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Activity 1: Cooler Than Me, Karen Ye Jan 2023

Activity 1: Cooler Than Me, Karen Ye

Theme 4: Please Pass the Salt

All matter is made up of atoms and molecules. Even though we can’t see them with our bare eyes, these tiny particles are constantly moving. The temperature of a substance is a measure of its average kinetic energy (the energy it has due to the motion of the particles). As the temperature increases, particles gain more energy, move more quickly and spread further apart.

No matter where one lives in Illinois, you are impacted by winter weather. Deicing and snow removal account for a large portion of state and local highway budgets. Salt is commonly used for melting snow and …


Actividad 3: Ayudándote A Crecer, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 3: Ayudándote A Crecer, Patrick Young

Tema 4: Por favor, pásame la sal

Es necesario quitar la nieve y el hielo en invierno para que las carreteras sean seguras. La sal, junto con otros productos químicos, es muy eficaz para hacerlo, pero estos pueden ocasionarle daño las plantas, a la vida silvestre y a los seres humanos. La sal se filtra al agua subterránea y puede ocasionar problemas con los suministros de agua. Los niveles elevados de sal afectan la cantidad de oxígeno en el agua, el crecimiento de los organismos, la reproducción y las fuentes de alimentos. La posibilidad de que las sustancias químicas le ocasionen daño a un organismo depende de …


Actividad 4: Consejo De Información, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 4: Consejo De Información, Patrick Young

Tema 3: Tráfico

En 1969, la Encuesta Nacional Sobre los Viajes de las Familias (NHTS, por sus siglas en inglés) comenzó a recopilar información sobre los hábitos de viaje de los estadounidenses. El tipo de transporte utilizado, la duración, la distancia y el propósito del viaje son algunos ejemplos de información recopilada a través de las encuestas. Organizaciones como compañías de seguros y de automóviles, agencias de transporte y el gobierno analizan y utilizan la información para tomar decisiones.


Actividad 4: Invierno Ecológico, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 4: Invierno Ecológico, Patrick Young

Tema 4: Por favor, pásame la sal

Además de la sal, existen otros materiales que se utilizan para mitigar los peligros del hielo y aumentar la tracción. Estos materiales adicionales incluyen arena, cloruro de calcio y una mezcla de salmuera y jugo de remolacha. El uso de cada método conlleva contrapartidas.


Actividad 1: Crear Una Criatura, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 1: Crear Una Criatura, Patrick Young

Tema 5: ¿Por qué la gallina cruzó la calle?

La fauna salvaje representa un peligro para los conductores. Los animales implicados en los accidentes de carretera tienen una gran variedad de formas, tamaños, métodos de locomoción, tolerancia al ruido y patrones de migración, así como necesidades de comida, agua y espacio.


Actividad 2: Un Poco De Sal: Folleto Para El Estudiante, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 2: Un Poco De Sal: Folleto Para El Estudiante, Patrick Young

Tema 4: Por favor, pásame la sal

La densidad se define como la cantidad de masa que ocupa una cierta cantidad de volumen. Agregar sal o azúcar al agua aumenta su densidad, ya que hay más partículas (masa) empaquetadas en una cantidad similar de espacio (volumen). El agua de enfriamiento también puede aumentar su densidad, ya que las partículas se mueven más lentamente a temperaturas más bajas y estarán más empaquetadas. Cuando se combinan dos sustancias con diferentes densidades, la de menor densidad flotará mientras que la de mayor densidad se hundirá. Cuanto mayor sea la diferencia de densidad, más distintas serán las capas y más difícil …


Actividad 2: Control De La Ira, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 2: Control De La Ira, Patrick Young

