Villains are evil and heroes are good... or is it the opposite? Who gets to decide right and wrong? Drawing on examples from DC and Marvel comics presented during this class we will discuss what makes us human and how heroes and villains fit into the world.

Villains are evil and heroes are good... or is it the opposite? Who gets to decide right and wrong? Drawing on examples from DC and Marvel comics presented during this class we will discuss what makes us human and how heroes and villains fit into the world.

What makes someone a hero or a villain? Who gets to decide what is right or wrong? In this class, we will read excerpts of comic books. We will discuss our own ideas of equality and equity and support our opinions with real-life examples.

What makes someone a hero or a villain? Who gets to decide what is right or wrong? In this class, we will read excerpts of comic books. We will discuss our own ideas of equality and equity and support our opinions with real-life examples.

Do you like reading comics? Do you wonder whether there are more interesting ways to study history than reading texts? In this class we will use superhero comics (DC and Marvel) as primary source documents to discuss cultural United States history, including immigration, patriotism in World War II, and urban poverty.

What makes someone a hero or a villain? Who gets to decide what is right or wrong? In this class, we will read excerpts of comic books and watch clips from superhero movies. We will discuss our own ideas of equality and equity and support our opinions with real-life examples.

Are you Team Iron Man or Team Captain America when it comes to the Sokovia Accords? Should the police work with vigilante heroes, or follow the law at all costs? We will discuss your answers to these questions and have a friendly debate about what makes someone a hero or a villain - or an antihero. \textbf{This course is not based on movies, so no prior knowledge of superhero stories is necessary}. We will read comics provided by the instructor in class to lead our discussion.

Calling all sailors to join us on our transit around the world! To where? In what boat? You decide! We'll have an ongoing boat-building competition, learn how to tie knots, create our own sailor superstitions, explore sailing vessels from around the world, and talk about how sailboats work. Stop in for however long you want

Discover the science behind climate change and its impacts, including why carbon dioxide is produced, the impact of other greenhouse gases, and the chemical and ecological effects in the ocean, on land, and in the atmosphere.

Did you know that horseshoe crabs came from life on a meteorite? That stingrays store electric energy from lightning? Or that starfish can move 20 mph when prompted? None of those facts are true, but we'll talk about some equally surprising facts about ocean life!

Superheroes were popularized during and after World War II when Americans needed hope against crime in cities and international violence. Comic strips in general represent much of the culture of their time, from politics to technology to social life. We'll go through American history (~1920-present) through the lens of comics to see how we can learn from the past through publications made for children and young adults.

Ever thought about what happens behind-the-scenes when you sign up for Splash classes? Or how all of our teachers and classes fit into MIT's classrooms? Splash takes months to plan, and for good reason. Come learn how we make Splash happen every year!

Learn about anything related to the oceans, from hydrothermal vents and the make-up of corals reefs to marine mammal classification and global thermohaline circulation. Intrigued? Don't know what any of that means? This is the class for you!

You probably know that ocean water has salt, but do you know about everything else in it? Learn about ocean water and use sampling methods to compare water samples!

Make your own snow globe with household materials that you can take home!

Ever thought about what happens behind-the-scenes when you sign up for Splash classes? Or how all of our teachers and classes fit into MIT's classrooms? Splash takes months to plan, and for good reason. Come learn how we make Splash happen every year!

Have you heard about the Founding Fathers about a million times by now? Memorized the U.S. Presidents in order and all the states and capitals? In this class we're going to ignore conventionally-taught history and explore other ways of understanding culture. We will mostly be covering the past three decades, and I hope you continue your search of unconventional history to long before that to suit your interests!

Learn about marine biology through various objects including (but not limited to): sediments, rocks, model fish, shells, and products made out of substances coming from the ocean. Come with curiosity and questions so we can talk about marine biology!

Learn about anything related to the oceans, from hydrothermal vents and the make-up of corals reefs to marine mammal classification and global thermohaline circulation. Intrigued? Don't know what any of that means? This is the class for you!

