Camps for Grades 6-8
Camps for Curious Minds are going virtual! Get ready for handson experiences this summer from the comfort of your home. Group sizes are kept small and led by two virtual counselors so that these athome experiences are interactive and engaging.
Art and Animation (动画制作)
When:July 27-31 (1p.m.-4 p.m.), August 10-14 (1p.m.-4 p.m.)
Cost:$275/$250 PacSci members
Create and animate a story using different artistic media and styles. Campers will explore physical media to create their art and then choose from a variety of animation styles to translate it into a digital animation.
Chef University
When:July 6-10 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), August 3-7 (1p.m.-4 p.m.)
Cost:$225/$200 PacSci members
Get started learning basic cooking skills such as cutting, sautéing (煸,炒) and baking, and about the scientific processes behind some of the most common food phenomena.
Anthrozoology
When:June 29-July 3 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), July 27-31 (1p.m.-4 p.m.), August 24-28 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Cost:$225/$200 PacSci members
Be an anthrozoologist for the week, bring your curiosities to life as we discover the relationships between humans and animals! Uncover the worlds of wildlife conservation, veterinary (兽医的) sciences and zoology. Deepen curiosity about our natural world by creating global solutions to human and wildlife interactions.
Ready, Set, Action
When:June 22-26 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), July 20-24 (1p.m.-4 p.m.), August 17-21 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Cost:$225/$200 PacSci members
We're spending so much of our time in front of screens, so let's use them to make something awesome! In just one week, we'll learn all about moviemaking, storyboards, and setdesign. We'll explore the possibilities of using videoconference software to create unique and creative short films.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几项6~8年级的夏令营活动。
1.What does a virtual counselor do?
A.Keep you safe at home.
B.Involve you in a virtual world.
C.Teach you how to edit software.
D.Make your home comfortable to live in.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,虚拟顾问就是帮助你参与到虚拟世界中。
2.If you want to learn about cooking in a camp, which time is the most suitable?
A.June 22-26 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.).
B.July 6-10 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.).
C.June 29-July 3 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.).
D.August 10-14 (1p.m.-4 p.m.).
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据Chef University中的“When: July 6-10 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), August 3-7 (1p.m.-4 p.m.)”可知,如果你想在夏令营中学习做饭,B项时间最合适。
3.Which camp will you sign up for if you are devoted to animal protection?
A.Art and Animation. B.Chef University.
C.Anthrozoology. D.Ready, Set, Action.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据Anthrozoology中的描述可知,如果你致力于动物保护,你会报名参加Anthrozoology。