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Tuesday, January 7
 

8:30am PST

Ancient Legends, Modern Myths
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
A lot of our current beliefs about the past are not based in science. For instance, a lot of people think that aliens built the pyramids, or that people practiced human sacrifice at Stonehenge. Both of these are popular myths because they make a much more exciting story than the truth! How can archaeologists help people understand more about the ancient world so that we can figure out what’s true?
Facilitators
avatar for Stacy Hackner

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
EC113
  5-6 Grade

8:30am PST

Culinary Explorations: The Tomato
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Exploring the Tomato: Culinary history, cultural influences and tasting tomatoes. We will trace the history of the tomato through world cuisines and learn why it was thought to be poisonous up through the 17th century. Come with a curiosity about food, culture and cuisine and a willingness to sample some varieties of tomatoes.

You will be learning hands-on cooking techniques (knife skills) and making a tomato & cucumber salad (lightly dressed with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil). Food consumed will be vegan and contain no nuts. Please notify the instructor of any food allergies.
Facilitators
avatar for Russell Jong

Russell Jong

I learned to cook because I enjoy eating. I am a Nueva alumnus, having attended Nueva a long time ago. I enrolled in cooking school after I earned my degree from Stanford University. After a few years of working in kitchens as a cook and having my own catering company, I took a break... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
EC112
  5-6 Grade

8:30am PST

Physical Exam & Health Assessment
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Are you bursting with questions about the human body? Does your brain work at light speed and thrive in experimental environments? Do you find hospitals and doctor’s visits fascinating? If so, let Pathways to Medicine be your guide as you explore the wild world of science and healthcare! Using hands-on training and medical tools, you will become an expert in understanding how each body system functions to support life and learn to perform a skillful head-to-toe patient health assessment. This course also includes tips on establishing rapport with your patient, identifying signs of disease, formulating diagnoses, and understanding your patient’s unique health history.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
EC213

8:30am PST

The Remarkable World of Rabbits
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Bunnies: They're just so cute! Did you know there are 52 breeds of unique domestic rabbits? Have you ever seen a rabbit show at the County Fair? Do you just want to pet these fluffy companions? Join us in this interactive session where you can learn about caring for and showing rabbits! Rabbits are incredibly smart, curious, and special animals. Aside from being great pets, they can also be show competitors and part of the agricultural industry. We will have activities to learn about rabbit play, and you can even practice a rabbit health check! Participants in this session will learn about the quality care of rabbits, breeding & raising them, and how judging works at a show. Whether you've thought about a career in animal sciences, or whether you just think rabbits are adorable, this session will be FUR you!
Facilitators
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
EC101
  5-6 Grade

8:30am PST

Learn to Play Go!
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Go (also known as Weiqi, Baduk and Igo) is an ancient Chinese strategy board game that has been around for at least 2000 years. It's often considered the oldest strategy game on the planet that's still being played in its original form (although Chess has also existed for thousands of years, the rules have changed over time).

Once upon a time, it was considered one of the four essential arts of a Chinese scholar and although it's not very well known in the Western world, it is still widely played in China, Japan and Korea today, with major tournaments often being broadcast on the news and online.

Go players often joke that you can learn the game in a few minutes but it may take you the rest of your life to master. Come to this class if you like deep strategy games and puzzles! I'd love to help you start on your Go journey!
Facilitators
avatar for Ernest Brown

Ernest Brown

Board of Directors, San Francisco Go Club
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
L103
  7-8 Grade

8:30am PST

Mind Matters: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Join for a crash course in exploring the history of psychology, the diverse fields within it, and current research trends. We'll look at key concepts, influential thinkers like Freud and Skinner, and how modern-day psychologists study everything from mental health to decision-making. This interactive session will inspire curiosity about the human mind and how psych impacts our daily life. We'll discuss different careers in psychology and get excited about all from therapy to neuroscience research!
Facilitators
AS

Anastasia Sotiropoulos

Anastasia is a master’s student at Stanford University who calls Greece and Dallas, Texas home. Having completed her bachelor's degree in psychology and creative writing, she is now studying data journalism. She believes deeply in the power of storytelling to incite change and enjoys... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
L102

8:30am PST

The Art of Cooking Breakfast: Crepes, Pancakes, and Omelettes
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Let’s cook breakfast together! In this class, students will create sweet and savory crepes, pancakes, made-to-order omelettes, and hot cocoa. No prior cooking experience required. Eat your culinary creations!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am PST
Café
  7-8 Grade

9:50am PST

Learn to Play Go!
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Go (also known as Weiqi, Baduk and Igo) is an ancient Chinese strategy board game that has been around for at least 2000 years. It's often considered the oldest strategy game on the planet that's still being played in its original form (although Chess has also existed for thousands of years, the rules have changed over time).