Tema 3: Tráfico

La furia al volante suele ser el resultado de una ira explosiva causada por inconvenientes, incidentes e irresponsabilidad mientras se conduce. En su mayor parte, la furia al volante genera gritos, bocinazos, pegarse al coche de adelante, zigzaguear y bloquear el tráfico. Sin embargo, las muertes por furia al volante están aumentando. Existen estrategias para ayudar a disminuir la furia al volante. Los carteles aéreos advierten sobre el tráfico, el clima y los incidentes de coches o camiones que se avecinan. Las aplicaciones de tráfico y viaje, que ofrecen varias sugerencias de rutas, tiempos de viaje y peligros en la …


Actividad 3: Red De Semáforos, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 3: Red De Semáforos, Patrick Young

Tema 3: Tráfico

La organización del tráfico en las zonas urbanas congestionadas es un problema extremadamente complejo. Uno de los desafíos fundamentales tiene lugar en las intersecciones en las que los vehículos de un flujo de tráfico deben cruzarse entre sí. Los factores que complican la situación incluyen bicicletas, peatones y vehículos de emergencia.

Una de las formas más comunes de controlar el derecho de paso en las intersecciones es el semáforo. Es más barato que construir numerosas rampas y pasos elevados, pero restringe el flujo de tráfico básicamente a una dirección a la vez. Un sistema de control activo es útil para …


Actividad 1: Romper El Embotellamiento, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Actividad 1: Romper El Embotellamiento, Patrick Young

Tema 3: Tráfico

Los modelos informáticos pueden ser excelentes herramientas para analizar sistemas complejos. En esta actividad, los estudiantes utilizarán un modelo informático basado en la web para explorar la relación entre el volumen de tráfico y el tiempo que tardan los vehículos en llegar del punto A al punto B. Luego, utilizarán el modelo para evaluar dos posibles soluciones para su ejemplo particular de congestión del tráfico. Los estudiantes compararán muestras pequeñas con muestras globales para así apreciar los beneficios de utilizar muestras aleatorias grandes.


Activity 3: Build It Fast!, Patrick Young Jan 2023

Activity 3: Build It Fast!, Patrick Young

Theme 1: Structure and Process

One of the costs of any road project is the economic impact of rerouting traffic during the construction. Methods that minimize the disruption will reduce costs and often improve safety. Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) methods include prefabricating as much of the bridge as possible at an off-site location. Large parts are brought to the site and installed according to a plan that minimizes the time required to reroute traffic.


Activity 4: Green Winterization, Karen Ye Jan 2023

Activity 4: Green Winterization, Karen Ye

Theme 4: Please Pass the Salt

Materials other than salt are also used to mitigate the dangers of ice and increase traction. Additional materials used include sand, calcium chloride, and a mixture of salt brine and beet juice. The use of each method involves trade-offs.


05. Leadership Skills For Life, Pt. Ii, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

05. Leadership Skills For Life, Pt. Ii, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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08. Leadership Situations, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

08. Leadership Situations, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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04. Leadership Skills For Life, Pt. I, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

04. Leadership Skills For Life, Pt. I, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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11. Final Project, Pt. I, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

11. Final Project, Pt. I, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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09. Intersectionality In Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

09. Intersectionality In Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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03. Ethics In Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

03. Ethics In Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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02. Civic Engagement, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

02. Civic Engagement, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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07. Design Sprint, Pt. Ii, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Jan 2023

07. Design Sprint, Pt. Ii, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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Saving Skee-Ball: Applying Engineering & Science With A Fun Storyline, Christine L. Moskalik Nov 2022

Saving Skee-Ball: Applying Engineering & Science With A Fun Storyline, Christine L. Moskalik

Publications & Research

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Why Are There Microscopes In The Art Room?, Joyce Symoniak Nov 2022

Why Are There Microscopes In The Art Room?, Joyce Symoniak

Faculty Publications & Research

During this presentation we will explore how working cross curriculum enhances learning within the visual arts, science and mathematics. We will discuss how the visual arts curriculum can be created in order to bond with STEM courses for student success. Through exploration we will discuss how collaboration within these courses can be used to solidify cross curriculum understanding and learning.


