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Storybook Engineering at BASE Camp
Storybook Engineering Camp at BASE Camp is a wonderful way to bring classic stories to life. Here's a sample of what they worked on last summer: The Three Little Pigs - built the sturdiest house so the Big Bad Wolf (hairdryer) couldn't knock it down; Jack and The...
Nursing Lab at BASE Camp
Last summer during BASE Camp, Concordia University welcomed our 7th and 8th Graders at their state of the art nursing facility for Nursing Lab BASE Camp! Students were trained in CPR with instructors from the River Forest Fire Dept., learned how to apply a tourniquet...
In-School Programs are Starting Up Again in D97 Schools
Spoken Word Club Started on September 18th! Our sponsored Spoken Word Club for both Brooks and Julian students started this week. If you know of a Julian or Brooks student who may be interested in joining in the future, please have them contact John Colucci or Miles...
Lego Mindstorms Updates to VEX IQ
This year, we have updated our 5th Grade Robotics program from Lego Mindstorm to VEX IQ. Through this program, all D97 5th Graders will continue to receive six weeks of robotics and coding instruction during their time with teacher librarians. We are excited for our...
Our Very First Fall Into STEM Event
On November 16th, over 200 area elementary students attended our first ever Fall into STEM event. Participants engaged with interactive exhibits, participated in workshops and learned so much about STEM. Some of our exhibitors included: Build a Blinkie: Students...
Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
Each year, OPEN awards the Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award to an outstanding and exemplary D97 educator for devotion and service to the students of D97. The Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award was established to honor the legacy of William...
STEAM at Home: Extracting DNA from Strawberries
Are you looking for some easy STEAM Activities to do at home? Why not try Extracting DNA from Strawberries! During each session of CSI Camp, Irving School Teacher Adam Batista leads rising 3rd and 4th graders in an attempt to extract DNA from strawberries. This...
STEAM at Home: Make Your Own Ice Cream in 5 Minutes
Let's Make Some Ice Cream! Ever wonder how ice cream is made? We've got a five-minute ice cream recipe for you that explains the science behind the creamy goodness. This is an easy activity that is great for kids of all ages. There are two key science lessons in this...