Earth and Space Science Project Abstract
REAL SCIENCE: ROCKS ROCK!
Presenters:
Annabel Fu, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; belles@imsa.edu
Linda Ly, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; lindaly@imsa.edu
Advisor:
Britta McKenna, Coordinator of Kid’s Institute, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; 630-907-5073; britta@imsa.edu
Abstract:
Real Science is an interactive science CD-ROM created, written and produced by teams of IMSA students. This dual platform CD-ROM targets students in grades 3-5 and is distributed free of charge to over 600 schools in Illinois and beyond. The goal of Real Science is to bring engaging science enrichment to classrooms to excite young children about science through the use of multimedia movies and interactive supplements developed using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Macromedia Director. We began our project by first researching and writing an article on rocks and the rock cycle. We wrote about the way rocks are formed and how there are three different types of rocks, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Then, using resources such as the web, Field Museum, and advisors, we collected, created, and took pictures of rocks. After making the movie, we produced a few interactive games and quizzes on rocks for the kids. We hope that the students will enjoy our movie and games as much as we enjoyed making them!