Teaching The Internet As Text, Eric Rettberg Nov 2022

Teaching The Internet As Text, Eric Rettberg

Faculty Publications & Research

In contrast to models that treat the internet as repository of texts, this talk argues that English Language Arts classrooms benefit from treating the internet itself as a complex cultural text worth analyzing in student writing and discussion. I describe a recurring blog assignment that lets students write about contemporary topics they genuinely care about with authentic purpose: to teach classmates, to respond to classmates, to solve genuine cultural mysteries. While the blog assignment was developed first for a class focused on digital culture and electronic literature, I finally argue that the approach to students work it takes can inform …


Diverse Assessments That Encourage Creativity Among Gifted Students, Sowmya Anjur Nov 2022

Diverse Assessments That Encourage Creativity Among Gifted Students, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

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Got 99 Problems? Pbl Can Help!, Nicole Ross, Allison Albert Nov 2022

Got 99 Problems? Pbl Can Help!, Nicole Ross, Allison Albert

Publications & Research

Interested in using Problem Based Learning ((PBL) in the classroom but concerned over implementation time, classroom management and assessments? Our PBL training may help! In this session we introduce our training structure which relates traditional PBL perspectives to current K-12 instructional trends. In doing so, we highlight how frequently utilized inquiry based, student-centered tools are essential in any PBL activity, and help mitigate classroom time and management issues. Further, as PBL is used to engage students in content learning, we address how traditional assessment, used alongside authentic opportunities, can aid in the PBL process.


Math & Construction: Curriculum, Community, & Career Connections, Kelly W. Remijan Oct 2022

Math & Construction: Curriculum, Community, & Career Connections, Kelly W. Remijan

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Successful Research Driven Projects In The Science Classroom, Sowmya Anjur Oct 2022

Successful Research Driven Projects In The Science Classroom, Sowmya Anjur

Faculty Publications & Research

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The Art Of Getting It Wrong: Developing Persistence, Nicole Ross, Allison Albert Oct 2022

The Art Of Getting It Wrong: Developing Persistence, Nicole Ross, Allison Albert

Publications & Research

Winston Churchill once said “success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” Unfortunately, highly structured traditional lab activities are often confirmatory in nature and do not require or encourage students to engage authentically in the scientific process. These confirmatory labs do not provide students with the opportunity to fail, reevaluate and redesign – all necessary components in science and research. In this session, participants will explore and reflect on an open-ended activity that provides a more authentic learning environment and better reflects the nature of science.


Math & Machining: Curricular Connections For The Classroom, Kelly W. Remijan Jun 2022

Math & Machining: Curricular Connections For The Classroom, Kelly W. Remijan

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Cybersecurity And You: Keeping Yourself And Your Personal Information Safe In A Digital Age, Ethan Castro Jun 2022

Cybersecurity And You: Keeping Yourself And Your Personal Information Safe In A Digital Age, Ethan Castro

Goal 2: Life Skills Narrative

Students will engage in a group discussion in which they define cybersecurity, analyze its impacts on the private and public sectors, and review some key cybersecurity practices that they can implement in their daily lives.


Aviation Integration: Promoting Careers Through Curricular Connections Within The Math Classroom, Kelly W. Remijan Apr 2022

Aviation Integration: Promoting Careers Through Curricular Connections Within The Math Classroom, Kelly W. Remijan

Publications & Research

5th -12th grade teachers, curriculum/instructional leaders, & CTE directors will: 1) discover aviation-related careers, connections, and pathways that can be promoted within the math classroom, 2) gain knowledge of topics, tech, and tools that can be integrated within the mathematics curriculum, and 3) acquire lots of RESOURCES to help educators positively impact teacher instruction, student learning, and career awareness. Careers include: Load Master, Engineer, Mechanic, Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Crash Reconstructionist, GIS Analyst, Machinist…. Aviation topics include: Forces of Flight, Time Zones, Drones, Satellite Imagery, GPS, CNC Programming... Math Concepts include: Angles, Area, Coordinate Geometry, Decimals, Fractions, Intersecting Circles, Linear …