Once upon a time, it was considered one of the four essential arts of a Chinese scholar and although it's not very well known in the Western world, it is still widely played in China, Japan and Korea today, with major tournaments often being broadcast on the news and online.

Go players often joke that you can learn the game in a few minutes but it may take you the rest of your life to master. Come to this class if you like deep strategy games and puzzles! I'd love to help you start on your Go journey!
Facilitators
avatar for Ernest Brown

Ernest Brown

Board of Directors, San Francisco Go Club
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
L103
  5-6 Grade

9:50am PST

Mind Matters: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Join for a crash course in exploring the history of psychology, the diverse fields within it, and current research trends. We'll look at key concepts, influential thinkers like Freud and Skinner, and how modern-day psychologists study everything from mental health to decision-making. This interactive session will inspire curiosity about the human mind and how psych impacts our daily life. We'll discuss different careers in psychology and get excited about all from therapy to neuroscience research!
Facilitators
AS

Anastasia Sotiropoulos

Anastasia is a master’s student at Stanford University who calls Greece and Dallas, Texas home. Having completed her bachelor's degree in psychology and creative writing, she is now studying data journalism. She believes deeply in the power of storytelling to incite change and enjoys... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
L102

9:50am PST

The Art of Cooking Breakfast: Crepes, Pancakes, and Omelettes
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Let’s cook breakfast together! In this class, students will create sweet and savory crepes, pancakes, made-to-order omelettes, and hot cocoa. No prior cooking experience required. Eat your culinary creations!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Café
  5-6 Grade

9:50am PST

The Remarkable World of Rabbits
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Bunnies: They're just so cute! Did you know there are 52 breeds of unique domestic rabbits? Have you ever seen a rabbit show at the County Fair? Do you just want to pet these fluffy companions? Join us in this interactive session where you can learn about caring for and showing rabbits! Rabbits are incredibly smart, curious, and special animals. Aside from being great pets, they can also be show competitors and part of the agricultural industry. We will have activities to learn about rabbit play, and you can even practice a rabbit health check! Participants in this session will learn about the quality care of rabbits, breeding & raising them, and how judging works at a show. Whether you've thought about a career in animal sciences, or whether you just think rabbits are adorable, this session will be FUR you!
Facilitators
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
EC101
  5-6 Grade

9:50am PST

Bioarchaeology: Exploring Skeletons and Mummies
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Why are humans remains important in archaeology? How can we use the bodies of ancient people to tell us more about their lives - and how can looking at living people today help us understand the way we used to live before technologies like computers and plastic?
Facilitators
avatar for Stacy Hackner

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
EC113
  7-8 Grade

9:50am PST

Culinary Explorations: The Tomato
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Exploring the Tomato: Culinary history, cultural influences and tasting tomatoes. We will trace the history of the tomato through world cuisines and learn why it was thought to be poisonous up through the 17th century. Come with a curiosity about food, culture and cuisine and a willingness to sample some varieties of tomatoes.

You will be learning hands-on cooking techniques (knife skills) and making a tomato & cucumber salad (lightly dressed with Balsamic vinegar and olive oil). Food consumed will be vegan and contain no nuts. Please notify the instructor of any food allergies.
Facilitators
avatar for Russell Jong

Russell Jong

I learned to cook because I enjoy eating. I am a Nueva alumnus, having attended Nueva a long time ago. I enrolled in cooking school after I earned my degree from Stanford University. After a few years of working in kitchens as a cook and having my own catering company, I took a break... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
EC112
  7-8 Grade

9:50am PST

Physical Exam & Health Assessment
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
Are you bursting with questions about the human body? Does your brain work at light speed and thrive in experimental environments? Do you find hospitals and doctor’s visits fascinating? If so, let Pathways to Medicine be your guide as you explore the wild world of science and healthcare! Using hands-on training and medical tools, you will become an expert in understanding how each body system functions to support life and learn to perform a skillful head-to-toe patient health assessment. This course also includes tips on establishing rapport with your patient, identifying signs of disease, formulating diagnoses, and understanding your patient’s unique health history.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:50am - 11:05am PST
EC213

12:05pm PST

Emergency Care & First-Aid
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
If you are a science fanatic with insatiable curiosity and a passion for hands-on experiments, Pathways to Medicine’s crash course in Emergency Medicine is definitely the workshop for you! Not only will you learn the vital skills necessary to handle a true medical emergency, but you will also learn how to properly assess and care for those who are unresponsive, choking, bleeding, poisoned, experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions, and much more. This class will also teach you how to provide short-term, stabilizing care for patients in the field who have broken bones, sprained wrists/ankles, and other common injuries.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
EC213

12:05pm PST

Poi Spinning & Dance: Introduction to Flow Arts
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
What is Poi Spinning?:

Poi, pronounced "poy," is a Maori word from the indigenous people of New Zealand, where this art form originated. Poi consists of a weighted object attached to the end of a cord, made from materials such as fabric, rope, or chain. Spinners swing the poi in controlled patterns, creating mesmerizing shapes and visual displays through the manipulation of momentum, speed, and direction.

