Course Summary
Students are introduced to one of mankind’s oldest and most scientifically advanced areas of study. They learn about Cosmology, the Big Bang, the formation of stars and planets and their deaths, and Black Holes. They discover why astronomers and physicists study phenomena such as quasars, gamma rays, cosmic rays, and pulsars, and how they collect and analyze the data produced by the phenomena. The class also addresses the search for exoplanets and the possibilities of life elsewhere, the exciting work undertaken in Astrobiology, and the technical, legal, and ethical issues involved in the search for habitable worlds beyond ours.
Key Features
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Breakfast in Hall -
Major classes on topics as diverse as Studio Art or Business and Finance meet in classrooms, labs, studios, or out and about in Oxford
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Students can choose to have lunch at any local restaurants or sandwich shops in town
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three afternoons a week, Minor classes meet in classrooms, workshops, labs, or studios. When there is no class, they are free to join in organized activities or trips and tours in and around Oxford
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dinner in Hall
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evening activities, events, or shows
Accommodation
Academics & Tuition
Extracurricular Program
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$12,225
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Ages 13-15
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Oxford
The Oxford Prep Experience for Grades 8-9
Igniting Curiosity, Cultivating Learning, and Nurturing Academic Potential in the Historic Halls of Oxford.
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