GCE Math/Science
April 9, 2013, by Kenny Bae
How do we build a bridge with minimum resources to support maximum load?
The purpose of this action project is to build a functional bridge that can sustain dynamic loads. Examples of bridges can be found at this link.Here’s the scenario for Action:
how?
At the end of this action project, you will have:
April 8, 2013, by Kenny Bae
(GCE Field Experience at UIC Motor Works)
Why?
For the fuel course, the purpose of this action project is create a rubber band car that illustrates the energy distribution process.
How?
At the end of this action project, you will have:
Featured Student Work
April 8, 2013, by Kenny Bae
(GCE Field Experience at Grossinger Cadillac)
What is the energy cost of the different energy sources to heat/cool the same environment ?
Why?
For the fuel course, the purpose of this action project is to present a case study that demonstrates your understanding of the variables to consider to heat/cool an environment, and your ability to defend the types of energy usage.
How?
At the end of this project, you will have:
Featured student work
https://gcevoices.com/gn/2013/03/08/is-nuclear-fuel-a-pollutant/
April 8, 2013, by Kenny Bae
(GCE Field Experience Museum of Science and Industry)
How do we communicate the patterns & historical trajectory of energy producing natural resources?
For the fuel course, the purpose of this action project is to create a presentation that demonstrates the pattern & trajectory of energy producing natural resources.
how?
April 8, 2013, by Kenny Bae
(GCE Field Experience at CBS TV Station in Chicago)
What is the purpose of a time-telling device and how does it reveal light/sound through culture?
why?
For the light and sound course, the purpose of this Action Project is to build a prototype of a time-telling device and explain its principles & purpose in a paper.
how?
At the end of this project you will have:
Featured Student Work
https://gcevoices.com/kb/2013/03/08/time-telling-device-by-kb/
https://gcevoices.com/aw/2013/03/08/time-telling-device/
April 8, 2013, by Kenny Bae
(AW, JP and HD building a radio)
Why?
For light and sound, students had to design and build a radio. Building a radio will help determine to find the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves, as well as which type is used in AM radio transmission. If given a sinusoidal wave, students should find the amplitude and frequency of the signal. Also, this project will help explain how we use a frequency signal.
How?
Students will build their own radio while understanding the functions of a frequency and signaling through electrical components .
Featured Work
November 3, 2012, by Kenny Bae
(NASA IMAGE)
Are glaciers and ice caps melting?
What is the role of glaciers and ice caps in the hydrological cycle?
What is the relationship between glaciers and humans?
What are the consequences of melting ice caps and rising sea levels?
Which global communities depend on glaciers and how can we map that relationship?
How will these communities be affected by melting glaciers?
For the water class, students investigated ice cap melting and it’s impact on the earth. Students conducted research and created posters for this project. Please look at some of the posters below:
https://gcevoices.com/mml/2012/11/01/global-ice-melt-mml/
https://docs.google.com/a/gcechicago.com/document/pub?id=18r6Nq5csQbGQr1e3abT2xgi-yNbvyKP-k93o5WQs0-Y
Students visited UNICEF headquarters in downtown chicago to discuss how climate change impacts global water and sanitation issues. We investated how UNICEF responds to current water conflicts around the world.
November 2, 2012, by Kenny Bae
For the water class, students conducted an experiment testing water quality from different local locations. They determined differences in water quality and pH from a variety of sources. The purpose of this project is to increase understanding of the global water issue that affects everyone. Students investigated how organizations, agencies, and individuals are working to address water problems.
Please see examples of student work below:
https://gcevoices.com/lf/2012/10/16/testing-the-waters-lab/
https://gcevoices.com/jm/2012/10/16/water-sample-test-jm/
November 2, 2012, by Kenny Bae
For the third unit of the design and engineering course, students looked at sustainable technology and applications of eco-friendly engineering designs. Specifically, we studied wind turbines and students were challenged to build a wind turbine. We had an expert engineer visit our school to assist the students. CEO/wind turbine engineer of Windonics , Alex Bishai, helped our students.
Please the slide show and examples of student work below:
September 25, 2012, by Kenny Bae
Students from the global resource water course extended their learning at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Students applied their knowledge about the hydrological cycle. At the zoo, students also saw how water inspires life and how it affects the habitat of different animal species.
Please see some pictures below from the FE and hands on experiments.