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	Architecture: From Cottages to Castles Teaches students how to create floor plans, elevations, and architectural drawings. Using these techniques, students create scale model structures and environments. The program incorporates the history of architecture, and includes walking tours and visits to cultural institutions.
	Boards to Puzzles Students create their own mathematics board games and mathematical puzzles. Teaches basic mathematics concepts, word problems, problem solving strategies, and develops critical thinking skills.
	Building Vest-Pocket Parks Students work with an architect to plan and build actual vest-pocket parks in their neighborhoods. Teaches mathematics and environmental science.
	Fraction Quilts Students learn the basic principles of fractions and mixed numbers by creating a whole from fractional parts using colored squares of origami paper or fabric. Students' pieces are then assembled to create a patchwork quilt.
	Math and Dance Working with a professional dancer, students learn number concepts, such as patterns, fractions, and basic geometry.
	Math For Early Childhood Young children master basic mathematic concepts from numeric comprehension to simple arithmetic operations. Students learn about shapes, scale, and greater and less than. For example, rhythm and movement games emphasize patterns and reinforce counting skills. Students may also learn measurement by cooking and making visual recipe books.
	Math through Art Students study and create works of art in the styles of famous artists who used mathematics, including Michelangelo, Escher, Albers, Calder, Mondrian, Stella, and Vaserelli.