<p class="ql-block">The second week middle school summer camp has quickly passed by. </p><p class="ql-block">As the new semester will start soon, we hope the content of our courses will inspire you and help you reach new heights.</p> Debate and Speech Introduction to Python <p class="ql-block">We started with introduction of basic data types and data structures in Python, and continued with the most useful conditional statements and loops, and ended this week with a few program demonstrations and fun example projects. </p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">Homework </p> Industry Information <p class="ql-block">The five sessions outlined the manufacturing processes. It covered mechanical drawing, different machining processes, and product control. Then application of AI technology in in-process product quality monitoring was presented. The rough idea of fuzzy math and fuzzy net were introduced. Finally, students were connected with an AI researcher in Google to get more insights. </p> Introduction of Physics <p class="ql-block">Andrew gave a broad overview of physics in middle schools and high schools. This class not only help us boost interest in physics, but also provide us a better understanding of physics.</p> <p class="ql-block">On the first day, Andrew showed the class an experiment on mechanics. It included explanations of torque and the definition of work. It was cool that we participated in the experiments. </p> <p class="ql-block">This is a favored experiment. The experiment was done by lighting a candle and putting it on top of a cardboard cylinder. Then, Andrew proceeded to put it over a plate of water and covered it with a glass bottle. Surprisingly, after the candle eventually went out, the water was sucked up! </p> <p class="ql-block">Andrew showed properties of light and waves and led us do some experiments of light and waves. </p> <p class="ql-block">Andrew explained fission, fusion, and how computer learning is can help do many things. It is very fun to see Andrew use a computer program that could determine exactly where the items were by inputting the distance between them. </p> Science Bowl <p class="ql-block">The purpose of doing the Science Bowl in the activity center is to cultivate the interest for science and encourages students to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields further.</p> Math Competitions Preparation <p class="ql-block">This week middle school students worked on Math Counts problems which help them improve problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning, as well as deep understanding of concepts. </p> We are Together