1987

• Science Liaison to elementary schools .5 FTE

1988

• Purchased Star Lab; developed units
• Developed the central housing of science resources
• Hired ESP Science Liaison to fill kits

1989

• NALCO Chemical began working with 3rd graders

1990

• Began partnership with SCI-Tech
• AAUW release Gender Equity Report
• Awarded grant for summer science camps for girls
• Completed BSCS Biology Curriculum Study
• Worked with Jack Hassard, Georgia State University on teacher training

1991

• Began partnership with FERMI Lab for teacher training
• Developed first round of science kits K-5 (Life Science and Physical Science)
• Began working with Argon National Laboratory for staff training

1992

• Expanded Summer Science Camps -- not just for girls
• Completed SEPUP curriculum work
• Began video collection for science
• Wrote grant for partnership with DuPage Children's Museum for 3^rd graders -- Physical Science connection
• Aligned curriculum to the Illinois Goals for Learning
• Began to develop performance assessments for science K-8.
• Identified staff to take GEMS training
• Integrated Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Models for Math and Science (See chart)

1993

• Purchased microscopes for all buildings
• Provided staff with Problem-Based Learning Training
• Work in partnership with IMSA

1994

• Provided training on AIMS
• Star Lab became a requirement for Earth Science Strand at grade 2
• Included all 3rd graders in Du Page Children's Museum Kids Design Engineering as part of the Physical Science strand
• Developed District 203 Learner Outcomes based on the Illinois Goals for Learning.
• Assessment Development -- worked with North Central College

1995

• Aligned K-8 Science Curriculum with the Illinois Goals for Learning

1996

• Enrichment opportunities developed

1996

• Began to train teachers on LEGO LOGO
• Began relationship with Packer Engineering for Real-Life Physics Experiences for teachers
• Experimental Design Posters K-8 were developed and printed for every K-8 classroom Primary - Intermediate - Junior High

1997

• Selected teachers from grades 3-5 participated in AIMS training sponsored by Amoco

1998

• Several staff members and selected buildings participated in the Eldon Project with Bill Curtis

2000

• K-12 Science Steering Committee began
• Project Team attended Laser Conference in Washington D.C. sponsored by the National Science Foundation in partnership with Lucent Technology

2001

• Project Team members attended Project 2061 training