Resources
Below are some helpful links:
STEM Academy applications being accepted
- Event dates: June 14 – 18, 2021
- Application deadline: May 17
- Audience: Youth who will be entering 6th through 8th grades
- Complete details: go.illinois.edu/STEMacademy
At STEM Academy 2021 we will dive into the world of neural networks and machine learning (tinyML). Students will be working with an Arduino Tiny Machine Learning Kit and Edge Impulse to train the device to recognize images and sounds. Students will keep their project at the end of the STEM Academy and will have opportunities to continue working with the platform.
The camp is for youth entering 6th-8th grade. Due to the limited number of openings for the camp (25), registration for the program starts with this application process. This online application should be completed by the youth interested in attending 2021 STEM Academy. Applicants will be selected based on their responses to the questions on the application.
Youth selected for STEM Academy will receive a camp supply kit. Participants will pick up the kit at the University of Illinois Extension office in Peoria prior to the sessions that will include the materials they need for the sessions, as well as some fun additional activities.
The application deadline is May 17. Youth will be notified of their acceptance by May 21.
Students will learn about:
- basic coding/programming skills
- local STEM Careers
- problem-solving and design thinking
- The cost of the STEM Academy is $25.00 per child. Materials provided to the youth during the camp are provided by the generosity of Pearl Technology and far exceed the registration fee for the camp. The camp is provided through a partnership with Pearl Technology, Richwoods Township, University of Illinois Extension Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit and Caterpillar. Scholarships are available if needed.
For more information contact:
Judy Schmidt, 4-H Metro Youth Educator, University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit, schmid7@illinois.edu
Reading Beyond Book Lists
Books chosen by the American Library Association & Children’s Book Council Joint Committee to provide guidance to parents, caregivers, teachers, librarians, and others interested in discovering books for children who read at an advanced level and are seeking more challenging, but still age-appropriate, books.
https://www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020_ReadingBeyond_Handout_K-1.pdf
https://www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020_ReadingBeyond_Handout_2-3.pdf
https://www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020_ReadingBeyond_Handout_4-5.pdf
https://www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2020_ReadingBeyond_Booklet.pdf
https://www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ReadingBeyond2019-_Pamphlet-Final2.pdf
All In Illinois
On April 2, Governor JB Pritzker introduced All In Illinois to unite residents across the state to continue to stay home and stay safe. Now more than ever, we all need to do our part to support our communities. We can slow the spread if we do it together. Our strongest weapon against COVID-19 is you. Join us and take the pledge to being 'All In' — for our neighbors and grandparents, our health care professionals and first responders, our grocery store workers and so many more.
Thank you for committing to being All in Illinois by staying safe and staying home. Together, we are #AllinIllinois
https://iot-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/allinillinois-kit-TZO-040320.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD0QqGWMY8M1XghICspTIU57ked6g05Rs