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3rd Graders Connect the Bones

3rd Graders Connect the Bones

by Marta Segal Block | Oct 16, 2017 | D97 Schools, Irving, OPEF Programs, Science Alliance

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...
Mini-explosions catalyze student fascination with chemistry during Science Alliance field trip

Mini-explosions catalyze student fascination with chemistry during Science Alliance field trip

by Tracy DellAngelaBarber | May 11, 2017 | News, Science Alliance, Whittier

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...
Whittier 4th graders learn about chemical reactions with Science Alliance

Whittier 4th graders learn about chemical reactions with Science Alliance

by Shari Noland | May 5, 2016 | News, Science Alliance, Whittier

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...
Potato launcher at Beye teaches scientific concepts – really!

Potato launcher at Beye teaches scientific concepts – really!

by Shari Noland | Nov 23, 2015 | Beye, Science Alliance

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 celebrate World Falconry Day with Alvin

Irving 3rd graders celebrate World Falconry Day with Alvin

by Shari Noland | Nov 16, 2015 | Irving, Science Alliance

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...
Irving 3rd graders learn about the birds with Science Alliance

Irving 3rd graders learn about the birds with Science Alliance

by Shari Noland | Nov 4, 2015 | Irving, Science Alliance

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...
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