structural and fun way motivating your child to engage with their peers as well as the game being palyed. Overall, your child's communication, interpersonal skills, concentration and self-discipline will be developed. Plus they'll have fun and learn!

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This course is designed for students who desire to learn Spanish, developing all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Students will learn through a wide range of fun and motivating activities in a challenging and comfortable atmosphere. Children enjoy doing arts and crafts, games, role play and crosswords so that’s the way this course will be guided.
Topics as animals, food, sports will be tought giving to students the opportunity to express likes and dislikes and talk about their experiences, gaining confidence and having a positive approach to Spanish language.
Come and join us, everybody is welcome.

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Science Adventures (G 1 to G 6)

Science Adventures has been designing and teaching science education programs in the US for over 30 years.  Our philosophy of "learn-by-doing" and FUN innovative approach has inspired children of all ages to learn with an open mind.
This hands-on Afterschool Science Club meets once a week throughout the year at CDNIS.  Children are introduced to science concepts through interactive experiments, fun activities and take home projects (eg.  Spy Tek, Fantastic Physics, Get Fit...) while discovering the joys of science.  Exciting new activities and curriculum are presented each year and topics vary month by month.

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Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Once Upon a Times

Elephant Community Press

In the Once Upon at Times workshop, aspiring young writers learn to write like real journalists and publish a creative newspaper by the end of the course! Students study the basic skills of journalism as they write, revise and edit pieces for a creative newspaper based on fairy tales, legends and children's stories that students know and love.

Through discussion, analysis of model newspapers, group activities, and individual writing, students learn to write news articles, identify different angles or perspectives, and write in an objective style. Besides news stories, stuents will also examine other genres within a newspaper, such as advice columns, classified ads, horoscopes, event calendars and reviews.

Elephant Community Press offers project-based writing workshops that guide students through the entire process of writing and publication. In all of our workshops, students write for audiences of parents, peers and the community at large. By writing with real audiences in mind, and with the support and guidance to do so successfully, students will experience the power of publication and the magic of seeing their words, thoughts and ideas in print.

For information on our workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com

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Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Young Detectives

Elephant Community Press

From Encyclopedia Brown and Invisible Inc. to Cam Jansen, Nancy Drew, and Sherlock Holmes, mystery stories have captured the imaginations of readers young and old for years on end. In the Young Detectives workshop, students will read examples of mystery stories, discuss their favourites and not-so-favourites, and analyze the characteristics of a mystery story that draws readers in and gets them thinking!

While immersing themselves in reading and thinking about the genre of the mystery case file, students will also be drafting character sketches and plot outlines to develop their own story. Through a process of drafting, revising, peer editing and polishing, students will work towards publication of their own case file. Student case files will then be compiled and published in a professionally bound volume!

Elephant Community Press offers project-based writing workshops that guide students through the entire process of writing and publication. In all of our workshops, students write for audiences of parents, peers and the community at large. By writing with real audiences in mind, and with the support and guidance to do so successfully, students will experience the power of publication and the magic of seeing their words, thoughts and ideas in print.

For information on our workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com

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Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Choose Your Own Adventures

Elephant Community Press

In this workshop, students will take an in-depth look at the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books and the many variations that have emerged since the books were first published. In this very specific genre of the adventure story, the reader takes the starring role and faces a series of decisions that determine how the adventure will progress.

Students in this workshop will not only enjoy reading these books, but will also analyze how they're written to produce a Choose Your Own Adventure of their own. They will exercise their logical reasoning skills as they plan out alternatives scenarios and endings their their stories, as well as their creativity in bringing the stories to life. Through a process of drafting, revising, peer editing and polishing, students will prepare their stories to be compilied and published in a profressionally bound volume!

Elephant Community Press offers project-based writing workshops that guide students through the entire process of writing and publication. In all of our workshops, students write for audiences of parents, peers and the community at large. By writing with real audiences in mind, and with the support and guidance to do so successfully, students will experience the power of publication and the magic of seeing their words, thoughts and ideas in print.

For information on our workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com

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Sept’08 – Bread

Easy Chocolate Pudding

Open-Faced Ham and Cheese

Sandwich Stars

Egg Toasty Cup

October’08 – Sweet

Little Fish Cookies

Chocolate Chip Waffles

Green Monster Cupcake

No Bake Fudge Crisps

November’08 – Vegetables

Happy Face Vegetable Dip

Spinach and Cheese Sandwich Roll

Pasta Salad with Green Dressing

Stuffed Tomato Cups

December’08 – Christmas

Chocolate Raisins

Snowman Cup

Teddy Bear Rice Square

Christmas Tree Tart

January’09 – Fruits

Nachos with Fruity Dip

Apple Smiles

Berries Sparkles

Banana Wrap

September’08 - Pasta

Pepperoni Pasta Pizza

Easy Asian Noodle Salad

Macaroni and Cheese Tart

Polka-Dot Egg and Macaroni Salad

October’08 – Eggs

Flower Eggs

Egg-in-a-hole

Egg Salad Pocket

Bunny-Face Stuffed Eggs

November’08 – Fruits

Green Banana Salad

Gelatin Spooky Orange

Fruit Taco

Blueberry Gelatin Salad

December’08 – Sweet

Bread Pudding

No Bake Tapioca Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Lollipop

Stuffed French Toast with Banana and Chocolate

January’08 – Rice

Tuna and Cheese Rice Pizza

Sushi Rice Roll

Pineapple, Ham Rainbow Rice

Chicken Mayo Rice Sandwich

February’09 – Lovely Treat

Chocolate Strawberry Bouquet

Valentines’ Cookies

Berry Sweet Love Potion

Chocolate Lollipop

March’09 – Spring Blossoms

Vegetable Flowers

Flower cookies

Flower Cupcake Cone

Garden Pasta Salad

April ‘09 – Creative Snacks

Deviled Egg Boats

Tuna Salad Bread Truck

Crispy Cheese Stars

Surprise Muffins

May’09 –  Happy Meals

Open-Face Muffin Pizza

Funky Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Hot-Dog Race Car

Rainbow Sandwich

June’09 – Funny Food

Grape Worm

Strawberry Snake

Strawberry Mousse

Apple Monster

February’09 – Sweet Treat

Strawberries Tart

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Strawberry Twist

Strawberry Shortcake Cup

March’09 – Surprise Snack

Sweet Shamrock

Sweety Bird

UFO Bagel Treats

Cheese Straws