Who Would Enjoy this Class?:

Dancers, Creatives, Athletes, anyone who loves music and movement

What Will You Learn in This Class?:

This class will provide a solid foundation for your journey into the world of poi spinning, covering the basics to help you build essential skills, including:

1. Poi Handling: Learn to handle poi confidently and safely, understanding the different parts of a poi set.
2. Fundamental Moves: Discover basic poi moves like weaves, butterflies, and reels that serve as building blocks for more advanced techniques.
3. Coordination and Timing: Develop your hand-eye coordination, timing, and rhythm through focused practice.
4. Creative Exploration: As you gain confidence, we’ll encourage you to explore your personal style, adding music and self-expression to your poi spinning.

By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your own poi journey, opening up a world of creative expression, physical activity, and mental enrichment.
Facilitators
avatar for Christina Krzaszczak

Christina Krzaszczak

Christina Jewels Design
My name is Christina and I am a graphic designer from the San Francisco Bay Area. I graduated from the Art Institute in San Francisco, CA in 2009 and since then I have worked with corporate clients, non-profits, and recently launched my own line of die-cut stickers. I draw my influence... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
GCC Stage

12:05pm PST

The Science of Baking: The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
Join us in the food lab for “The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment''. First, we’ll examine the role of flour, leavening agents, sugar, eggs, fats, time, and temperature and how they work together to create delicious baked goods. After baking the control recipe, students will break into teams where they will change ingredients, proportions, and ratios in the recipe to see how it affects the cookie’s flavor, texture, spread and color. Be prepared for a lot of taste testing – and homemade hot cocoa to accompany the cookies!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
Café
  5-6 Grade

12:05pm PST

Ancient Legends, Modern Myths
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
A lot of our current beliefs about the past are not based in science. For instance, a lot of people think that aliens built the pyramids, or that people practiced human sacrifice at Stonehenge. Both of these are popular myths because they make a much more exciting story than the truth! How can archaeologists help people understand more about the ancient world so that we can figure out what’s true?
Facilitators
avatar for Stacy Hackner

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
EC113
  7-8 Grade

12:05pm PST

Learn to Play Go!
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
Go (also known as Weiqi, Baduk and Igo) is an ancient Chinese strategy board game that has been around for at least 2000 years. It's often considered the oldest strategy game on the planet that's still being played in its original form (although Chess has also existed for thousands of years, the rules have changed over time).

Once upon a time, it was considered one of the four essential arts of a Chinese scholar and although it's not very well known in the Western world, it is still widely played in China, Japan and Korea today, with major tournaments often being broadcast on the news and online.

Go players often joke that you can learn the game in a few minutes but it may take you the rest of your life to master. Come to this class if you like deep strategy games and puzzles! I'd love to help you start on your Go journey!
Facilitators
avatar for Ernest Brown

Ernest Brown

Board of Directors, San Francisco Go Club
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
L103
  7-8 Grade

12:05pm PST

Pattern Block Puzzles
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
If you are given an outline of a hexagon, can you use pattern block rhombi to completely fill the inside of the hexagon without going over the edge? In this activity, we'll explore whether or not this is possible for a variety of hexagons of different shapes and sizes, and we'll try to use what we find to see if we can come up with strategies for predicting when this will be possible and when it will be impossible.
Facilitators
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:05pm - 1:20pm PST
L104
  7-8 Grade

1:25pm PST

Bioarchaeology: Exploring Skeletons and Mummies
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
Why are humans remains important in archaeology? How can we use the bodies of ancient people to tell us more about their lives - and how can looking at living people today help us understand the way we used to live before technologies like computers and plastic?
Facilitators
avatar for Stacy Hackner

Stacy Hackner

Dr Stacy Hackner is an interdisciplinary researcher who has worked with human remains in the British Museum, the Museum of London, and the UCL Pathology Museum, among others. Her work broadly covers feminist and decolonial archaeology, the role of women in society, and lower leg biomechanics... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
EC113
  5-6 Grade

1:25pm PST

Learn to Play Go!
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
Go (also known as Weiqi, Baduk and Igo) is an ancient Chinese strategy board game that has been around for at least 2000 years. It's often considered the oldest strategy game on the planet that's still being played in its original form (although Chess has also existed for thousands of years, the rules have changed over time).

