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Personal Reflections / 12.14.20, José M. Torres

Personal Reflections

On Saturday, December 7, 2020, I got up early at 5:00 a.m., put on a white shirt, a black jacket, and shorts, and joined a zoom call broadcasted from Alexandria, Egypt. A longtime friend, Bill, passed away at age 90 from COVID-19 complications. Bill and his wife Peg, who passed away 12 years ago, opened their home to me in 1980, when I was only 20 years old and needed a place to stay. Six months later, I found a more permanent home. While my time living with them in their home was short, this experience and our continued relationship …

Effect Of Flour Type On Sourdough Starters, Irene (Sooah) Park, Kenith Taukolo '23

Methods in Scientific Inquiry

After deciding on world hunger as our topic for our Methods in Scientific Inquiry (MSI) project, we decided to conduct an experiment about sourdough starters. In particular, we were asking how the type of flour (ie, whole wheat and all-purpose) may affect the rise of sourdough starters. The differences in height in the different types of sourdough starters using whole wheat and all-purpose flour were identified. We used paired t-tests for deciding if the heights of the starters grew overtime and a two-sample t-test to find if the mean change in height was statistically significant between the different types of …

Unit #4: Playing With Code - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

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Unit #3: Simple Machines - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

No abstract provided.

Stem League Student Enrichment Programs, Gwen Seeley-Joosse

STEM League Student Enrichment Programs

IMSA’s STEM League programs are distance learning courses that have been designed specifically for self-motivated, independent middle and high school students. During any given STEM League, students explore a hot topic in STEM using a variety of source material which prepares them for a series of online and live scholarly discussions. STEM League courses provide opportunities for students to engage in activities that foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for STEM content along with healthy debate of any relevant ethical considerations. Our first STEM League course, Genetics, was launched in January, 2020. IMSA has subsequently added three more STEM …

Adaptations Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy In Response To Covid-19, Sowmya Anjur, Dave Devol

Faculty Publications & Research

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La Evolución Del Rol Del Director Escolar En Tiempos De Covid-19, José M. Torres

Keynotes, Speeches, and Lectures

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Unit #2: Water - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

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Summer Camp Flight: 7.31.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Engineering: 7.24.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Field Trips: 7.17.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Ocean: 7.10.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy: Reunión Nacional De Profesores Prepatec 2020, José M. Torres

Keynotes, Speeches, and Lectures

LEGISLATIVE MANDATE 1

The primary role of the Academy shall be to offer a challenging education for students talented in the areas of mathematics and science.

LEGISLATIVE MANDATE 2

The Academy shall also carry a responsibility to stimulate further excellence for all Illinois schools in mathematics and science.

Summer Camp Gardens: 7.3.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Space Travel: 6.22.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Summer Camp Bug Week: 6.7.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Covid-19 Growth Rate, Patrick Young

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Defibrillators And Your Heart / Teacher Notes, Patrick Young

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Planning A Trip To Mars / Student Question Worksheet, Peg Steffen

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

Students look at typical fuel percentages for vehicles, the fuel needs for a Mars rocket launch from Earth to orbit and then graph the altitude vs elapsed time to reach orbit.

Lilavathi's Cup, Patrick Young

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Defibrillators And Your Heart / Student Pages, Patrick Young

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Unit Introduction And Mars Journal / Teacher Notes, Peg Steffen

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

Students start their journal to record the information that they will need to issue a travel advisory for potential travelers to Mars. Begin their journey with spectacular Images from Mars.

(1 hour)

Choose Your Mars Habitat / Teacher Guide, Peg Steffen

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

Students evaluate habitat designs for Mars and calculate cargo space requirements for the trip.

(1-2 hours)

Planning The Trip To Mars / Teacher Notes, Peg Steffen

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

Students look at typical fuel percentages for vehicles, the fuel needs for a Mars rocket launch from Earth to orbit and then graph the altitude vs elapsed time to reach orbit.

(1 hour)

Covid-19 Growth Rate / Teacher Notes, Patrick Young

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Unit Introduction And Mars Journal / Student Pages, Peg Steffen

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Unit Introduction And Mars Journal / Mars Images, Peg Steffen

ISBE Transitional Math Curriculum: STEM Pathway

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Black Ink Chemistry: 5.15.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Family Snack Box: 5.1.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

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Engineering Toilet Paper?: 5.1.20, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Center For Teaching And Learning

IMSA STEM Snack Boxes

No abstract provided.