10 Of The Coolest Workshops For Middle And High School Students Of The PEOPLE Program

University of Wisconsin's PEOPLE Program is one of the largest pre-college programs in the country with some of the coolest workshops. What are they?

1. A Workshop in Aviation, Rocketry and Space Exploration

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Middle School students can learn about aviation, weather, and navigation through Newton's laws and building and launching their own rockets. (PEOPLE Program Middle School brochure 2013)

2. Improving Math Skills

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High school students work on geometry by using dynamic computer software, scavenger hunts and constructions. Students also work on their Algebra II and Advance Math skills through graphs and translating functions. For more advance skills, students apply their skills through non-routine problems and trigonometry. (PEOPLE Program High School brochure 2013)

3. Fine Arts and Performing Arts

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Through these workshops, middle school students build upon their social skills, confidence and understanding through vocal and instrumental music, computer graphics, Afro-Brazilian martial arts dance and poetry.

4. A Crime Scene Investigation Workshop

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For middle school students, the Crime Scene Investigation workshop teaches them how to properly collect physical evidence, forensic science and microbiology. (PEOPLE Program Middle School brochure)

5. Becoming a Better Writer

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First year high school students begin by studying innovative thesis based writing process. While second year students develop their critical thinking skills and literary analysis abilities. Both groups of students focus on social justice issues and how those issues affect their lives. (PEOPLE Program High School brochure 2013)

6. College Through Media

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Middle school students learn more about higher education and its impact on people of color who work and live in the Madison community by working with InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Word. (PEOPLE Program Middle School brochure 2013).

7. Graphic Design in Video Games

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Girl middle school students can learn more about how to design video games by playing them and learning the principles behind the games. (PEOPLE Program Middle School brochure 2013)

8. More to Love with Science

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First year high school students explore sciences classes offered at UW-Madison as well as learning about career opportunities. Second year students focus on college majors with lectures, discussions, and research. (PEOPLE Program High School brochure 2013)

9. Learning Through Fashion

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By experimenting with cutting-edge materials, middle school students learn how to sew a simple garment and how to make their own accessories. (PEOPLE Program Middle School brochure 2013)

10. Make Your Own Hip-Hop CD

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What is "studio-engineered" CD track? Middle school students discover the creative process of creating a CD while also learning more about the history of hip-hop. (PEOPLE Program Middle School brochure 2013)