2024 GPU Class Catalog

CLASS SESSION 3: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 26

[306] Disney Trivia Test your Disney knowledge through this fun, Jeopardy-style trivia game. [307] Harry Potter and the Secrets of British English Harry Potter was brought to life by a British author and his world is full of prefects, sticky toffee puddings and getting sorted into schoolhouses. Learn about some of Harry’s culture and vocabulary and the reasons why American English and British English have become different over time. [308] Introduction to Machine Sewing Learn how to use a sewing machine. With simple, but fun, techniques you’ll design and sew your own zipped fabric pouch. [309] Learning Forward Family Adventure Explore their shared experiences using storytelling, timelines and reflection techniques to craft a unique ‘Learning Forward Family Journey.’ [310] Pointillism, Painting with Dots Learn about the history of pointillism and experiment by painting using the pointillism method. [311] Cash Conversations with the MSU Federal Credit Union Play an interactive budgeting game and make decisions on hypothetical everyday expenses by focusing on saving, spending and sharing money. [312] Pizza Making Make dough, roll it into pizzas and choose from a variety of toppings. Watch your pizza cook and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[301] All About Insects Join MSU Bug House to learn about insects’ role in the ecosystem, their biology and evolution, and their interactions with society. Engage with live invertebrates and see the housed bee colony and the museum of pinned specimens. [302] Enjoying Safe Food From Around the World See how fruits, vegetables, spices, fish and other foods from around the world arrive on our plates to enjoy. You’ll learn the importance of keeping food safe from harmful bacteria and chemicals and the role MSU plays in food safety. [303] INSITE Climate Change Trajectory Explore bioluminescent squids and how they protect themselves against looming predators in the ocean with the help of bacteria. Find out what collaborative research efforts contribute to conservation efforts on protecting organisms and what you can do to help. Learn the effects of climate change through a hands-on dissection activity on the bobtail squid at MSU’s Heath- Heckman Lab. [304] What’s in the Water? Exploring the Red Cedar River What lurks in and around the waters of the river that runs through the MSU campus? Find out about water and the various fish, insects and mammals in and around the Red Cedar River. [305] Crafts Around The World Discover and learn how to make some simple, traditional cultural crafts from around the world.

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