MTC Course Descriptions
| Class Name | Class Description |
| Act it Out | Lights, camera, ACTION! This class will cover the audition process, monologue selection, and how to present yourself with confidence. If you’ve ever wanted to be an actor, here is your chance to shine! |
| Ag & You | All hands on deck with this experimental agriculture class! Students will learn about the different layers in the soil, why pinecones open, water movement through plants, and how to plant their own seeds. |
| Ag Education | Do you have what it takes to be an Agriculture Extension Agent? Join us to find out! Students will explore the duties of an agriculture agent, topics agents have to address, and the different learning activities used in 4-H. Each day students will conduct a special project that you don’t want to miss out on! |
| Anatomy Dissection | Hearts, brains, and eyeballs, oh my! In this class, students will learn the anatomy of various sheep organs while gaining hands-on experience and developing dissection techniques. |
| Awesome Advertising | In this hands-on class, students will learn the basics of marketing. They will use the knowledge they gain to develop ad campaigns to promote their products effectively. Join us as we put our creativity to work! |
| Big Toys, Big Responsibility! | Outdoors and always in demand, heavy equipment operators have the coolest toys! With 1,200 current job openings in Arkansas, learn the skills of operating an excavator, log loader, and a combine on three full motion simulators. |
| Buen Provecho | Cultivate culinary skills and learn how to prepare dishes from different Spanish-speaking countries in this class! Students will learn delicious recipes, expand their cooking skills, and enjoy their culinary creations. |
| Careers in Biology | What is a Biologist and what do they do? Join us to find out! Students will be introduced to major fields of Biology, conduct research, and present their findings to their peers, like a true scientist. |
| Down in the Dirt | Don’t be afraid of a little dirt, instead join us in an exciting agriculture journey! We will learn about why soil is important, why farmers identify and track their animals, and what happens to grass in a cow’s stomach. (Clothes to get dirty in and closed-toe shoes are preferred) |
| Dream it, Print it – 3D Printing | Have you ever wondered how 3D printing works? This class is a basic introduction to technology and software. Students will learn about printers and how to use printing software. They will also design and create their own name tags! |
| Epic Design Challenge | If you have ever wondered how bridges or buildings are built, this is the class for you! In this class, students will design their own structures, learn the laws of physics, and measure their own strength. |
| Explore STEAM with Nintendo | Explore skills like creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving in this hands-on class! Students will be able to build, program, and experiment using the Nintendo Switch and Labo system. They will face challenges and learn how work together to accomplish a goal – all while having fun! |
| Feeding the World | Join us as we sow the seeds of tomorrow’s Ag Scientist. Students will engage in several Ag Scientist careers through hands-on learning and experiments. Ag Scientists have the job of feeding our ever-growing population. |
| Get Up and Move | Let’s get moving Muleriders! Join us in an active environment to learn about your health. You will learn how to assess your blood pressure and take body measurements, pulse rate, and pulse oxygen levels. You will also learn fun ways to be physically active. |
| Intro to Scuba | Come take a dive with us! This class will introduce students to the basics of scuba diving including physics, laws, and technology. Students will also learn scuba safety and get to implement their skills in the SAU pool. |
| Mulerider Detectives | Calling all Detectives! In this class, we will learn how to use forensic science to find evidence, uncover clues, and develop investigation skills. Through hands-on projects like fingerprinting, crime scene processing, and learning about basic court procedures, students will experience first-hand what it’s like to work in the criminal justice field. |
| Mulerider Tank | Step into the Mulerider Tank! In this class, students will explore different aspects of business like entrepreneurship, marketing and finance. They will also work on oral presentation skills as they pitch their ideas to the Mulerider Tank! |
| Music & Technology | Calling all musicians! With more and more live performances going virtual, now is the perfect time to learn about all the things you can do with music and technology. In this class, students will participate in various music activities geared towards music production, recording, engineering, and studio editing. |
| Nutrition and Diet | Do you like food? If so, come and explore the nutrition and ingredients in the food you eat every day! Students will look at food groups, vitamins, and ingredients to learn more about what goes into their bodies through the foods they eat. |
| Ocean Exploration | Join us as we dive deeper into oceanic processes. In this class, students will learn more about the ocean, what organisms live there, and how they survive. You can even bring your experiments home to show the whole family how awesome the ocean can be! |
| Pickleball | If you like tennis or ping pong, this is the sport for you! Pickleball is a sport that combines the skills of tennis and ping pong while advancing hand-eye coordination and overall fitness. It also encourages team work and sportsmanship. |
| SAU Summer Sports | SAU Summer Sports is in a league of its own! This class will provide fun, active ways to get you up and moving. Students will be introduced to a variety of summer sports while exploring several careers they could enter into within the field of sports. |
| Save Lives! CPR and Infection Control | Germs, germs, they’re everywhere! Students will be introduced to basic CPR and infection control such as handwashing, personal protective equipment, and infection control etiquette. Come and learn how to save lives with us! |
| Scenic Design | The show must go on, but not without the set! Come take a look at what goes on backstage of a theatrical production. You will learn about each role involved in putting together a stage production, as well as design, build and paint your own set model! |
