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... 
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... 
by Kristi Braun | Apr 11, 2017 | Mann, News, Science Alliance
Dr. Silver Daniel (pathologist at Central DuPage Hospital) led 5th graders in Ms. Moncatch’s class on an exploration of cells and their function in the human body. To help the students remember the components inside of a cell, they made their own edible cell... 
by Kristi Braun | Apr 7, 2017 | Irving, Science Alliance
It was anything but a typical school day for a group of enthusiastic Irving Elementary students, who ventured to Rush University Medical Center this week to construct prosthetic hands and poke their fingers though the aorta of dissected sheep hearts. Susan Tresselt’s... 
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... 
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...