Once upon a time, it was considered one of the four essential arts of a Chinese scholar and although it's not very well known in the Western world, it is still widely played in China, Japan and Korea today, with major tournaments often being broadcast on the news and online.

Go players often joke that you can learn the game in a few minutes but it may take you the rest of your life to master. Come to this class if you like deep strategy games and puzzles! I'd love to help you start on your Go journey!
Facilitators
avatar for Ernest Brown

Ernest Brown

Board of Directors, San Francisco Go Club
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
L103
  5-6 Grade

1:25pm PST

Pattern Block Puzzles
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
If you are given an outline of a hexagon, can you use pattern block rhombi to completely fill the inside of the hexagon without going over the edge? In this activity, we'll explore whether or not this is possible for a variety of hexagons of different shapes and sizes, and we'll try to use what we find to see if we can come up with strategies for predicting when this will be possible and when it will be impossible.
Facilitators
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
L104
  5-6 Grade

1:25pm PST

Emergency Care & First-Aid
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
If you are a science fanatic with insatiable curiosity and a passion for hands-on experiments, Pathways to Medicine’s crash course in Emergency Medicine is definitely the workshop for you! Not only will you learn the vital skills necessary to handle a true medical emergency, but you will also learn how to properly assess and care for those who are unresponsive, choking, bleeding, poisoned, experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions, and much more. This class will also teach you how to provide short-term, stabilizing care for patients in the field who have broken bones, sprained wrists/ankles, and other common injuries.
Facilitators
KT

Kimble Torres

Pathways to Medicine
Kimble Torres is a veteran biologist specializing in the human body and athletics. During his tenure in the biotech industry, Kimble worked for Nektar Therapeutics, Genentech, and Tycho Healthcare investigating product feasibility and managing lab operations. In 2014, his passion... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
EC213

1:25pm PST

Poi Spinning & Dance: Introduction to Flow Arts
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
What is Poi Spinning?:

Poi, pronounced "poy," is a Maori word from the indigenous people of New Zealand, where this art form originated. Poi consists of a weighted object attached to the end of a cord, made from materials such as fabric, rope, or chain. Spinners swing the poi in controlled patterns, creating mesmerizing shapes and visual displays through the manipulation of momentum, speed, and direction.

Who Would Enjoy this Class?:

Dancers, Creatives, Athletes, anyone who loves music and movement

What Will You Learn in This Class?:

This class will provide a solid foundation for your journey into the world of poi spinning, covering the basics to help you build essential skills, including:

1. Poi Handling: Learn to handle poi confidently and safely, understanding the different parts of a poi set.
2. Fundamental Moves: Discover basic poi moves like weaves, butterflies, and reels that serve as building blocks for more advanced techniques.
3. Coordination and Timing: Develop your hand-eye coordination, timing, and rhythm through focused practice.
4. Creative Exploration: As you gain confidence, we’ll encourage you to explore your personal style, adding music and self-expression to your poi spinning.

By the end of the class, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your own poi journey, opening up a world of creative expression, physical activity, and mental enrichment.
Facilitators
avatar for Christina Krzaszczak

Christina Krzaszczak

Christina Jewels Design
My name is Christina and I am a graphic designer from the San Francisco Bay Area. I graduated from the Art Institute in San Francisco, CA in 2009 and since then I have worked with corporate clients, non-profits, and recently launched my own line of die-cut stickers. I draw my influence... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
GCC Stage

1:25pm PST

The Science of Baking: The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
Join us in the food lab for “The Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Experiment''. First, we’ll examine the role of flour, leavening agents, sugar, eggs, fats, time, and temperature and how they work together to create delicious baked goods. After baking the control recipe, students will break into teams where they will change ingredients, proportions, and ratios in the recipe to see how it affects the cookie’s flavor, texture, spread and color. Be prepared for a lot of taste testing – and homemade hot cocoa to accompany the cookies!
Facilitators
avatar for Michelle Greenebaum

Michelle Greenebaum

Together In The Kitchen
Michelle Greenebaum of Together In The Kitchen (and mom of an 8th grader at Nueva!) teaches the Art and Science of Cooking and Baking to kids, teenagers, and adults in the Bay Area. This is her 4th year teaching Intersession at Nueva. Her classes are hands-on, fun, and support all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:25pm - 2:40pm PST
Café
  7-8 Grade
 
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