| School Counselingo | Do you speak it? School Counseling, that is. In this course, we will take a journey to explore the various roles school counselors perform while building social and emotional skills. You don’t want to miss out on the fun as we learn to speak the lingo of school counseling. |
| Stop Motion Animation | Stop Motion is animation that is captured one frame at a time with physical objects that are moved between frames. In this class, we will explore animation software and create a short film using LEGO figures. |
| Teaching 101 | Think you have what it takes to be a teacher? Join us if you are up for the challenge! In this class, students will get a glimpse into lesson planning and classroom management. Students will develop skills to aid in becoming successful educators! |
| The Art Studio | Let’s get creative! In The Art Studio, students will explore a variety of painting techniques and use their skills to create unique paintings on canvases. We will also discuss various careers students can pursue in the field of art. |
| Vet Science | Are you drawn to the world of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends? In this class, students will learn how to safely handle and examine animals, how to give injections, and work with a local Veterinarian to practice their skills on a live animal. |
MTC Service Projects
| Class Name | Class Description |
| Bags and Blankets for The CALL | The CALL was formed in 2013 with the mission to provide foster and adoptive homes for children in foster care. This organization is operated by several churches in Columbia County and aims to have a positive impact on the lives of children in foster care and those available for adoption. Students participating in this service project will decorate tote bags, make fleece tie-blankets, and assemble packages with hygiene products to help children in need. |
| Birdhouses for Wentworth Place | Wentworth Place provides comfortable accommodations for elders in the Magnolia community. Those that work at Wentworth recognize the importance of performing their jobs with compassion by providing comfort and an enriched in-home setting that allows their residents to feel like family. Students participating in this service project will assist The University of Arkansas System of Agriculture in building birdhouses that will be delivered to the residents of Wentworth Place. These birdhouses will enhance the outdoor experience the residents have. |
| Cards for Hospitalized Kids | Cards for Hospitalized Kids is an internationally recognized charitable organization that spreads hope, joy, and magic to hospitalized kids across America through uplifting, handmade cards. Over 100,000 kids in hospitals nationwide have received cards. Students participating in this service project will create handmade cards to mail to hospitalized kids. This is a great way to have fun and give back at the same time. The handmade card will be used to bring joy and happiness to kids in need. |
| Chew Toys for CCAPS | CCAPS is a nonprofit organization that benefits abandoned or abused animals in Columbia County Arkansas. Their mission is to provide temporary humane care, food, water, shelter, and medical attention for stray, homeless, abandoned, and neglected animals. The shelter houses over 100 different dogs and cats and takes in over 1000 unwanted animals each year. Students participating in this service project will help make toys for the dogs and cats at the shelter. Each toy made will bring joy to all animals at CCAPS. |
| Coloring Books for Compassion’s Foundation | Compassion’s Foundation, Inc. serves Columbia County and the surrounding areas by providing emergency, safe shelter, and related services to victims of domestic violence and their children. This organization hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise awareness about domestic violence and victim services offered. Students participating in this service project will create handwritten cards welcoming the mothers and children to the shelter as well as create a coloring book for the shelter to pass out to the children there. These activities will make a positive impact on the lives of the mothers and children that enter the shelter seeking assistance. |
| Crocheting for a Cause | Members of Crocheting for a Cause put their hooks and yarn to good use by coming together to make a difference in the lives of children, veterans, and cancer patients. Their goal is to bring joy and a smile to the faces of those they serve. Since 2012, they have donated over 1,000 lap blankets and caps to people in need. Students participating in this service project will learn the art of crocheting while making a positive impact on someone’s life. |
| Door Decorations for Encompass Hospice | Those that work for or with Encompass Hospice are committed to delivering the highest care to their patients. Patients receive the best care at all times while receiving the support and guidance they need. Students participating in this service project will create door decorations for the patients of Encompass Hospice. By doing so, students will be supporting, encouraging, and comforting patients as they go through tough times. |
| Flower Arrangements for DudneyWood | DudneyWood is a retirement and assisted living community in Magnolia, Arkansas. Their mission is to provide a distinctive, dignified way of life that is not only safe, secure, and personalized but thoroughly enjoyable for their residents. Students participating in this service project will design floral arrangements. This will provide a positive emotional impact on the residents as well as serve as personal touches in their rooms. Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and can have long-term positive effects on moods. |
| Paracord Bracelets for Operation Gratitude | Operation Gratitude serves deployed troops, first responders, veterans, military families, and more by delivering thousands of care packages filled with items donated by Americans and service-friendly companies. Every care package includes a bundle of letters from the American people and a paracord bracelet. Students participating in this service project will write letters thanking our troops, veterans, wounded heroes, and first responders for their service to our country. They will also make paracord bracelets that can be used to save the life of a soldier in an emergency situation. |
