SIR Earth and Space Science Investigation Abstract
IMSA ON WHEELS: AIR AND PRESSURE DVD
Presenters:
Jessica Parr, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL, 60506
Susan Pinto, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL, 60506
Advisor:
Mr. William McGrail, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 West Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL, 60506
Abstract:
The IMSA on Wheels DVD Volume 2: “Air and Pressure” is based on the 2004 IMSA on Wheels elementary show, which was presented to thousands of students in twenty-five schools. The DVD covers air and pressure with a section on Bernoulli’s principle and was created using valuable feedback from survey responses from the 2004 IMSA on Wheels program and volume I DVD. A “do it yourself” section was created, with additional activities that students, parents, and teachers could do themselves. Scripts were written for twenty-five demonstrations with cues for camera shots and actions included. The scripts were filmed using a Sony DV Camera in various locations including the new science wing, the Toyota Video Production Lab studio, and the Kid’s Institute, and edited in Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro. The DVD will be distributed to over 1200 schools, libraries, and museums, and cable TV stations across Illinois as a way to safely demonstrate science concepts and excite students about learning and IMSA as well as showing demonstrations students don’t normally see in school.