Scientist Chris Ferrigno of Rush University Medical Center visited with Ms. Kauneli’s third grade class at Irving last week and provided a real HANDS ON experience. Several kids were very informed about shark cartilage but were surprised to learn some of the...
What do hydrogen peroxide, gummy bears, glycerol, Mentos and household insulation all have in common? They were all part of a chemistry extravaganza enjoyed by fourth graders at Whittier Elementary School–the culmination of an Science Alliance residency sponsored by...
Dr. Brent Friesen from Dominican University is part of a Science Alliance residency in Ms. Darley’s 4th-grade class at Whittier. In one visit, he explored chemical reactions with the kids. He demonstrated the chemical term “hydrophobe,” which is the...
Mr. Manus stands tall in the face of danger while Dr. Ben Stark demonstrates concepts of air pressure with his famous potato shooter. “This is the experiment that all of my former students remember,” Mr. Manus told his 4th grade Beye students. Mr. Manus...
Irving 3rd graders hosted Craig Hendee from the Middle East Falcon Research Group and his 5-year-old peregrine falcon, Alvin for World Falconry Day. Craig’s Science Alliance visit is part of an ongoing Mongolian Artificial Nesting project. The Irving students are...
Science Alliance partner, Dr. Emily Minor, Associate Professor from UIC, came to Ms. Browning’s 3rd grade classroom to share her passion for Urban Landscape Ecology. The Irving students learned about the native birds of Oak Park – where they lived, what...