What does it mean when people say we're heading towards an ice age? Why has the Earth's climate changed so much since the Earth was formed? How does climate change fit into all of this? Explore the feedback mechanisms that affect the Earth's global climate in the long term.

In this class you'll come up with a board or card game about a topic of science your group is interested in, and then play each other's games. Interested in colonizing other planets? Building more efficient transport systems across the country? Modifying food webs? Exploring the ocean floor? You can build your game about anything you want!

><(((*> Fish come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. -~-~-~*< From reef fish to open water fish to flat fish and spiky fish, each adaptation is suited to the fish's environment. Come learn about why fish are so diverse and how these differences help fish survive and reproduce! >[((*]o

Learn about anything related to the oceans, from hydrothermal vents and the make-up of corals reefs to marine mammal classification and global thermohaline circulation. Intrigued? Don't know what any of that means? This is the class for you!

Leonardo da Vinci was an engineer, artist, naturalist, and many other things. However, he built very few of the inventions he came up with. Try your hand at building them with the designs and materials provided!

Ever thought about what happens behind-the-scenes when you sign up for Splash classes? Or how all of our teachers and classes fit into MIT's classrooms? Splash takes months to plan, and for good reason. Come learn how we make Splash happen every year!

Geologists are happy people and you can be one too! We'll show some cool rock samples from New England and beyond and talk about why silicates, carbonates, and halides make the kinds of materials they do. We'll also discuss the Earth's formation. Did you know the core is made of iron because iron is heavy and it sunk to the center?! Obligatory joke: rock on!

Do you ever get tired of waiting for the bus? Do you rely on a car because there's no public transportation near your home? Explore the way that cities are built for certain kinds of transportation, and best urban planners by designing a car-free, sustainable city!

Inventor, painter, scientist, naturalist, engineer, urban planner, anatomist. Leonardo da Vinci did all this and more. Learn about da Vinci's work with everything from optics to organs, flowers to flying machines, and appreciate the genius who studied it all.

We will cover a range of marine biology topics including the biology, chemistry, and physics behind different ecosystems. Marine biology is fun! Unfortunately, climate change is not. Learn about how climate change is affecting the oceans and what people are doing about it.

In the deep sea far from any sunlight, the oceans are teeming with life. Explore the weird and fascinating organisms that live in the deep ocean and why they look the way they do.

A mollusk walks up to a sea cucumber... This course will focus on how to present marine biology in a visual form. Students will learn about marine biology systems focusing on cells, organisms, and ecosystems. Throughout the course, we will be exploring scientific concepts, participating in hands on activities, and creating marine biology models through food, cloth, and clay. By the end of the six weeks, students will have a solid understanding of micro to macro life in the oceans and will have visual models to show for it. ...with fronds like these who needs anemones?? (Finding Nemo, 2003)

Learn about printmaking, and make your own stamp! There will be plenty of materials for you to test your handmade stamp on; make cards, books, or anything you want. If you have a design in mind for your stamp, please bring it with you!

You've probably heard of Science Bowl, but how about Ocean Sciences Bowl? Come learn random and fun facts about the ocean before putting your newfound knowledge to the test in a friendly buzzer-style competition!

Interested in learning about the oceans? Love the ocean and want to know more? Learn about the National Ocean Sciences Bowl competition while exploring every aspect of the ocean (biology, chemistry, physics, policy, technology, etc.). Questions will be strongly encouraged, and expect to compete with each other at the end (may include prizes)!

Learn about printmaking, and make your own stamp! There will be plenty of materials for you to test your handmade stamp on; make cards, books, or anything you want. If you have a design in mind for your stamp, please bring it with you!

Have you heard the words "climate change" but never really been sure what they refer to? How about the difference between global warming and climate change? Find out more about how our planet is changing and brainstorm ways to do something about it!

Learn about printmaking, and make your own stamp! There will be plenty of materials for you to test your handmade stamp on; make cards, books, or anything you want. If you have a design in mind for your stamp, please bring it with you!