Session #4
A full day of professional learning for 6th-12th Grade Illinois educators. With sessions focusing on mathematics, science, and STEM-integration, as well as equity and diversity, student leadership, and social studies.
- Session #4* | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
*Sessions may be 60, 130, or 200 minutes in length.
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| Friday, March 3rd | ||
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| 12:30 PM |
Grant Bell, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 6th - 12th Grade : Science, Math, Integrated STEM, Technology IMSA's Makerspace offers a variety of tolls and equipment to advance teaching and learning in STEM and beyond. Educators will hear how different classes have utilized the makerspace to enhance learning. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the different tools available learning how to use them and completing their own small projects. This session is limited to the ... Read More 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
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CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN? EXPLORATORY BRAIN DISSECTION Nicole Ross, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 9th - 12th Grade : Science Science labs, particularly dissections, are often confirmatory in nature, conducted at the end of learning to solidify and assess concept knowledge. What if we flipped the script on these labs and began with an exploratory version, instead? Participants will engage in an inquirybased brain dissection, and explore ways to flip one of their current labs to encourage active exploration of ... Read More 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
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E2: EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK Adrienne Coleman, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 6th - 12th Grade : Equity and Diversity Considering there is a national and global equity focused call to action, IMSA engaged in a process to institutionalize and operationalize Equity and Excellence to address educational inequities. This included policy development, capacity building to engage in equity work, an inclusive and comprehensive data collection methodology, data meaning making, as well as an equity and excellence plan and scorecard development. ... Read More 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
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David Hernandez, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 6th - 12th Grade : Math, Science, Technology, Integrated STEM, Engineering Electronic kiosks are everywhere...ordering your food at a restaurant, checking your luggage at the airport, or getting the perfect paint for your living room. Do you know how they work? During this session students will explore the Functional Design Specification (FDS) and encourage students to think abstractly, create, engineer, test, redesign, and create a marketing campaign for a new product. ... Read More 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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SAVING SKEE-BALL: APPLYING ENGINEERING & SCIENCE WITH A FUN STORYLINE Christine L. Moskalik, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 6th - 7th Grade : Science, Integrated STEM, Engineering How do engineering and science apply to a simple game of skee-ball? In this session, participants will be introduced to various STEM concepts that can be incorporated into a simple, inexpensive, and fun activity that is coupled with a fun storyline (saving the game of Skee-ball). Educators will work as teams to modify, design aspects of, and play the game. ... Read More 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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SO, YOU WANT TO TEACH COMPUTER SCIENCE? Tom Meyer, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 6th - 12th Grade : Computer Science Most schools are trying to teach Computer Science to improve their student's education. In this session, we will discuss different methods and share resources to help get anyone started. Attendees must bring a computer. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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SPARK-HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS ON CAMPUS Stephanie Broy, Illinois Math and Science Academy 8th - 12th Grade : Mental Health and Wellness What is SPARK? Students Promoting Awareness, Resiliency, and Knowledge for Mental Wellness. Spark is a multifaceted program that involves active awareness programming, distributing mental wellness resources, and peer-to-peer-based mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaigns. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
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STATISTICS WITH THE AMAZING WEB-SLINGING SPIDERMAN!!! Brian Trainor, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 6th - 12th Grade : Math, Integrated STEM An introduction to linear regression, prediction, and linear transformations featuring the Amazing Spider-Man!!! Students will collect data and create a linear model with the goal of predicting how much "web" Spider-Man will need to use in order to land safely on the ground. Attendees must bring a computer. 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
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USING SERIES TO MAKE FINANCIAL DECISIONS Lingyi Meng, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 9th - 12th Grade : Math We will be presenting the application of series in mortgage calculation. This application will lead to the consideration of real issues such as borrowing mortgage, refinance, mortgage terms, etc. Mathematically, this application can also involve review of logarithms, and discussion of telescoping series. 12:30 PM - 11:30 AM |
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VISUALIZATION TOOLS AND ANALOGIES TO MODEL STRONG VS. WEAK ACIDS Angela Ahrendt, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 9th - 12th Grade : Science We will present two different ways to introduce the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid. The first one uses a Phet simulation where the students can change different parameters in an inquiry based approach. The second one is a hands-on activity using a guided packet and manipulatives to model the differences between strong and weak acids. Attendees ... Read More 12:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
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