2022 INNO SUMMER INSTITUTE

Have You Ever Wondered...?

Course Description

How many legos would be needed to build a bridge that spans the Atlantic Ocean? What would happen to the Earth if the Sun suddenly disappeared? This course examines absurd hypothetical questions about the physical world, providing campers with relevant knowledge in physics, chemistry and other subject areas needed to effectively answer them. Through class discussions, lab experiments, and collaborative activities, students will learn to think creatively when faced with a thought-provoking idea. ​

Eligibility

  • Student at the Inno Summer Institute
  • ​Cannot take Survival of the Fittest​​

Outline

Day 1: Lego Bridge
Day 2: Coin Drop
Day 3: Disappearing Sun
Day 4: Disappearing Insects
Day 5: Road to WWI
Day 6: Draining Oceans
Day 7: Aircraft in Orbit
Day 8: Air Pressure
Day 9: Student Investigation
Day 10: Student Investigation

Content Developers

Eric Zhao
Lead Instructor
Jessie Tai
Instructor
Peter ​Fazekas
Instructor
Nora Hagan
Instructor