RISE Institute Brochure - Lakeland Christian School
RISE Institute Brochure - Lakeland Christian School
RISE Institute Brochure - Lakeland Christian School
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LCS <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
LCS <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
ALL THINGS POSSIBLE<br />
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is<br />
impossible, but with God, all things are possible.”<br />
Matthew 19:26<br />
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<br />
<strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
At LCS, we believe that children<br />
deserve the opportunity to explore their<br />
strengths. Every child benefits from<br />
engaging, rich science experiences.<br />
The <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> at <strong>Lakeland</strong> <strong>Christian</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> provides a place for community<br />
collaboration, benefiting all students.<br />
Scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs,<br />
and inventors are welcomed into the<br />
classroom both in person and through<br />
the innovative use of technology.<br />
When students see the connection<br />
between science learning and success<br />
in the marketplace, they recognize that<br />
what they learn in the classroom<br />
matters in the real world.<br />
The <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> engages all students<br />
by enriching the regular curriculum in<br />
innovative and exciting ways.<br />
LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL<br />
1111 Forest Park Street, <strong>Lakeland</strong>, FL 33803 Tel: 863.688.2771 Fax: 863.682.5637<br />
Visit us on the web: www.lcsonline.org<br />
www.lcs-science-fair.posterous.com<br />
Interested in the <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>? Contact Mrs. Canady at jcanady@lcsonline.org<br />
FACULTY<br />
Mrs. Jennifer Canady, Director (jcanady@lcsonline.org)<br />
Mr. Fred Wiechmann (fwiechmann@lcsonline.org)<br />
Mrs. Cheryl Brannen (cbrannen@lcsonline.org)<br />
Research<br />
Innovation<br />
STEM Learning<br />
Entrepreneurship<br />
ENGAGING<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> Science
LCS <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
LCS <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
WHY JOIN THE RESEARCH TEAM?<br />
<strong>RISE</strong> INSTITUTE<br />
“A child is not a vase to be filled but a<br />
fire to be lit.”<br />
Francois Rabelais<br />
LIGHTING THE FIRE<br />
At LCS, we recognize that children thrive in a supportive<br />
and nurturing community. For those who have an intense<br />
interest in research science, the <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> Research<br />
Team provides a caring community of like-minded<br />
individuals.<br />
The Research Team is a safe place for those with a<br />
passion for science and an interest in doing something<br />
extraordinary to thrive. The academic as well as the<br />
spiritual and social-emotional needs of high ability/highly<br />
motivated students are an important part of our program<br />
design.<br />
The Research Team provides a place where students are<br />
both challenged and nurtured, where friendships are deep<br />
and learning is meaningful.<br />
<strong>RISE</strong> INSTITUTE DISTINCTIVES<br />
• Discovery science modules for all middle schoolers<br />
combining Science, Technology, Engineering and<br />
Math<br />
• Special opportunities for kids who are passionate<br />
about science<br />
• Independent research following the INTEL model<br />
• Partnerships with researchers, innovators, and<br />
entrepreneurs<br />
• Travel, including annual Research Science<br />
Expeditions and field study at school<br />
“People are different kinds of different.”<br />
- ANNA CANADY<br />
Engaging. Innovating.<br />
Every student benefits from the <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>’s<br />
focus on community connections and STEM<br />
enrichment both in the regular classroom and<br />
beyond. LCS is committed to focusing on each<br />
child’s strengths, recognizing that kids thrive in<br />
an environment where they have freedom to<br />
explore who God created them to be.<br />
Research Courses<br />
Introduction to Research Science<br />
Designed for those who are new to<br />
research<br />
Research Science Course<br />
Designed for highly motivated students<br />
with research experience<br />
Both research courses involve science fair<br />
competition, collaboration, public speaking, and a<br />
focus on <strong>Christian</strong> worldview.<br />
STEM Units<br />
Innovative and engaging units with a focus on<br />
STEM learning are the foundation of science<br />
curriculum for all students.<br />
These hands-on units include:<br />
• Biotechnology and Bioengineering<br />
• The Architecture of Innovation<br />
• Invention and Entrepreneurship<br />
• Weather Forecasting utilizing the<br />
WeatherBug weather station at LCS<br />
• Adventures in Environmental Science<br />
• …and many others.<br />
Students utilize iPads for their work in science.<br />
Passionate kids find their place at<br />
the <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>.<br />
Some kids need more challenge. Some<br />
kids ask big questions and aren’t satisfied<br />
with easy answers. At <strong>Lakeland</strong> <strong>Christian</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>, we believe talented kids need<br />
space to be who God created them to be.<br />
<strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> programs were designed<br />
with these kids in mind.<br />
STEM Learning with a Twist<br />
A hallmark of the <strong>RISE</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> is<br />
independent research following the INTEL<br />
Science and Engineering Fair model.<br />
Students develop a project that allows<br />
them to delve deeply into an area of<br />
interest and to become an expert.<br />
Research projects are used to help<br />
students connect to experts in the STEM<br />
community, both locally and around the<br />
world.<br />
It’s not enough to do the research and<br />
gain expertise. Kids also need to<br />
understand how innovators use new<br />
knowledge to produce products and<br />
processes. The entrepreneurship<br />
component helps provide the real-world<br />
answer to the question:<br />
“Why does it matter?”