1. See math move and science sizzle!
Virtual camps are led
by highly qualified,
experienced,
Michigan certified
online instructors.
W
elcom
e
to
Fractions
&
Factors
Right
TrianglesSim
ilarity
&
Transform
ationRatio
&
Proportions
Integers,Decim
als,
&
Square
Roots
Graphing
in
the
Coordinate
Plane
Solving
Equations
&
Inequalities
Polynom
ials
Predictions
&
Inferences
Probability
MATH
CAMP
Units &
Topics
The Michigan Virtual School™ Math & Science Virtual Summer Camps
engage students in the thrill of discovery while using mathematics
or science to figure out how things work. Students strengthen study
habits and deepen understandings that will give them a head start on
Michigan’s new high school graduation requirements. For those who
excel in math and science, the online camps provide
challenging, interactive enrichment activities that
will fuel their passion for discovery.
These two-week virtual summer camps will
be held in three sessions this summer. It is
expected that campers will spend a minimum
of two hours per day during the two-week
period working on the curricular material
Campers will use Gizmos, innovative, state-of-
the-art online simulations from ExploreLearning
that make learning easy and lasting. Gizmo activities are aligned to
Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations. Students will develop
a rich repertoire of skills and content knowledge necessary for fun
and success in the coming school year — all from the comfort and
convenience of their home computer or at one of the participating
math and science centers.
You Can Learn Virtually Anything®
MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY
www.mivu.org
Thomas-Gist Academy – 2008
2009 Camp Sessions
• June 22 – July 3
• July 6 – 17
• July 20 – 31

2. Camp Overview
How much would you
weigh on the moon?
Can you analyze a
mysterious powder?
Unlock these secrets
and many more in the
MVS Math & Science
Virtual Summer Camps.
Grade Level: Middle School Students
Prerequisites: None
Course Style: Virtual Camp
Cost: $75 for Math; $75 for Science (Michigan students)
Equipment: Students will need a multimedia computer that is able to access and interact
with the web as well as access to headphones or speakers. A high-speed connection is
desirable. Students will need an Internet browser, the most recent version of Internet
Explorer, Firefox or Safari is recommended with cookies and JavaScript enabled. It’s also
required that Shockwave Player 8.5 or higher be installed.
Science
Course
Units and
Major
Topics
More information
For more information, visit www.mivhs.org/camps, email
camps at camps@mivul.org or call 888.532.5806.
Financial support was provided through a Title II, Part D,
Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001, Elearning
and Virtual School Initiatives Grant and state funding awarded by
the Michigan Department of Education.
www.mivu.org
Thomas-Gist Academy – 2008
Constructing
New
Scientific
Know
ledge
Reflecting
on
Scientific
Know
ledge
Living
Things
&
Heredity
Ecosystem
s
M
atter
&
Energy
M
otion
of
Objects
W
aves
&
VibrationGeosphere
&
Hydrosphere
Atm
osphere
&
W
eather
Solar
System
,
Galaxy,&
Universe
Benefits Portfolio Certificate Resources
Discussion
Boards
Additional
content
support
High interest
materials
Extended
learning time
Increased
student
achievement
Campers will
develop a
portfolio of
accomplishment
during the two-
week experience,
including their
problem-solving
work, copies
of the gizmo
exploration
guides that
accompany
each lesson, and
copies of each
Gizmo’s self-
assessment.
Campers will
receive a
certificate of
participation
at the end of
the two-week
experience.
Interactive
Simulations:
ExploreLearning
Gizmos, Flash
animations,
short career
videos, web
links
Campers will
participate in
asynchronous
discussions
with the camp
facilitator and
fellow campers